One of Ireland’s best-known broadcasters, Newstalk's Pat Kenny and his wife, Kathy, have lost out in their battle against plans for apartment and housing development on a site adjacent to their Dalkey home.

So that’s Friday nearly wrapped up. Here’s some of the stories we published on irishexaminer.com today which we hope will help you make sense of it all this evening.

The famed wedding planner is reluctantly parting with this charming West Cork home, says Tommy Barker.

Tree House is a modern two-bed home that retains its rustic appeal. Tommy Barker