Master of three dimensions – An Irishman’s Diary on sculptor Patrick MacDowell

Finland’s Sanna Marin to become world’s youngest prime minister

At just 34, the Finnish social democrat will be confirmed as the new leader on Tuesday

Austrian populist coalition deal a warning sign for other EU states

Analysis: Right/far-right coalitions within realm of possibility in other EU countries

Non-domicile regime is tax avoidance with roots in history

Background: Regime began in UK in 1799 and still applies in Ireland

Dromana house: keeping it in the family for 800 years

The 800th anniversary of the Villiers-Stuart grounding on the banks of the Blackwater in Waterford in 1215 will celebrate one family’s links to Dromana House

In a Word: Lansdowne

Benedict Cumberbatch: "I have been the bearer of a few secrets this year"

Benedict Cumberbatch first set hearts aflutter in the BBCs hugely popular Sherlock, which returns on New Year’s Day, and has since made great waves playing Julian Assange, Khan and now, as the voice of Smaug, the dragon in The Hobbit. He has also made a big impact on the world of otters. He talks to Donald Clarke