Celebrate St Patrick’s weekend with an Irish antiques fairSilver, china, porcelain to jewellery, banknotes and coins and small furniture will be on sale in LimerickSat Mar 15 2025 - 05:00
Veteran antiques dealer bids fond farewell to Francis Street after 40 years ‘I’ve enjoyed my time ... I’ve made some very good friends and I’ve had very good neighbours, which is important’Wed Mar 12 2025 - 06:00
‘They’re walking taller’: disabled adults learning tech skills from transition year studentsAn innovative transition year programme is empowering disabled adults and boosting students’ leadership skillsTue Mar 11 2025 - 06:58
Pile into Persian rugs: Peter Linden collection at Adam’s Choose from runners, hand-knot rugs and exquisite colours at upcoming saleSat Mar 08 2025 - 12:59
Loneliness in Ireland: ‘There’s nothing as lonely as being married to someone you know doesn’t love you’Ireland has the highest rate of loneliness in Europe. Why is this the case and what is being done about it? Sat Mar 01 2025 - 06:00
Treasures from the home: Georgian prints, elegant cabinetry and musical instrumentsUpcoming house content sales offer opportunity to acquire gems for your homeSat Mar 01 2025 - 05:00
Three Paul Henry paintings to lead Whyte’s Irish art saleWorks by Irish artists will be to the fore in the coming weeks with sales at Whyte’s, deVeres and Adam’sSat Feb 22 2025 - 05:00
Clothes banks are overflowing as the ‘market for castoffs collapses’Charity shops fear they will become dumping ground for poor-quality clothing if new EU law on textile waste is enforced fullyMon Feb 17 2025 - 06:00
Walking football: ‘Look around. The lads are buzzing before we even get out on the pitch’An adapted form of soccer played by older men – and some older women – is becoming very popular Sun Feb 16 2025 - 06:00
Five days in San Sebastián and Bilbao: Both Basque cities are beautiful but one became my favouriteDelicious pintxos, extraordinary art and easy-going locals – what’s not to love about a short-hop trip to the two northern cities?Sun Feb 16 2025 - 05:00
Fava beans: the future of sustainable food production in Ireland?Europe is looking to high-protein plant crop yields to reduce reliance on imported plant proteins and enhance food securityThu Feb 13 2025 - 06:50
The Luke Littler effect: ‘Everyone is talking about darts now’As Dublin shop owners can confirm, people never previously interested in the sport are picking up darts after being inspired by the teenage world championSat Feb 08 2025 - 06:00
Nothing says ‘I love you’ quite like a diamond studded bunny brooch With Valentine’s Day coming up, why not consider a unique gift of jewellery or art for the one you love?Sat Feb 01 2025 - 05:00
Qing dynasty vase among Asian and Middle Eastern treasures to go under the hammer in LaoisIt’s time for decluttering, which means there are plenty of gems to be found in auctions around the countrySat Jan 25 2025 - 05:00
What has to happen next for the circular economy to become established in Ireland?The EU circular economy action plan aims to reduce pressure on natural resources through re-use and repair but Ireland’s recycling rate is far below the European averageThu Jan 23 2025 - 06:00
The rise of repair cafes: ‘It’s not sustainable to keep buying new stuff’A resurgent repair culture has a bottom-up energy, but change is also coming from the top, with the EU’s Right to Repair DirectiveMon Jan 20 2025 - 05:00
Glen of the Downs protests: ‘Young people are too busy or too distracted to protest now’The eco-protesters lost their final Supreme Court appeal 25 years ago at end of January 2000. Where are they now?Sun Jan 19 2025 - 06:00
Big Purcell book sale includes an Irish dictionary older than Samuel Johnson’s famed tomeAntique furniture, art and cars from five-star hotel Ashford Castle up for auction as in MayoSat Jan 18 2025 - 05:00
Now’s the time in Waterford: ‘You won’t see as many clocks in one auction again’Also this month, the National Gallery of Ireland is showing a new collection of Turner watercoloursSat Jan 11 2025 - 05:00
Dementia: ‘There are so many conversations I’d love to have had with her’The documentary Don’t Forget to Remember features in an exploration of family memories of loved ones with dementia through art and film at the National GalleryFri Jan 10 2025 - 17:01
‘Farmers are phoning me to join the fitness classes and I have a waiting list’The central pillars of the Fit Farmers programme are diet, movement, sleep and stress management for a better work-life balanceMon Dec 30 2024 - 06:00
25 ways to improve your health in 2025: Shop less, sleep more and keep a good work-life balance The new year is a good time to take stock and start to transition to new, healthier habitsSat Dec 28 2024 - 06:00
Creativity, compassion and mental health: ‘I didn’t want to just cope, I wanted to thrive’Now 20 years in operation, the Gateway peer-led mental health project in Rathmines supports people with enduring mental illnesses through creative activities and companionshipSat Dec 28 2024 - 06:00
Wear and tear: How Europe is stepping up efforts to make fast fashion unfashionableNew EU regulations aim to halt devastation caused by fast fashion by using clothing repair, rental and sustainable practicesThu Dec 26 2024 - 07:00
Do auctioneers have favourites among items they sell? Yes, and here they are Top Irish art, Japanese wood block prints and a 1961 car are some of the stand-out items sold at auction this yearSat Dec 14 2024 - 05:00
Shop for gifts this Christmas in Dublin’s antiques quarter Rare books, antique glasses, walking sticks and vintage furniture among items on offer in Dublin 8 areaSat Dec 07 2024 - 05:00
Female pioneers of modernism shine in Irish art saleIrish art collectors are spoiled for choice with upcoming sales in Bonham’s, Whyte’s and Adam’s featuring a wealth of local and international talent across painting and sculptureSat Nov 30 2024 - 05:00
Orchestrating change: ‘Once we are on stage, the disability becomes irrelevant as it’s all about how good the artists are’The world’s first orchestra of musicians with and without disabilities will perform in the National Concert Hall on November 30thTue Nov 26 2024 - 06:01
‘Parents were apprehensive’: the school where ‘risky’ play is on the timetable Some teachers believe climbing trees and other outdoor self-directed controlled risk-taking are crucial for fostering self-confidence and resilienceTue Nov 26 2024 - 06:00
Luxury gifts: diamonds, watches and art deco brooches under the hammerPut some sparkle under the tree this Christmas, or give the gift of time, with Cartier gem sets, yellow diamonds and Patek Philippe watches up for auctionSat Nov 23 2024 - 05:00
Irish art sale: Standing room only anticipated at live auction returnCamille Souter, Mary Swanzy, Roderic O’Conor and Louis le Brocquy are among the highlights at deVere’s Irish art saleSat Nov 23 2024 - 05:00
COPD: ‘Giving up cigarettes was the best day’s work I ever did’Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the fourth leading cause of death in IrelandTue Nov 19 2024 - 05:31
The story behind the object: upcoming sales of antique furniture, art and historic printsUpcoming sales have plenty to interest lovers of clocks, historical prints, china and chandeliers. Or how about a collection of ornamental clowns?Sat Nov 16 2024 - 05:00
Ireland lags other countries on reusing building materials, but how can we close the gap?The State’s Environmental Protection Agency is hoping new measures will reduce wastageThu Nov 14 2024 - 05:00
Lesser-known symptoms of diabetes, heart disease, dementia and Parkinson’sSignificant but not well-known indicators can be missed without good detective work from medical teamsMon Nov 11 2024 - 06:01
Life after the death of my mother: You enter new territory where no one ever wants to goIt’s important to talk about your grief even if you can sometimes struggle to articulate how you actually feel - and there is also a time for silenceSun Nov 10 2024 - 06:00
Asian art: Arm yourself with knowledge of Japanese Kobudo before Adam’s saleWith a spotlight on Vietnamese art, the auction also features more than 100 Japanese prints in the Ukiyo-e styleSat Nov 09 2024 - 05:00
A call to climate action What needs to happen to save ourselves, our species and planet? Eight climate-conscious individuals offer their takeSat Nov 09 2024 - 05:00
Dublin Gallery Weekend to feature exhibitions, talks and guided toursPlus: a preview of Sotheby’s Modern British and Irish Art auction at the RHA, and an Old Masters auction at Adam’sSat Nov 02 2024 - 05:00
Candlesticks, hip flasks and wishbones: rarer Irish silver is still sought afterSilverware may not be as fashionable as it once was but quirky and top quality early Irish Georgian pieces attract collector interestSat Oct 26 2024 - 05:00
Who cares for the carers? ‘If I was going to be able to help Tony I needed to get my own life back on track’Learning how to care for yourself when caring for someone with a life-threatening or life-limiting condition is a necessity, not a luxuryMon Oct 21 2024 - 06:01
‘When you live with domestic violence, you can never relax – even at nighttime’The National Gallery offers a safe space for survivors of domestic violence to observe and create art as a way to deal with their traumaSun Oct 20 2024 - 06:00
Eileen Gray and Willy Rizzo feature at Adam’s sale for fans of mid-century modernThe combination of clean lines, functionality, simplicity and a lightness of touch is in vogueSat Oct 19 2024 - 05:00
Rory Gallagher: Renowned Irish blues musician’s guitars go on saleThe influential bluesman’s instrument collection will be sold in London. Meanwhile, in Bray, Mullen’s is bringing back the live auctionSun Oct 13 2024 - 05:00
Private collection of ‘art whisperers’ Mary and Alan Hobart comes to marketChristie’s to sell 200 works by artists including Jack B Yeats, Eileen Agar and Mary SwanzySat Oct 05 2024 - 05:00
Nordic walking in Phoenix Park: ‘You burn up to 40% more calories compared to normal walking’It’s like walking on all fours. And the vibration of the poles is good for your bones. The sociable activity can also be suitable for people recovering from health problemsSun Sept 29 2024 - 06:00
Buy work by Deborah Brown, a Belfast-born artist who is finally getting the recognition she deservesThe late artist is one of the first artists in Ireland to embrace abstraction, experiment with fibreglass, and engage with the international avant-gardeSat Sept 28 2024 - 05:00
Palliative care: ‘I’ve had a good life.. a lot to be grateful for. But I’d still rather live’At the Harold’s Cross facility, palliative care teams a help patients through the final stages of their lives by treating their pain and surrounding them with kindnessTue Sept 24 2024 - 06:01
Irish art by Hughie O’Donoghue, Jack B Yeats, Paul Henry, William Orpen and Louis le Brocquy hits the marketDealers say demand for Irish art remains very strong, as about 300 works come on sale in SeptemberSat Sept 21 2024 - 05:00
Pub memorabilia and advertising signs from bygone eras that will make for a nostalgic atmosphereVictor Mee sale offers much of interest to collectors of branded mirrors, jugs and rare enamel signsSat Sept 14 2024 - 05:00
