Races yesterday saw lots of frills and fashion as well as thrills on the racing front.

Protection of dolphins and other wildlife was among the key conditions under which planning permission was recently granted for a combined heat and power plant on the Shannon Estuary.

OBJECTORS to a proposed €500 million gas terminal on the Shannon Estuary have described a recent statement by Energy Minister Pat Rabbitte as a “game changer”.

A BANKER — these Elm Park houses will always appreciate, says selling agent, Peter Skuse, because of their Wilton, Cork location.