De Veres has four lots by Blackshaw in its Irish Art Auction

The Cork artist had his critics, but his sexuality was not the issue

A round-up of the best nights out across the country

Whyte’s auction highlight is a ‘rare depiction of urban life in 1920s Ireland’. The show also includes work by Paul Henry, Patrick Hennessy, Edmond Delrenne and Blaise Smith

Winter sales by Whyte’s, de Veres and Adam’s take place in Dublin

‘Landscape Connemara’ painting was the top lot in art auction

Mix of Irish and international art at Whyte’s auction at RDS in Dublin

‘Core collection’ not part of sale as ESB says it remains ‘committed to supporting the arts in Ireland’

New book examines portraits by Sir John Lavery, amongst others

Horse paintings by Patrick Hennessy in Adam’s art auction

Lavery’s portrait of sugar dynasty’s Lady Lyle in Dublin auction

‘Best collection of Victorian Art ever seen on the market in Ireland’ in Mealy’s Dublin sale

80 years after it was bought for £300, ‘The Potato Diggers’ is expected sell for over €300,000