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A HOUSE FOR ALL SEASONS: INSIDE A SOUTH DUBLIN BEAUTY BY EIVLIN RODEN
A SPECIAL PREVIEW OF THE IRISH ANTIQUE DEALERS’ ASSOCIATION ANNUAL FAIR
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LET THERE BE LIGHT
Eivlin Roden takes a long look at a truly enchanting South Dublin house.

FINE FITTINGS
Information on the manufacture of glass fittings, lustres and chandeliers is surprisingly difficult to come by. Martin Mortimer investigates.

HEART OF GLASS
Edward Hamilton examines the history and evolution of Irish glass.

IRISH ANTIQUES AT IADA FAIR
Hugh Oram looks ahead to the forthcoming Irish Antique Dealers' Association fair.

THE MAGNIFICENCE OF MAHOGANY
Gerry Kenyon investigates the wonderful world of mahogany furniture.

THE BEST OF IRISH
Stylish, elegant and rare, we look at a small selection of Irish antique furniture and art for sale in shops and galleries across the country.



QUEEN SOLOMON
Since opening her first gallery in 1974, Suzanne Macdougald has gone from strength to strength.

AN AGE OF ELEGANCE: THE DOMESTIC INTERIOR IN 18TH CENTURY PORTRAITS AND CONVERSATION PIECES
The domestic interior in art can tell us much about contemporary furniture, furnishings and costumes. Sara Donaldson examines a selection of portraits and conversation pieces from the National Gallery of Ireland.

BEHIND HICKEY’S CAMERA
Joby Hickey's thoroughly unique work has captured the zeitgeist of a generation.

 
THE CHIMNEYPIECE IN IRELAND IN THE 18TH CENTURY
In the fine town and country houses of 18th century Ireland, the chimneypiece was one of the most expensive items in the house, and was considered the focus of the room. Patrick Pilkington takes a look at the history of chimneypieces in Ireland.

A NATIONAL TREASURE
Headfort House in Co. Meath is the site of a Robert Adam interior rediscovered by Donough Cahill, Director of the Irish Georgian Society.

BRICK CLEANING AND REPAIR
Jason Bolton concludes his three-part series on the best approaches to cleaning and repairing bricks.


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