Wondering what you’ll be wearing next season? Paul McLauchlan unveils six key trends from London Fashion Week.

Aileen Lee talks to Eoghan Ó Cathasaigh — designer with Helen Casey Design Associates Ltd.

Simone Rocha was one of a number of Irish designers showcasing their latest collections at London Fashion Week over the weekend.

The furniture and fittings on display at London Design Festival are so exquisite that it’s best to not bring too much money, unless you plan a specific purchase. Oh, and wear comfortable shoes.

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Shelving as an interior addition has unique talents.

The inquest into the death of a woman whose cause of death cannot be determined was adjourned again as her family reacted angrily at Dublin Coroner’s Court to the prospect of an open verdict.

Habitat is set to disappear from everywhere but London in a move threatening around 900 jobs in the UK.

NEVER mind the recession, shoppers flocking to IKEA’s new Dublin store next year will still get more for their money because Ingvar Kamprad, the stingy founder of the Swedish furniture giant, always made sure he got more for his.

FOR John Conran, tonight represents a shot at atonement. The last two seasons he has presided over Leinster hurling outfits that have succumbed to Munster in the interprovincial series, so tonight’s final clash between the pair in Portloaise provides the Wexford man with a chance to redress the slide of losses.

Leinster 1-23 Connacht 0-17

Wexford's first Hurling Development Administrator has been confirmed as ex-player George O'Connor.

Boston-bound Leinster manager John Conran has included nine Kilkenny players in his side for Sunday's M Donnelly Interprovincial hurling final.

Former Louth boss Val Andrews has been chosen to manage the Leinster football team for the forthcoming Interprovincial Championship.

Wexford county secretary Mick Kinsella is the new team coach of the Model hurlers.

Seamus Murphy is expected to be appointed Wexford senior hurling manager today.

Former Wexford defender Ger Cushe has been linked with the vacant hurling manager's post in the county.

Wexford hurling legend George O’Connor has ruled himself out of the race to succeed John Conran as the Slaneysiders' hurling manager.

John Conran has resigned as manager of the Wexford senior hurling team.

The Wexford county board will meet next Tuesday night to discuss the future of John Conran as the Model County's hurling manager.

LIMERICK county board chairman Pat Fitzgerald will, surprisingly, not be seeking re-election at the December convention.

Speculation is mounting that Wexford hurling boss John Conran will step down following his side's 18-point All-Ireland semi-final defeat to Cork last weekend.

WEXFORD manager John Conran shrugged his shoulders and said: “Cork left us for dead.”

SPRING was frosty for the Wexford hurlers this year. A poor run of performances in the national league was accompanied by unrest among the performers.

Wexford manager John Conran has delayed announcing his team to play Cork in Sunday's All-Ireland semi-final until tonight.

KILKENNY will not risk Henry Shefflin in Sunday’s Guinness All-Ireland hurling semi-final against Waterford in Croke Park unless he is given the all-clear to line out by his medical advisers.

WEXFORD hurling boss John Conran doesn't expect Antrim to bring off a sensational result by beating Cork in Sunday's All-Ireland semi-final.

THE job complete, John Conran stood in the corridor beneath the Hogan Stand and almost dared anyone to write off this or any other Wexford team again.

Offaly 1-11 Wexford 2-12

The Leinster senior hurling final gets underway today and for the first time in seven years, All-Ireland

JOHN CONRAN isn’t quite certain. But, insofar as he can be sure, there was never a vote of confidence issue in his management of the Wexford hurlers this season.

IF anyone could be forgiven for saying "FCUK IT," it has to be Stephen Marks. The founder of French Connection fashion chain has not only lost his wife to divorce but, as a result, he has also lost control of his company.

WEXFORD manager John Conran has given a vote of confidence to the side which defeated Kilkenny for Sunday’s Leinster SHC final against Offaly.

IT’S not just the sun that’s been scorching the sod in Nowlan Park these past few weeks.

Wexford hurling boss John Conran has moved quickly to shore up his depleted squad by adding three new players.

Wexford hurling boss John Conran has opted to start David 'Doc' O'Connor in attack for Sunday's NFL tie with Laois at O'Moore Park.

Wexford hurling manager John Conran has moved quickly to dispel rumours of a crisis in the camp following Darren Stamp's decision to quit the panel.

WEXFORD hurling's management and players came out fighting yesterday, rubbishing claims of a crisis in the camp.

WEXFORD hurling has been rocked by the withdrawal of defender Darren Stamp. The 24-year-old Stamp, a regular in the side for the past three years, yesterday informed the management that he will no longer be available.

THE CHAIRMAN of Kerry County Board, Sean Walsh, has slammed the decision to dismiss all motions relating to Rule 42 ahead of next month's Annual Congress.

THE contrast between the managers couldn't have been more pronounced at Páirc Uí Rinn.

THE Galway team to play Kilkenny in Sunday's Allianz NHL shows just one change from the team which defeated Dublin in round one.

Wexford hurling boss John Conran may yet get a new year boost with speculation that inspirational half-back Liam Dunne will commit to another year in his county colours.

WEXFORD star Liam Dunne will meet with manager John Conran next week before making any decision on his inter-county hurling future.

WEXFORD hurler Larry O’Gorman has offered his services to the county side for another year. But on one condition.

Wexford hurling boss John Conran has taken a side swipe at the AllStar selection committee for failing to including a single Model County player on their Team of the Year.