Person: Aidan Foley

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

This pencil sketch by John Butler Yeats comes up at Aidan Foley's online sale today.

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Antiques: How to put a post-lockdown world in the frame

A whiff of new normality is in the air, writes Des O'Sullivan

'L'Amour et La Violence' by the Cork painter Conor Harrington at Bonhams.

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Bids arriving from across the globe

‘Battle Cries’ by Terence MacSwiney at Fonsie Mealy’s sale.

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Antiques: Online sales open new chapter

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The future of art and antiques markets amid Covid-19 pandemic

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Global audience as Beatles lyrics sell for $910,000

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Antiques and Fine Art: The industry is adapting

Antiques and Fine Art: all set for iconic sales

There's plenty to interest auctiongoers in Ireland right now, says Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 15 Feb, 2020

A flurry of auctions in Munster sets the scene for Christmas

It’s not too late to hunt out a unique gift. Des O’Sullivan previews sales in the lead-up to the festive season

Sat, 14 Dec, 2019

Cinderella style carriage used to ferry Miss Ireland contestants up for auction

Des O’Sullivan sees what’s on offer at an auction in Sixmilebridge.

Wed, 27 Nov, 2019

Don’t assume that the art market exists only for the rich

Millions of euro of Irish art will change hands in coming weeks, with prices to suit everyone, writes Des O’Sullivan.

Sun, 17 Nov, 2019

Kinsale auction aims to help save lives

Event in Kinsale in aid of the RNLI andCork sale offer much to suitall tastes,writes Des O’Sullivan.

Sat, 05 Oct, 2019

In Brief: Your guide to what's on in antiques

Timeless, the Irish Antique Dealers Fair, continues this weekend at the RDS in Dublin and is open from 11am to 6pm today and tomorrow.

Sat, 14 Sep, 2019

Nostalgia’s in the air as Sixmilebridge sale to recall Ireland’s pubs of days gone

Des O'Sullivan previews a sale that harks back to Ireland's pubs of days gone by.

Fri, 23 Aug, 2019

Antiques & Fine Art: Your guide to what's on

Des O'Driscoll has you covered on what's on this weekend.

Fri, 19 Jul, 2019

Expressionist artist puts bishop in frame

Des O’Sullivan casts an eye over Morgan O’Driscoll’s online art sale BISHOP Willie Walsh of Killaloe is generally considered by liberals in Ireland to be one of the good guys.

Sat, 18 May, 2019

See what’s under hammer at Ballea Castle

Salvage, antiques and art at contents auction, writes Des O’Sullivan.

Sat, 20 Apr, 2019

Penny farthing pedals centre stage

A rare penny-farthing bicycle is among the 460 lots on offer at the annual vintage auction at O’Donovan’s of Newcastlewest at 10am next Saturday. In excellent condition, it dates from c1880 and is estimated at €600-€1,200. There is a first edition of the 1865 Memories of Adare Manor by Caroline, Countess Dunraven (€1,000-€1,800) as well as period furniture and jewellery.

Sat, 13 Apr, 2019

An Easter auction at Ballea Castle

Des O’Sullivan previews a two-day sale featuring 1,200 lots Des O’Sullivan previews a two-day sale featuring 1,200 lots.

Mon, 08 Apr, 2019

Two Cork sales to sparkle at antique fair

The two-day antiques fair at the Cork International Airport Hotel today and tomorrow and Aidan Foley’s sale in aid of the RNLI in Kinsale on September 16 are certain to create a lot of interest locally.

Sat, 08 Sep, 2018

A baby grand played by Stevie Wonder at Rory McIlroy’s wedding part of Ashford sale

Des O’Sullivan previews what could be a sellout auction of items from one of Ireland’s most luxurious hotels

Sat, 19 Aug, 2017

Highest-grossing art sale since the crash at Whyte’s this week

Auction brought in an estimated €1.8 million for Irish art on Monday evening, writes Des O’Sullivan.

Sat, 03 Jun, 2017

Antique in brief

ANTIQUE FAIR

Sat, 10 Sep, 2016

Art, furniture, and collectibles on sale in Galway and Cork

A plentiful supply of items is coming up next week, writes Des O’Sullivan.

Sat, 16 Jul, 2016

Kenneth Webb work among Irish art at specialist auctions

Forthcoming sales feature work by Irish artists, writes Des O’Sullivan.

Sat, 25 Jun, 2016

Antiques in brief

LISMORE FESTIVAL ANTIQUES FAIR 

Sat, 04 Jun, 2016

Three sales to lure collectors and interior decor enthusiasts

Des O’Sullivan looks ahead to some unique sales with varied lots on offer, including art and elegant furniture.

Sat, 23 Apr, 2016

Antiques in brief

Cashel sale

Sun, 17 Apr, 2016

180km/h powerboats test waters in Cork Harbour as race build-up begins

Sleek powerboats thundered around Cork Harbour yesterday during high-speed course tests ahead of what’s set to one of the most spectacular sporting events staged in Ireland this year.

Wed, 06 Apr, 2016

Junior Rugby Focus: Joy for Richmond after exciting final

Richmond are Munster Junior Clubs Challenge Cup winners after a hard-fought 14-8 win over Galbally in an exciting final at Clanwilliam Park.

Mon, 04 Apr, 2016

Finger injury puts Tipperary’s Seamus Callanan out of action

Ace forward Seamus Callanan is in danger of missing Tipperary’s first two Allianz Hurling League Division 1A fixtures.

Tue, 09 Feb, 2016

PICS: Relics of ascendency under the hammer at Adare Manor auction

Relics of an ascendancy which once humoured and bestowed comfort to the Earls of Dunraven over several centuries are destined for new homes after a marathon two-day auction in the Adare Manor hotel.

Fri, 29 Jan, 2016

Auction of a range of contents from Adare Manor next week

Des O’Sullivan looks at what’s up for grabs at the Limerick hotel acquired by the McManus family for €30m. 

Sat, 23 Jan, 2016

Glory for Watergrasshill after hard-earned win

Watergrasshill 0-14 Kilworth 1-8: For the first time, Watergrasshill won the Cork U21BHC final with a hard-earned victory over Kilworth at Páirc Uí Rinn last night. 

Sat, 24 Oct, 2015

Hunting, fishing and Turkish rugs in Connemara collection

Hunting and fishing accoutrements, along with a selection of Turkish rugs, are included in a Connemara collection to be auctioned by Aidan Foley at the Old Schoolhouse in Doneraile, North Cork at 1pm today. 

Sat, 05 Sep, 2015

Antiques in brief

Sat, 20 Jun, 2015

Hitler mask stag revellers ‘didn’t mean to offend’ says future father-in-law

The future father-in-law of the man whose Nazi mask-wearing stag party in Prague sparked controversy has defended the group and said they didn’t mean to offend anyone.

Sat, 02 May, 2015

Antiques in brief

EXCEPTIONAL EXHIBITS

Sat, 25 Apr, 2015

Two Munster auctions sure to add a frisson of freshness

A PAIR of upcoming auctions will offer fresh to market works to Munster collectors.

Sat, 18 Apr, 2015

Lynes three-day sale does the business

A George III style three pod dining table sold for €1,650 at Lynes and Lynes in Carrigtwohill. 

Sat, 04 Apr, 2015

Clonmel take first Munster Junior League title

Clonmel were crowned Munster Junior League champions for the first time as Junior Clubs again dominated in the Munster Junior Cup.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2015

The Quiet Man bust for fistful of dollars

Des O’Sullivan reports on the auction of Ashford Castle contents.

Sat, 14 Feb, 2015

Your guide to the week’s events in the arts and antiques world

ANTIQUES FAIRS

Sat, 31 Jan, 2015

Something old, something yule

ANTIQUE SELECTION

Sat, 06 Dec, 2014

Kit yourself out with five-star surrounds

DESPITE the rebound in the hotels sector in Dublin echoes of the crash can be found in The Hotel Sale Part II in Naas on Tuesday at 2pm

Sat, 06 Sep, 2014

Art and Antique news in brief

Doneraile delights

Sat, 30 Aug, 2014

Silver surfers likely for antique collection

High-quality 19 century oil paintings star in this auction in West Cork.

Sat, 12 Jul, 2014

Chada charged with murdering sons

A 43-year-old man appeared in court last night charged with the murder of his two schoolboy sons.

Fri, 02 Aug, 2013

AIB and former financial services executives settle legal dispute

A legal dispute between AIB and several former senior executives whom the bank accused of secretly scheming to take over its international financial services business has been settled, the Commercial Court has heard.

Wed, 14 Nov, 2012

Animal diseases on rise following poor Irish summer weather

Lasting effects of the 2012 weather include 97% condemnation of livers from adult cattle, and worm counts in sheep faecal results at 4,500 to 10,000 eggs per gram (1,000 eggs is enough to cause symptoms of infestation).

Thu, 04 Oct, 2012

Georgian furniture at house sale

AN on the premises house sale by Doneraile based Aidan Foley will take place at Marybrook House, Kanturk next Saturday (Sept 15) at 12 noon.

Sun, 09 Sep, 2012