The Chinese Year of the Rat begins on January 25 and the decorations were already up in Ka Shing on Wicklow Street, a little oasis of Chinese bustle just steps away from Brown Thomas.

Esther N McCarthy is feline fine with cute cat cushions, sustainable scents and wall art with the wow factor.

‘ieStyle Live’ will bring cutting edge trends to Cork in an unmissable fashion show next month, hosted by Brendan Courtney and Sonya Lennon. Ruth O’Connor talks to celebrity make up artist Christine Lucignano about the beauty trends she’ll be tapping into on the night

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Annmarie O’Connor unveils her carefully curated collection of luxury gifts to inspire you.

Esther N McCarthy refects on mirror designs and shares good news for coffee connoisseurs.

After conquering the world of fashion with her jeans range, Pippa O’Connor-Ormond has just launched a new line of candles, she tells Ciara McDonnell.

James Ryan squirms at the idea that he might be recognised on civvy street these days.

Rugby the people’s choice but what is the women’s game?

Until now, fans could only avail of the Pippa Collection online, at her Fashion Factories or at any of the POCO pop-up shops.

2018, the Year of the Dog.

The niece of a homeless woman who died on the streets of Cork last week has urged the Government to address the homelessness crisis as a matter of urgency saying her “funny and caring” aunt should not have lost her life for the want of a bed for the night.

A former Cork city-centre hotel, with a 207-year pedigree on St Patrick’s St, is to be partly demolished and redeveloped for high-end shops use, possibly with an appeal to the likes of Zara.

WITH plans afoot for the €70m-plus investment property sale of the ‘old’ Roches Stores/Debenhams Cork’s store by the publicity-shy Roche family, the arrival of a neighbouring niche investment with a more modest €1.5m price tag has impeccable timing, and opportunity.

Helen O’Callaghan talks to the dancer who’s adorning billboards for a campaign shouting Strong is Beautiful

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Literary inspirations shaped some of this season’s finest fragrances, says Rachel Marie Walsh.

A man accused of shoplifting in Cork City centre was late for his court appearance yesterday because he was attending Mass.

Add a touch of sparkle to your home for a glitzy Christmas, suggests Esther N McCarthy.

Esther N McCarthy melts over all these lovely Irish candles. Perfect for setting the scene for cosy autumn evenings at home.

1. Marilyn Monroe memorabilia on display

Colm O’Regan had run out of things to say about Irish mammies, hence his new book, a social commentary with a wry chuckle that describes the Irish tendency to self-aggrandise, reports Ed Power

 

Owls have been a staple theme for interiors for a while now and why not? They’re just so cute. 

Do not go to the Coal Quay in Cork without paying a visit to the Designworks Studio, even if it’s just to peer in the window.

Give your home a lift with a splash of seasonal colour. Esther McCarthy unearths some chic and cheerful gems.

Think flash mobs are all about singing and dancing? Think again.

 

From moody blues to shimmering metallics, Gemma Dunn runs down the SS16 catwalk talon trends to try now.

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After lighting up hurling and football pitches across the country in his heyday, GAA legend Jimmy Barry Murphy used his magical touch to switch on the Christmas lights in Cork City last night.

Boho biscuit tins, book shelves and other beauties are part of Faith Ryan’s darklight edit.

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Cork’s famous bells of Shandon rang out across the city yesterday in memory of one of her favourite sons and one of the world’s greatest guitar players — Rory Gallagher.

Shoppers on Cork city's Patrick Street were treated to a very special performance this weekend, as singer songwriter Duke Special joined other top musical talent for a street gig for charity.

MY FRIEND thinks I could do with a good night out in Cork. 

Pippa posts video giving us a look inside her 30th birthday bash.

Next season’s make up trends are firmly focused on the eyes. Zoe Clark creates the latest looks from Lancôme.

Many novels include a damsel in distress, but for one of Ireland’s leading authors, it was a "Hailo"ed-saint not a knight who came to her aid.