This odd-shaped, brick-faced and well-sited ‘60s Tivoli House, replaced a Palladian manor, which had its origins in the mid-1700s.

The elegant, 210-year-old Lotamore House on 14 acres with views of Cork city’s marina was a guesthouse for 20 years. It’s price of €1.3m (it previously sold for €3-4m) reflects the cost of upgrading.

A Brother of Charity convicted of sexual abuse will face a new trial on his release from prison in February, after gardai discovered 11 new victims.