The Irish Times

Marking the Norman invasion of Ireland: 850 years and counting . . .

Invasion on May 1st, 1169, constituted one of the most significant events in Irish history

Wed May 01 2019 - 16:45

The Irish-American who invented the modern tattoo machine

Samuel O’Reilly’s invention made him famous and revolutionised the tattoo industry

Tue Oct 16 2018 - 11:00

To have and to hold – An Irishman’s Diary on collector and philanthropist Sir Richard Wallace

Mon Mar 12 2018 - 00:01

Portrait of a Gallery review: a brilliant piece of art criticism

In this documentary, the National Gallery gets a depiction worthy of its renovation

Wed Jun 28 2017 - 09:51

Great moments in Irish history captured on the canvas

A new exhibition at the National Gallery shows Ireland’s history in 55 paintings, and reveals a few secrets if you look carefully

Fri Oct 07 2016 - 18:30

Cork’s Imperial Hotel celebrates 200 years of business

Daniel O’Connell, Charles Dickens,Michael Collins, Maureen O’Hara among past guests

Fri Jun 17 2016 - 07:29

‘God Save the Queen’ clock sells for €115,000

Historic grandfather clock among lots sold alongside contents of Guinness house at auction in Co Kildare

Sat Oct 10 2015 - 04:00

Guinness auction highlights include unique books and rare manuscripts

Pocket book of 18th-century Prince of Wales among Furness House lots for sale on Tuesday

Sat Oct 03 2015 - 00:00

Oldest known Irish manuscript to be exhibited publicly

Item will be shown for the first time in 2016 after Trinity College secures funding

Sat Jun 21 2014 - 01:00

President Michael D Higgins’ visit to Palace of Westminster ‘historic’

Wed Apr 09 2014 - 01:00

Auctions and Fairs

Sat Dec 07 2013 - 01:00

Last big Irish art auction of 2013

Adam’s says ‘green shoots’ are appearing in the Irish art market

Sat Nov 30 2013 - 01:00

Guinness family selling Maclise painting ‘Figure of Erin’

Study for Irish artist’s murals in London’s House of Lords

Sat Nov 09 2013 - 00:00