At a museum in Co Laois, volunteers and visitors continue a 200-year-old tradition of white-on-white needlework

Classic chairs from Eileen Gray and Arne Jacobsen catch the eye of the TV architect

Women in their 40s, 50s and 60s are realising importance of keeping their bodies fit and strong as they age

More than 700 lots of Irish country furniture are up for grabs, while books written and signed by Ireland’s first president, Douglas Hyde, are for sale at Usher’s

Pieces from masters including Finn Juhl, Niels Otto Møller and Hans Olsen will attract the eye of the discerning buyer

Adam’s and Sheppard’s hosting big house auctions, while an Irish buyer has paid top dollar for Ernest Shackleton’s tea set

Sale also features artists including Paul Henry, Roderic O’Conor, Sir William Orpen and Mainie Jellett

Breastfeeding rates for three-month-old babies in Offaly have moved from being one of the lowest in the country to one of the highest

London auction house says it would be wonderful if an Irish institution acquired the Kilkea native’s silverware

The image of Daniel Aruebose is everywhere, and children are not immune to stories of tragedy, they will have questions too

Irish author’s new picture book captures the distressing experience of childhood anxiety

As female farmers bring innovation and fresh ideas to a traditionally male-dominated industry, change is underfoot in rural Ireland

Ireland’s foremost stained-glass artist was also a skilled illustrator

Plus, old masters might be back in demand but for those with a more modest purse, this week’s sales have some affordable options

Award-winning but initially controversial building has become Ireland’s busiest public library