Hilary Fennell finds the beauty of solitude and a quiet place to work at the Cill Rialaig artists’ retreat in south-west Kerry.

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Gisele Bundchen bid adieu to the catwalk, strutting her stuff at an emotionally charged show in Sao Paulo that she said will be her last stroll down a runway in a 20-year career that has made her a fashion legend.

Police have confirmed the remains found at a farm outside Glasgow are those of missing Cork student Karen Buckley, Water-charges protesters can't bin their bills -  as not enough have received them and Ulster Rugby have announced the retirement of prop Declan Fitzpatrick at the age of 31. These are some of the latest and most read news on irishexaminer.com this evening.

A man has been arrested in connection with the death of Karen Buckley; Alexander Pacteau avoided jail over £6k forged bank notes; and Irish workers are among the world’s elite in terms of tech skills. These are some of the latest and most read news stories on irishexaminer.com this morning.

Cricket Ireland are “hopeful” a new national team coach will be in place for the showpiece one-day international against England at Malahide on May 8.

GAA director general Páraic Duffy has no concerns about claims the Government are withholding their €30 million funding commitment towards the redevelopment of Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

For two years Leinster supporters, media and pundits have argued over Matt O’Connor’s preference for Jimmy Gopperth over Ian Madigan at out-half, but the time for that debate has finally run its course.

The future of Ireland coach Joe Schmidt could be resolved ahead of the World Cup with IRFU chief executive Philip Browne confirming that talks about a new deal are underway.

The search for Karen Buckley continues with the detective leading the hunt for the missing student stating it is his "absolute priority" to find her, Jim McGuinness is using his talents for rugbys benefit and Michael Clifford asks are shoddy building practices consigned to the boom’s rubble? These are some of the latest and most read news on irishexaminer.com this evening.

Britain’s world and European indoor champion Richard Kilty is willing to bet £30,000 he would beat Arsenal pair Hector Bellerin and Theo Walcott in a sprint race.

Ten years on, former GAA president Sean Kelly reflects on the opening of Croke Park.

Former GAA President Sean Kelly believes rugby and soccer internationals will return to Croke Park when the IRFU and FAI’s 10-year exclusive tie-in with the Aviva Stadium expires.

Who would have succeeded in a golfing rivalry between Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods is a debate that has stirred at a thousand clubhouse bars more than 15 years, but Graeme McDowell believes the game’s next giants will turn the hypothetical into reality.

Jonjo O’Neill feels Shutthefrontdoor has the right credentials to give AP McCoy an unforgettable final ride in the Crabbie’s Grand National at Aintree on Saturday week.

Northampton will await expert opinion before deciding when George North will next play after confirming the Wales wing will miss Saturday’s European Champions Cup quarter-final at Clermont Auvergne after his latest head injury.

Connacht’s biggest signing Mils Muliaina is leaving the province at the end of the season to take up a new contract in Italy.

Matt Banahan insists there will be no mental hangover for Bath’s England quartet as they return to the Aviva Stadium five weeks after their Grand Slam hopes went up in smoke.

One of the country’s brightest young talents, Ryan Mullen, has set himself some lofty goals this year with a gold medal in the World Championships in September top of his priority list.