Photo essay: An old clock, a Persian rug, a bit of a haggle – the joys of an Irish antiques fair
Dealers and potential buyers from Ireland and further afield were in Birr this week for the Fine Arts and Antiques Fair
In pictures: Breaking barriers through art
Connecting Artists exhibition showcases artists from neurodivergent community or with intellectual disabilities
Picture story: Druid Theatre prepares to mark 50 years with Shakespeare and Synge
Riders to the Sea and Macbeth come to the Mick Lally Theatre as part of Galway International Arts Festival
Facade of Ranelagh cottage falls onto street by Grand Canal
The front facade of an unoccupied cottage in Ranelagh has crumbled and fallen onto the street, obstructing a footpath. Video: Dara MacDonaill
Bray New Year's Day Swim: bathers take a quick dip for charity
The annual Bray New Year's Day charity swim, now in its 42nd year, has taken place in Co Wicklow. Video: Dara Mac Dónaill
From moving the dead zoo to St Bernadette’s relic: Dara Mac Dónaill’s Photographs of the Year
A selection of Irish Times visual journalist Dara Mac Dónaill's photographs throughout the year and the story behind one of them
In Pictures: Durrow Scarecrow Festival
Hundreds of scarecrows from the four corners of Ireland and further afield compete in All-Ireland Scarecrow Championships
In pictures: behind the scenes of Dublin Dance Festival 2024
Irish Times photographer Dara Mac Dónaill got unique access to three production companies as they got ready for the festival
2023 in pictures: A snapshot of a volatile year
Laura Hutton, Dara MacDónaill, Alan Betson, Bryan O’Brien, Tom Honan and Nick Bradshaw share their favourite shots of the year
Charitable cheer and festive funds as householders mount Christmas displays for worthy causes
Lighting up your house with eye-catching Christmas decorations and then soliciting donations for charity is an essential winter activity for some householders
In pictures: The Battle of Ballinamuck re-enacted 225 years on
Recreation of battle the highlight of events commemorating 1798 rebellion
Occupants of a migrant camp attacked in Dublin
Occupants of a makeshift migrant camp in Ashtown, Dublin have abandoned it after an attack by a group of men with dogs and wielding sticks and a baseball bat.
