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Updated / Thursday, 11 Jun 2026 09:28 Getty Images From celebrating the work of literary great James Joyce to the lyrics of pop icon Taylor Swift, there is plenty happening across Dublin this weekend. Dublin's biggest food and drink festival is set to return to Merrion Square from 11-14 June. This year's mouth-watering lineup includes The Salty Buoy, Daata, Achara, Chimac x Sicín Sásta, The Salt Project, BIG FAN, Shaku Maku, King Sitric Oyster Bar, and more.

A native of Killorglin, Co. Kerry, Cliodhna Foley was destined for the hospitality industry. Living above her family's restaurant throughout her childhood, which, coincidentally, stood just beside the 19th-century church she would one day restore and run, she lived and breathed restaurant and pub life. "I grew up in hospitality," she muses.

Nine months ago, American influencer and comedian Theresa Rowley became a familiar face to Irish TikTok users. Her transatlantic love affair with an Irish man, and the very public relationship fallout that followed, garnered millions of views online. It all began in June 2025, when the Dallas woman shared a video online detailing her unexpected love story. The romance began via a flirty Instagram DM, but quickly transitioned into hours-long FaceTime conversations, followed by in-person visits.