Notions and necessities: From yoga festivals to stage plays, wellies and wrinkle creams, it’s all here

Mellow midlands Find a midsummer full day of zen in Westmeath on July 7, as The Yoga Picnic returns at Lilliput House on the banks of Lough Ennell. Choose from a line-up of yoga classes — including on paddle boards on the lake — meditation, saunas, ice baths and talks on nutrition. Headline names include teachers Adam Husler and Silvia Schneider from overseas and plenty of local limber luminaries. Day passes include almost all classes, but some have an add-on cost. Children go free. SC Adult day pass, €85; see theyogapicnic.com

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Jumping in muddy puddles Waterford footwear firm Polly & Andy has added wellies to its line. Made from FSC-certified natural rubber and featuring a supersoft bamboo lining, they come in sizes from toddler to adult UK size 7. LH Rainboots, from €38, see pollyandandy.com

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On your bike Decathlon’s new LD 920 E automatic electric bike arrives with a higher price point than its other ebikes, but add-on features make it well worth considering. Gears that shift automatically according to terrain are a nice bonus. But given that theft is a major issue with ebikes, the addition of an app that will alert you if the bike is moved — and allow you to alert gardaí — and tell you its new location is an addition well worth having. SC €3,100, see decathlon.ie

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Gone girl After its run at The Project Arts Centre this month, Gammy, the story of contemporary Irish rural womanhood, of small town life and being left behind — written by Kate Finegan, directed by Laura Sheeran and performed by Eimear Keating — will be staged at The Mick Lally Theatre May 9-11 during the Galway Theatre Festival. LH See druid.ie

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Wrinkle in time Nivea’s Targeted Wrinkle Filler Serum features the hero ingredient Q10 and Bioxifill peptides, which promise to deeply penetrate the skin, thus stimulating collagen production and replumping on fine lines and wrinkles. SC RRP€18, available nationwide

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Rainbow bright Fashion line Begley & Bowie has collaborated with jewellery range Love Beth on a nickel-free collection of rings, bracelets, earrings and necklaces, from €55, inspired by the Kenmare-based clothing firm’s signature pastel-and-neon colour combinations. Available online and at 161 Henry Street, Kenmare, Co Kerry. LH See begleyandbowie.bigcartel.com

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Mind the gap The Avoca store at Kerry’s Moll’s Gap has reopened and it’s in one of the most scenic spots in the country. For now, the cafe remains closed, but alongside fashion, homeware and gift items you’ll find plenty of home-made meals, sweet treats and baked goods to take home or for a weather-permitting picnic. SC

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