Most of the homes at Limeworth — whether self-build or otherwise — have deserved their ‘luxury’ description, writes Tommy Barker.

Brass clocks and grey sofas are all part of the mix chosen by Esther N McCarthy.

Kya deLongchamps test drives a few new, ergonomic elements which have been added to those sturdy stalwarts like the vacuum, washing machine and more.

Esther N McCarthy casts her eye over a selection of groovy products for your home.

High-end Ros Na Laoi gives a different interpretation to the expression ‘builder’s finish,’ says Tommy Barker.

BIG TODDLE: Barnardos Ambassador Tom Vaughan Lawlor joined a group of toddlers last week to launch The Big Toddle for Barnardos sponsored by Toddlebox. 

Tommy Barker on a recently upgraded house of two styles close to all the facilities of Cork’s urban life.

Last of trio of thatched houses in Sheen Falls, Kenmare, has five-star hotel accommodation says Tommy Barker.

Location: Rochestown

Instant just doesn’t cut it any more with Java-Joe Public. Kya deLongchamps looks at

Size: 116 sq m (1,250 sq ft)

Size: 470 (5,020 sq ft)

Location: Maryborough Hill, Douglas

Carrigard has living space upstairs and bedrooms below, with fine Cork harbour views. Tommy Barker reports.

Add a bit of romantic glamour to the boudoir with the Angie Headboard from the Blanc D’Ivoire collection starting from €630 available from Boulevard Interiors, Douglas, Cork.

Kya deLongchamps continues her series in being more energy conscious in the home this winter

THERE are plump, one-foot-long Koi fish in the water feature pond at the back of 10 Court Cairn – might this house sale also be as easy as shooting fish in a barrel?

BONNETS and hips, curtain swags and swagger — you can go one of several ways with the houses called Ashley.

A German firm has been forced to withdraw magazine adverts running in Ireland in a row over vacuum cleaners.

The primary advantage of chest freezers is not their capacity but their storage flexibility.

When choosing a dishwasher, there are many factors that can, and should, influence your decision. It's not just about price, colour and energy efficiency any more.

A new top-of-the-range vacuum cleaner from home appliance giant Hoover was labelled a “disaster” today.