Notions & Necessities: From foraging and foundation to GAA legends and interactive exhibitions, it’s all here

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See the light

An interactive STEM experience for kids and families, Dream Tomorrow Today, opens tomorrow, July 1, in the Theatre of Light in Dublin’s Point Square and runs until September. The event includes interactive exhibits and art installations, performances, and virtual-reality simulations. LH

See theatreoflight.ie

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Legends on tour

The GAA Museum at Croke Park is again running the Bord Gáis Energy GAA Legends Tour Series through June, July and August. Supporters can join their heroes on a stadium tour, with a different legend leading each tour including Richie Hogan (Kilkenny), Michael Murphy (Donegal), Tomás Ó Sé (Kerry), Bríd Stack (Cork), Neil McManus (Antrim), Tony Scullion (Derry), Ollie Baker (Clare), Nicky English (Tipperary) and Ursula Jacob (Wexford). The player on the tour is interviewed by an experienced GAA Museum tour guide. Attendees also enjoy a behind-the-scenes stadium tour and a trip to the GAA Museum. LH

Runs until August 10. Tickets are priced at €20 for adults and €15 for concessions (including pensioners and students), and €12 for a child. See crokepark.ie/legends

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Precious protection

Avene has just launched a new sun protection spray for children, offering SPF 50+. It’s designed for children in time for summer, or whatever summer we may get. A water-resistant formula, it protects against UVA and UVB rays and is suitable for sensitive skin. A spray nozzle makes it easier to apply for those whose children take a “sunscream” approach. LH

RRP €28. Available from Boots and nationwide

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Heritage fusion

Two legendary Irish brands — fashion line JW Anderson and Guinness — announced at Milan Fashion Week that they would be launching a collaboration. Ready-to-wear capsule collection Guinness x JW Anderson, which launches in November, features pieces inspired by Guinness, including a pearl-effect jersey embroidered to recreate the creamy Guinness head, and a handknitted jumper in cashmere-blend yarn which merges Guinness iconography. LH

See jwanderson.com

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Saddle-up summer

No puns intended, but all jockeys know they need something to fall back on. Former champion Nina Carberry is busy in her new career, what with her recent successful run for Europe and this, her third book in the Rowan Tree Stables series for younger readers. This time around, best friends Grace and Aaron spend their summer holidays helping at the stables where chaos is king.SC

Rowan Tree Stables: ‘Pony Camp Chaos’ is published by Gill Books, €13.99

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Afternoon theatre Two grand dames of Dublin, the Abbey Theatre and the Westbury, are celebrating notable anniversaries this year and have teamed up to mark them with a new afternoon tea offering at the hotel, available until September. The menu includes sweet treats inspired by plays written by Lady Augusta Gregory and staged at the theatre she co-founded. LH

The Lady Gregory Afternoon Tea is €70 or €93 with a glass of Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve NV. To book, call (01) 646-3328

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Walk, eat, paddle

Take casual Friday to the next level this summer with the Forage, Feast and Paddle Package from Two Green Shoots in west Cork. This half-day, six-hour expedition starts in the Caha mountains with a foraging walk, followed by an interactive cooking session of what has been collected, and then three hours of kayaking in Glengarriff Bay. Opt for a daytime or sunset tour. It’s suitable for anyone with a basic level of fitness. SC

Fridays weekly up to and including September 27, from €135pp. Minimum two persons per booking. See twogreenshoots.com

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Stick with it

Forget everything you’ve ever thought about foundation sticks, darlings, and meet Charlotte Tilbury’s latest launch: a solid-but-sheer base that also packs neatly into any holiday makeup bag. In 20 shades and with hyaluronic acid and skin-loving oils, it glides on, blends like a moisturiser and gives just the barely-there-but-better effect that summer screams for. SC

Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick, €47, Brown Thomas, Arnotts or see charlottetilbury.com

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