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<p>So grand, so gorgeous: Johnstown Castle is managed by the Irish Heritage Trust.</p>

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Five great houses and gardens of Ireland to visit this summer

Stately homes tell architectural stories and whisper the tales of former residents, from gossip of sculleries to gilded ballrooms

<p>Inside the hall door of Jennifer Sheahan's home in Rathmines. Pictures: Moya Nolan</p>

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Jennifer Sheahan: How to use interior design themes in your home

Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan considers style cohesion through our living space

<p>Serve up summer fayre on cabbage-inspired serving platters.</p>

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Save or Splurge? Tableware choices for alfresco salads and picnics

Hurrah for sunny days and evenings and dinner outdoors, cool refreshing drinks on the patio

Domestic Electric Vehicle Charging Unit

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Home Q&A: Do sustainable home improvements require planning permission?

Sustainable design secrets from the pros for our living spaces

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Sustainable design secrets from the pros for our living spaces

Unrecognizable men preparing the beef burger and chicken breast on the BBQ grill

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Home Q&A: How to choose a 'beginner' barbecue grill

Art & Antique Digest: East Cork hosts art and sculpture fair

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Art & Antique Digest: East Cork hosts art and sculpture fair

Upcoming sales prove art is for everyone

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Upcoming sales prove art is for everyone

Rare GAA medals and edition of Ulysses signed by James Joyce

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Rare GAA medals and edition of Ulysses signed by James Joyce

Revealed: Carolyn Donnelly's summertime home collection for Dunnes Stores

Revealed: Carolyn Donnelly's summertime home collection for Dunnes Stores

And we share other top home picks to invite the new season into our living spaces. (Clue: Sunshine sofas and hanging egg chairs)

Thu, 25 May, 2023

Wish List: Measuring sets, library ladders and roses on cushions

Wish List: Measuring sets, library ladders and roses on cushions

Rita de Brún sings out for summer as she eyes her top eight choices to brighten up our lives and living spaces this week

Wed, 24 May, 2023

Chelsea Flower Show 2023

S Peter Dowdall: Cork and Kerry gardeners shine at Chelsea with impressive medal haul

Billy Alexander from Caherciveen took gold while Cork-based gardener Anne Hamilton won silver for her Carvernoma on my Mind garden

Tue, 23 May, 2023

Peter Dowdall: No fake grass and an end to peat as sustainability moves front and centre at Chelsea

S Peter Dowdall: No fake grass and an end to peat as sustainability moves front and centre at Chelsea

Sustainability goals are taking centre stage at this year's eco-conscious Chelsea Flower Show

Mon, 22 May, 2023

Kerry snappers who turned their focus from weddings to walls

Kerry snappers who turned their focus from weddings to walls

Eve Kelliher discovers how Evelyn Woodard and her husband and fellow photographer Keith put life and interiors in the frame

Mon, 22 May, 2023

Save or Splurge? Two boxes for styling, storage and gifting

Save or Splurge? Two boxes for styling, storage and gifting

Pretty boxes are trending. They can be used as styling tools and perform a multitude of functions

Mon, 22 May, 2023

DIY and repair tricks that make your home feel good as new

S DIY and repair tricks that make your home feel good as new

Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan shares easy fixes to refresh and renew spaces and restore that 'just-moved-in' vibe

Sun, 21 May, 2023

Peter Dowdall: All roads lead to Mallow Home & Garden Festival

Peter Dowdall: All roads lead to Mallow Home & Garden Festival

'The event, at Cork Racecourse, is not so much aspirational but about actual gardens you can visualise in your own space'

Sun, 21 May, 2023

From air fryers to combi microwaves: Does your home really need an oven?

S From air fryers to combi microwaves: Does your home really need an oven?

Small home expert Jennifer Sheahan on why a full-sized regular oven is not always necessary

Sat, 20 May, 2023

Electric car plugged in outside house

How to have an electric vehicle charging point installed at home

Whether you have an electric vehicle or not, you may need a charging point for your project to reach Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) standards

Sat, 20 May, 2023

Take a seat for contemporary furniture and art at design sale

Take a seat for contemporary furniture and art at design sale

Art and design sale with a modernist setting at the de Veres timed online auction

Sat, 20 May, 2023

Antiques: Cork pieces at Lynes & Lynes sale in Carrigtwohill

Antiques: Cork pieces at Lynes & Lynes sale in Carrigtwohill

And a collection from a home overlooking Cork Harbour home amongst items up for auction

Sat, 20 May, 2023

Peter Dowdall: All roads lead to Mallow Home & Garden Festival

Peter Dowdall: All roads lead to Mallow Home & Garden Festival

'The event, at Cork Racecourse, is not so much aspirational but about actual gardens you can visualise in your own space'

Sun, 21 May, 2023

From air fryers to combi microwaves: Does your home really need an oven?

S From air fryers to combi microwaves: Does your home really need an oven?

Small home expert Jennifer Sheahan on why a full-sized regular oven is not always necessary

Sat, 20 May, 2023

Electric car plugged in outside house

How to have an electric vehicle charging point installed at home

Whether you have an electric vehicle or not, you may need a charging point for your project to reach Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) standards

Sat, 20 May, 2023

Take a seat for contemporary furniture and art at design sale

Take a seat for contemporary furniture and art at design sale

Art and design sale with a modernist setting at the de Veres timed online auction

Sat, 20 May, 2023

Antiques: Cork pieces at Lynes & Lynes sale in Carrigtwohill

Antiques: Cork pieces at Lynes & Lynes sale in Carrigtwohill

And a collection from a home overlooking Cork Harbour home amongst items up for auction

Sat, 20 May, 2023

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

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

Fri, 19 May, 2023

Grey corner lounge standing in white living room interior with two modern art paintings on the shelf, fireplace and tulips on sm

When downsizing or 'rightsizing' our home can supersize our life

Moving to a smaller property often leads to an enhanced quality of life, according to Bandon estate agent Majella Galvin

Fri, 19 May, 2023

We try three kitchen design services, starting with Cork’s new Ikea store

We try three kitchen design services, starting with Cork’s new Ikea store

What's popular among the Cork buyers queuing up to avail of Ikea's new design and order service to create their kitchens?

Fri, 19 May, 2023

Home DIY: How to revamp your front door quickly and easily

Home DIY: How to revamp your front door quickly and easily

The paint, the accessories, the techniques, the tricks, the finishes, the cost

Fri, 19 May, 2023

Electric cars seen during the charging

Home Q&A: How do I apply for the electric vehicle charger grant?

The SEAI Electric Vehicle Charger grant is applied to the Meter Point Reference Number (MPRN) of your home

Wed, 17 May, 2023

Save or Splurge? Cake stands for enjoying summer sweet treats

Save or Splurge? Cake stands for enjoying summer sweet treats

Think sunny days in the garden with jam and cream sponge cakes and strawberry tartlets dolloped with whipped cream

Tue, 16 May, 2023

Man riding bike in front of vertical garden

Garden Q&A: How do I create a green wall in my garden?

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

Tue, 16 May, 2023

How to make our homes work more efficiently for modern life

How to make our homes work more efficiently for modern life

We roadtest the ideas shared by interiors author, blogger and podcaster Kate Watson-Smyth

Tue, 16 May, 2023

Chelsea Flower Show

What’s in store at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show?

Expect to enjoy an emphasis on wellbeing and to see the value of community gardens highlighted

Mon, 15 May, 2023

Dermot Bannon: 'You'd be a fool not to listen to what people think'

Dermot Bannon: 'You'd be a fool not to listen to what people think'

Dermot Bannon tells Eve Kelliher why small talk is as important as design and how to maximise a consultation with an architect

Sun, 14 May, 2023

Wild Flowers In A Meadow On A Summers Day

Green gardens: How low should you mow your lawn?

'The uncomfortable truth is that cutting the grass to the sod in our swiftly approaching summer is terrible for the native wildlife'

Sat, 13 May, 2023

Sale has everything from desks to statues, rugs to garden seats

Sale has everything from desks to statues, rugs to garden seats

Temptation aplenty in a sale of ecclesiastical and decorative items from the Franciscan community and some other clients

Sat, 13 May, 2023

Burglar standing at patio door

How to keep your home secure while you're away on holiday

Check out these easy ways to protect your property from thieves while you are enjoying your summer break

Fri, 12 May, 2023

Allium in a large garden

Peter Dowdall: How to plan ahead for summer in the garden

Peter Dowdall presents his post-Scaraveen survival guide for gardeners as they plan ahead for summer

Fri, 12 May, 2023

Inspirational workspace interior for a freelancer with computer on a wooden desk, white walls and the view of nature in the back

These houseplants will boost wellbeing at home and work

Eve Kelliher finds three top air-purifying plants for homes and offices and sources maps with meaning to personalise your living space

Thu, 11 May, 2023

Garden Digest: From Bloom to rare fairs to boost rooms outside

Garden Digest: From Bloom to rare fairs to boost rooms outside

Check out all the garden events, tours, talks, campaigns and online resources

Thu, 11 May, 2023

Wish List: A retreat to recharge, top tables and super seating

Wish List: A retreat to recharge, top tables and super seating

Rita de Brún spies statues that spell romance, silk sheets and other stylish and savvy buys and must-dos

Wed, 10 May, 2023

Home Q&A: Are smart locks worth buying and can they be hacked?

Home Q&A: Are smart locks worth buying and can they be hacked?

Smart locks can feature digital keys, codes and fingerprint access and remove the nuisance of physical keys

Tue, 09 May, 2023

Kitchen and Great Room in Apartment with painted accent wall, Pennsylvania, USA,

Home: How to make small spaces and rooms look bigger

If moving house or extending your home aren't possible, there are clever ways to make your interiors look and feel spacious

Tue, 09 May, 2023

Relax with wooden chair and table. Enjoy the view of garden forest

Save or Splurge? Park yourself on one of our deckchair picks

Outdoor seating is a priority when you're bringing the indoors out — and foldaway options are fit for many purposes

Tue, 09 May, 2023

Colorful viola (violet) flowers in flower pots at the entrance to the building. Street urban gardening with colorful flowering p

Garden Q&A: Is May too early for planting out summer bedding?

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

Mon, 08 May, 2023

Home Office Interior With Wooden Studying Desk, White Library And Potted Plant.

How to make your home a happier, more functional space

Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan shows how the principles of ergonomics can be applied to every room

Sun, 07 May, 2023

Dee Coleman: 'As an interior designer, it helps if you are nosy'

Dee Coleman: 'As an interior designer, it helps if you are nosy'

The presenter of RTÉ's Home Rescue: The Big Fix shares her secrets and favourite spaces with Eve Kelliher

Sun, 07 May, 2023

Salvia Microphylla / Baby Sage with Bi-colored Flower of White and Red

Peter Dowdall: All roads lead to Carlow for Rare and Special Plant Fair

Always held on the second Sunday in May, the 2023 event, in association with Bord Bia, takes place in Borris House gardens

Sun, 07 May, 2023

Beautiful young woman is shocked, looking into tumble drier

Home Q&A: Should I repair or replace my washing machine?

While it presents an opportunity to increase energy efficiency, replacing any domestic appliance needs careful consideration

Sat, 06 May, 2023

Antiques: Letters from another King Charles among auction attractions

Antiques: Letters from another King Charles among auction attractions

Joseph Walsh dining suite and correspondence on vellum from Charles II among many conversation pieces at Sheppards' four-day sale

Sat, 06 May, 2023

French connection: Irish art to be displayed at Sotheby's Paris

French connection: Irish art to be displayed at Sotheby's Paris

Artists from the 19th century to the present day feature in the 2023 selection

Sat, 06 May, 2023

Red rose bloom in garden on background of blue sky

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

Check out all the upcoming garden visits, tours, talks, events and campaigns

Fri, 05 May, 2023

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