And finally, every week, our favourite piece of estate agent's guff:

32 Lansdowne Road . . . an impeccably restored Victorian residence, located in the heart of Ballsbridge, between the certitude of yesterday and the dream of tomorrow. Comfortable and luxurious enough for a modern family, yet reflecting the old world elegance of the original structure with artful juxtapositions between con- temporary and traditional elements which transcends the styles and pressures of any given moment. Excellent off-street parking and large rear garden.

Lisney advertisement for a large Victorian semi in Ballsbridge.