Expansion costs at Scott Tallon Walker, the firm that designed the new Pairc Uí Chaoimh and co-designed the Aviva stadium, has led it to plunge to a pre-tax loss of €518,440.

A fashion designer whose gowns have been worn by Oprah Winfrey is to be honoured at University College Cork later this week, along with an accomplished furniture maker and a cultural historian.

Forget about the selfie and picture yourself with the latest in wearable technology from designer Lulu Guinness.