Esther N McCarthy sees the fringe benefits of cool cushions, art with a purpose and a little something for all the bird lovers out there.

Day three of the Cork International Choral Festival sees plenty more exciting events happening across Cork City. Check out some of Friday's highlights here. 

Five authors — all of them with strong links to Bishopstown — are to appear at a special evening dedicated to writing and writers in the Cork suburb as part of the city’s Culture Night celebrations on September 18.

Here’s an exclusive head-start for smartphone-wielding treasure hunters facing into a culture night adventure.