Irish Arts Review 1984–2004
As the Irish Arts Review celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, editor John Mulcahy reviews the history of the publication and launches our 20th Anniversary Review of the Irish visual arts

The Irish art market 1984-2004
Abstract art has gained a strong foothold in the Irish art market, but representational art still holds top place, writes Brian Coyle

Modular infinity
Ahead of her exhibition at the Niland Gallery, Sligo, Maud Cotter talks to Peter Murray about the strong architectonic quality of her recent work

Design portfolio
Eleanor Flegg reviews the latest in innovative Irish design to add to your wish list

James emerson tennent’s Tempo Manor
Nick Nicholson previews the contents sale of Tempo Manor, Co Fermanagh at Slane Castle

Life less ordinary
The full range of Nick Miller’s chosen genres of portraiture, still life and landscape may be viewed at the Butler Gallery this October, writes Riann Coulter

Gale force
Brian Lynch finds much to celebrate in Martin Gale’s retrospective, spanning three decades of his career at the RHA this October

Class of ‘84
Brian McAvera reviews the work and fortunes of the generation of Irish artists who were coming to prominence in 1984

The conservation of Irish houses
Judith Hill recalls some notable restoration projects and the increased awareness of our architectural heritage

Contemporary Irish architecture
Frank McDonald finds cause for optimism as he surveys trends and developments in the Irish architectural landscape

Irish design
Ireland’s economic prosperity and confidence has bred an environment where critical design awareness thrives, reports Paul Caffrey

Reforming the female narrative
Brian McAvera is impressed with the painterly aesthetic and heroic scale of Jacinta Feeney’s Body series which explores the dark side of human experience

The Abbey portraits
To mark the centenary of the National Theatre, Ulick O’Connor chooses some personal favourites from the luminaries in the Abbey’s extensive portrait collection

AIB spirit of father browne competition
David Davison presents the three winners in the AIB Spirit of Father Browne Photography Competition

A subtle art
Niamh MacNally outlines the foundation and development of the Watercolour Society, as it marks its 150th annual exhibition at the National Gallery of Ireland

A Donegal retreat
Adrian Kelly gives a cultural tour of the Glebe House and Gallery in Gartan, Donegal, former home of artist and art patron Derek Hill

Constructing Colum Cille
Brian Lacey separates fact from fiction in the life story of Donegal’s most famous emigrant, Colum Cille

Tulira Castle Cothic Revival
Robert O’Byrne outlines the extensive restoration undertaken at Tulira Castle in Galway, while John Mulcahy recalls the personality of past resident Edward Martyn

A Glittering Legacy
Alan Murdoch marvels at the recent restoration by the Office of Public Works of the Great Palm House in the Botanic Gardens, Dublin

Influence
Douglas Bennett recommends a visit to the National Museum at Collins Barracks to view a new generation of silver artefacts created by staff and students from the National College of Art and Design

Reversal of Form
Eleanor Flegg discovers a house on Dublin’s Grand Canal with a surprising orientation