TD 1
ROADMAP COZY UP THIS JANUARY Liadain Aiken has be
en spinning and weaving her wares for a while now, and her gorgeous wool hats bobbing along the streets these cold days are a familiar sight. So it will be welcome news that Liadain is adding two new items to her 2025 line. First up is the Samuel, a cozy merino wool hoodie with a knitted drawstring and a front patch pocket. Then there is the Pat vest – a round neck vest with a ribbed armhole. The Pat will be available cropped or long, with a ribbed or rolled hem. It looks great with one of Liadain’s kerchiefs, below. These items will be available this year, just keep an eye on liadainaiken.com SWIMEIRE DUBLIN WELCOMES NEW ART STUDIO AND EVENT VENUE IN SMITHFIELD Great to see a new space opening in Smithfield. Dublin Pottery & Tufting have launched their brand new community pottery and tufting studio and a 90-seater venue, which is located on Queen Street, Smithfield. The space will host workshops, private events, themed parties, and provide a space for attendees to learn, create, and meet new people. The venue, which turns into a B.Y.O.B space after 5pm each day, is open to anyone, with a particular focus on fostering a supportive community for beginners to experiment with crafts. For more information about booking an event, please contact letscreate@dublinpotterymaking.com or visit the website for more info. dublinpotterymaking.com is a mega open sea swim challenge being undertaken by Adventure Athlete Daragh Morgan who is planning to swim right around the Irish Coast in Summer 2025 through the Atlantic Ocean , The Irish Sea and The Celtic Sea. The swim aims to draw attention and raise awareness of our beautiful oceans and seas surrounding Ireland and the marine life within as well as raising awareness and funds for Simon Communities and their work on homelessness. This challenge follows previous successful endurance fitness challenges completed both at sea and on land by Daragh when he completed a run from Galway - Dublin RunEire, a long distance solo run from Mizen to Malin Head and several long distance sea swims. In order for SWIMEIRE to go ahead funding and corporate sponsorship is now being sought, interested businesses and brand should get in touch by contacting info@swimeire.ievisiting the website www. swimeire.ie or by reaching out to us on our social media platforms. @swimeire 6