Des O’Sullivan gives a preview of the Irish selection on offer at two sales in Dublin

Tonie Walsh (58) says he’s been making a show of himself his whole life, but at the Project Arts Centre, Dublin, he’s getting up on stage to do so.

Brian Maguire returned from Aleppo intent on painting the reality of what he’d seen in the Syrian city, writes Alan O’Riordan.

GIG WISE: Coldplay is the biggie this weekend as Chris Martin and co perform at Croke Park tomorrow.

Here’s your weekly entertainment guide and news round-up with Des O’Driscoll.

Anne Madden’s artistic success in France allowed her get away from just being seen as Louis le Brocquy’s wife, writes Alan O’Riordan

On a recent Saturday night, I spent an hour lecturing some poor man about gender politics — it wasn’t my fault!

An exhibition by Palestinian artist Emily Jacir is about to open at IMMA in Dublin. She tells Alan O’Riordan why some of her new work taps into Irish history

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Catherine Shanahan experienced Georgian Dublin at its finest at the Cliff Townhouse on St Stephen’s Green.

West Cork artist Marie Brett hopes the time she spent with patients exploring their mental deterioration will give the rest of us a better understanding of their predicament, writes Richard Fitzpatrick

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THERE are strong examples by Irish women artists at Whyte’s sale at the RDS next Monday at 6pm.

Cathy Belton is currently playing Patricia Hennessy in Red Rock on TV3, and also plays Roy’s mother in Roy, the story of a cartoon boy.

MUSIC NEWS: Neil Young’s new album, Storytone, is currently streaming online, and the presence of a 92-piece orchestra and choir is an indication it’s quite a different affair than his other recent material. 

Donegal businessman John McNulty is expected to take up his Seanad seat next week — on the same day Michael Noonan will deliver his budget to the Dáil.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny admitted he had not measured up to the level of trust placed in him by the Irish people — as his nominee for a Seanad seat withdrew from the race amid uproar.

The Taoiseach’s apology doesn’t mean an end to the McNulty controversy, says Political Editor Mary Regan.

The man at the centre of alleged cronyism within Fine Gael is to meet Labour leaders today - amid growing tensions within the coalition.

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While a rather piqued Mrs Menu has, betimes, decided the best place for The Menu’s exquisitely plated edible creations is languishing on the wall just behind his head...

If you haven’t been to the capital lately, it’s an exciting time to visit, writes Pól Ó Conghaile.

FRESH from a very well attending viewing in Skibbereen last weekend Morgan O’Driscoll’s Dublin viewing of Irish art gets underway at the RDS at 11 am today.

MUSIC NEWS: It’s become as regular as Christmas, so start your Facebook campaign to keep the X Factor winner off the seasonal number one slot.

THE pair of George IV specimen marble top tables for €195,000 at the IADA fair at the RDS in Dublin this weekend capture a current antique market moment.

The Strypes’ front man Ross Farrelly considers what life would be like right now for the four-piece if the blues hadn’t captured their hearts.

MUSIC NEWS: Bruce Springsteen has sold out all his summer gigs in Ireland, and will spend some of the next few months helping on a documentary on himself.

MUSIC NEWS: Thom Yorke of Radiohead has unveiled some tracks from his Atoms For Peace project during a DJ set in the US.

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Leonard Cohen was coaxed back on to the stage by a tribute gig in Ireland, his impresario has revealed.

Singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen has added a third date to his emotional return to Dublin later this year.

Enrique Juncosa’s tenure at Imma has brought an international dimension to the gallery’s programming,says Alan O’Riordan

YOKO ONO and U2’s The Edge team up in Dublin this week for what promises to be one of the biggest art events of the year.