Too many new stores and not enough new products have hurt the fashion giant

“Make it a good letter,” the old man goes. “One of your specials. Lots of forthwiths and hereafters and whatnots. That should wipe the bloody well smile off his face.”

. . . for something other than sleeping with her friends'

Five people talk about the bags that quicken their pulses and hold their purses

A new blend from the house of Hennessy celebrates 250 years in business

‘Excellent start to the year’ at Louis Vuitton

Oliver Sherwood’s afterthought entry succeeds despite heavy handicap

Connections of Fairyhouse favourite Gallant Oscar are keen on going for Aintree instead

Sara Baume and Colm Tóibín will also take part in this year’s literary event in Galway

The Hennessy Hall of Fame poet looks back on her childhood and the path that led her to ‘stand up for the word’

Work of seven young Irish fashion graduates opens in Soho carpark

Carlingford Lough has a ‘live chance’ at Cheltenham Gold Cup, says Tony McCoy

Veteran jockey’s best Grade One bet at Leopardstown is the Flogas Novice Chase

Boston Bob and On His Own on course for Hennessy next Sunday

The five shortlisted writers for the award being given on March 21st have strong track records

The list of recipients and judges of the prize – now in its new home at ‘The Irish Times’ – reads like a kind of ‘Who’s Who’ of modern Irish writing

Eighteen writers chosen from entries submitted in the last 12 months in three categories: First Fiction, Emerging Fiction and Emerging Poetry

The page founded by David Marcus, which launched the careers of many of our best known writers, has found a new home

Foxrock obliges for local owner and may now be steered towards the Hennessy

Johnny Burke gets the chance to aim for Boylesports success

Patrick Scott’s early works, seen in his retrospective, cast a spell

Mining stocks regain some momentum following increases in oil and metals prices

Owner tightens reins at group struggling for growth as consumers lose appetite for luxury labels

Willie Mullins’ charge can see off Don Cossack and Lord Windermere in Grade One feature

Trainer’s main focus will be cross-channel where Djakadam starts as favourite in the Hennessy

Four Irish brands in global top 50 rankings for travel-retail sales

Empire builder who transformed brand from staid handbag-maker to global brand

Judgment due next Tuesday on legal issues in unlicensed animal remedies case

Overseas flavour to competition as Reading Bluecoat set to take on Portora