Tommy Barker enjoys the aspect of this one-off woodland haven on Caragh Lake in Kerry, a perfect find for a painter, potter or poet.

THIS house at Aghadoe, Killarney, is not going to be everyone’s cup of tea and it does have a rather high price guide considering there’s a lot of finishing work involved. That’s not just the snag list — it’s plastering, electrics, first and second fix et al — quite an investment.

People who adore themselves may be infuriating - but they outshine others at times of crisis, psychologists said today.