Stand-up desks in the 1700s? Design visionaries old and new showcased in upcoming salesMies van der Rohe, Arne Jacobsen and Charles Eames among the furniture designers to feature. And for something different, how about a fairground ride or antique puppet?Sat Apr 26 2025 - 09:52
Inside the Monaghan toy shop where everything is freeAt Carrickmacross Toy Library parents save money and reduce their environmental impact, while children can try things out and see what they likeSat Apr 26 2025 - 06:00
Poetry collection signed by Seamus Heaney among rare books for auctionPoetry, fiction, geography and children’s books among lots at Fonsie Mealy saleSat Apr 19 2025 - 05:00
‘We are able to say much more confidently that the shingles vaccine causes a reduction in dementia risk’Shingles is an infection of the nerves and skin, caused by the herpes varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpoxSun Apr 13 2025 - 06:00
Thatchers, blacksmiths and stone masons: ‘These crafts have been in Ireland for thousands of years’Blacksmiths, thatchers and stone masons speak about the importance of passing on traditional skills to the next generation Sun Apr 13 2025 - 06:00
Own a piece of rural history: traditional Irish furniture up for auctionSale to showcase everything from painted timber toys to súgán chairsSat Apr 12 2025 - 05:00
Mental health: ‘Shame is carried by people as a result of trauma. That sense of shame might be buried quite deep’High prevalence of trauma exists in people seeking help with depression, anxiety or personality disorders, yet trauma itself isn’t always the focus, says clinical psychologist Mon Apr 07 2025 - 06:01
Buy a piece of Irish history: Whyte’s auction includes 1916, Civil War and JFK-visit archive news reelsEvent showcases historical artefacts, manuscripts, photographs, and militaria of significant importSat Apr 05 2025 - 05:00
A big 10 days for still-life painting and mid-century furniture loversComing up are a Morgan O’Driscoll painting and sculpture auction, and a classic furniture auction at Adam’s Sat Mar 29 2025 - 05:00
The ‘pandemic puppy’ phenomenon: ‘With eight puppies bounding around the living room, life was getting rather busy’Data from the CSO shows that 16 per cent of people got a pet during the Covid-19 periodThu Mar 27 2025 - 13:31
Irish art inspired by the beauty of EuropeDesire to live and work abroad on show at Dublin Irish art salesSat Mar 22 2025 - 05:00
‘Contamination cameras’: Panda to place devices in lorries to monitor households putting wrong waste in recycling binCameras will detect material in bins in an attempt to raise recycling levelsFri Mar 21 2025 - 06:30
Where do clothes go once they are donated to charity shops? Just 50 per cent of clothes donated to charity shops are fit for resale - the bulk of the remainder go abroadThu Mar 20 2025 - 06:00
Celebrate St Patrick’s weekend with an Irish antiques fairSilver, china, porcelain to jewellery, banknotes and coins and small furniture will be on sale in LimerickSat Mar 15 2025 - 05:00
Veteran antiques dealer bids fond farewell to Francis Street after 40 years ‘I’ve enjoyed my time ... I’ve made some very good friends and I’ve had very good neighbours, which is important’Wed Mar 12 2025 - 06:00
‘They’re walking taller’: disabled adults learning tech skills from transition year studentsAn innovative transition year programme is empowering disabled adults and boosting students’ leadership skillsTue Mar 11 2025 - 06:58
Pile into Persian rugs: Peter Linden collection at Adam’s Choose from runners, hand-knot rugs and exquisite colours at upcoming saleSat Mar 08 2025 - 12:59
Loneliness in Ireland: ‘There’s nothing as lonely as being married to someone you know doesn’t love you’Ireland has the highest rate of loneliness in Europe. Why is this the case and what is being done about it? Sat Mar 01 2025 - 06:00
Treasures from the home: Georgian prints, elegant cabinetry and musical instrumentsUpcoming house content sales offer opportunity to acquire gems for your homeSat Mar 01 2025 - 05:00
Three Paul Henry paintings to lead Whyte’s Irish art saleWorks by Irish artists will be to the fore in the coming weeks with sales at Whyte’s, deVeres and Adam’sSat Feb 22 2025 - 05:00
Clothes banks are overflowing as the ‘market for castoffs collapses’Charity shops fear they will become dumping ground for poor-quality clothing if new EU law on textile waste is enforced fullyMon Feb 17 2025 - 06:00
Walking football: ‘Look around. The lads are buzzing before we even get out on the pitch’An adapted form of soccer played by older men – and some older women – is becoming very popular Sun Feb 16 2025 - 06:00
Five days in San Sebastián and Bilbao: Both Basque cities are beautiful but one became my favouriteDelicious pintxos, extraordinary art and easy-going locals – what’s not to love about a short-hop trip to the two northern cities?Sun Feb 16 2025 - 05:00
Fava beans: the future of sustainable food production in Ireland?Europe is looking to high-protein plant crop yields to reduce reliance on imported plant proteins and enhance food securityThu Feb 13 2025 - 06:50
The Luke Littler effect: ‘Everyone is talking about darts now’As Dublin shop owners can confirm, people never previously interested in the sport are picking up darts after being inspired by the teenage world championSat Feb 08 2025 - 06:00
Nothing says ‘I love you’ quite like a diamond studded bunny brooch With Valentine’s Day coming up, why not consider a unique gift of jewellery or art for the one you love?Sat Feb 01 2025 - 05:00
Qing dynasty vase among Asian and Middle Eastern treasures to go under the hammer in LaoisIt’s time for decluttering, which means there are plenty of gems to be found in auctions around the countrySat Jan 25 2025 - 05:00
What has to happen next for the circular economy to become established in Ireland?The EU circular economy action plan aims to reduce pressure on natural resources through re-use and repair but Ireland’s recycling rate is far below the European averageThu Jan 23 2025 - 06:00
The rise of repair cafes: ‘It’s not sustainable to keep buying new stuff’A resurgent repair culture has a bottom-up energy, but change is also coming from the top, with the EU’s Right to Repair DirectiveMon Jan 20 2025 - 05:00
Glen of the Downs protests: ‘Young people are too busy or too distracted to protest now’The eco-protesters lost their final Supreme Court appeal 25 years ago at end of January 2000. Where are they now?Sun Jan 19 2025 - 06:00
Big Purcell book sale includes an Irish dictionary older than Samuel Johnson’s famed tomeAntique furniture, art and cars from five-star hotel Ashford Castle up for auction as in MayoSat Jan 18 2025 - 05:00
Now’s the time in Waterford: ‘You won’t see as many clocks in one auction again’Also this month, the National Gallery of Ireland is showing a new collection of Turner watercoloursSat Jan 11 2025 - 05:00
Dementia: ‘There are so many conversations I’d love to have had with her’The documentary Don’t Forget to Remember features in an exploration of family memories of loved ones with dementia through art and film at the National GalleryFri Jan 10 2025 - 17:01
‘Farmers are phoning me to join the fitness classes and I have a waiting list’The central pillars of the Fit Farmers programme are diet, movement, sleep and stress management for a better work-life balanceMon Dec 30 2024 - 06:00
25 ways to improve your health in 2025: Shop less, sleep more and keep a good work-life balance The new year is a good time to take stock and start to transition to new, healthier habitsSat Dec 28 2024 - 06:00
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
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
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
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
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
