Grace Henry’s Achill Island and Guggi painting among lots in Irish art auctions
Upcoming sales at Sheppard’s and Morgan O’Driscoll also include works by Sonja Landweer and Mainie Jellett
Furniture for the ages and Irish silver for sale at Adam’s
For racing lovers, the 1969 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe trophy, won by the Irish-bred and -trained horse Levmoss, will delight
Books, books and more books: Oscar Wilde and Brendan Kennelly memorabilia up for grabs
Annual sale at Trinity College Dublin to include books owned by the late poet and professor of modern literature
Finding healing spaces: ‘Going on this retreat was a turning point for me’
Getting the right support at the right time is key to managing trauma
Keep your front garden intact and other nature-based solutions to urban flood risks
Slowing the runoff from heavy downpours into struggling Victorian drainage systems in urban areas protects property and water quality
Spring clean with prints and paintings at reasonable prices
Waterford auction house Lot100 is selling works by some artists for the first time
Employers urged to embed grief care into staff wellbeing initiatives
‘The grief doesn’t go away if it is not dealt with properly,’ says Amy Gibney of the Irish Hospice Foundation
Dyslexia in the classroom: ‘It was like asking a fish to climb a tree’
An advocate says teaching in a way more suited to dyslexic students would have broad benefits for others as well
Gonna be golden: join the flight to gold and other precious metals
Gold sovereign coins and silver ingots on sale at auction this week
Newly discovered JFK archive lands at De Búrca’s valued at €45,000
Letters provide an insight into Kennedy’s campaign strategy as presidential contender
Artists to watch out for in 2026: Atsushi Kaga, Genieve Figgis and Mairead O’hEocha
Lacquered and gilded furniture are other trends to watch out for at auctions this year
Ireland’s outdoor primary school: ‘A lot of people panic about the weather’
The Outdoor Primary School (TOPS), in Greystones, Co Wicklow, functions outside the Department of Education’s remit, but staff and parents rhapsodise about the benefits of such an education
Network puts focus on nutritious seasonal food for people and planet
Local producers want to build closer connections between Irish consumers and farmers
From Kashmir sapphires to Achill art: Auctioneers’ favourite items from 2025
Rare gems, paintings from Mainie Jellett and Roderic O’Connor, and collectibles linked with Irish literary greats are among the top picks for this year
A drunk decanter set for Christmas? Quaint finds in Dublin’s antiques quarter
Take a wander down Francis Street to find something out of the ordinary this festive season