Sculptor Sean Henry: ‘When I do the eyes, that’s when I get a sense of presence’
Galway International Arts Festival 2026: Sean Henry’s lifelike sculptures lead this year’s visual-arts line-up
A smaller home for a better life in a Greystones bungalow: ‘Everyone thought we were crazy’
Reir Studio reduced the footprint of this 1970s home to create a better quality of life
Exploring England: 10 destinations to try on a short-hop break
From literary landmarks to prehistoric stone circles, there’s plenty to offer just a short flight or ferry away
Get away with the gang: 13 staycation choices for big family or friend groups
Supersizing it? These holiday spots, from Kerry to Fermanagh, are ideal for big groups
RIAI awards 2026: These winning Irish buildings show what we can do with what we already have
The strongest themes at this year’s Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland awards celebrate conservation, adaptation, reuse and restoration
The 196th RHA Annual Exhibition is full of escapism. Where’s the rage?
Artists are not obliged to be political, but, apart from some striking examples, anger seems curiously absent from the almost 600 works on show
Picture perfect: falling for the charms of Marbella
A sunny place for shady people, or glam getaway on the Costa del Sol? The Andalusian town’s golden age lives on
How to buy art without betting the house on it
Annual NCAD show comes to a close, while Cork silverware is in the spotlight at Hegarty Antiques
Dancer Michael Keegan-Dolan: ‘I do everything slightly backwards’
Michael Keegan-Dolan has created 1975/Naoi Déag Seachtó Cúig around The Bothy Band’s astonishing first album, which has stuck in his mind since he was six
David Hockney: Single-minded star of contemporary art defied establishment derision
Hockney is considered one of the most influential British artists of the 20th and 21st centuries
Earthbound: Clare Langan’s film installation gives us a future beyond the end of the world
Artist’s work shows humanity’s hope and beauty at ‘an emotional, poignant moment’
Space suits and priestly gear: the Abbey Theatre costume warehouse where everything’s for rent
The Abbey Theatre Costume Hire warehouses are a treasure trove for the imaginations of Ireland’s theatre makers
Irish architect Níall McLaughlin: ‘Home is home, but moving to London felt like home in a different kind of way’
The Dublin designer was awarded British architecture’s highest honour this year. His buildings prioritise their users’ wellbeing
First Look: The Irish artists at Venice Biennale 2026, the ‘Olympics of the art world’
Isabel Nolan, Alice Maher, Rachel Fallon, Alan Phelan and a perhaps unexpected name are taking part in this year’s event, which is about to open in the Italian city
Exploring Patagonia: An awe-inspiring journey into history and penguins
Exploring by sea from Punta Arenas in Chile down to Cape Horn, I certainly find my wanderlust satisfied