Tommy Barker scans the late poet Seán Ó Tuama’s family home on the outskirts of Cork city, mixing country living with city convenience, views of the Lee Fields, and a unique place in Irish literary history

With a Congolese heritage and a penchant for electronic r’n’b, Dublin singer Soulé is being hailed as one of the leading lights of an emerging scene in Ireland, writes Ed Power

Trish Dromey reports on a property where TLC could work wonders

Already gone over its price guide and under swift offer at €715,000 is Sunview, one of the most surprising house property packages to come to the open market in Cork for a while.

Ever wondered who might play Paul O’Connell in a film about his life? Well you might be surprised at the Limerick man’s choice for the role.

A bastion of the old British Empire, Ballinluska House in Myrtleville is up for sale but is under threat from the sea, writes Tommy Barker.

The cheeriest thing about No 6, Birchgrove, is its dark-pink/red colour. 

Regiments in high-vis jackets swept across the highways and byways of Limerick city and county yesterday, leaving spick and span neighbourhoods in their wake.

For a buyer willing to provide TLC, No 9 Lower Panorama Terrace in Sunday’s Well has character and views, close to Cork City centre. Guiding at €165,000, it’s a two-bed Victorian house with a basement.

USA: Steven Assanti, of Cranston, refers to himself as a monster. He wants to eventually inspire others who struggle with their weight.

A renowned travel and adventure show which broadcasts to millions of people across the US has been touring Ireland this week.

RTÉ has yet to decide if it will broadcast the 2020 and 2024 Olympics after US-based media giant Discovery Communications secured the European broadcast rights for four Olympics through 2024 in a landmark deal worth €1.3bn.

More than 10,000 volunteers of all ages clad in hi-vis gear swept through Limerick city and county yesterday leaving a trail of spick-and-span neighbourhoods in their wake.

Limerick rolls up its sleeve today as a 10,000-strong volunteer army sets out to tackle tons of rubbish strewn along streets and by-ways in the city and county.

TLC are raising money to release their "final album."

Don’t lie … we know we’ve tuned in at least once?!

Sq m 700 (7,500 sq ft)

Katie Hopkins has signed up for a TV challenge to pile on the pounds and then diet them off after making a string of controversial remarks about obesity.

Size: 310 sq m (3,200 sq ft)

The Government has been urged to provide special emergency funding to repair one of Cork’s greatest landmarks.

Size: 120 sq m (1,300 sq ft)

Just a fortnight after Derby boss Steve McClaren hailed Andre Wisdom’s leadership qualities, the on-loan Liverpool defender also showcased a potentially costly ability to slavishly follow orders — from his car.

She wasn’t really enjoying her stay in hospital — until she got a bear hug and a cuddle from her new friend.

Midleton man Mark O’Riordan tells Caroline Delaney about his life at a Congo chimp sanctuary.

Nicolas Cage's "song of choice" is TLC's hit 'Waterfalls'.

Little Mix cried when they first heard their collaboration with Missy Elliott.

Robbie Williams got his latest arena tour out of the blocks in the Aviva last night, while down Leeside it was Little Mix taking to the Marquee stage.

A US man claims to have eaten more than 5,000 species of insects in the last 11 years.

Little Mix wish they had sung some of TLC's songs.

Lily Allen dreamt she joined One Direction last night.

MARYBOROUGH HILL, CORK €225,000

Seductive self-catering... in Clare & Kerry

These quaint cottages on Lough Derg can be picked up as a job lot — and for a song, says Tommy Barker

Emeli Sande said she was “over the moon” after bagging a hat-trick of Mobo Awards.

Rival talent show judges Jessie J and Tulisa Contostavlos will battle it out to be crowned queen of the Mobo Awards.

Rose Martin reports on a house that needs TLC but the views will worth the effort

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A US woman is addicted to drinking petrol.