An under-strength Arsenal XI survived a late fightback from BATE Borisov

Ireland’s tallest building, the Elysian Tower in Cork city, is expected to fetch more than €100m when it goes on sale in the coming weeks.

England are on course for a place at next summer's World Cup after coming from behind to beat Slovakia 2-1.

The USB 3.0 Promoter Group yesterday announced the USB 3.2 update for USB Type-C, an incremental update that doubles data rates up to 20Gbps.

Retailers led a modest slide in US stocks on Tuesday as the market eased back for the second day in a row, pulling it further below record highs set late last week.

The Islamic State militant group claimed responsibility for the attack, which happened just after midnight on Tuesday.

Dillon Byrne is the new race leader of the Kerry Group Rás Mumhan going into today’s final stage after a thrilling finish in Waterville yesterday.

Update 10.03am: The main suspect in the Berlin Christmas market attack has been killed in a shootout with police in Milan, according to Italian news agency ANSA.

A new report on maternity services in the South/South West (SSW) Hospital Group has identified gynaecology services in Cork as its “biggest clinical risk”.

A Douglas premises with a 60-plus year association with the motor and retail trade has space inside and outside available to let, and all with copious amounts of free parking.

Germany has proposed stripping dual nationals who fight for extremist groups abroad of their citizenship.

Christopher McGlinchey took the biggest road win of his career yesterday on the opening stage of the Kerry Group Rás Mumhan.

Clay angels made in memory of murdered Irish nurse Karen Buckley will go on display as part of an exhibition at a library in Limerick next month.

It’s never too late to stop and smell the roses — and Ireland’s first Mindful Walk and Talk Group is teaching residents of a Cork city suburb how to do it.

The purchase by the country’s largest hotel operator Dalata of the Moran Bewley’s Group for €455m is a transformational move that carries a potential share price upside of as much as 42%, according to analysts.

Property developer Michael O’Flynn has reached a deal with the US private equity firm that sought to gain control of his empire last year.

Consultants have been appointed to carry out a strategic review of the tourist firm that operates Bunratty Castle and six other attractions in the Shannon region.

Felix Yonger got up right on the line to deny Mallowney in the feature Kerry Group Hilly Way Chase as he headlined a treble for trainer Willie Mullins at Cork yesterday.

Pre-tax losses at the Cork headquartered Kentech engineering group last year more than halved to $3.45m. (€2.7m)

European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker has sought to blunt an early challenge to his leadership by rebutting allegations that he presided over sweetheart corporate tax deals during almost 19 years as prime minister of Luxembourg.

Drinks group C&C has announced a 2.7% dip in operating profit for the six months ended 31 August.

Atletico Madrid produced a storming second half to hammer Malmo 5-0 at the Vicente Calderon in Group A last night.

In a culture where unfettered and spectacular fecundity was for so very long considered an essential expression of virility and something approaching civic and religious obligation a childless couple were often regarded in a peculiar, almost pitying light.

The Dunlop National Rally Championship will be decided tomorrow, with the nine-stage Downings Bay Hotel Donegal Harvest Rally determining whether reigning Dunlop champion Declan Boyle, current leader Clonmel’s Roy White (MG ZR) or Welsh ace Hugh Hunter (Subaru WRC) will win the prestigious Vard Memorial Trophy.

Irish outsourcing specialists Noonan has acquired the business and operations of competitor firm Resource Group, securing more than 1,000 Irish jobs.

South Korea 2 Algeria 4

The message was clear, the extreme confidence even clearer. An assured Felipe Scolari declared that Brazil’s "time has arrived" as he insisted his side are ready to win the World Cup amidst a spirit of togetherness.

Caoimhe’s Delight gave trainer, Sean O’Brien, his first success in graded company when landing the Grade 2 INH Stallion Owners’ EBF Dawn Run Mares’ Novice Chase at Limerick yesterday.

Tottenham defender Danny Rose has returned to first-team training and could make his long-awaited comeback in tomorrow’s Europa League match against Anzhi Makhachkala.

Roy Hodgson is still putting his £10 on England to win the World Cup, but Football Association chairman Greg Dyke clearly thinks the team have no chance of getting out of their “group of death”.

IN an unusual touch, agricultural consultant Mike Brady of the Brady Group usually gives a PowerPoint presentation before each auction he holds.

The Government has scrapped stamp duty on the transfer of shares on the Enterprise Shares Market (ESM) in an effort to boost investment in Irish companies.

Cristiano Ronaldo helped Real Madrid establish a stranglehold on Champions League Group B tonight with a double in a 4-0 demolition of FC Copenhagen.

The Waterford-based Raven’s Rock Rally, round four of the Dunlop National Rally Championship, was stopped after six of the day’s nine stages after popular Dungarvan driver, Paul Mulcahy was killed when his Toyota Starlet collided with a stone fence on the fourth stage near Kilmacthomas.

Ger Lyons will search for a Group Three prize for Lily’s Angel before possibly having a trip to Royal Ascot and the Windsor Forest Stakes.

World Cup qualifiers - roundup

Bordeaux 2 Newcastle 0

Manager Roberto Di Matteo is confident Chelsea’s dramatic 3-2 win over over Shakhtar Donetsk at Stamford Bridge will change the dynamic of the remaining matches in Group E.

Braga 1 Manchester United 3

Malaga, in their maiden campaign, and Porto became the first teams to progress through to the last 16 of the Champions League tonight while English title-holders Manchester City slipped closer to exiting the tournament.

One of the jewels in our economy is the food and beverage industry, and a healthy debate is underway about how best to shape it for long-term growth and development.