‘The grief doesn’t go away if it is not dealt with properly,’ says Amy Gibney of the Irish Hospice Foundation

An advocate says teaching in a way more suited to dyslexic students would have broad benefits for others as well

Gold sovereign coins and silver ingots on sale at auction this week

Letters provide an insight into Kennedy’s campaign strategy as presidential contender

Lacquered and gilded furniture are other trends to watch out for at auctions this year

The Outdoor Primary School (TOPS), in Greystones, Co Wicklow, functions outside the Department of Education’s remit, but staff and parents rhapsodise about the benefits of such an education

Local producers want to build closer connections between Irish consumers and farmers

Rare gems, paintings from Mainie Jellett and Roderic O’Connor, and collectibles linked with Irish literary greats are among the top picks for this year

Take a wander down Francis Street to find something out of the ordinary this festive season

By creating welcoming outdoor spaces, community gardens can reduce social isolation and foster good mental healt

There’s plenty of choice for a blingtastic gift under the tree this Christmas

There may be another way to support the local economy while not becoming a Christmas grinch

One turtleneck top travelled from Ireland to Latvia, Poland and finally Pakistan, where researchers believe it was not reused

Striking pieces, including a 19th-century marble table, and English and Irish silverware, are to be found at Fonsie Mealy and Sheppards

Pre-Christmas sales offer a good opportunity to consider Irish artists from the 19th to the 21st century