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<p>Clematis montana Grandiflora is a vigorous, deciduous climbing plant that produces large white flowers in late spring. Picture: File</p>

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Garden Digest: Events to help you to enjoy your green spaces

Here are some ideas on what to do in the room outside right now

<p>The dramatic improvement in SEAI-managed Heat Pump Grants may add momentum to the Government's resolve to persuade more of us away from fossil fuel heating with generous retrofit aid for the heat-pump-ready home. Image: Daiken.</p>

home and gardens

The big changes to SEAI grants for heat pumps, windows, and doors

<p>Bleeding heart or dicentra is an apt choice for Valentine's Day, says Peter Dowdall. File picture</p>

home and gardens

Peter Dowdall: The Valentine's Day plant picks that make perfect gifts

How a professional home stager helps Irish properties sell faster for more

home and gardens

How a professional home stager helps Irish properties sell faster for more

Jennifer Sheahan: How renovating in phases can get you into your dream home

home and gardens

Jennifer Sheahan: How renovating in phases can get you into your dream home

Private residential home interiors and exteriors.

home and gardens

How to use new SEAI grants to make your home energy-efficient and save money

Amanda Holden: 'My collection is a reflection of me and my style'

home and gardens

Amanda Holden: 'My collection is a reflection of me and my style'

How Bridgerton can fire up a sizzling spring home interiors makeover

home and gardens

How Bridgerton can fire up a sizzling spring home interiors makeover

Affordable art and an expensive rarity at sales at Adam's and de Veres

home and gardens

Affordable art and an expensive rarity at sales at Adam's and de Veres

Garden Digest: Events to help you to enjoy your room outside

Garden Digest: Events to help you to enjoy your room outside

Check out all the garden visits, tours, talks, events, campaigns and online resources for the room outside

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Wish List: Landscape, lavender and love hearts add layers of meaning

Wish List: Landscape, lavender and love hearts add layers of meaning

Eight amazing buys to add zest and cheer to every room in our home this February

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

woman installing new hood filter at kitchen

How to keep your home smelling sweet and boost indoor air quality

Air exchanges from outdoors are at the heart of a healthy home

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

Save or Splurge? Two-piece kitchen pan sets cook up interest

Save or Splurge? Two-piece kitchen pan sets cook up interest

As decluttering season approaches, it's time to invest in something new with plenty of functionality and good looks

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Jennifer Sheahan: How to pick paint for your home exterior

Jennifer Sheahan: How to pick paint for your home exterior

Giving your home an outdoor makeover is satisfying, but choosing paint can be tricky. Here are our must-read guidelines

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

Rose garden

Garden Q&A: Is it too late to move a rose in February?

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Mahonia bealei / Leatherleaf Mahonia / Beale’s barberry / Berberis Bealei

Peter Dowdall: What to do in the garden this February

'Colour is scarce, flowers are fleeting, and what’s left standing has to earn its place. The plants that matter now are the ones that give shape, shelter and continuity'

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

'I didn't hold back': See inside Cork interior designer Cathy Angelini's home

'I didn't hold back': See inside Cork interior designer Cathy Angelini's home

Home Editor Eve Kelliher discovers how an iconic Hollywood house, Taylor Swift and vintage style inspire Cork interior architect Cathy Angelini

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Peter Dowdall: Our garden isn't separate from the world beyond the fence

Peter Dowdall: Our garden isn't separate from the world beyond the fence

The Garden & Landscape Designers Association seminar on February 28 will focus on how plants boost everything from soil health and water quality to pollination, climate regulation and human wellbeing

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Outdoor sitting area fire pit in a chilly New York backyard in the fall. Enjoy landscaping, foliage and beauty while staying war

Peter Dowdall: Winter is an ideal time add the wow factor to gardens

'Winter strips the garden back. The bones of the garden are suddenly visible, and the space naturally feels more relaxed.

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Cork auction features antiques from convent and Bishopstown and Rochestown residences

Cork auction features antiques from convent and Bishopstown and Rochestown residences

Des O'Sullivan previews Woodward's first sale of 2026 in Cork

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Antiques: Everything from card tables and Dresden bowls to a Morris Minor

Antiques: Everything from card tables and Dresden bowls to a Morris Minor

Des O'Sullivan previews a busy week of auctions offering interest and value to collectors

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

bloming gladiolus field

Garden Digest: Events to enjoy your green space in February

Check out all the garden visits, tours, talks, events, campaigns and online resources for the room outside

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Interior of living area of modern home extension with skylight and large patio doors

Home Q&A: All you need to know about your property's oil tank

Many homeowners inherit an oil tank when purchasing an older property, writes Kya deLongchamps

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Home: See how interior designer Jackie Tracey curates living spaces

Home: See how interior designer Jackie Tracey curates living spaces

Jennifer Sheahan talks to interior designer Jackie Tracey and visits her new home and interiors store Jaqi

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Turn on the style: Pick the the perfect taps for your kitchen

Turn on the style: Pick the the perfect taps for your kitchen

Thirst trap or a super-tap? Kya deLongchamps shares the secret to knowing when to splash out

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Kenilworth Residence

Back to the future as the 1980s interior design trends take over

Shoulder pads and power suits to the ready as we reconsider our concept of a vintage roomscape

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

In the kitchen: Our top three super sink organisers

In the kitchen: Our top three super sink organisers

From innovative designs to wall-mounted storage, here is a selection of investment pieces and bargains that make a clean sweep

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Modern loft style concrete patio for sitting and drinking coffee.

Garden Q&A: What's the best way to deal with moss on my lawn?

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Wish List: Eight buys to add colour and comfort to our home

Wish List: Eight buys to add colour and comfort to our home

Mary Cate Smith seeks sublime seating, has a yen for a yoga mat, and eyes cool canine accessories

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

Antiques: Extraordinary objects at New York's Winter Show

Antiques: Extraordinary objects at New York's Winter Show

The Winter Show offers an array of objects distinguished not only by quality and rarity but by depth of scholarly research and provenance

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

Prampolini abstract, Scott lithograph and Warhol Marilyns at Lismore sale

Prampolini abstract, Scott lithograph and Warhol Marilyns at Lismore sale

Among the other artists in the auction are Matisse, Sean Keating, Charles Tyrrell, Joan Miro, Norman McCaig, Maurice MacGonigal, Patricia Jorgensen and Henry Moore

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

Modern and minimal stylish living room with furniture and large round window, 3d rendering

How to select a spiral staircase style to suit your home

A tightly proportioned upright shot, the major advantage of standard spiral stairs is space-saving

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Close up the rat in dry leaf background. Animal contagious disease concept.

Home Q&A: Can I rid my house of mice without using traps or poisons?

Kya deLongchamps shares advice on (kind) mouse management

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

planting broad bean seeds west sussex allotment in February

The 10 must-do gardening jobs for February

And it doesn’t just have to be outdoors. If the ground is too hard, there’s plenty to do inside — from sowing seeds to tending plants

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

Beautiful red amaryllis flowers on table in room

Garden Q&A: How can I perk up my amaryllis flowers?

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

Jennifer Sheahan: Five design ideas from Maison et Objet 2026 for our homes

Jennifer Sheahan: Five design ideas from Maison et Objet 2026 for our homes

From hidden pianos to invisible electrical plates, the biggest names in international design showcase exciting pieces

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

Wish List: Cool colours, desks that declutter, and refreshing rugs

Wish List: Cool colours, desks that declutter, and refreshing rugs

Esther McCarthy looks for ways to liven up a room in seconds, from lighting to paintings and furniture

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Cork artist: 'Recovery from a spinal injury rekindled my dreams'

Cork artist: 'Recovery from a spinal injury rekindled my dreams'

Carol Ahern talks to Home Editor Eve Kelliher about how a spinal cord injury changed her 'life and perspective'

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

How to use this year's light, bright colours in our homes

How to use this year's light, bright colours in our homes

'Colour is having an everything-goes moment, but many were surprised by Pantone’s announcement that a milky white is Colour of the Year for 2026'

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

The Wild West heads east for a showdown in New York

The Wild West heads east for a showdown in New York

William I. Koch's historically valuable $50M Western art collection, including works by Remington, is auctioned at Christie's, reflecting Koch's pursuit of authenticity.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Revealed: The five secrets to selecting your super sofa

Revealed: The five secrets to selecting your super sofa

Kya deLongchamps shares five super seating secrets to making that essential purchase

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Peter Dowdall pays tribute to Seamus O'Brien, a conservationist, colleague and friend

Peter Dowdall pays tribute to Seamus O'Brien, a conservationist, colleague and friend

The head gardener of the National Botanic Garden, Kilmacurragh, made a major contribution to Irish and international plant conservation

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

Clematis 'Montana rubens.' Grows to 9 - 10 metres. Flowers in May. Needs moist, fertile soil. Chalk is beneficial.

Gardening: A beginner’s guide to pruning clematis

With good choices and sensible pruning, you can enjoy clematis all year round — but when it comes to pruning, you need to know your groups

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

Jennifer Sheahan: New year, new paint colours

Jennifer Sheahan: New year, new paint colours

Check out the shades we can expect to see on walls this year

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

Balcony power plant on an apartment building

Can I install solar panels on my apartment balcony to cut energy costs?

I live in an apartment. Can I install a solar-PV balcony system to reduce my energy bills?

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

Killarney woman reveals what it's like to have Dermot Bannon transform her home

Killarney woman reveals what it's like to have Dermot Bannon transform her home

Homeowner Norita O’Donoghue and architect Dermot Bannon talk to Eve Kelliher about filming tonight's episode of RTÉ’s ‘Room to Improve’

Sun, 11 Jan, 2026

Woman reading in dark room

Home Q&A: The fastest way to report a power cut

If the power dies, check your fuse box first to ensure nothing has tripped, and if it has, try resetting it

Sun, 11 Jan, 2026

Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott: Period perfection meets future interior trends

Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott: Period perfection meets future interior trends

Renovation and reinvention are on the horizon. Carol O'Callaghan takes her cue from the trendwatchers

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

National Gallery puts art inspired by Turner in the picture

National Gallery puts art inspired by Turner in the picture

Artists inspired by JMW Turner and Hilma af Klint feature in upcoming shows, writes Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

Canaletto's theatrical masterpiece brings Venice to New York

Canaletto's theatrical masterpiece brings Venice to New York

A theatrical masterpiece is up for auction at Christie's, writes Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

Anonymous Woman Making a Meal in a Microwave Oven

How to reduce our exposure to microplastics in the home

Kya deLongchamps shares advice on how to minimise the presence of minuscule fragments of plastic in our living spaces

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Peter Dowdall: 'Cork showed real imagination in 1985 when it turned a derelict site into a public park'

Peter Dowdall: 'Cork showed real imagination in 1985 when it turned a derelict site into a public park'

Urban green areas are not just outdoor sitting rooms, writes Peter Dowdall as he contemplates the redeveloped Bishop Lucey Park

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Save or Splurge? We try two armchairs in cosy, tactile fabrics

Save or Splurge? We try two armchairs in cosy, tactile fabrics

Sink into seating so inviting you'd almost be tempted to stay sitting pretty until spring has sprung

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Jennifer Sheahan: I live in a tiny home. This is how I declutter

Jennifer Sheahan: I live in a tiny home. This is how I declutter

'A January clearout is not a ruthless drive for minimalism but a necessity -- my tiny home has storage limitations'

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Budget or Blowout? We give two heat-pump dryers a whirl

Budget or Blowout? We give two heat-pump dryers a whirl

The lowdown on two German-designed heat-pump dryers, from settings to energy-efficiency

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

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