Although Gandy’s Cottage in Clashmore sounds as if it might have some connection with the word’s most famous advocate of non-violent protest, it was in fact built by a local West Waterford Gandy.

The less flamboyant of the two gate lodges at Dromana Estate is charming in its own right, says Trish Dromey.

It is the dream of every sports broadcaster to have their voices usher in one immortal moment. Jimmy Magee had a lifetime’s worth, writes Tommy Martin.

Donnchadh Doyle appears to have a plethora of talent at his disposal this season and the north Co Wexford-based handler sent out two winners at yesterday’s West Waterford Foxhounds point-to-point fixture at Lismore.

Mary Leland delves into the rich history which visitors can enjoy at next week’s Dromana 800 celebrations.

"I didn’t think we would have many winners this week, he was our banker", said Pat Flynn, after his Gusty Rock had landed the Family Fun Afternoon Maiden Hurdle at the final stage of the Tramore festival yesterday.

Mark Walsh will not look back with any great relish on his performance aboard Waaheb in the Social Package Hurdle at Cork yesterday.

BLARNEY, CORK €295,000

The Enda Bolger-trained newcomer Marlbrook lit up yesterday’s North Tipperary Foxhounds point-to-point fixture at Nenagh by destroying the opposition in the opening five-year-old geldings’ maiden.

The prospect of glorious sunshine this weekend helps kick off a summer of weekend festivals and events that extend from Baltimore to Charleville and Youghal to Cork City and Clonakilty.

HURLING takes a back seat in one corner of Waterford on Friday night.

Tommy Barker visits a spectacular Georgian property that sits on 20 acres and includes a tennis court, stables and private stretch of river.

LAST sold in the 1990s, Brideweir is a former Georgian rectory arriving on the market upgraded even further, with a €1.3 million-plus price guide.