Royal Hibernian Academy
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Bronze by sculptural artist John Behan an antidote to hype of NFTs
- Fine Art & Antiques
- April 10, 2021, 06:00
Words used by the late Seamus Heaney to describe sculptural artist John Behan really resonate this spring with the recent frenzy of NFT (non-fungible (...)
Commission-free finds at virtual antiques fair
- Fine Art & Antiques
- March 20, 2021, 06:00
Hibernian Antique Fairs, which represents more than 100 dealers from around the country, had to change its normal way of doing business as a result of(...)
Kavanagh death mask and miniature Ming bowl to headline upcoming sales
- Fine Art & Antiques
- January 30, 2021, 06:00
Diamonds, dragons and a death mask feature in some of this week’s auction highlights. All sales are live, but in accordance with current Government Co(...)
50 people to watch in 2021: The best young talent in Ireland
- People
- January 2, 2021, 06:15
The hottest young talent set to make waves in the worlds of politics, fashion, food, sport, activism, art, film and TV, sustainability, entrepreneu(...)
Devotees of Irish fine art spoiled for choice in week of auctions
- Fine Art & Antiques
- December 5, 2020, 06:00
The week ahead is a busy one for fine art on the Irish auction circuit, with a dizzying number of superb paintings for sale. On Monday, December 7th,(...)
Master of three dimensions – An Irishman’s Diary on sculptor Patrick MacDowell
- Opinion
- November 23, 2020, 19:30
Ireland has produced some notable sculptors, one of the finest of whom was Patrick MacDowell, who died 150 years ago on December 9th. Although he work(...)
A brush with genius – An Irishman’s Diary on artist Michael Angelo Hayes
- Opinion
- July 13, 2020, 18:20
If you were christened “Michael Angelo”, as was Michael Angelo Hayes, who was born 200 years ago on July 25th, the chances are probably reasonable to (...)
A woman who made her mark – An Irishman’s Diary on sculptor Gabriel Hayes
- Opinion
- July 6, 2020, 18:15
Sculpture is a hot topic right now. It is an ideal time to look at the life and work of one of Ireland’s most prolific female sculptors of the 20th ce(...)
The best artworks to see in Ireland’s reopened galleries
- Culture
- July 1, 2020, 05:00
As Ireland’s museums and galleries reopen, here’s a look at what’s on the walls. Some galleries are operating timed entries and ticketing systems, so (...)
The great getaway: Where to stay in Ireland this summer
- Ireland
- June 14, 2020, 06:00
Restrictions are easing, it’s time to make a break for it. Whatever you’re in the mood for, here are some of the best holidays in Ireland this summe(...)



