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Paul Mooney on 13 Oct 2021
Auction of Georgian antiques, silverware and paintings
Viewings will be in Drogheda this weekend with the auction to follow Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 October.
Anne O'Donoghue on 06 Oct 2021
Jade Jordan on identity, race and racism in Ireland
Jade Jordan released her new book, Nanny, Ma and Me, in recent weeks. It has opened up a whole conversation around identity, race and racism in Ireland, writes Anne O’Donoghue.
Contributor on 06 Oct 2021
Tales from the Parish: St Dahalin, early Irish saint and miracle worker
Clodagh Finn is an Irish journalist who specialises in the history (or HERstory) of great Irish women. She shares an excerpt from her book, the story of St Dahalin in Co Kerry, with Janine Kennedy.
on 01 Oct 2021
Get cooking for National Potato Day
National Potato Day is all about celebrating the potato and all the wonderful feelings that come with creating dishes with this versatile vegetable writes Ilka Denker.
on 01 Oct 2021
Get cooking for National Potato Day
National Potato Day is all about celebrating the potato and all the wonderful feelings that come with creating dishes with this versatile vegetable writes Ilka Denker.
Contributor on 28 Jul 2021
Fill your travel bag with Irish beauty products this summer
Beauty expert Suzie O'Neill is here to share the Irish beauty brands she never leaves home without
Contributor on 28 Jul 2021
‘The Last General Absolution of the Munsters at Rue du Bois’ by Fortunio Matan
In the final instalment of his six-part series Great Irish Paintings, Liam Clancy tells the story behind Fortunino Matania's portrayal of the 2nd Royal Munster Fusiliers, who fought in WWI
Janine Kennedy on 21 Jul 2021
The Irish Patchwork Society is keeping quilting in Ireland alive
In the final instalment of her three-part series on Irish cottage industry, Janine Kennedy speaks with members of the Irish Patchwork Society about the art and heritage of quilting.
Contributor on 21 Jul 2021
‘The Aran Fisherman’s Drowned Child’ by Frederic William Burton
In this week's edition of Great Irish Paintings, artist Liam Clancy tell us about Frederic William Burton's life and his hauntingly iconic painting, 'The Aran Fisherman's Drowned Child'
Contributor on 14 Jul 2021
‘There’s great stuff in that vaccine isn’t there missus?’
After months of staying home, Ann Devine and her fully vaccinated mam take a shopping trip to the Big Smoke... and get more than they bargained for.
Anne O'Donoghue on 14 Jul 2021
My Country Living: Shillelagh making in Co Wicklow
Shillelagh making has been a tradition in Liam Kealy’s family for generations, one he is very much upholding. In conversation with Anne O’Donoghue
Janine Kennedy on 07 Jul 2021
Irish heritage lace: a delicate subject
For the first instalment of her three-part Irish Cottage Industry series, Janine Kennedy speaks with lacemaker Mary O’Neill, who has been specialising in Carrickmacross lace for 45 years
Contributor on 23 Jun 2021
Great Irish paintings: ‘Kassim by the Sea’ by Patrick Hennessy
In a new mini series, artist Liam Clancy shares the history of some iconic artists and paintings, starting with Patrick Hennessy – an iconic Irish artist who puzzled art critics.
Irene Bermingham on 31 Mar 2021
Spilling the tea in Louth
Husband and wife Donal and Helen McEntee combined forces in 2018 as they founded their dream business, McEntee’s Fine Teas in Co Louth
Irene Bermingham on 24 Mar 2021
Incredible Edibles class diary: ‘Getting a break from technology is so important’
For the March Incredible Edibles diary, we hear from the second-class students at St Patrick’s Primary School in Galway city
Irene Bermingham on 24 Mar 2021
Cheetah fencing still going strong after 50 years
Irene Bermingham catches up with Padraic George, of the family-run Cheetah Electric Fencing, which has been in business for almost 50 years.
Matt Dempsey on 17 Mar 2021
Kevin Myers autobiography: admiration and horror in equal parts
This is the autobiography by a man that feels he has been misunderstood and mistreated by Irish society. Matt Dempsey reviews Kevin Myers new book
Anne O'Donoghue on 16 Mar 2021
Anne’s alternative English-Irish dictionary
In Ireland we have our own unique turn of phrase. In celebration of this and in the spirit of St Patrick’s Day, Anne O’Donoghue has compiled a list of quintessential Irish words
Katie Barragry on 10 Mar 2021
For the love of chocolate
Cadbury's Dairy Milk has launched new packaging for the beloved chocolate bar to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year.
Katie Barragry on 06 Mar 2021
Mother's Day gift guide
She's your rock, your pal, your person. Spoil your Mum this Mother's Day and support local Irish businesses along the way.