It is at the moment of reform that an enfeebled state is most vulnerable. 

Fiann Ó Nualláin is on a campaign to reassert the high nutritional value of one of the world’s top five super foods — the humble potato.

Tallow Horse Fair by Arthur Maderson at Woodwards in Cork next Wednesday is estimated at €5,000-€6,000.

Antique Cork furniture on offer at Woodward’s on Sept 25 at 6pm includes a set of six Cork 11-bar dining chairs and a Georgian longcase clock by George Aickin.

SHAMED former French leader Jacques Chirac has been found guilty of corruption and given a suspended jail sentence, becoming France’s first ex-president to be convicted for his crimes.

A new book looks behind the innocence of nursery rhymes, says Kerrie Kennedy.

LAST winter, I was sitting on the terrace of a restaurant where the big wigs of the French FA regularly draw on their expense accounts to lunch in some style.

THE fallout from France’s qualification for the World Cup has continued with in the country after national team coach Raymond Domenech blasting fans for their criticism of Henry, saying conceded that Thierry Henry he has always had a tense relationship with the team’s fans — and he rubbished his captain’s claim that he was left out to dry by members of the French football federation.

France coach Raymond Domenech has condemned the backlash against Thierry Henry following his part in the controversial goal which secured the country's World Cup qualification.

THE French have confronted their worst economic outlook in 30 years by locking up their bosses, marching on the capital and barricading oil terminals.

A BILLIONAIRE media baron with a taste for a lavish lifestyle, Conrad Moffat Black is no stranger to the spotlight.

A billionaire media baron with a taste for a lavish lifestyle, Conrad Moffat Black is no stranger to the spotlight.

A billionaire media baron with a taste for a lavish lifestyle, Conrad Moffat Black is no stranger to the spotlight.

Kirsten Dunst related to her royal character in new movie Marie Antoinette, because she too had to deal with the pressures of fame at a young age.

Marie Antoinette stars Kirsten Dunst and Jason Schwartzman took an etiquette boot camp to make sure they looked the part as the 18th century king and queen of France.

In a wealthier Ireland there is increasing interest in purchasing antiques. Auctioneers and antique dealers have noticed in recent times that sales are bringing new buyers, people not previously known in the salesroom or shop.

WHEN Louis XVI saw that his subjects had taken to the streets in 1789 he exclaimed to a courtier: “This is a rebellion.” “No, your highness” came the reply, “This is a revolution.”