Culture

SUSTAINABLE EXPERIENCES TO TRY THIS SUMMER

There is nothing nicer than knowing you have a long summer ahead to enjoy new experiences, why not make them even more mindful and sustainable this summer. Here are some fun ways to enjoy every moment in some of our favourite places in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway.

Mindfulness

ENJOY YOGA WITH THE MASTER AT THE NATIONAL GALLERY

A stone’s throw from our Dublin store the National Gallery of Ireland offer ways to make your lunch break more mindful by taking some time to pause and reflect. Join Mary Dowling, a certified yoga instructor and Gallery guide, for an hour of relaxation and mindfulness amongst the exquisite artworks of the Grand Gallery. Book on www.nationalgallery.ie

Photo © National Gallery of Ireland

SHOP YOGA

Fashion

DISCOVER IRELAND'S MOST TALENTED DESIGNERS AT CREATE

Back again for its twelfth year running, CREATE 2022 celebrates Ireland’s most exciting and talented designers. From Tuesday, July 5 to August 15, our Brown Thomas Grafton Street store will showcase the extraordinary work of 27 emerging designers. From ready-to-wear and handbags to jewellery, hats and ceramics, this year’s installation shines a spotlight on the extraordinary mix of unique and diverse design talent in Ireland. Visit Level 2 to experience the exhibition, shop the collection and even meet the designers.

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Plant-based food

EAT PLANT BASED FOOD IN EDITION CAFE

Eating less meat and dairy is one of the most effective ways to reduce our carbon footprint. Edition in our Dublin and Dundrum stores serves plant-based food with a focus on Irish suppliers and growers, both ingredients and supply chains support policies that are sustainable and in keeping with our commitments to the environment. With orchard apples from Keelings farms, berries from Ballymackenny and many more delicious Irish foods to try. All served in beautiful surroundings which have been made by local joiners and planted by Dublin based designer Sharon Beat.

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Biodiversity

LEARN ABOUT BIODIVERSITY IN BALLYMALOE HOUSE

When you stay at Ballymaloe House in East Cork they offer interesting tours which offer insight into sustainable practices. Try a tour with Tobias, their groundskeeper who will bring you on a relaxing walk around the grounds where he will chat through the biodiversity and conservation implemented for the protection of the surrounding flora and fauna of the farm. See more on Ballymaloe.ie.

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Irish food

TASTE THE ATLANTIC IN CONNEMARA

Take a guided walk with DK Connemara Oysters in County Galway, a truly a sensory experience where you can smell the fresh wild Atlantic air and enjoy succulent seafood on location. Shuck your own as you learn more about the process of how they produce the most perfectly formed oysters.

BRING A PICNIC

Save our seas

DO A 2 MINUTE BEACH CLEAN

#2MinuteBeachClean encourages everyone to join the growing movement of people, reducing marine litter 2 minutes at a time. Each and every piece of marine litter and plastic removed from the beach matters and helps keep our coasts clean while you enjoy some downtime on the beach - a win, win situation. In fact, Brown Thomas regularly organise Clean Coast beach clean trips across the country for our staff members. So far this year, we have collected 76kgs of waste from our coastlines and waterways in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway.

SHOP SWIMWEAR

Art

EXPLORE IMMA’S ECO FESTIVAL

Mark your diaries for IMMA OUTDOORS Eco Festival which is set to be a creative take on the themes of biodiversity and sustainability, a vibrant celebration of people, place and planet. It will use art to motivate audiences to become more climate positive in their everyday lives by combining inspiring artistic interventions with workshops, talks and events. See more at imma.ie.

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Circular Fix

GIVE YOUR WARDROBE A SECOND LIFE

Extending the life of your clothes is crucial when it comes to lowering the environmental footprint of your garments, and ensuring they don’t end up in landfill sites after just one or two wears. Often everyday wear and tear is inevitable and items need to be fixed, that’s where Circular Fix comes in the new repair and restoration service at Brown Thomas which will give your prized possessions a new lease of life.

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The Re-Story

RESTORE PRECIOUS ITEMS WITH MASTER CRAFTSMEN

The Restory are the leaders of aftercare experience, with an in-house team of next-generation artisans, they combine the art of craft and the power of technology to make sure our loved items last, whatever their history. You can visit The Restory at the Concierge Services Desk Level 2, Brown Thomas Grafton Street and the Concierge Services Desk, Level -1 Brown Thomas Dundrum.

BOOK THE RESTORY

Make A Change

TAKE PART IN PLASTIC FREE JULY

By now, most of us are familiar with plastic-free alternatives for day-to-day products - think canvas bags, reusable water bottles, straws and coffee cups. But what else can we do? Plastic Free July is a 31-day challenge organised by the Plastic Free Foundation to strive towards a world free of plastic waste. From choosing loose produce, ditching clingfilm and switching to bar soap, there a tonnes of easy, fun changes you can make over the next month and beyond.

TAKE THE CHALLENGE

Happy Pride!

CELEBRATE PRIDE

For the first time in two years, Pride will be taking place in person across the country! Parades have already happened in Dublin and Donegal, and several other counties are waiting in the wings to host their own Pride festival. This year's festivities are set to be bigger and better than ever with a host of events taking place in celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. If crowds aren't your thing, however, there are many other small and intimate events to enjoy, from comedy cabaret shows to drag brunches. There's truly something for everyone this year! Limerick Pride Festival will be celebrated from July 4 - 10, Cork Pride Festival will be celebrated from July 26 - 31 and Galway Pride Festival will be celebrated from August 8 -14.

LIMERICK PRIDE INFO

CORK PRIDE INFO

GALWAY PRIDE INFO

Family Fun

PLAN A FUN FAMILY DAY OUT AT AIRFIELD ESTATE

Airfield Estate in Dublin is a perfect day out with fun for kids and all the family. Located only a few minutes from Dundrum Town Centre, Airfield Estate is a working farm and is based on traditional farming practices, complete with an assortment of cows, sheep, pigs, goats and chickens. The farm and gardens at Airfield are a perfect working example of environmentally sustainable agriculture in Ireland. They encourage families to explore, experience farm life up close and even get hands-on.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Irish food

HAVE A SCÚP

SCÚP are a family run business has been producing and supplying Ireland's most luxurious gelato to the country’s finest hotels and restaurants. They make the best gelato using only the highest quality raw material sourced locally and internationally, starting firstly with Ireland's amazing milk and cream. Available in our Dundrum store.

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