The Weekend Hitlist: what we want to see, do, and buy this weekend

Yoga Mara will hold a retreat at Ballynahinch Castle

The Designed Table

Louisa Ní Éideáin. Picture: Melanie Mullen

Native Circles seasonal food calendar

Cowfield Design playing cards

Project Arts Centre open day

Aisling Kavanagh Monet Embroidered Bag

In need of a relaxing autumn break to look forward to? Rachel and Hannah Healy from Yoga Mara have curated the perfect retreat. Taking place over three days in the picturesque Ballynahinch Castle in Connemara, the wellness getaway includes daily yoga classes, guided meditation, walks, hikes and optional cooking demos with chef Danni Barry. There are also dedicated breathwork classes, which will show you how to harness the breath and use various styles of breathing techniques to self-soothe, reduce stress and calm the nervous system. The luxury retreat takes place from November 27-30, with private and shared room options available. Prices start at €1,030. yogamaraescapes.com

Aisling Kavanagh Monet Embroidered Bag

Irish designer Aisling Kavanagh recently launched a new collection, Midsummers Dream, which includes an array of bags, scrunchies and bows. Kavanagh has developed the collection using vintage, hand-embroidered fabrics, with linens and lace featuring throughout. Sustainability remains at the core of what Kavanagh’s team strive to achieve, so each piece is made to order, meaning every item produced is handmade and unique. The Monet Embroidered Bag (€195) is our favourite, and we think it makes the perfect dinner or wedding companion. aislingkavanagh.com

Native Circles seasonal food calendar

Living in harmony with nature’s cycles is easy with Irish brand Native Circles. Founded by artist Emily Robyn Archer, the collection features hand-drawn, wheel-shaped prints illustrating various nature-related cycles, including moon phases of the lunar calendar and a seasonal food calendar (€50). The wheels are printed on recycled paper and adhered to birch plywood, and can be purchased with an optional stand for mounting. The seasonal food wheel is designed to educate households on how to operate sustainably in their kitchens. Consult the wheel before a trip to the supermarket and stock up on in-season fruit and vegetables. nativecirclesart.ie

The Designed Table

The Designed Table has unveiled its latest collection, which has been created especially for autumnal feasts, Halloween parties and cosy family meals. The Harvest Collection includes a whimsical pumpkin-embroidered table runner (€65), wooden pumpkin napkin rings (€28 for four) and orange linen/cotton placemats (from €48 for four). The brand, founded by Tara O’Connor, has also expanded its Pantone Collection to include new placemats, table runners, napkins and napkin holders. The collections are designed to work interchangeably, meaning you can shop a theme or mix things up for a unique and creative tablescape. thedesignedtable.com

Cowfield Design playing cards

Searching for a gift for an overseas friend? Cowfield Design has several decks of playing cards that highlight famous pubs around Ireland. The beautifully illustrated decks (€12) include Derry, Donegal and Galway, with 54 pubs per deck (including jokers!). It’s the ideal item to pop into the suitcase of an emigrating friend, or as a treat to yourself. The decks also make for the ultimate challenge if you want to get out and about and explore what your locality has to offer. Cowfield Design offers larger wall prints of pubs across Ireland as well. Just get in touch if there’s a special spot you’d like to get illustrated for a special someone. cowfielddesign.com

Project Arts Centre open day

The Project Arts Centre Open Day takes place on Sunday, August 27, from 12pm-5pm in Temple Bar. The event, which is free of charge, is an ideal Sunday afternoon activity for all ages. There will be screenings, intergenerational clay workshops, DJ sets and live performances. Club Comfort will also launch its new publication on the day, which explores the history of clubbing in Dublin. Accessibility is at the core of the event, with a specific focus being put on disability and gender diversity. projectartscentre.ie

Louisa Ní Éideáin. Picture: Melanie Mullen

Dopa-Mean Girl is the clever title of Louisa Ní Éideáin’s cabaret-style show, which runs during this year’s Dublin Fringe Festival. Ní Éideáin received an ADHD diagnosis in adulthood and created a show about the experience. It’s performed in a combination of English and Irish, not to alienate those who don’t speak Irish, but to illustrate the concept of ‘not getting’ something, which is common among people who have ADHD. The audience will still be able to follow along, however Irish speakers should gain a more in-depth understanding. It runs from September 11-16 in Smock Alley Theatre, with tickets priced at €14. fringefest.com