* Danish jewellery brand, Pandora, has opened its first Irish flagship store at Cork’s Winthrop Street (021 4276228; www.pandora.net).

Yesterday’s matinee meeting at Ballybrit was certainly well attended but one would wonder whether those present were in attendance to join the festivities and celebrate all that’s good about Irish racing or there out of a deep-rooted compulsion just to be there.

Homeowners are being encouraged to think about installing energy saving devices in their homes and apartments at a Green Energy Fair being held in Leopardstown today.