Ireland’s world-beating ploughmen Eamonn Tracey from Carlow and John Whelan from Wexford will between them bid for their 13th top-two-in-the-world performances, after winning their national test matches at Carlow last week.

Esther N McCarthy picks crafty offerings and Scandi-inspired accessories this week

They rowed every length, they heaved, they hunched over on their seats, and gritted their teeth...they even unleashed the famous Munster roar.

 Faith Ryan puts the final finish on the Christmas shopping with flowers, feasting and festivals.