‘I was called an idiot for wanting to set up a jewellery business in Mayo’
Nigel O’Reilly's orb ring is on exhibition at Doneraile Court in Cork until September 12th
Dublin can be heaven again as families flock back to the capital
The city is packed with culture and great experiences, many outdoors and all free
Unleash your creativity: Ways to get crafty at home
From jigsaws to art from your fridge, there are mental health benefits from make-and-do
50 beautiful Irish crafts to buy, and the people who make them
Looking for a perfect gift? Jewellery, textiles, toys, beauty, art, food, and more, all made in Ireland
Dublin Castle ceramics show throws some new shapes
Exhibition showcases 250 pieces from established and up-and-coming artists
‘Really geeked’ about growing eBay in Ireland
Derek Allgood is rolling out the auction website’s retail expansion programme
Breege O’Donoghue named ‘Irish Times’ Top 1000 distinguished leader in business
Ms O’Donoghue of Primark/Penneys, is one of the most powerful people in Irish retailing
Joanne O’Riordan says papal visit a chance to learn from mistakes
Student notes importance of facing challenges, says visit offers opportunity to do that
Outspoken Catholic women absent from ‘Voices of impact’ forum
Norah Casey defends choice of speakers at World Meeting of Families’ ‘fringe event’
Ballyfin blankets, Sorcha O’Raghallaigh’s star signs: what’s new in interiors
Home front: Wrap up in a luxurious alpaca blanket at Ballyfin, salad days in a coffee cup, Irish design goes to New York
First ever women’s symposium at World Meeting of Families
Archbishop says event will ‘spotlight the role of women within the family alongside their role as change agents’
Craft and design fair to attract thousands of visitors to RDS this week
Sector ‘immensely important’ provider of employment in Ireland, says Minister
Snapshots of Cork street life in all its 1960s glory
Along with running a tea empire, Anthony Barry captured Cork's life and times
Culture Night’s success is built on showing us behind the curtain
It started small, but this year it will take in more than 3,000 events across Ireland
Limerick woodturner whose work was internationally renowned
Obituary: Liam Flynn – born 1969 – died April 8th, 2017
Glasses, grabbers and shirt buttoners: great design is for life
Universal design aims to be accessible to everyone, whatever their age
30 Irish women you need to know
To mark International Women’s Day on Wednesday, here are 30 women who are shaping Irish life
Historian’s home with cabinet of curiosities and collectibles
Pieces of me: Linda King, design historian
Nostalgia at M&S, timeshare in Tuscany and a skilled joiner who won’t retire
Home Front: interiors, design, people, property
Fashion Forward: Tweeds get fresh new twist
Dominique McMullan and Deirdre McQuillan round up this week’s fashion news and style tips
Worldwide initiative to position Ireland as ‘Design Island’ is finally paying dividends
State-funded campaign to improve our reputation in world of crafts sees €5m investment make a return of €54m in economic terms
The fine art of furniture design by Cillian Ó Súilleabháin
The Irish designer’s technical rigour informs his crafting of planks into stunning tables and cabinets
‘President Higgins chose to wear one of my Panama hats’
Small Business Future ProofJohn Shevlin’s Shevlin Millinery has also made hats for actors Stephen Fry and Tom Vaughan-Lawlor
Fashion takes to the floor as Helen Cody collaborates with Ceadogán
The Irish fashion designer has come up with Vessels, a collection of rugs that use a delicate palette
Fairground attractions as Irish head to Paris design show
Roll up, roll up to catch a sneak preview of the makers championing Irish design at Maison et Objet
Present hunters to get crafty at RDS Christmas fair
More than 40,000 shoppers expected to visit Ireland’s largest design and craft market
How Irish start-ups are making art more accessible online
New online businesses sell affordable art, from bespoke paintings to stencilled elephant sweatshirts
Irish designers showcased in new Dublin Airport exhibition
300 photographs by Peter Rowen show Ireland’s top design and craft talent at work
President Higgins promotes Irish business on China trip
State visit includes Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou
President invokes Oscar Wilde during China address
Michael D Higgins travels to Great Wall during high-profile state visit
Higgins begins state visit to China with tour of Forbidden City
Mission will include meetings with top political and business leaders
5,000 international buyers expected at trade show
Showcase creative expo to generate more than €20 million in sales orders
The jewel in the crown of London’s goldsmiths
Wild Geese: David McCaul and his brother have found a niche making and selling bespoke jewellery
The gold that glitters still needs a mark
The hallmark is one of the oldest consumer protection mechanisms, so look for it before buying any precious metal
Getting the hang of staying active at school
To help earn their Active School Flag, the sporty teachers at Coill Dubh National School, in Co Kildare, came up with a plan to ensure pupils keep playing at break time
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