Liz Bonnin never dreamed of being a TV presenter. Now she is one of the leading advocates for science on our screens, writes Esther McCarthy – and she’s about to bring it to a live stage at the 3Arena

Connacht coach Andy Friend says he will field a full strength team in his side’s final Champions Cup game of the season against Montpellier despite already being out of the running to qualify for the latter stages of the competition.

Over the years, I have perfected the povhol — the poverty holiday, or travel on a shoestring.

Eoghan Barrett made an instant impact on his professional debut with Pau.

Cork's Eoghan Barrett is set for his European rugby debut with French club Pau.

If you've ever watched the Graham Norton show on BBC One, you’ve already seen some Willy Rizzo furniture. That decked steel and red lacquered metamorphic occasional table, with a divot for champagne and Rococo falls of fruit hovering before his guests, is a signature piece of Rizzo.

I come back from holiday — nothing fancy, no yachts or villas, just camping in France — to a rich guy with mad hair who seems to think he is in charge, having been elected by nobody beyond a few thousand people in his own party.

Phil Healy is confident a return to her best form is not far in the distance after two fourth-place finishes at the 68th Cork City Sports meet.

Audrey's been sorting out Cork people for ages...

The rain definitely played spoilsport when Mary and David O’Keeffe were married in St Finbarr’s Oratory, Gougane Barra nearly four decades ago. Despite exchanging vows in a church located in one of the most photogenic locations imaginable, you’d never guess it from their wedding album which is filled with indoor shots only.

Sorting out Cork people for ages...

Des O’Sullivan previews the Irish art on offer at upcoming Dublin and London sales

After a delayed beginning, Jaguar’s finally launched its first hot SUV. Tom Wiltshire heads to the south of France to see what it’s like

Last week’s gorgeous weather got me thinking about rosé and the ripe fruity wines of the sunny South of France.

With question marks hanging over both provinces heading into their respective Champions Cup semi-finals, the likelihood of an all-Irish European final appeared distinctly unlikely in advance of the weekend’s action.

This time 12 months ago, Munster and Leinster felt bulletproof as they approached their respective Champions Cup semi-final deciders against Racing 92 and Scarlets, with both squads densely fortified with players from Ireland’s all-conquering Grand Slam team.

Joey Carbery has been named in the Munster team for tomorrow's Champions Cup quarter-final against Edinburgh at Murrayfield.

While Simon Zebo was impressing once again for Racing 92, his replacement Mike Haley continued his progression with a strong showing for Munster in their victory over Castres on Sunday.

The arrival of Simon Zebo and Paul O’Connell in Paris this summer may have grabbed most attention but another former Ireland international Donnacha Ryan is determined to make a mark in the French capital this season.

Mary Robinson said that climate change is a man-made problem that needs a feminist solution, writes Suzanne Harrington.

Mary Robinson said that climate change is a man-made problem that needs a feminist solution, writes Suzanne Harrington.  

Don’t judge me. If I’m on trial for soaking up the splendours of the south of France this week, looking out at the mile-high yachts of Roman Abramovich and the like, I am guilty as charged, writes Colm Cooper. 

Scrum-half James Hart believes Munster’s two-match tour to South Africa is the perfect way to build up for the Champions Cup showdown with his former club Racing 92 on Sunday week.

An Irish room swap startup offers a novel solution to student bed shortages, writes Ruth Doris

Movies have long had the power to spark tourist trends, but changing viewing habits and increased TV production values mean it’s the small screen that’s now inspiring serious wanderlust, writes Carolyn Moore

I may have to turn to prostitution to pay off my modest camping holiday. Specialist prostitution catering to those who fancy mature ladies with saggy bits, writes Suzanne Harrington. 

What a relief climate change has been reconfigured as extreme weather by the Trump administration, writes Suzanne Harrington

Pep Guardiola claims he has been given more power than ever before in his career as he seeks to shape Manchester City’s future.

There will be more travel disruption tomorrow as French air traffic controllers continue their strike for a second day.

Kieran McCarty set up KMC Homes in late 2003, which specialises in building architecturally-designed, bespoke homes.

Best known from the All Creatures Great and Small series, Carol Drinkwater is also a popular author, writes Marjorie Brennan

Ireland international winger Andrew Trimble has been summoned to make his first start of the season when Ulster travel to take on Bordeaux-Begles in their own backyard this Sunday.

Lunacy, he said. That’s a strong word. An emotive word, writes Brendan O’Brien.

A court in France will decide today whether to overturn the ban on women wearing a burkini.

Carolyn Moore has some sound advice for all you over-packers out there — she shares her secrets on how to nail a stylish yet simple holiday capsule wardrobe