Sarah Caden

Sarah Caden delves into the world of Bikram and Hot 26 to find out if the practice is an addictive exercise in survival or just expensive sweating

Sean Love’s Tara Sunsets book comprises 12 panoramic photos, one for every month of the year, taken at the Hill of Tara in Co Meath. Love was inspired by walks with his dog in this ancient location and the book includes an introduction by poet Gerard Smyth. All profits are going to The Shaking Bog and to Fighting Words, which supports writing programmes and mentoring children and adults with additional needs. SC Tara Sunsets’ by Sean Love, €20 plus postage, @tara_sunsets

Resistant starch helps boost your gut biome and could be your gut’s new best friend; Sarah Caden tried eating more of it

Craicly Stories runs storytelling events around the country, and throughout July are running a month of Sunday memoir writing workshops, in founder Jane Gormley’s homeplace, Derrymullen Organic Farm, Allenwood, Co Kildare. The day will include a walk, writing class, time in nature and a light lunch. Tickets cost €60 per Sunday, 10am-3pm. LH To book, see craiclystories

Sarah Caden got some expert advice about running in midlife, and whether it’s possible to improve fitness without putting stress on the body

Tucked behind the beautiful, reinvigorated Wilton Park in Dublin 2, chef Mark Moriarty has established a culinary hub in which to base all his foodie endeavours, comprising a test kitchen, TV and audio podcast studio and event space. In addition, it will open every Friday night as a taster-menu restaurant for only 40 guests across two sittings, 5.30pm to 8pm and 8.30pm to 11pm. Bookings open six weeks in advance for each full month – as in mid-August for every Friday in October – so set your alarm now to avoid disappointment. SC Friday Nights at Mark Moriarty Studio, €150pp, markmoriarty.ie/studio

CREATE has returned to Brown Thomas Dublin, running until 26 August, showcasing the individuality and craftsmanship of Irish design. There are opportunities throughout the summer to meet the designers, including Jennifer Slattery, family-run brand Triona, knitwear designer Pearl Reddington, and Caoimhe Grant of accessories brand August Night. LH See brownthomas

In Ireland, we have all sorts of excuses for our often foolhardy attitude to the sun and sun protection.

Until August 20 at The Round Room in Dublin’s Mansion House, catch Celtic Exodus – The Musical, an all-singing, all-dancing production, written by Brian Warfield of the Wolfe Tones and choreographed by former Riverdance lead, Jason O’Neill. Set during the Famine, it has all the themes of life – love, hate, loss and the human striving for survival against the odds. SC ‘Celtic Exodus – The Musical’ is at The Round Room, Mansion House, Dublin 2 until August 20, tickets from €39.95, celticexodusmusical

Motivated to eat more fermented food, Sarah Caden tried to make her own kombucha at home while avoiding gassy explosions of any type...