After a thrilling weekend of World Cup quarter-finals in England, we are finally down to the business end of the tournament but, of course, Ireland will not be there.

Nothing characterises the Irish sporting psyche like our attitude to the respective Tests this autumn against South Africa and tomorrow’s Test against Australia.

“That is definitely my biggest regret of retiring - is this Joe Schmidt team, being part of it for a World Cup. I do think that they are capable of great things.”

Strong design, personal touches and stunning views have resulted in a house of dreams. Margaret O’Brien reports.

Tommy Barker finds large Riverstick homes with basement areas.