Claddagh ring revival: ‘The age group 25-35 have no problem lashing out €450 for one’
The Galway classic has become a prized accessory for a new generation of Irish people, keen to document and celebrate their heritage
Maureen O’Hara
Council removes Maureen O’Hara statue at sculptor’s request following criticism
Installation taken down in Glengarriff, west Cork within 48 hours
Festive breaks around Ireland for Christmas and the New Year
Celebrate, count yourself lucky, plan ahead and then settle down for some nice resolutions
Art&Antiques: Diamonds and sapphires good enough for Lady Gaga
Adam’s fine jewellery and watch sale includes picks by Irish designer Paula Rowan
Jimmy Neary: Two Super Bowl rings and an epic emigrant life
Sligo native made quite the mark on New York among the rich and famous
Jimmy Neary obituary: New York restaurateur whose Irish bar became a power brokers’ hub
Born in Co Sligo, Jimmy Neary emigrated at 24, using poker winnings boosted by lamb sales
Sandymount Victorian for €3.5m is an affair to remember
Dublin 4 home on Gilford Road has seen swish makeover and addition of Hampton conservatory
Maureen O’Hara statue ‘not a good likeness’ as refund given – FOI
Cork County Council accepted €26,250 refund with plans for new statue in place
Arts&Antiques: Hollywood vision of Ireland on offer in collectors’ sale
Other auction highlights include signed Harry Potter books and a diamond ring
Dubliners concert helps TG4 to its best Christmas in a decade
Recording of ‘lost’ concert at Christ Church was broadcaster’s most-watched festive show
Wild Mountain Thyme trailer: What in the name of holy bejaysus is this cowpat?
Film with Emily Blunt, Jamie Dornan, Christopher Walken is laden with patronising Paddywhackery
The best artworks to see in Ireland’s reopened galleries
Feast your eyes on the classic works, or check out some completely new visual art
The great getaway: Where to stay in Ireland this summer
We all need a break from our enforced break, so pick one of these destinations
The 50 best Irish films ever made, in order
Donald Clarke and Tara Brady's definitive list has more than a few surprises
The Irish Times view on Saoirse Ronan: star power
The four-time Oscar nominee is the most successful Irish film actor ever – and she is still only 25
Ashford Castle: Eighty years old and more gorgeous than ever
Tollman family have spent €68m since 2015 restoring historic castle to its former glory
10 great hotels around Ireland for a Christmas away from it all
Gift yourself a stress-free Christmas with these luxurious places to stay
Maureen O’Hara’s carriage awaits in Co Cork estate sale
Horse-drawn carriage owned by the late Hollywood star set for Sheppards auction
Barry Fitzgerald: the civil servant who became one of Ireland’s first Hollywood stars
‘The Quiet Man’ actor Barry Fitzgerald described as ‘one of the greatest comedians who ever went on stage’
Why Irish film-makers and actors can’t do proper sex scenes
Film sex is fine. But sex featuring Irish actors, in films set in Ireland? That never really works
Compensation culture claims Shelbourne’s famous front door
Five-star Dublin hotel to remove revolving door after string of personal-injury claims
Quiet Man director’s love for Maureen O’Hara revealed in letter
‘Oh Maureen, my darling, I love you so much! Your face is in my dreams,’ wrote John Ford
Maureen O’Hara: ‘An Irishwoman has guts and stands up for what she believes in’
The late Hollywood actor grew up in Ranelagh, Co Dublin- ‘I didn’t take discipline very well’
Quiet Man railway station opens to showcase restoration work
Location marks opening scene of 1952 John Ford film shot at Ballyglunin station, Galway
Who is the best cinema Santa Claus of them all?
There has been a stunning variety of screen Santas. But one outshines them all
Follow in Maureen O’Hara’s footsteps in west Cork
Great Escapes: Take in a night at the opera in Waterford or enjoy a Sicilian villa
Thirty-one great things to do with kids over the Easter break
Make like an Easter Bunny and hop along to some of the great breaks and days out on offer
Johnny Ronan made an offer they ‘had no difficulty refusing’
The Irish Yeast Co, dating from 1894, rejected a Celtic Tiger offer
From a brown trout to Rory McIlroy’s wedding: the saving of Ashford Castle
For years, Ashford Castle was in the doldrums – but a €75 million refit has put it back on the map, and it has been winning international acclaim and awards ever since
‘Celtic Phoenix’ effect as art and antiques market recovers
Salerooms report their best year in a decade, and predict further gains in 2018
Ferdinand review: A children’s classic gets the family-film treatment
Carlos Saldanha embellishes ‘The Story of Ferdinand’ with tried-and-tested subplots
Classics to comedies: plan your Christmas movie viewing
What Christmas movies to pick and when to watch them – without the squabbles
Wine, women . . . and Mayo
It’s not a county known for its viticulture, but three Mayo women are changing that. They share their stories
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Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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