An incredible 400,000 visitors are expected to visit Ennis next month, over the nine-day run of the 2016 Fleadh Cheoil: in terms of context for size and scale, that’s four times the number of visitors expected at this week’s Dublin Horse Show.

Esther N McCarthy digs some retro vibes, hails the love affair between form and function and gives a shout out to our feathered friends.

Esther N McCarthy has watery wishes this week, along with lovely interior set pieces too.

There’s a new flow at Newbridge’s Whitewater Shopping Centre; with five new lettings, it is now the fullest since opened by Mountbrook in 2006.

Each week Esther N McCarthy scouts around for interesting pieces for your interiors. This week she discovers tea towel kitchen art and iconic time pieces.

The Colour Check drawer set designed by Jens Frank for Ikea will come in handy with the kids back to school.

Each week Esther N McCarthy scouts around for interesting pieces for your interiors. This week she discovers skulduggery in lighting and starring roles for cushions.