Mary Greene is originally from Waterford, but has been resident in Cork for many years and is a member of family trio Greenshine, along with husband Noel Shine and daughter Ellie Shine.

It looks like Star Wars has already had an impact on Irish tourism, as Skellig Michael, which features in The Force Awakens, was named among the top ten attractions along the Wild Atlantic Way by tourists.

The Oscars were a safe, predictable affair, with the winners who’ve heard their names throughout awards season being called up on stage one last time.

Magpies, evidently, are given to feeding on the thick coat of a horse, along with their jackdaw flying companions.