Hines MD Brian Moran says firm unlikely to make new application despite government changes to apartment design standards

New to the market in Loughshinny, Drumcondra, Ranelagh, Clontarf and Athboy

Rodents go ever on

Plot comprising 0.448 acres occupies prime location in established, sought-after residential area

Her debut novel, Show Me Where it Hurts, explores the before and after of an ‘out of the blue’ tragedy to devastating effect

A loyal supporter of the former taoiseach, he was part of a group known as the ‘Drumcondra mafia’

New to the market in Blackrock, Ballinteer, Stillorgan, Slane and Drumcondra

Blackrock’s San Sab offers plenty of choice including a cracking kua khing beef

Over the weekend curious onlookers converged on a Royal Canal crossing in Drumcondra to pay homage to Dublin’s whimsical new landmark

Plus: no sign of the next laureate for fiction; the less-than-diverse membership of Aosdána; and Niall Blaney’s poor attendance record

Dean Caffrey (38) has pleaded not guilty to murder of McCarthy (28) at his Drumcondra apartment

Kelly’s company, Discipulo Developments, is refitting the currently closed pub in Drumcondra which was popular with GAA fans

New to the market in Blackrock, Donnybrook, Harold’s Cross, Rathfarnham and Drumcondra

Towering building separated into two fabulous two-bedroom units with quirky architectural features

New facility at DSPCA can act as temporary home for snakes and turtles

Refurbished walk-in midterrace house with B3 energy rating and pared-back, modern interior

The owners of this 1930s redbrick house kept a close eye on the budget, but pushed the boat out on some design features

Project planned for site of former Holy Cross seminary on Clonliffe Road

House finish is immaculate with crisp white walls and accents of blue creating welcoming atmosphere

Television: Architect and presenter Roisín Murphy’s enthusiasm is not enough to stop this documentary falling short