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
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
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
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
Lower back pain expert: ‘Scans rarely show the cause’ Factors including poor sleep, relationship stress and job dissatisfaction cause 90% of low back painThu Sept 12 2024 - 06:01
One Health approach focusing on link between animal and human wellbeing key to preventing pandemics Understanding immune response in animals pivotal to developing breeding techniques and more to prevent disease before animals sickenThu Sept 12 2024 - 06:00
Ireland’s pilgrim paths: ‘I only go to Mass for weddings and funerals now, but you experience the goodness of people on these walks’Resurgence of interest in hiking with others along Irish ancient paths attracts committed atheists and those of strong faithSun Sept 08 2024 - 06:01
Collection of Irish modern art visionary goes to auctionOliver Dowling, through his work with the Arts Council and his own gallery, was a leading figure in the Irish visual arts worldSat Sept 07 2024 - 05:00
‘It was awful. He wouldn’t get out of the car’: Why more children are refusing to go to schoolThe pandemic magnified issues such as anxiety and bullying for students. Alternative education providers are responding, but some are hugely oversubscribedTue Sept 03 2024 - 05:00
Minted: collectible coins and notes that will make you moneyTake a dive into history and find out which £1 note could make you €1,500Sat Aug 31 2024 - 05:00
Mix and match brown furniture with modern pieces for a timeless lookWell-crafted furniture from the past in mahogany and walnut mixes very well with modern furniture and interiorsSat Aug 24 2024 - 05:00
A rare Sean Keating painting comes to auctionA study of the artist’s ‘most important painting’, An Allergory, is for sale in Galway; while The K Club hosts 90 large sculptures and installationsSat Aug 17 2024 - 05:00
Our heritage and history have been shaped by the bodies of water around usWater Heritage Day - on Sunday, August 25 - will give people the chance to connect with their local waterways to foster better ways to protect them by Sylvia ThompsonFri Aug 16 2024 - 05:00
Will 200-year-old maps help inform decisions on crucial habitat restoration and future land use?New digital archive of first ordnance survey maps of island of Ireland coincides with completion of first detailed national land cover mapThu Aug 15 2024 - 08:50
We know that inducing labour early is safe for babies. But is it better for the mum?Recent study on low-risk first-time mothers induced at 39 weeks who returned home to wait for labour to start criticised by researchers seeking improvements to servicesTue Aug 13 2024 - 05:00
Chinese porcelain about to go under the hammer in Cork Hegarty Antiques of Bandon has Qing-dynasty items of note while De Búrca has a rare book by John Millington Synge and a framed photograph of Shackleton’s Quest expeditionSat Aug 10 2024 - 05:00
Live auction at Castle Durrow in Laois to appear on British TV seriesThe Country House Auction will be broadcast on More4, while O’Reilly’s is set to hold an auction of modern Irish artSat Aug 03 2024 - 05:00
Hats and handbags in vogue for 56th Birr Vintage Week Rare Lady Lavery ‘war-code’ bank notes to feature alongside exquisite diamond rings and Irish silver at upcoming sale at John Weldon AuctioneersSat Jul 27 2024 - 05:00
Coin it in: how to invest in precious metals in uncertain timesGold and silver coins are a good option for beginners; if you prefer to wear precious metals, Ross’s has some gems for saleSat Jul 13 2024 - 05:00
‘I was at family celebration ... then suddenly my heart was racing and I started to get sick’Genetic heart conditions: Testing family members for cardiac genetic abnormalities following a sudden adult death can save livesTue Jul 09 2024 - 05:31
‘I needed that, I’ll be back’: Drop-in exercise programme for homeless people gets positive reactionClasses targeted frailty as many homeless people in their 20s, 30s and 40s have physical frailty of those in their 70s and 80s, says researcherMon Jul 08 2024 - 06:01
Start your Irish landscape paintings collection from just €40Art doesn’t have to be expensive; you can even pick up a Paul Henry – albeit a poster – from €250 at upcoming salesSat Jul 06 2024 - 05:00
This is Your River: A film underlining importance of the Dodder in the heart of DublinEducational film forms part of ongoing efforts to keep the Dodder clean for wildlife and walkers, runners, cyclists and anglersThu Jul 04 2024 - 06:00
Discovering northern Italy’s charm: exploring five beautiful cities in just five daysThe itinerary might seem overambitious, but it proved to be a rich and rewarding experience, made possible by Italy’s efficient train systemMon Jul 01 2024 - 05:00
Armagh designer’s creativity and flair showcased at London saleSale of the contents of Max Clendinning and Ralph Adron’s homes in London and Umbria reveal their fascinating creative livesSat Jun 29 2024 - 05:00
Keep your distance: Saltee islands seabirds feel the effects of human intrusion on their habitatThe islands off Wexford’s coast attracting droves of summer visitors but this could be putting puffin and gannet populations under strainThu Jun 27 2024 - 06:00
