Eco-friendly Cork house is Home of the Year; The dramatic tale of Thomas Kent - the forgotten 1916 Rising patriot; and Tipperary business owner foils robbery with umbrella. These are some of the latest and most read news stories on irishexaminer.com this morning.

Off-licence owner Pat Keller used an umbrella to fend off a thief after driving to the scene in a hearse.

Nenagh off licence owner Pat Keller was forced to defend his business after finding a thief trying to steal from him.