Hermoupolis is still the administrative hub of the Cyclades islands

While Mykonos has leaned into its reputation as a party island, Syros is more chicly niche

Views from Pax House in Dingle

Take a break in a luxury guesthouse in Dingle, or lounge pool-side in Cyprus

The Samuel is  Dublin’s newest  four-star hotel, located in the docklands

Travel News: Yet another hotel opens in Dublin, while west Waterford gets festive

Shelley McNamara and Yvonne Farrell of Grafton Architects. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw

Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara of Grafton Architects on their passion for design

The beach at Inchydoney Island.

The best travel deals on offer this week, from west Cork to Turkey and Dubrovnik

Big Style’s Atlantic Lodge in Co Mayo has a new sauna and outdoor hot tub with views over the sea.

Catch some waves as Gaeilge or relax in BigStyle’s new outdoor hot tub at the Atlantic Lodge

The International Literary Festival runs in Dublin from May 19th to 29th

There are watery wonders and wordy treats in this week’s travel news

The Titanic Hotel in Belfast, originally the Harland & Wolff drawing offices.

There’s oceans of travel this week whether you prefer desert off-roading or west Cork views

TreeHouse Villas at Thailand’s Koh Yao Noi

The best travel deals around Ireland and abroad this week

The Easter Bunny has been busy at the K Club this year.

Travel News: Take a grown-up break at the Shelbourne, or get away with the family to Kerry

Irish artist Niamh O’Malley uses glass, metal, wood, film and photography in her work. Photograph: Dragona Jurisc, courtesy of Temple Bar Gallery + Studios

`You question the logic of what you’re doing: whether it’s work, or whether it’s just time being spent'

Scotland: You’ll be hiking in the company of lovely Highland ponies, Goldie and Foxy, who carry the bags

There is an outdoor feel to travel this month, with adventures aplenty

Ciara Phillips: ‘I’m not trying to reference anything that someone else has made. It’s the moment. It’s about not knowing’

Turner Prize-nominated artist Ciara Phillips comes to Sligo for her first major show in Ireland

The Grafton Hotel, Lower Stephens Street, Dublin 2.

Hotel breaks in Dublin, a Deluxe Lagoon Access Room in Bali and over-50s trips to France

The house’s gardens. Photograph: Niamh Whitty

A major refurbishment has been carried out at the former hangout of spies and rockstars

Princess Cruises

Shades of Mrs Doyle as Afternoon Teas are go for Mother’s Day, plus never get lost aboard again

A sleep mask can block out light when sleeping, allows the user to achieve a deeper level of sleep

There’s a range of products and travel experiences to help insomniacs get 40 winks

Prague Castle, ranked Europe’s third most statistically beautiful landmark, overlooking the Old Town and Vlatava River. Photograph: iStock

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.

Europe’s largest dedicated art screen has popped up in Dublin. What’s going on?

Cashel Palace in Tipperary

There are equine touches – but not too many – at the Tipperary hotel’s new gardens, suites and spa

Cahir Castle, Tipperary, has won a European Location of the Year award for its stellar role in last year’s The Green Knight

Why travelling with family can save, keeping it cool in Paris, ski deals and more

Laurie Anderson: ‘I have lots of plans, and they’re always interrupted by opportunities’

The musician and artist on CD-roms, cancel culture and her new show, The Art of Falling

Gulf de Morbihan, Brittany: Enjoy the convenience of having your own car, with a ferry special deal

Make the most of the special offers available

The Custom House, Dublin city, circa 1860s

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.

And for a family getaway for the midterm break, how about living in a pod in Mayo?

6 Mulgrave Terrace, Dun Laoghaire

Renowned artist Patrick Hickey’s former home has space for inspiration

The Imperial Hotel. Photograph: Miki Barlok

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.

Margaret Anderson, Jane Heap and Harriet Shaw Weaver helped get Ulysses published

 Eamonn O’Sullivan in his multidisciplinary design studio based in Kenmare, Anchor Studio. Photograph: Lynda Kenny/Visual Feasts

It might surprise you that the beautiful town also has a wealth of talented artisans

Fatima: So if you were missing your Fatima, Lourdes and Medjugorje moments, now’s the time

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

Travel destinations at home and abroad to take a break this February

Richard and Carol-Anne O’Conor Nash in the dining room at Clonalis House, Castlerea, Co Roscommon. Photograph: Brian Farrell

Dating to the High Kings of Ireland, Clonalis House wins HHI O’Flynn Group Heritage Prize

The seaside city of Antalya offers magnificent beaches and golf courses

Antalya will be latest destination for Irish golfers as new direct route begins in April

Expo 2022 Dubai runs until the end of March

From service station hotspots to Expo 2020 in Dubai, here are a few destinations for January

Dine in style at Carton House

Starry stays, garden delights and getting scrubbed to within an inch of your life

No self respecting Dubliner should be without Alen MacWeeney’s new collection

The celebrated photographer’s new book chronicles the city of 60 years ago

Garden mural by Fran Halpin

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.

Celebrate, count yourself lucky, plan ahead and then settle down for some nice resolutions

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’s record-breaking choir attempt at Dubai Expo 2020

A painting featuring artist Mollie Douthit’s stovetop, hand-cranking popcorn popper

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

Eoin Ó Broin believes Dubliners don’t value Busáras as much as they might

Ballynahinch

Travel deals: Plan an escape with these holiday ideas in Ireland

Gemma Tipton’s  home at 56 Eugene Street,  Dublin 8. Photograph: Laura Hutton

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

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 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

Castles, cadavers and flying saucer sightings: three days in the Boyne Valley

Luttrellstown Castle’s Great Gatsby Afternoon Tea Afternoon Tea

Travel news: Take a trip to Galway, Mayo, Belfast and more this month

Pouldrew House, Kilmeaden, Co Waterford

Pouldrew House, on 45ac, has been restored to a beautiful home with potential to go off-grid

Finn Nichol's The Lonely Sea

Curator Vera Klute, who makes a living solely from her art, insists setbacks are normal

Go Christmas shopping in Dublin, with the Fitzwilliam Hotel’s package that includes B&B and afternoon tea for two

Travel news: Seasonal offers for November

The Hunt Museum will host Ride a Flying Fish, a VR experience. Photograph: Alan Place

From a VR ride to Hieronymus Bosch’s world in Limerick to a nice snooze in Wicklow

The Bush hotel in Carrick-on-Shannon

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

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

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

Eco-safaris and boat rides in Kilkenny or waking the dead at the Leprechaun Museum

Oscar Wilde afternoon tea

Plus: Take a Monaghan mini-break in gorgeous Glaslough or discover cultured Dublin

Ballyhoura Walking Festival, Limerick

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

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

Travel News: Warm waters and cool cocktails, a petting zoo and golden ducks

Picker Pal Florence Hassett in Sutton. Photograph: Juno Hegarty

Picker Pals aims to make the world a better place, one child at a time

Aimsir farm

Travel News: From Donegal beaches with toilet facilities to a festival fix for picnickers

Atlantic House, Coast Road, Myrtleville, Co Cork

Three-bed home featured in 1902 Cork International Exhibition before being moved to Myrtleville

Detail from Sheila Corcoran’s Stains of the Cross

Revised edition of the Gazetteer of Irish Stained Glass features Harry Clarke and many others

Merchant Hotel, Belfast

Prosecco corks fly in Belfast as Dublin becomes a stage for arty adventures

Ballindoolin, a late Georgian country estate on 625 acres

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

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

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

Tributes paid to author and co-founder of award-winning McCullough Mulvin Architects

Tipperary is leading the way in pup-friendly packages.

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.

Travel News: Explore Donegal or Kildare and get back in touch with nature

Killee Cottage in Mitchelstown is an adorable thatched cottage for two.

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

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

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

Travel News: Enjoy fine dining in Dublin or head for a cycle on the Limerick Greenway

Newpark House in Sligo dates from 1780.

Hosting weddings, tourists and music festivals help sustain heritage buildings

Westport, courtesy National Library of Ireland, Lawrence Collection.

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

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

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.’

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

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.

From seeing stars to exploring caves, whatever you fancy this summer, there’s a club for that

‘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

Travel News: Mini-festivals, art in gardens and fabulous feasts on the menu

Entanglement by Annex. Photograph: Alan Butler

Entanglement by Annex reflects Ireland’s long-standing, complicated role in global tech ecosystem

Hook Lighthouse

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

Most arts organisations are stuck in the gap between the imagination and the possible

Joy Gerrard, Protest and Vigil, London 2021

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

Travel News: Between lovely Leitrim and caring Clare, take time out for art in Limerick

Oaklands, Blessington, Co Wicklow

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.

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

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.”

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.

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

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

Reopening Culture: The Crawford Art Gallery, Cork

Get Into Kildare: Stunning Kilkea Castle

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

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

Travel News: Relax and enjoy Ireland’s reopening attractions or plan a little further ahead

The Saints and Scholars gallery at the Ulster Museum.

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