Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton’s silver tea service up for sale
London auction house says it would be wonderful if an Irish institution acquired the Kilkea native’s silverware
How to talk to children about the sudden death of a child
The image of Daniel Aruebose is everywhere, and children are not immune to stories of tragedy, they will have questions too
‘I’ve learned what a debilitating, isolating and challenging illness anxiety can be’
Irish author’s new picture book captures the distressing experience of childhood anxiety
The grass ceiling: ‘It’s amazing the number of women who are interested in farming who don’t get the farm’
As female farmers bring innovation and fresh ideas to a traditionally male-dominated industry, change is underfoot in rural Ireland
A window into Harry Clarke’s world: rare watercolours surface at Dublin auction
Ireland’s foremost stained-glass artist was also a skilled illustrator
Bronze masks of Irish river gods expected to fetch €80,000-€120,000
Plus, old masters might be back in demand but for those with a more modest purse, this week’s sales have some affordable options
Ten years of DLR LexIcon in Dún Laoghaire: ‘People thought it was a vanity project and too much money’
Award-winning but initially controversial building has become Ireland’s busiest public library
High prices expected for New York sapphires
Market will watch auction of two Kashmir sapphire brooches, following record sale in May
We have a roadmap for scale-up of green buildings, but what can it achieve?
The strategy calls for better planning and a mix of house types and sizes because compact developments reduce carbon intensity of buildings and infrastructure
Sparking innovation in healthcare: From virtual reality for pain to digital diagnostic systems
HSE Spark awards celebrate innovative healthcare professionals who improve patient care across the public healthcare system
Glamorous Waterford Crystal lighting for your home
Chandeliers from heirloom brand on sale in Waterford
What happens to trousers put in a Dublin clothes bank? One pair was tracked to Libya
Charity calls for stricter regulation of second-hand clothing after it followed items
Follow the signs: vintage advertising brings high estimates at auction
Collectors are often willing to pay a few thousand euro for pieces of pub and shop memorabilia
Aidan Greene: ‘I never wanted to be a stammering advocate but by being a stand-up comedian I’ve inadvertently become one’
Cavan comic Aidan Greene’s advice to fellow stammerers is that you need to learn nobody cares about your stammer as much as you do
Bargaining in Birr: Regional antique fairs enjoy a resurgence of interest
Regional fairs like the one held at Birr Vintage Week are enjoying a resurgence of interest