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THE SWORD Get ready for summer at the Irish Pop-Up Collective (IPUC) on Sunday, 18th May, at the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire where over 50 Irish brands will showcase fashion, beauty, homeware, food, and more in this curated shopping experience by Kate Fine and Debbie Millington. Handcrafted jewellery, summer fashion, sustainable skincare, and artisanal homewares, with brands like FAO Millinery, A Little Idea, Bean Around, Sinéad O’Moore Ceramics, and more. Families can browse kids’ brands, and food lovers can enjoy local treats. Entry is free, and there’s complimentary Sunday parking in Dun Laoghaire. Join us from 10am to 6pm in the Carlisle Suite and support incredible Irish makers. Follow @irishpopupcollective for updates. Dublin City Council has unveiled the shortlist for the 2025 Dublin Literary Award, one of the world’s most prestigious literary prizes, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The award, worth €100,000, is the most valuable annual prize for a single work of fiction published in English. The winner of the 2025 Dublin Literary Award will be announced on Thursday, May 22nd by the award’s Patron, Lord Mayor of Dublin, Emma Blain, as part of the International Literature Festival Dublin (ILFD), also funded by Dublin City Council. The nominees this year are headed by our own Paul Lynch, whose Prophet Song is the current Booker Prize holder, Percival Everett – James, Daniel Mason – North Woods, Selva Almada – Not a River, Michael Crummey – The Adversary and finally, our favourite, Gerda Blees – We Are Light. For more details, visit dublinliteraryaward.ie. Mind Your Language Discounted rashers and sausages in Troys Butchers on Moore St and now its Hynes’ Bar in Stoneybatter who are offering a €1 discount on your first drink and toasted sandwich. What’s the trick? It’s simple… or should I say, tá sé furasta; place your order As Gaeilge. This burgeoning initiative encourages people to use our native language in everyday situations and is breá linn é. Hynes’ Bar is located at 79 Prussia Street, Dublin 7. 6