Why experts believe sleep is as important for survival as food and water
‘Sleep restriction’ is a counterintuitive tip to getting a good night’s sleep
Pioneering modernists Jellett and Hone on view and on sale
As well as an exhibition at the National Gallery, you can also find works from Mainie Jellett and Evie Hone on sale this week
‘It’s a stunning setting for any cafe, but this one has extra-special credentials’
At Dún Laoghaire’s Happy Out cafe it’s all about elevating expectations around young adults with Down syndrome – as well as good coffee, of course
Kashmir sapphire valued at up to €200,000 at Adam’s
These most sought-after blue gemstones from the Himalayas have tripled in value in the past decade
Stand-up desks in the 1700s? Design visionaries old and new showcased in upcoming sales
Mies van der Rohe, Arne Jacobsen and Charles Eames among the furniture designers to feature. And for something different, how about a fairground ride or antique puppet?
‘Buy less, play more’: The Monaghan toy library where everything is free
At Carrickmacross Toy Library parents save money and reduce their environmental impact, while children can try things out and see what they like
Poetry collection signed by Seamus Heaney among rare books for auction
Poetry, fiction, geography and children’s books among lots at Fonsie Mealy sale
‘We are able to say much more confidently that the shingles vaccine causes a reduction in dementia risk’
Shingles is an infection of the nerves and skin, caused by the herpes varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox
Thatchers, blacksmiths and stone masons: ‘These crafts have been in Ireland for thousands of years’
Blacksmiths, thatchers and stone masons speak about the importance of passing on traditional skills to the next generation
Own a piece of rural history: traditional Irish furniture up for auction
Sale to showcase everything from painted timber toys to súgán chairs
Mental health: ‘Shame is carried by people as a result of trauma. That sense of shame might be buried quite deep’
High prevalence of trauma exists in people seeking help with depression, anxiety or personality disorders, yet trauma itself isn’t always the focus, says clinical psychologist
Buy a piece of Irish history: Whyte’s auction includes 1916, Civil War and JFK-visit archive news reels
Event showcases historical artefacts, manuscripts, photographs, and militaria of significant import
A big 10 days for still-life painting and mid-century furniture lovers
Coming up are a Morgan O’Driscoll painting and sculpture auction, and a classic furniture auction at Adam’s
The ‘pandemic puppy’ phenomenon: ‘With eight puppies bounding around the living room, life was getting rather busy’
Data from the CSO shows that 16 per cent of people got a pet during the Covid-19 period
Irish art inspired by the beauty of Europe
Desire to live and work abroad on show at Dublin Irish art sales