Country house collections have stories to tell of mobility and mixed fortunes
When we look at collections how much thought do we spare for the chequered lives of these works?
When we look at collections how much thought do we spare for the chequered lives of these works?
Laois hotel in lavishly restored Regency mansion books rise in revenues
Caveat: Some business people saw the K Club as a sort of Narnia, a fantasy land that proved Ireland had the strongest little economy in the world
Cantillon: K Club typifies top-end status hotels subsidised by owners as labours of love
The Clooneys and Kardashians have stayed but it’s first-name service for guests at Ballyfin
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Cabinet in Bonhams auction is made of ebony, silver and Italian ‘pietre dure’ panels
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
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How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices