Nativity scene by Pieter Brueghel the Younger's painting sells for nearly €6m
Nativity scene by Pieter Brueghel the Younger's painting sells for nearly €6m
'The Census at Bethlehem' sold for above its estimate, for £5,164,000 (€5,903,300), at Sotheby's Old Masters and 19th-century paintings auction in London this month

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025

Christmas Lights
How to save money by keeping energy bills low this festive season
Ensure the next bi-monthly bill is not a new year’s kick up the kilowatts. Use seasonal savvy so power costs don't skyrocket, says Kya deLongchamps 

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Jennifer Sheahan: How to make your own Christmas crackers and gingerbread truffles
Jennifer Sheahan: How to make your own Christmas crackers and gingerbread truffles
As the countdown begins in earnest, these are quick and easy ways to make your own fun and sustainable festive treats

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Solar panel generate electricity for ev charger
Is a home battery worth the cost? The 2026 pros and cons of PV solar storage in Ireland
Should we include a battery in every new PV-solar system?

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Antiques: Silver chess set, fine art and furniture at James Adam auction
Antiques: Silver chess set, fine art and furniture at James Adam auction
Grandmaster collectors will find everything from a silver chess set to fine art at James Adam, writes Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Des O'Sullivan: While Francis Bacon and Sean Scully are to the fore abroad but the Irish art market must evolve
Des O'Sullivan: While Francis Bacon and Sean Scully are to the fore abroad but the Irish art market must evolve
'Paintings by Irish turn-of-the-20th-century and later artists are in short supply. The best are in public and private collections from which they emerge only rarely' 

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Out with Celtic-Tiger-era stark whites: Warm neutrals and espresso browns are making a comeback in Irish homes
Out with Celtic-Tiger-era stark whites: Warm neutrals and espresso browns are making a comeback in Irish homes
Inspiration is coming thick and fast for spring-time decorating projects as new colours launch

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Wish List: Seven savvy buys to spruce up your home
Wish List: Seven savvy buys to spruce up your home
Mary Cate Smith picks perfect plants, sources a classic read, and perks up as she brews green caffeine potion

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

Cat wearing scarf walking on the snow
Peter Dowdall: Walk on the wild side and seek out sustainable winter garden bling
'Real garden sparkle comes from those tough, generous, wildlife-friendly beauties that actually belong outdoors in our climate'

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

How to make your Christmas bulbs last longer
Gardening: How to make your Christmas bulbs last longer
If you're considering buying bulbs to add to your yuletide decor, think carefully about when you buy them and where you put them

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

Backyard after a Week of Rain
Garden Q&A: My lawn looks a mess this winter. What can I do?
Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

A Jack Russell Terrier running in backyard with steel fence and green lawn.
Home Q&A: I want to adopt a dog, but my garden is not fenced
My garden is very rural and not enclosed, but I am at home most of the day. What can I do to change the animal charities' minds? 

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

Jennifer Sheahan: My top five interior design books
Jennifer Sheahan: My top five interior design books
Gift ideas for the home enthusiasts in your life

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

Interior design decor with potted orchid flowers and bookcase next to window
Peter Dowdall: How to keep your houseplants happy this winter
'Houseplants can be high maintenance, but the good news is not all of them are prima donnas, and some actually love winter — or will at least tolerate it'

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

Art by Kenneth Webb, Banksy, Thorvald Hellesen and more at sales in Durrow, Dublin and Lismore
Art by Kenneth Webb, Banksy, Thorvald Hellesen and more at sales in Durrow, Dublin and Lismore
Des O'Sullivan previews an interesting selection of art offerings at sales this week

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

Antiques: Everything from diamonds and Marvel comics to rugby 
Antiques: Everything from diamonds and Marvel comics to rugby 
Des O'Sullivan checks out auctions that offer some exciting gift opportunities

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

Tried and tested: Multicooker that replaces a slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer and hob
Tried and tested: Multicooker that replaces a slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer and hob
The Ninja Foodi 8-Mode 6L Possible Cooker (MC1101) has eight modes including sear/sauté, steam, pasta, white rice, brown rice, braise and 'keep warm'

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

Eve Kelliher: Hugh Wallace’s passion for people and place
Eve Kelliher: Hugh Wallace’s passion for people and place
Irish Examiner Home Editor remembers the celebrated architect’s ‘sense of humour, fun, and mischief’ — and has been hearing similar sentiments from many others too

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

Dog days: Six super ideas for seasonal celebrations with your pet
Dog days: Six super ideas for seasonal celebrations with your pet
Positive presents and plans to deepen that precious relationship during December and into the new year 

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

How to organise and declutter our homes in time for Christmas
How to organise and declutter our homes in time for Christmas
We consult the advice of top household pros on decluttering and blitzing our living spaces this December

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Close-up of frost on plant leaves in the Fall
Garden Q&A: What's the best way to protect trees and shrubs from frost?
Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions 

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Empty bright christmas room
Jennifer Sheahan: The joy of renting Christmas decorations
Tiny home or not, temporary decorations do away with the need to store boxes of baubles, never mind a 10-foot Santa Claus figure

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

I hated leaf blowers, now I love them: A convert's guide
I hated leaf blowers, now I love them: A convert's guide
What you need to know to blast bothersome leaf fall into submission

Sun, 30 Nov, 2025

First autumn frost in the garden. Dahlia flower bed damaged after first killing frost of the season. Frozen dahlia plants, end o
Peter Dowdall: Frost signals season's end for certain plants. Here's how to manage their downtime
The first real cold snap of the season always seems to catch us the same way, no matter how many years we’ve been gardening or how often we reassure ourselves that we’re ready for winter

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

Jennifer Sheahan: DIY checklist to winter-proof your Irish home
Jennifer Sheahan: DIY checklist to winter-proof your Irish home
Jennifer Sheahan shares her 10 top ways to keep our living spaces cosy once temperatures plummet

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Wild Mushrooms On The Forest Floor
Garden Q&A: Mushrooms are popping up in my lawn and flower beds. Why?
Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions    

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Cutlery to candles: Secrets for a stunning tablescape
Cutlery to candles: Secrets for a stunning tablescape
Creating a winter table without year-round clutter.

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Darmera peltata pink flowers with green background
Work with the weather: The dogwoods, willows, and irises that thrive in waterlogged Irish gardens
Some plants are happy in the wet weather

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Back to the future: How DIY retrofitting saved a Cork family house
Back to the future: How DIY retrofitting saved a Cork family house
Home Editor Eve Kelliher  finds out how Kieran McCarthy and Adam O'Brien gave a 1950s bungalow a new lease of life

Sun, 23 Nov, 2025

Verbena Bonariensis flowers
GARDEN Q&A: Is it okay to cut back perennials
Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Sun, 23 Nov, 2025

A man holds a dirty dryer filter. A man collects lint, hair, wool from the filter of drying machine. Red lint on the dryer filte
The hidden tricks that can save your washing machine and dishwasher from rust and residue
Are you neglecting your primary cleaning machines right before Christmas hits? We can fix that

Sat, 22 Nov, 2025

Winter Irish art sales to start in earnest next week
Winter Irish art sales to start in earnest next week
There will be auctions by Morgan O'Driscoll, de Veres, Gormley's, James Adam and Whyte's next week

Sat, 22 Nov, 2025

How we create fab festive tablescapes: Three seasoned stylists share their secrets
How we create fab festive tablescapes: Three seasoned stylists share their secrets
There’s something about laying the Christmas dining table that makes us want to eat, drink and be merry — and show off our artistic skills

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025

Dog Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever holiday
How to keep our pets safe and happy this Christmas 
Kya deLongchamps consults the professionals for advice on keeping our canines and cats content in the midst of a family festive season

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Snowdrop flowers blooming in winter
Garden Digest: Winter flower demos and gala club events
Check out all the garden club demonstrations, talks, events, campaigns and online resources

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Suit of armour to aid time travel at antique fair today and tomorrow
Suit of armour to aid time travel at antique fair today and tomorrow
More than 70 dealers will be at Limerick Racecourse for the event on November 14 and 16, with everything from art to furniture

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

Our top gadget gift buys this festive season, from €10-€120
Our top gadget gift buys this festive season, from €10-€120
From toolkits and pet protectors to clocks that give get-up-and-glow, don't leave home without this festive shopping list

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

Camellia flower fallen leaves
Peter Dowdall: Stars of November shine brightly in our gardens
All the fluff and fuss of summer has gone now, and what’s left is structure, scent, and some real top performers

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

Irish interior designers' ultimate wish list for their homes this Christmas
Irish interior designers' ultimate wish list for their homes this Christmas
Seeking inspiration for your festive gift-shopping list? We discover what Ireland’s leading interior designers would like to find under the Christmas tree

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

Look inside interior designer Róisín Lafferty's favourite spaces
Look inside interior designer Róisín Lafferty's favourite spaces
Colour is a visual language that helps the award-winning designer share stories, she tells Eve Kelliher 

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Jennifer Sheahan: I'm a tiny house owner. Here's how I store bulky items, from suitcases to skis
Jennifer Sheahan: I'm a tiny house owner. Here's how I store bulky items, from suitcases to skis
Every now and then, we acquire seasonal, oversized items that we don’t need often but that we do need to keep somewhere

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

How to create the perfect winter garden
How to create the winter garden of your dreams
From frost-hardy plants to bright-coloured foliage, here's how to grow a winter wonderland outside your own home

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Planting spring flowers in the garden
Garden Q&A: Is there still time to plant spring bulbs in November? 
Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions    

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

Recyclable and non-recyclable garbage can indoors
In the can: Waste companies to film proof of our sloppy recycling
In-lorry surveillance cameras may be about to take us all to task if we fail to use our bins properly, writes Kya deLongchamps

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill'
Garden Digest: Winter flower demonstrations and gala events
Check out all the garden demos, tours, talks, events, campaigns and online resources for the room outside

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

'I came to Kenmare for the weekend and never left'
'I came to Kenmare for the weekend and never left'
Eve Kelliher meets the creatives who are making Kerry a designer destination as Design Kenmare festival members Norman McCloskey, Adrian Duyn, and Eamonn O'Sullivan share their secrets

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

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