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RTÉ launches wildlife photography competition
Finalists’ photos will be shown at the Botanic Gardens.
Here is the trailer for the much-anticipated new Spurs documentary
The programme goes behind the scenes with Jose Mourinho’s men.
8 rainbow-tinted photos of Dublin landmarks decorated for Pride
Dublin Pride Parade is taking place this Saturday.
7 illustrations of Cork city pubs by artist Lucia Moreno - plus the reasons to visit them
“The pubs are what got me hooked on Cork.”
Martellos, museums and silk mercers: 7 locations from Ulysses you can visit this Bloomsday
Bloomsday is this Sunday, June 16.
'Remove the street from your feet': 6 photos of old boot-scrapers around Dublin city
(Plus, what a boot-scraper actually is.)
Shut it! 7 pieces of head-turning shop-shutter art around Dublin city
What goes up must come down.
6 eye-catching images of Dublin's 'vanishing' buildings by photographer David Jazay
“I felt that the city was once again changing fast.”
5 brilliant Irish illustrators to follow, as recommended by artist Conor Nolan
It’s time to upgrade your Instagram feed.
7 former homes of famous Irish writers that you'd easily walk right past
You’ve probably walked by Oscar Wilde’s house.
'There were a few mishaps along the way': 9 music-inspired illustrations by Irish artist Jacob Stack
Jacob Stack has drawn pieces for The Cranberries, The Gloaming and We Cut Corners.
Shop 'til you drop: 9 photos that show the varied architecture of Dublin's shopping streets
Ready, steady, shop!
Art attack: A tour of 9 pieces of impressive street art around Dublin city
Including a lifelike design in Temple Bar.
Lights out: 5 beautiful Irish lighthouses that you can actually sleep at for the night
All of these towers are still in active use as navigational aids.
5 Dublin bridges with interesting stories behind them (aside from the obvious)
You’ve probably gone over Bloody Bridge.
Tick tock: A guide to 11 of the lesser-known clocks around Dublin city
Lose track of time with these easily-missed clocks…
5 of Dublin's most iconic old-school shops - and where to find them*
*If they haven’t already been lost. Where else could you buy a pram and a plunger?
13 vintage photos from the Dublin St Patrick's Day parade
Ready to feel nostalgic?
5 of Dublin's hidden hand-painted ghost signs - and where to see them for yourself
Dublin has no shortage of ghost signs – but have you spotted them?
9 of Dublin's most photographed doors - and where to find them
Up your Instagram game with these colourful Dublin doors.
Great heights: 9 impressive shots of the tallest buildings in Ireland
There’s quite a few outside Dublin…
9 places to take magical photos of Irish night skies, according to a photographer
You’d be amazed by what you can capture.
Ireland from above: 12 jaw-dropping aerial shots from photographer Darren Houlihan
Take a trip around the country without leaving your seat.
11 illustrations by Irish artist Catherine Geaney to reignite your love of Gaeilge
How much do you *really* remember from school?
9 of the most magnificently dramatic castles around Ireland
Soak up some history at one of these impressive fortifications.
14 of the most eye-catching painted electrical boxes around Dublin
Including Bowie, Luke Kelly and a very Irish insult…
11 colourful illustrations by Irish artist Sarah Cunningham to brighten your day
They have meaningful messages behind them.
9 of the most breathtaking winter landscapes around Ireland
They’re worth the journey – promise.
Ireland in a snapshot: Donal Moloney reflects on a striking year in photography
Each week, photographer and filmmaker Donal Moloney shares a small piece of Ireland that reflects the bigger picture.
9 of the most enchanting fairy woods to explore around the country
Make a trip to some of the most magical spots in Ireland.
9 of the most magical Christmas light displays around Ireland
They just get better every year.
11 of the loveliest Christmas shopfronts around the country
Fairy lights make everything better.
11 places to go for picture-perfect views of Dublin
Take a break from the madness in the run up to Christmas and soak up some sights of our fair city.
10 unique Irish prints that will be on display at this weekend's Winter Print Fair
From pink wafer biscuits to Liberty Hall.
12 uniquely brilliant tattoos by Irish artist Ryan Sean Kelly
Including a pint of Guinness and the Poolbeg Towers.
From wild horses to Elvis: A tour of Galway street art in 11 photos
A concise guide to the imagery around the City of Tribes.
Across the way: 11 of Ireland's most breathtaking bridges, in photos
Century-old stone bridges in Cork and contemporary designs in Dublin city.
Pop art fan? These signed Warhol prints will be on show in Dublin later this month
From The Factory to the RDS.
9 of Ireland's most dramatic ruined churches, in photos
Is there anywhere more Halloween-appropriate than a ruined church? Perhaps not.
5 striking portraits of legendary musicians captured by Irish journalist BP Fallon
From Keith Richards to Debbie Harry.