A Christmas ad for luxury brand Mulberry has been cleared after viewers complained that it was offensive for replacing the baby Jesus with a handbag.

The battle between high street and high-end played out at London Fashion Week, with John Rocha and Mulberry vying for catwalk dominance against Whistles, Topshop Unique, and Rihanna for River Island, reports the Irish Examiner's Annmarie O’Connor.

Tommy Barker highlights a double offering overlooking Cork’s vision of future.

FIFTY-THREE boats raced from the Royal Cork at Crosshaven in the inaugural Irish Examiner Round The Island race and the silver salver for the winner went to Sally O'Leary, who helmed Ford Racing.