The Munster headquarters of the Bank of Ireland, at 32 South Mall in Cork city centre has been put up for sale, as a banking blue-blood, blue-chip investment. The guide is €16 million.

There has been such a high level of interest in this Cobh home that it’s gone above the asking price, writes Trish Dromey.

Santa will be leaving lots of presents under the tree next week but there will also be gifts from parents and other family members, often some books, puzzles or a new board game to play together over the holidays. 

Irish knitwear designer, Liadain de Buitlear is launching a children’s knitwear range at the RDS this weekend.