Done up to the nines, with some architectural aplomb and, quirkily, with a strong, pink-hued thread running through its decor and interior design, it’s now a very sizeable 3,391 sq ft private family home.

Network antivirus and internet security Trend Micro, whose Irish operation is based in the IDA Business and Technology Park, Model Farm Road, Cork have announced a 13.4% increase in net sales.

SHINING KEANO, the property of Pat Treacy from Kilmallock, Co. Limerick, proved a worthy winner of the Maryville Stakes, and the 800 that went with it, at Fedamore Co. Limerick yesterday when he defeated Tom Barrett’s (Co. Limerick) Seefin Oscar in the decider.