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- Europe
- June 5, 2022, 06:00
While Mykonos has leaned into its reputation as a party island, Syros is more chicly niche
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- Travel
- May 29, 2022, 06:00
Take a break in a luxury guesthouse in Dingle, or lounge pool-side in Cyprus
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- Travel
- May 22, 2022, 06:00
Travel News: Yet another hotel opens in Dublin, while west Waterford gets festive
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- Art & Design
- May 21, 2022, 06:00
Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara of Grafton Architects on their passion for design
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- Travel
- May 15, 2022, 06:00
The best travel deals on offer this week, from west Cork to Turkey and Dubrovnik
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- Travel
- May 6, 2022, 13:00
Catch some waves as Gaeilge or relax in BigStyle’s new outdoor hot tub at the Atlantic Lodge
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- Travel
- May 1, 2022, 00:00
There are watery wonders and wordy treats in this week’s travel news
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- Travel
- April 24, 2022, 00:00
There’s oceans of travel this week whether you prefer desert off-roading or west Cork views
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- Travel
- April 17, 2022, 06:00
The best travel deals around Ireland and abroad this week
![The Easter Bunny has been busy at the K Club this year. The Easter Bunny has been busy at the K Club this year.](/polopoly_fs/1.4841431.1648744976!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- April 9, 2022, 00:02
Travel News: Take a grown-up break at the Shelbourne, or get away with the family to Kerry
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- Visual Art
- April 9, 2022, 00:00
`You question the logic of what you’re doing: whether it’s work, or whether it’s just time being spent'
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- Travel
- April 2, 2022, 06:00
There is an outdoor feel to travel this month, with adventures aplenty
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- Visual Art
- March 31, 2022, 05:00
Turner Prize-nominated artist Ciara Phillips comes to Sligo for her first major show in Ireland
![The Grafton Hotel, Lower Stephens Street, Dublin 2. The Grafton Hotel, Lower Stephens Street, Dublin 2.](/polopoly_fs/1.4828763.1647447835!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- March 26, 2022, 06:00
Hotel breaks in Dublin, a Deluxe Lagoon Access Room in Bali and over-50s trips to France
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- Ireland
- March 25, 2022, 06:00
A major refurbishment has been carried out at the former hangout of spies and rockstars
![Princess Cruises Princess Cruises](/polopoly_fs/1.4824354.1647002630!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- March 19, 2022, 06:00
Shades of Mrs Doyle as Afternoon Teas are go for Mother’s Day, plus never get lost aboard again
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- Health & Family
- March 12, 2022, 06:00
There’s a range of products and travel experiences to help insomniacs get 40 winks
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- Travel
- March 5, 2022, 06:00
Holiday ideas whether you want to relax and stay local or splash out and go global
![Clare Langan’s River, on the screens at Wilton Park in Dublin, shows water shot in extreme close-up and extreme slow motion, which becomes hypnotic. Clare Langan’s River, on the screens at Wilton Park in Dublin, shows water shot in extreme close-up and extreme slow motion, which becomes hypnotic.](/polopoly_fs/1.4816442.1646224441!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Visual Art
- March 5, 2022, 05:00
Europe’s largest dedicated art screen has popped up in Dublin. What’s going on?
![Cashel Palace in Tipperary Cashel Palace in Tipperary](/polopoly_fs/1.4814363.1646066021!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Ireland
- March 2, 2022, 06:00
There are equine touches – but not too many – at the Tipperary hotel’s new gardens, suites and spa
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- Travel
- February 26, 2022, 00:00
Why travelling with family can save, keeping it cool in Paris, ski deals and more
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- Music
- February 19, 2022, 05:00
The musician and artist on CD-roms, cancel culture and her new show, The Art of Falling
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- Travel
- February 19, 2022, 00:00
Make the most of the special offers available
![The Custom House, Dublin city, circa 1860s The Custom House, Dublin city, circa 1860s](/polopoly_fs/1.4791091.1643734524!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Heritage
- February 12, 2022, 05:00
The Custom House is seen as one of the most important buildings in Dublin
![Geraghty’s Farmyard Pods can be found beyond Belmullet, on the Mayo stretch of the Wild Atlantic Way. Each pod sleeps up to four people,with ensuite and wifi. Geraghty’s Farmyard Pods can be found beyond Belmullet, on the Mayo stretch of the Wild Atlantic Way. Each pod sleeps up to four people,with ensuite and wifi.](/polopoly_fs/1.4793737.1643977964!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- February 12, 2022, 00:00
And for a family getaway for the midterm break, how about living in a pod in Mayo?
![6 Mulgrave Terrace, Dun Laoghaire 6 Mulgrave Terrace, Dun Laoghaire](/polopoly_fs/1.4795936.1644249547!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- New to Market
- February 10, 2022, 06:00
Renowned artist Patrick Hickey’s former home has space for inspiration
![The Imperial Hotel. Photograph: Miki Barlok The Imperial Hotel. Photograph: Miki Barlok](/polopoly_fs/1.4787163.1643294118!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- February 5, 2022, 00:00
From Blue Book destinations and a trip to Antarctica to Cork-style frolics
![Sylvia Beach and James Joyce in her shop, Shakespeare and Company, in Paris, 1922. Photograph: Harry Ransom Center. Sylvia Beach and James Joyce in her shop, Shakespeare and Company, in Paris, 1922. Photograph: Harry Ransom Center.](/polopoly_fs/1.4791938.1643886189!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Homes & Property
- February 4, 2022, 07:00
Margaret Anderson, Jane Heap and Harriet Shaw Weaver helped get Ulysses published
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- Homes & Property
- January 30, 2022, 06:00
It might surprise you that the beautiful town also has a wealth of talented artisans
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- Travel
- January 29, 2022, 00:00
Why not walk the Camino, go on a pilgrimage or enjoy staycation relaxation?
![‘There’s even the term, Paris syndrome, said to afflict visitors who can’t quite get over the experience’. Photograph: iStock ‘There’s even the term, Paris syndrome, said to afflict visitors who can’t quite get over the experience’. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4776454.1642164469!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- January 22, 2022, 00:00
Travel destinations at home and abroad to take a break this February
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- Homes & Property
- January 15, 2022, 06:00
Dating to the High Kings of Ireland, Clonalis House wins HHI O’Flynn Group Heritage Prize
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- Travel
- January 15, 2022, 06:00
Antalya will be latest destination for Irish golfers as new direct route begins in April
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- Travel
- January 15, 2022, 00:00
From service station hotspots to Expo 2020 in Dubai, here are a few destinations for January
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- Travel
- January 8, 2022, 00:00
Starry stays, garden delights and getting scrubbed to within an inch of your life
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- Visual Art
- December 20, 2021, 05:00
The celebrated photographer’s new book chronicles the city of 60 years ago
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- Interiors
- December 18, 2021, 06:00
You don’t need a huge space – any dull wall can be a canvas for a bright mural
![Think you know Galway? Go west and be blown away by Kylemore Abbey. Think you know Galway? Go west and be blown away by Kylemore Abbey.](/polopoly_fs/1.4752186.1639148682!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- December 18, 2021, 00:00
Celebrate, count yourself lucky, plan ahead and then settle down for some nice resolutions
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- Life & Style
- December 11, 2021, 00:00
Don’t panic! Here is our gift guide, from presents for less than €10 to blow-the-budget treats
![David Brophy with the Choir of Ages. Photograph: Kyran O’Brien David Brophy with the Choir of Ages. Photograph: Kyran O’Brien](/polopoly_fs/1.4741930.1638200452!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Music
- December 4, 2021, 06:00
David Brophy’s record-breaking choir attempt at Dubai Expo 2020
![A painting featuring artist Mollie Douthit’s stovetop, hand-cranking popcorn popper A painting featuring artist Mollie Douthit’s stovetop, hand-cranking popcorn popper](/polopoly_fs/1.4736570.1637684530!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Homes & Property
- November 27, 2021, 06:00
Food month: 'If it could speak, it would tell of laughter-filled moments around the kitchen table'
![I think this photo sums up the title of the book, The Dignity of Everyday Life: Celebrating Michael Scott’s Busáras, as a man waits on the concourse of Busáras carrying a bunch of flowers. Photograph: Mal McCann I think this photo sums up the title of the book, The Dignity of Everyday Life: Celebrating Michael Scott’s Busáras, as a man waits on the concourse of Busáras carrying a bunch of flowers. Photograph: Mal McCann](/polopoly_fs/1.4735340.1637582084!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Books
- November 27, 2021, 05:00
Eoin Ó Broin believes Dubliners don’t value Busáras as much as they might
![Ballynahinch Ballynahinch](/polopoly_fs/1.4733136.1637315621!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- November 27, 2021, 00:00
Travel deals: Plan an escape with these holiday ideas in Ireland
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- New to Market
- November 25, 2021, 06:00
Eugene Street property with views of Guinness Storehouse and mountains for €265,000
![Squeeze the last drop out of the season of feasting with a great offer before January becomes a cold hard fact Squeeze the last drop out of the season of feasting with a great offer before January becomes a cold hard fact](/polopoly_fs/1.4726998.1636730703!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- November 20, 2021, 00:00
Travel deals: Enjoy a city break or a luxury estate getaway with these special offers
![The Irish Arts Center’s programme director Rachael Gilkey, executive director Aiden Connolly and vice-chair Pauline Turley. Photograph: Vincent Tullo/New York Times The Irish Arts Center’s programme director Rachael Gilkey, executive director Aiden Connolly and vice-chair Pauline Turley. Photograph: Vincent Tullo/New York Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4729339.1636992119!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Culture
- November 17, 2021, 05:00
The centre’s new home is on the site of an old tyre shop in Hell’s Kitchen
![St Peters Church. Photograph: Noel Meehan/Copter View Ireland St Peters Church. Photograph: Noel Meehan/Copter View Ireland](/polopoly_fs/1.4718122.1635945134!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Ireland
- November 13, 2021, 06:00
Castles, cadavers and flying saucer sightings: three days in the Boyne Valley
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- Travel
- November 13, 2021, 00:00
Travel news: Take a trip to Galway, Mayo, Belfast and more this month
![Pouldrew House, Kilmeaden, Co Waterford Pouldrew House, Kilmeaden, Co Waterford](/polopoly_fs/1.4720486.1636116490!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- New to Market
- November 11, 2021, 06:00
Pouldrew House, on 45ac, has been restored to a beautiful home with potential to go off-grid
![Finn Nichol's The Lonely Sea Finn Nichol's The Lonely Sea](/polopoly_fs/1.4715471.1635696774!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Visual Art
- November 6, 2021, 05:00
Curator Vera Klute, who makes a living solely from her art, insists setbacks are normal
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- Travel
- November 6, 2021, 00:00
Travel news: Seasonal offers for November
![The Hunt Museum will host Ride a Flying Fish, a VR experience. Photograph: Alan Place The Hunt Museum will host Ride a Flying Fish, a VR experience. Photograph: Alan Place](/polopoly_fs/1.4707090.1634831959!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- October 30, 2021, 06:00
From a VR ride to Hieronymus Bosch’s world in Limerick to a nice snooze in Wicklow
![The Bush hotel in Carrick-on-Shannon The Bush hotel in Carrick-on-Shannon](/polopoly_fs/1.4702880.1634485644!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- October 23, 2021, 06:00
Travel news: from beehives to squirrels to roof gardens, these hotels are making changes
![Púca Festival from October 23rd to 31st across counties Meath and Louth Púca Festival from October 23rd to 31st across counties Meath and Louth](/polopoly_fs/1.4694130.1633623260!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- October 16, 2021, 06:00
Discover the home of Jack Yeats, go on a health retreat or bring your dog to a pet-friendly hotel
![Artist Karen Lee with some of her work at home in Bayside, Dublin. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Artist Karen Lee with some of her work at home in Bayside, Dublin. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4690892.1633363608!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Art & Design
- October 9, 2021, 06:00
Epilepsy cut short her acting career but opened a door to helping her community via art
![Pumpkin carving and ‘spooky activities’ at the Glenroyal in Maynooth Pumpkin carving and ‘spooky activities’ at the Glenroyal in Maynooth](/polopoly_fs/1.4687917.1633014098!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- October 9, 2021, 06:00
Eco-safaris and boat rides in Kilkenny or waking the dead at the Leprechaun Museum
![Oscar Wilde afternoon tea Oscar Wilde afternoon tea](/polopoly_fs/1.4681009.1632324626!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- October 2, 2021, 06:00
Plus: Take a Monaghan mini-break in gorgeous Glaslough or discover cultured Dublin
![Ballyhoura Walking Festival, Limerick Ballyhoura Walking Festival, Limerick](/polopoly_fs/1.4676843.1631884061!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- September 25, 2021, 06:00
Travel News: From a walking festival to mushroom hunting to luxurious stays
![The First Child, by Landmark Productions with the Irish National Opera, is at the Dublin Theatre Festival from October 2nd-9th. Image: Jack Phelan/Landmark Productions The First Child, by Landmark Productions with the Irish National Opera, is at the Dublin Theatre Festival from October 2nd-9th. Image: Jack Phelan/Landmark Productions](/polopoly_fs/1.4678958.1632150623!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Stage
- September 25, 2021, 05:00
Dublin Fringe Festival 2021: The playwright and composer join forces once more on ‘suburban horror’, The First Child
![Ballymena’s Galgorm is a delicious retreat in 163 acres of parkland Ballymena’s Galgorm is a delicious retreat in 163 acres of parkland](/polopoly_fs/1.4670512.1631285085!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- September 18, 2021, 06:00
Travel News: Warm waters and cool cocktails, a petting zoo and golden ducks
![Picker Pal Florence Hassett in Sutton. Photograph: Juno Hegarty Picker Pal Florence Hassett in Sutton. Photograph: Juno Hegarty](/polopoly_fs/1.4670427.1631277455!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Life & Style
- September 18, 2021, 06:00
Picker Pals aims to make the world a better place, one child at a time
![Aimsir farm Aimsir farm](/polopoly_fs/1.4657868.1630073966!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- September 4, 2021, 06:00
Travel News: From Donegal beaches with toilet facilities to a festival fix for picnickers
![Atlantic House, Coast Road, Myrtleville, Co Cork Atlantic House, Coast Road, Myrtleville, Co Cork](/polopoly_fs/1.4655881.1629891660!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- New to Market
- September 2, 2021, 06:00
Three-bed home featured in 1902 Cork International Exhibition before being moved to Myrtleville
![Detail from Sheila Corcoran’s Stains of the Cross Detail from Sheila Corcoran’s Stains of the Cross](/polopoly_fs/1.4650129.1629290829!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Books
- August 28, 2021, 06:00
Revised edition of the Gazetteer of Irish Stained Glass features Harry Clarke and many others
![Merchant Hotel, Belfast Merchant Hotel, Belfast](/polopoly_fs/1.4651214.1629389487!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- August 28, 2021, 06:00
Prosecco corks fly in Belfast as Dublin becomes a stage for arty adventures
![Ballindoolin, a late Georgian country estate on 625 acres Ballindoolin, a late Georgian country estate on 625 acres](/polopoly_fs/1.4654117.1629733753!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- New to Market
- August 26, 2021, 06:00
Ballindoolin House, in Co Kildare, is on the market for only the third time in its 200-year history
![Children making blaas at Waterford Harvest. Photograph: Patrick Browne Children making blaas at Waterford Harvest. Photograph: Patrick Browne](/polopoly_fs/1.4646453.1628869247!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- August 21, 2021, 06:00
Dine while watching a pop-up gig in Cork or enjoy escapist bliss in Co Fermanagh
![Cecily Brennan, Melancholia, 2005, Video. Collection Irish Museum of Modern Art Cecily Brennan, Melancholia, 2005, Video. Collection Irish Museum of Modern Art](/polopoly_fs/1.4644776.1628693603!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Visual Art
- August 21, 2021, 05:00
The Irish Museum of Modern Art celebrates its 30th birthday at a tricky time for museums
![Dublin Civic Trust described Niall McCullough as ‘one of the great minds of our time’. Photograph: McCullough Mulvin Architects site Dublin Civic Trust described Niall McCullough as ‘one of the great minds of our time’. Photograph: McCullough Mulvin Architects site](/polopoly_fs/1.4652326.1629492397!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Art & Design
- August 20, 2021, 21:46
Tributes paid to author and co-founder of award-winning McCullough Mulvin Architects
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- Travel
- August 14, 2021, 06:00
Travel News: Catering for all tastes, from the arts in Galway to the whiskey in Belfast
![Siobhán Sloane’s Creative by Nature Summer Camps are aimed at 12- to 15-year-olds, and take place in Galway and Clare in August. Siobhán Sloane’s Creative by Nature Summer Camps are aimed at 12- to 15-year-olds, and take place in Galway and Clare in August.](/polopoly_fs/1.4634693.1627635994!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- August 7, 2021, 06:00
Travel News: Explore Donegal or Kildare and get back in touch with nature
![Killee Cottage in Mitchelstown is an adorable thatched cottage for two. Killee Cottage in Mitchelstown is an adorable thatched cottage for two.](/polopoly_fs/1.4627692.1626958220!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- July 31, 2021, 06:00
Travel News: Do something a little different with these events and offers
![The Travel Department will bring you to some Irish gems, and can include a castle stopover The Travel Department will bring you to some Irish gems, and can include a castle stopover](/polopoly_fs/1.4622482.1626449005!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- July 24, 2021, 06:00
Travel News: Follow some art trails, try indoor camping and much more
![Marine Memory vessels, Bouke de Vries, 2016. Eighteenth-century Chinese porcelain marine archaeology storage vessels. Photograph: Bouke de Vries Marine Memory vessels, Bouke de Vries, 2016. Eighteenth-century Chinese porcelain marine archaeology storage vessels. Photograph: Bouke de Vries](/polopoly_fs/1.4625794.1626791756!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Interiors
- July 24, 2021, 06:00
Repairing objects with resin and gold can act as a glorious link between generations
![Bring your pup to the Lodge at Ashford Castle with its special Summer, Sun and Sheepdog offer Bring your pup to the Lodge at Ashford Castle with its special Summer, Sun and Sheepdog offer](/polopoly_fs/1.4615735.1625819367!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- July 17, 2021, 06:00
Travel News: Enjoy fine dining in Dublin or head for a cycle on the Limerick Greenway
![Newpark House in Sligo dates from 1780. Newpark House in Sligo dates from 1780.](/polopoly_fs/1.4619366.1626270261!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Ireland
- July 17, 2021, 06:00
Hosting weddings, tourists and music festivals help sustain heritage buildings
![Westport, courtesy National Library of Ireland, Lawrence Collection. Westport, courtesy National Library of Ireland, Lawrence Collection.](/polopoly_fs/1.4608928.1625142105!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Art & Design
- July 14, 2021, 05:00
A new book looks at the wealth we have in our Irish country towns
![Domhnall Gleeson in Medicine written and directed by Enda Walsh. Photograph: Alex Sapienza Domhnall Gleeson in Medicine written and directed by Enda Walsh. Photograph: Alex Sapienza](/polopoly_fs/1.4613325.1626182411!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Culture
- July 13, 2021, 05:00
Festival is back with a dose of Medicine, the Mirror Pavilion and an in-person VR experience
![How brilliant they are in Co Louth to combine two of Ireland’s great pleasures: soaking up gorgeous scenery and eating fantastic food How brilliant they are in Co Louth to combine two of Ireland’s great pleasures: soaking up gorgeous scenery and eating fantastic food](/polopoly_fs/1.4609866.1625227747!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- July 10, 2021, 06:00
Travel News: Have a staycation in Louth with gorgeous scenery and a relaxing cruise
![Olga Barry, director of Kilkenny Arts Festival, says: ‘Sometimes it’s only by keeping trying that you unlock the possibilities.’ Olga Barry, director of Kilkenny Arts Festival, says: ‘Sometimes it’s only by keeping trying that you unlock the possibilities.’](/polopoly_fs/1.4607909.1625067107!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Culture
- July 6, 2021, 05:00
From Rough Magic’s Tonic to Mozart’s Requiem, the festival starts August 6th
![Todd Almond (centre) in Girl From the North Country by Conor McPherson. The production was wowing audiences on Broadway but closed after just nine days as the pandemic shut theatres. Photograph: Sara Krulwich/The New York Times Todd Almond (centre) in Girl From the North Country by Conor McPherson. The production was wowing audiences on Broadway but closed after just nine days as the pandemic shut theatres. Photograph: Sara Krulwich/The New York Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4608909.1625140727!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Culture
- July 3, 2021, 06:00
Latest Government announcements have delayed the promised increase in audience size for theatres and cinemas
![Roundnet, which has been around since the late 1980s, is enjoying a revival. Roundnet, which has been around since the late 1980s, is enjoying a revival.](/polopoly_fs/1.4603621.1624634338!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Life & Style
- July 3, 2021, 06:00
From seeing stars to exploring caves, whatever you fancy this summer, there’s a club for that
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- Interiors
- July 3, 2021, 06:00
‘It’s a great spot . . . It has a lot in it for me,’ says Cormac Begley of his hand-built wall
![Summer Glamp just outside Wexford town Summer Glamp just outside Wexford town](/polopoly_fs/1.4602422.1624534079!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- July 3, 2021, 06:00
Travel News: Mini-festivals, art in gardens and fabulous feasts on the menu
![Entanglement by Annex. Photograph: Alan Butler Entanglement by Annex. Photograph: Alan Butler](/polopoly_fs/1.4606809.1624971820!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Art & Design
- July 3, 2021, 05:00
Entanglement by Annex reflects Ireland’s long-standing, complicated role in global tech ecosystem
![Hook Lighthouse Hook Lighthouse](/polopoly_fs/1.4596443.1623945913!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- June 26, 2021, 06:00
All your home tour needs, from Line of Duty tour in Belfast to a friendly festival in Sligo
![Growhouse by Marie Brett, part of a multisensory installation at Cork Midsummer Festival. Photograph: Jed Niezgoda Growhouse by Marie Brett, part of a multisensory installation at Cork Midsummer Festival. Photograph: Jed Niezgoda](/polopoly_fs/1.4602521.1624541733!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Culture
- June 26, 2021, 05:00
Most arts organisations are stuck in the gap between the imagination and the possible
![Joy Gerrard, Protest and Vigil, London 2021 Joy Gerrard, Protest and Vigil, London 2021](/polopoly_fs/1.4596112.1623928453!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Visual Art
- June 21, 2021, 05:00
During lockdown, the gallery’s Culture Night event ‘looked so normal, it felt like a sin’
![Get the royal treatment with the Grace Kelly specials at the Imperial, Cork’s most historic hotel. Photograph: Miki Barlok Get the royal treatment with the Grace Kelly specials at the Imperial, Cork’s most historic hotel. Photograph: Miki Barlok](/polopoly_fs/1.4590542.1623402987!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- June 19, 2021, 06:00
Travel News: Between lovely Leitrim and caring Clare, take time out for art in Limerick
![Oaklands, Blessington, Co Wicklow Oaklands, Blessington, Co Wicklow](/polopoly_fs/1.4593036.1623681586!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- New to Market
- June 17, 2021, 06:00
Built in the 1990s, the main house is on 62 lakeside acres with a coach house, mews, stables and yards
![ANU Productions The Secret Space opens at Project Arts Theatre, Dublin, on July 17th. ANU Productions The Secret Space opens at Project Arts Theatre, Dublin, on July 17th.](/polopoly_fs/1.4587744.1623169171!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Culture
- June 14, 2021, 05:00
For Cian O’Brien, director of Project Arts Centre, the past year has provided room to rethink approaches and reimagine spaces, tho(...)
![Duckett’s Grove Duckett’s Grove](/polopoly_fs/1.4584511.1622818055!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- June 12, 2021, 06:00
Explore Carlow, visit the National Stud or visit a Sligo castle as the country reopens
![Charlene Lydon: “I genuinely feel another Saturday night at home watching a new release film doesn’t do it for me. Everyone wants out of their house.” Charlene Lydon: “I genuinely feel another Saturday night at home watching a new release film doesn’t do it for me. Everyone wants out of their house.”](/polopoly_fs/1.4581262.1622562342!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Film
- June 7, 2021, 05:00
Light House programme manager Charlene Lydon is confident the crowds will return
![The flight of the little golden swallow is a Wilde-related idea aimed at the revitalisation of Enniskillen tourism. Photograph: Brian Morrison. The flight of the little golden swallow is a Wilde-related idea aimed at the revitalisation of Enniskillen tourism. Photograph: Brian Morrison.](/polopoly_fs/1.4578027.1622213035!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- June 5, 2021, 06:00
Refurbished Carton House reopens, Ashford Castle rolls outs gourmet getaways
![Still from Incoming #35, 2014-17© Richard Mosse. Courtesy of the artist, Jack Shainman Gallery and carlier|gebauer Still from Incoming #35, 2014-17© Richard Mosse. Courtesy of the artist, Jack Shainman Gallery and carlier|gebauer](/polopoly_fs/1.4579864.1622457821!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Visual Art
- June 5, 2021, 05:00
Mosse ‘weaponises the aesthetics’ of military-grade film to force us not to look away
![A new system of contact tracing has joined the Crawford’s arsenal of Covid-19 compliance. Photograph: Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision A new system of contact tracing has joined the Crawford’s arsenal of Covid-19 compliance. Photograph: Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision](/polopoly_fs/1.4575631.1622018436!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Visual Art
- May 31, 2021, 05:00
Reopening Culture: The Crawford Art Gallery, Cork
![Get Into Kildare: Stunning Kilkea Castle Get Into Kildare: Stunning Kilkea Castle](/polopoly_fs/1.4571479.1621603838!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- May 29, 2021, 06:00
Travel News: Plan escapes to County Kildare, Limerick, Monaghan and Cork
![Carlow County librarian John Shortall: “It’s an unnatural thing for us to be closed, we’re such a people-centred service.” Photograph: Michael O’Rourke Carlow County librarian John Shortall: “It’s an unnatural thing for us to be closed, we’re such a people-centred service.” Photograph: Michael O’Rourke](/polopoly_fs/1.4569478.1621437923!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Culture
- May 24, 2021, 05:00
Reopening Culture: In the latest in our series, Carlow librarian John Shortall and his team are ready to go libraries adapted
![The new Aran Island Ferries acquisition, Saoirse na Farraige, is a 400-seater ferry that includes a wheelchair lift. Photograph: Boyd Challenger The new Aran Island Ferries acquisition, Saoirse na Farraige, is a 400-seater ferry that includes a wheelchair lift. Photograph: Boyd Challenger](/polopoly_fs/1.4564294.1621005379!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Travel
- May 22, 2021, 06:00
Travel News: Relax and enjoy Ireland’s reopening attractions or plan a little further ahead
![The Saints and Scholars gallery at the Ulster Museum. The Saints and Scholars gallery at the Ulster Museum.](/polopoly_fs/1.4563163.1620832204!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Heritage
- May 17, 2021, 05:00
Reopening Culture: a new series about the people behind the institutions and venues that are finally opening up again