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Wild Achill Island Candle

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From top: Wild Achill Island candle; Turf Fire candle; The Bearded Candle Makers and friend

Allison from The Irish Workshop, online home of Irish made stuff, writes:

Who’s ready for their own island getaway for the low, low price of €16.50? The catch? You’ll have to take it in with your nose rather than your eyes.

Fill your home with the scent of patchouli, heather, and bluebells and transport yourself to Achill Island with this handmade candle from The Bearded Candle Makers.

Trust us, it’s so much simpler than a holiday. If you’d rather stay firmly on land and enjoy the charms of the countryside, they also make an authentic turf candle that’s hands down the best dirt you’ll ever smell!

Wild Achill Island Candle

Turf Fire Candle

The Bearded Candle Makers

The Irish Workshop

Irish made stuff to broadsheet@broadsheet.ie marked ‘Irish-made Stuff’. No fee.

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Liam Carey writes:

I know you don’t normally do this but my guitar (above) was stolen from the boot of my car about two weeks ago. My car was parked on Jervis Street, Dublin 1. It’s not very expensive but has sentimental value.

I was learning to play and it was given to me by a friend. It’s hard to find an exact replacement online. I’m not holding out much hope but would appreciate any help! Many thanks…

Anyone?

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Anne Marie, from Uplift, writes:

Uplift, with support from the trade union Unite, commissioned a Red C public opinion poll on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) and Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) trade deals. From the results…

– 74% of people polled in Ireland want a referendum on TTIP and CETA.
– 62% agree that EU standards should not be changed to match US or Canadian standards.
– 4 out of 5 people don’t think that US or Canadian corporations should be allowed to sue EU governments whose legislative changes affect their profits.
– 69% of people would be concerned if TTIP or CETA were agreed

Previously: Luke’s TTIP

Uplift

Clannad, from left: Pol Brennan, Ciaran Brennan, Moya Brennan, Padraig Duggan, Noel Duggan

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Further to the death of Clannad founding member Padraig Duggan (top second right) yesterday.

Spaghetti Hoop writes:

Padraig Duggan was a great and gentle soul, a neighbour of mine and friend some years ago. His mighty talent is known by many, his Donegal Irish revered and respected in Dublin, his personality and wit enjoyed and loved by all in Palmerstown where he made his home. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Top from left: from left: Pol Brennan, Ciaran Brennan, Moya Brennan, Padraig Duggan and Noel Duggan

Pic: Clannad