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Michael Collins' pistol lanyard from the day he was shot among historical items for auction
Michael Collins' pistol lanyard from the day he was shot among historical items for auction
A preview of two Cork auctions with everything from a cash register to a dollhouse and diggers 

Sat, 22 Aug, 2026

Inside the living space of the woman who shows homeowners how to choose artwork
Inside the living space of the woman who shows homeowners how to choose artwork
Buying art is far less intimidating than it looks, Jennifer Sheahan discovers when she consults Rachel Earley of Dado Curate

Wed, 19 Aug, 2026

Antiques: Roman Imperial sculpture auction in New York 
Antiques: Roman Imperial sculpture auction in New York 
Des O'Sullivan previews the sale of a collection that features 900 valuable pieces

Sat, 15 Aug, 2026

Car used by Hitler's ambassador to Ireland to go up for auction in Cork
Car used by Hitler's ambassador to Ireland to go up for auction in Cork
The Mercedes — refurbished in 1988/89 and in storage since — will form part of a sale of vintage motors including tractors, lorries, farm machinery and railwayana by Marshs at the Ramble Inn, Ballinhassig, Co Cork

Fri, 14 Aug, 2026

Titanic survivor's heart-shaped pendant to be auctioned in Cork
Titanic survivor's heart-shaped pendant to be auctioned in Cork
A brooch and pendant which Florence Agnes Angle cherished will come under the hammer in Carrigtwohill this month

Sat, 08 Aug, 2026

Jeanne-Marie de Broglie: Princess who shaped the international art market
Jeanne-Marie de Broglie: Princess who shaped the international art market
The founder of Christie's Paris office collected furniture that fetches vast sums today. This private collection, to be sold in Paris on September 30, reflects her knowledge of art and friendships forged with artists

Sat, 08 Aug, 2026

Revealed: Why August is the time to get crafty in Cork
Revealed: Why August is the time to get crafty in Cork
Home Editor Eve Kelliher previews Cork Craft Month — a fun, fascinating festival designed to fuel imaginations 

Fri, 31 Jul, 2026

Johnny Marr's guitars from The Smiths for auction
Johnny Marr's guitars from The Smiths for auction
Around 80 guitars integral to his extraordinarily wide-ranging career will come under the hammer at Christie's in London on September 17 

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

Des O'Sullivan: Quality is the currency that counts in the international art boom
Des O'Sullivan: Quality is the currency that counts in the international art boom
In this thriving market, collectors show strict discernment as they part with their money

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

Bayeux Tapestry conquers audiences as the hottest show in London
Bayeux Tapestry conquers audiences as the hottest show in London
The artefact, depicting events leading up to the Norman Conquest and the Battle of Hastings, is back in Britain for the first time since it was made nearly 1000 years ago 

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

Revealed: Ireland's must-see art exhibitions this summer
Revealed: Ireland's must-see art exhibitions this summer
Des O'Sullivan beats the heat by escaping into the vibrant venues showcasing the coolest art displays of the season 

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

€9m Rembrandt work puts the artist's humanity in the frame
€9m Rembrandt work puts the artist's humanity in the frame
'Let The Little Children Come Unto Me', which was auctioned in London, was painted during a time of growing religious intolerance, writes Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

Antiques: Villa gates from Tuscany, a Shell petrol pump globe and Irish fireplaces
Antiques: Villa gates from Tuscany, a Shell petrol pump globe and Irish fireplaces
The market for collectibles is strong in Ireland and internationally, writes Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Art: Silkscreen by John Ffrench and oils by William Crozier
Art: Silkscreen by John Ffrench and oils by William Crozier
Des O'Sullivan previews sales in Dublin and London offering covetable and affordable art 

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Gus the T rex could be yours for €26 million
Gus the T rex could be yours for €26 million
The 67-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex is poised to become the most valuable dinosaur ever at auction at Sotheby's in New York

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

Antiques: Give la dolce vita a whirl with a retro Italian trolley
Antiques: Give la dolce vita a whirl with a retro Italian trolley
Des O'Sullivan eyes a mobile cocktail bar as we embrace al fresco living

Sat, 04 Jul, 2026

Art & Antiques: Sotheby's €500m sales break records 
Art & Antiques: Sotheby's €500m sales break records 
The Lewis Collection and Modern and Contemporary Art auctions generate the highest total for a season in Europe

Fri, 03 Jul, 2026

Everything from follies to fountains and gazebos to gates at Glantelwe Gardens sale
Everything from follies to fountains and gazebos to gates at Glantelwe Gardens sale
Architectural salvage from private collections and country houses will be on offer, including 19th-century turnstiles converted to tables 

Sat, 27 Jun, 2026

Art and Antiques: Deluxe doghouse and a canine keeping his cool
Art and Antiques: Deluxe doghouse and a canine keeping his cool
An incredible London season and affordable art in Ireland tempt Des O'Sullivan this month

Sat, 27 Jun, 2026

Archive puts spotlight on how The Gaiety Theatre was built in just 28 weeks
Archive puts spotlight on how The Gaiety Theatre was built in just 28 weeks
Des O'Sullivan previews an auction offering everything from theatre memorabilia to rare editions of classic books

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

Lewis Collection under the hammer at Sotheby's
Lewis Collection under the hammer at Sotheby's
Des O'Sullivan previews the most valuable single-owner collection ever to be auctioned in London

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026

Antiques: Easter Rising flag of truce for auction for €10k-€15k 
Antiques: Easter Rising flag of truce for auction for €10k-€15k 
Handkerchief used by the Volunteers to indicate they wished to surrender their final position on April 29, 1916, is a sought-after lot

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026

Antiques: Cork, Limerick and Dublin sales offer top buys 
Antiques: Cork, Limerick and Dublin sales offer top buys 
Des O'Sullivan checks out rarities and new discoveries at Limerick, Cork and Dublin auctions

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

Rare Constable sketch could depict scene of his most famous work 'The Hay Wain'
Rare Constable sketch could depict scene of his most famous work 'The Hay Wain'
Cottage in the Wood, €30,000-€50,000, for auction on Wednesday, might well be Willy Lott's cottage on the banks of the Stour, says former Crawford Gallery curator 

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

Five-star Cork welcome for works by Salvador Dalí and Liam O'Neill at outdoor exhibition
Five-star Cork welcome for works by Salvador Dalí and Liam O'Neill at outdoor exhibition
Des O'Sullivan previews the big-name international sculptors' work at a month-long outdoor exhibition at Castlemartyr Resort

Sat, 30 May, 2026

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