Artist Orla Barry presents life and its deepest strands through the prism of sheep
Exhibition at Rua Red in Tallaght uses animals to explore ideas of land, time, gender, belonging and the natural world
An oyster’s journey from sea to spoon in Ireland: ‘It’s far from umami we were reared’
There’s a glorious simplicity to harvesting and preparing an oyster to eat, but that doesn’t mean there’s no work involved
Otherworldly art: Michael Ashur’s astral art is illuminated once more
The late artist’s large, cosmic canvasses were once often found in office foyers. Now a new exhibition in Limerick offers the chance for a re-evaluation
Snap happy: Irish photographers on the story behind their favourite photographs
From supermodels to scenes of everyday life – powerful images chosen by those who captured them
First Look: New poetry-inspired Japanese-designed spa in Kenmare’s Park Hotel
Landscape is the foundation and the name of the spa at Kenmare’s Park Hotel
Revelatory Turkey: Travelling in the footsteps of the ancients
The Seven Churches of Revelation in modern-day Turkey are fascinating for believers and non-believers alike
Elaine Byrne: ‘Doctors have to listen behind the words people are saying. Art can be like that’
The winner of this year’s RCSI Art Award on her research-based practice and the parallels between clinicians and artists
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