PERNOD RICARD, the world’s second biggest drinks group, has appointed Alexandre Ricard chairman and chief executive of its Irish subsidiary, Irish Distillers.

YOU don’t have to go to the shopping meccas of the world to look good and turn heads. Sharp dresser Vivienne Dowd shopped locally in Naas in Co Kildare ahead of yesterday’s Ladies’ Day at Fairyhouse.

CANARY yellow and bubblegum pink are the winning shades of the season and knee-length strappy dresses and casual linen trouser suits are the winsome styles.