Put provenance first this season and make 'Made in Munster' the label to be seen in. With outstanding craftmanship and commitment to quality, these homegrown designers are making Munster-made fashion wish list worthy around the world. Shopping local has never looked so good. Carolyn Moore reports.

The limited-edition covers are inspired by the 60th anniversary of Barbie which the company celebrated this year.

Well-wishers have been sending their thoughts across the Atlantic for cystic fibrosis campaigner Orla Tinsley who had a long-awaited double lung transplant in New York on Wednesday night.

Fiann Ó Nualláin says prevention is key when fighting to keep spoiling spores at bay

This Arran St East mug and pourer set is inspired by the markets area of Dublin.

Summer’s in the air and it’s time to choose a gift for Dad — as well as picking up something nice for Mammy, too. Esther N McCarthy goes hunting.

EUROPEAN catwalks aren’t the only places to see new fashion this month. Brown Thomas Dublin’s Create initiative returns with a pop-up installation featuring 13 esteemed and emerging Irish designers of fashion, accessories, millinery, graphic print and textile design.

O’Callaghan Walshe Seafood Restaurant, North Square, Rosscarbery, Co Cork, 023-8848125, ocallaghanwalshe.com, fun.fish@hotmail.com

A new generation of ships being built for the naval service will carry unmanned planes along with deep sea search and rescue robot submarines.

POP artist Orla Walsh is a bit of a Desperate Housewife.

A Czech national has today been given a mandatory life sentence by Mr Justice Liam McKechnie for murdering a Longford mother last year and a concurrent 13-year term for raping her on the same occasion.

Vienna Woods Glanmire captured the U18 Women's National Cup tonight, after an inspired performance from Orla O'Reilly saw them overcome Maree 47-70 at the National Basketball Arena.

Motorists are being warned to drive with extra care this morning as icy conditions make driving in many parts treacherous.