First day of auction exceeds expectations with large international interest

One student recalled ‘it was easy to mistake his grand, rolling cadences for the voice of God’

An Irishman’s Diary

An Irishman’s Diary

An Irishman’s Diary

An Irishman’s Diary

Carefully restored Tipperary estate on 300 acres with a 16th century castle and numerous cottages near Borrisokane

To try and define Irish food for a new generation was my ultimate aim in writing The Irish Cook Book

Fake news is hard habit to kick when there’s profit to reap and algorithms propelling it

Honeymoon special – silver mether from 1908 is an unusual example of the Celtic cup

Frank McNally on English-born writer who found his way into literary circles of London

What would Jonathan Swift make of today’s anti-multinationals lunacy? Not much

Provost says it is time for sculptures in Long Room library to better represent diversity

Conall Morrison’s new play blends 18th-century wit’s biography with his bibliography

Health and wellbeing venues around the country will host workshops, music, films and debate on everything from sustainable food production to reducing the stigma of mental illness

A collection of dolls’ houses once owned by writer Graham Green’s wife Vivien are to be sold along with miniature furniture

A collection of letters from Irishwoman Mary Dorgan to her soldier son include domestic details from Winston Churchill’s home

Four poets on how they take ‘home’ with them wherever they go

Festival celebrates the area’s cultural and architectural icons with talks and tours