There’s more to Blarney Castle than kissing the famous stone. The 100-acre gardens have been home to large sculptures since 2012. ‘Sculpture at the Castle’ is one of the largest outdoor sculpture trails in Ireland. This year, it will be launched by the director of the Crawford Art Gallery, Peter Murray, on June 13.

There’s something for everyone this week, from the budding writer to the Beatles lover to all the Francophiles out there.

Collaborating to achieve economies of scale and to target international markets, a group of craft makers have created the brand Handmade in Cork.