EVERY human gut contains trillions of bacteria: it’s a startling figure, but here’s another that is just as arresting — the probiotic market, aimed at maintaining a healthy gut, is worth a whopping €25 billion worldwide. 

A Cork-based jewellery designer is celebrating after one of her designs made it onto the Golden Globes red carpet.

It’s that place where we spend eight hours a day, five days a week: for some it’s an office, for others it’s a boardroom, studio space, catwalk or kitchen.

IT’S a gem of a deal for this young Irish jewellery designer.

* Celebrated Irish designer Louise Kennedy has launched her inaugural bespoke bridal collection, now available exclusively at her Merrion Square boutique (01 662 0056; www.louisekennedy.com).