Maureen O’Hara

We all need a break from our enforced break, so pick one of these destinations

Donald Clarke and Tara Brady's definitive list has more than a few surprises

The four-time Oscar nominee is the most successful Irish film actor ever – and she is still only 25

Tollman family have spent €68m since 2015 restoring historic castle to its former glory

Gift yourself a stress-free Christmas with these luxurious places to stay

Horse-drawn carriage owned by the late Hollywood star set for Sheppards auction

‘The Quiet Man’ actor Barry Fitzgerald described as ‘one of the greatest comedians who ever went on stage’

Film sex is fine. But sex featuring Irish actors, in films set in Ireland? That never really works

Five-star Dublin hotel to remove revolving door after string of personal-injury claims

‘Oh Maureen, my darling, I love you so much! Your face is in my dreams,’ wrote John Ford

The late Hollywood actor grew up in Ranelagh, Co Dublin- ‘I didn’t take discipline very well’

Location marks opening scene of 1952 John Ford film shot at Ballyglunin station, Galway

There has been a stunning variety of screen Santas. But one outshines them all

Great Escapes: Take in a night at the opera in Waterford or enjoy a Sicilian villa

Make like an Easter Bunny and hop along to some of the great breaks and days out on offer

The Irish Yeast Co, dating from 1894, rejected a Celtic Tiger offer

For years, Ashford Castle was in the doldrums – but a €75 million refit has put it back on the map, and it has been winning international acclaim and awards ever since

Salerooms report their best year in a decade, and predict further gains in 2018

Carlos Saldanha embellishes ‘The Story of Ferdinand’ with tried-and-tested subplots

What Christmas movies to pick and when to watch them – without the squabbles

It’s not a county known for its viticulture, but three Mayo women are changing that. They share their stories

Hollywood star’s jewels flew, but furs went for less

Sheppard’s auction reveals very different tastes of two of Ireland’s best-known 20th-century women

Irish Hollywood star’s emeralds also to be sold in €500,000 Sheppard’s auction

Union official says Arts Council had said anti-bullying measures were not its business

New campaign launched to increase support and understanding for dementia conditions

Plus: Free seafood for kids and a re-creation of JFK’s tea party

Is the Irish film industry conquering the world or living in La La Land?

Irish brands are making waves in the highly lucrative world of cosmetics

Celebrity couple treated ‘just like any other guests’ at €150-a-night Glengarriff hotel

In 1967, the US hosted its first and only soccer season, and Irish players met the stars

Ballyglunin group has plans for an arts centre in building used in famous movie

Obituary: Walter Pfeiffer

Exclusive: Irish golfer looks relaxed as he has breakfast at Ashford Castle in Co Mayo

Paparazzi expected to descend on Cong, Co Mayo for the golfers wedding to New Yorker Erica Stoll

The Women’s Podcast celebrates its 100th episode with 100 quotes by and about women in Ireland

Ford caricatured himself on Valentine card in Irish garb with trademark sunglasses and pipe

David Bowie’s collection included ‘Sleep Sound’ by Jack B Yeats which sold for £233,000

Starry provenance pushes prices up at New York auction

Bidders from Ireland among large crowd in saleroom for ‘Queen of Technicolor’ effects