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Peter Dowdall: Putting your garden to bed for autumn and winter
From an original Irish Proclamation to nuns on the run
From an original Irish Proclamation to nuns on the run
A Rolls-Royce in a convent auction recalls the group of elderly Poor Clare nuns who made international headlines in 1990 after selling their convent in Bruges and moving to a life of luxury in the South of France.

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

Art and soul: The Cork artist who faced injury, concrete drains, and a derelict shell to save a Cobh house
Art and soul: The Cork artist who faced injury, concrete drains, and a derelict shell to save a Cobh house
Colette Sheridan visits artist John Adams at his Cobh home and discovers how he turned a formerly derelict property into a haven

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

See how Geri O'Toole linked a Cork cottage to its landscape with a clever use of light 
See how Geri O'Toole linked a Cork cottage to its landscape with a clever use of light 
Home Editor Eve Kelliher discovers how Limerick-based Geri O'Toole created the interior design for a West Cork cottage

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

Take a seat: Your guide to choosing the perfect sofa
Take a seat: Your guide to choosing the perfect sofa
Buying a sofa can be an overwhelming and costly experience. We consult three top professionals to find out how to select the seating that suits your space

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

Inside Out: Time for a snoop beyond other people's front doors
Inside Out: Time for a snoop beyond other people's front doors
Home Editor Eve Kelliher checks out three key events in Kerry, Cork and Dublin this autumn

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025

Typical UK terraced housing street derelict
Power Me Up: Your guide to connecting your new build to ESB Networks
The basics of getting electricity to your self-build, renovation, or new estate home

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025

Elegant Calla Lily Arrangement in Keukenhof, Netherlands
GARDEN Q&A: My calla lilies will not flower
Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions  

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025

Cozymaxxing: the TikTok interiors trend transforming Irish homes this autumn/winter
Cozymaxxing: the TikTok interiors trend transforming Irish homes this autumn/winter
From velvet throws to personal reading nooks, cozymaxxing is the interiors trend helping Irish homes become sanctuaries of comfort

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025

The ultimate robot vacuum guide for Irish buyers
The ultimate robot vacuum guide for Irish buyers
Your guide to choosing robot cleaners and hybrids

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025

Large and spectacular Harry Clarke watercolour at James Adam art sale
Large and spectacular Harry Clarke watercolour at James Adam art sale
The sale offers a highly desirable selection by stalwarts, writes Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025

Apple tree in old apple orchard horizontal.
Peter Dowdall: Planting memories, not just apples
As well as producing food, apple trees are rooted in our culture

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

Joyful optimistic couple living together
How to create a dream garden if you’re renting a property
Chelsea gold-medal winner Jamie Butterworth has been a renter all his adult life. This is how he makes the most of his outdoor space

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

Jysk to open in Killarney on Thursday, creating 10 jobs
Jysk to open in Killarney on Thursday, creating 10 jobs
Located at the town's Deerpark, it will be the Danish home retail brand's second Kerry store

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

All roads lead to Kerry for art lovers
All roads lead to Kerry for art lovers
Works by O’Neill, Warhol, Banksy, and Dali go on show in the Kingdom for the Art at the Falls exhibition, writes Des O'Sullivan

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Inside Out: The fab four must-haves for your home
Inside Out: The fab four must-haves for your home
Eve Kelliher checks out the latest in the world of design, from Helena Christensen's 'island' chair to Dulux's colours of the year

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

Counter culture: The new choices in kitchen showrooms
Counter culture: The new choices in kitchen showrooms
Everything you need to know about the newest counter choice in most kitchen showrooms – porcelain

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

Vibrant Colors And Beauty Of Springtime Flowers
Garden Events in September
Demonstrations, displays and garden club meeting dates for your diary

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

Antiques: Treasures of Castle Matrix to go under the hammer
Antiques: Treasures of Castle Matrix to go under the hammer
Militaria, books and collectibles from Co Limerick at Aidan Foley's auction

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

Curated clutter: Why 'new maximalism' is replacing minimalist interiors
Curated clutter: Why 'new maximalism' is replacing minimalist interiors
What trending, elevated maximalism is all about

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

Olive tree in a pot
Peter Dowdall: Why I don't like olive trees in an Irish landscape 
Olive trees look wonderful in Mediterranean countries, but in Ireland? Not such much, believes the garden pro 

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

Wish List: Why kitten cushions are catnip and the best conversations happen over coffee
Wish List: Why kitten cushions are catnip and the best conversations happen over coffee
Eight top buys for our lives and our living spaces

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Gardening: How to revive your lawn in autumn
Gardening: How to revive your lawn in autumn
September and October are the perfect months for rejuvenating a tired lawn and a crucial period ahead of the winter frost

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Jennifer Sheahan: Adventures in a tiny-home-on-wheels in France
Jennifer Sheahan: Adventures in a tiny-home-on-wheels in France
Jennifer Sheahan packs up her car-turned-tiny-home and sets sail for northern France 

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Save or Splurge? We alight on two fab floor lamps
Save or Splurge? We alight on two fab floor lamps
These floor lamps provide a compact corner feature as evenings close in

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

London Design Festival: These are the must-sees
London Design Festival: These are the must-sees
London calling for interior design fans and pros: Here are all the highlights of the programme that runs from September 13-21

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Home Q&A: How to store pots, pans and cookware perfectly in the kitchen
Home Q&A: How to store pots, pans and cookware perfectly in the kitchen
Kya deLongchamps puts pots and pans into chic and ergonomic order 

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Wish List: Hot on the scent of new fragrances, smart showers, and seasonal flavours
Wish List: Hot on the scent of new fragrances, smart showers, and seasonal flavours
Esther McCarthy chooses eight new buys and experiences to brighten up life this September

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Cultivation of spinach in the ecological family urban garden ready to harvest
Garden Q&A: What vegetables should I plant in September?
  Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions  

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Jennifer Sheahan: I'm off to France and Spain in my car-turned-tiny home for September
Jennifer Sheahan: I'm off to France and Spain in my car-turned-tiny home for September
Here's my to-do list as I pack for this bucket-list road trip that will hopefully inspire others to drive off into the sunset for a few weeks

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

Karpidas Sothebys
Pauline Karpidas auction shows off the perfect merger of high art and functional living
Works by Les Lalannes will attract global interest writes Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

Verbena Bonariensis flowers
Peter Dowdall: Here's what to do in your garden in September
'We gardeners are nothing if not optimistic, and this is the month to plant for the future, to look to next spring and early summer'

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Interior design: How to create a vibrant colour scheme for your home
Interior design: How to create a vibrant colour scheme for your home
We sign up for a masterclass to discover how to create the perfect colour scheme for every room

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Colorful Fresh Produce Display in Grocery Store
How to shop strategically and save money as grocery prices soar
Let's take control of our food bills by shopping intentionally, protecting all perishable foodstuffs, and extending their life

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Peter Dowdall: Here's what to do in your garden in September
Peter Dowall invites you to Gairdín Garden Centre at Bandon Co-Op this weekend
Gairdín Garden Centre at Bandon Co-Op celebrates its exciting relaunch on Saturday, September 6

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Save or Splurge? Two hot cookware picks for casseroles
Save or Splurge? Two hot cookware picks for casseroles
It's autumn so we're warming to a theme when it comes to the best in oven-friendly cookware

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

Save or splurge? Two sideboards with textured finishes
Save or splurge? Two sideboards with textured finishes
Textured finishes are trending, and wooden rib slats are fronting everything from wall panelling to cabinetry

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

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GARDEN Q&A: Rabbits are eating my flowers. Are there any they won't touch?
Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Sun, 31 Aug, 2025

Inside the stunning 'Work in Progress' home of TV's Deirdre Coleman
Inside the stunning 'Work in Progress' home of TV's Deirdre Coleman
Home Editor Eve Kelliher talks to the interior designer and presenter of RTÉ's Home Rescue: The Big Fix

Sat, 30 Aug, 2025

Jennifer Sheahan: How to turn one room into two 
Jennifer Sheahan: How to turn one room into two 
Here are solutions if you seek extra space for an office, a reading nook, a children's playroom, or an extra sleeping area for guests 

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

Why moka pots are brewing up a storm in nostalgia coffee-making
Why moka pots are brewing up a storm in nostalgia coffee-making
With few moving parts and no lead required, moka pots are an affordable choice in nostalgia coffee-making, and they deliver a flavoursome punch 

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

How to use feng shui to bring harmony to your home 
How to use feng shui to bring harmony to your home 
Three new feng shui books show how to reorganise every room

Tue, 26 Aug, 2025

Group of small spring flowering bulbs planted in terracotta pots in a spring garden
Top bulbs to plant in autumn for spring colour
It’s bulb-planting season if you want a riot of colour in spring, from the vivid yellows and subtle creams of daffodils, to the rich purples of crocus and the soft blues of camassias.

Tue, 26 Aug, 2025

Jennifer Sheahan: I live in a tiny house but still have space for my dream home office
Jennifer Sheahan: I live in a tiny house but still have space for my dream home office
You don't need to live in a big house to create the perfect work-from-home zone

Sun, 24 Aug, 2025

Sunset over lavender field
Peter Dowdall: Let's adapt our gardens to thrive in all conditions
We’re gardening in a time of change and extremes, but here are practical ways to prepare our plants to cope in both drought and deluge

Sat, 23 Aug, 2025

Antiques: A Picasso etching, marine chronometers, bureau bookcase and Louis Vuitton vanity case 
Antiques: A Picasso etching, marine chronometers, bureau bookcase and Louis Vuitton vanity case 
Des O'Sullivan sees variety to suit all tastes at sales in Dublin and Cork

Sat, 23 Aug, 2025

Antiques: Enamel birds and an egg-shaped casket in Bandon
Antiques: Enamel birds and an egg-shaped casket in Bandon
Unusual lots sparkle at Hegarty's online sale in Bandon, Co Cork, writes Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 23 Aug, 2025

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