Sinéad Crowley

Arts and Media Correspondent

News Correspondent

The scheme gave 185 artists recording grants, creating employment for 694 musicians

185 artists given recording grants under Covid scheme

The Covid support scheme for the music industry supported 318 artists alongside 817 music industry professionals, according to figures released by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.

Coronavirus • 20 Apr 22

Ed Sheeran - Bringing the music back to Croke Park this weekend

Ed Sheeran fans reminded to download their tickets

Ed Sheeran begins his world tour at Croke Park this weekend, with the concerts on Saturday and Sunday also marking the return of live music to the stadium following the pandemic.

Music • 19 Apr 22

Ed alert: Croke Park gets ready for Sheeran shows

The first concerts at Croke Park in almost three years will take place on Saturday April 23rd and Sunday April 24th when Ed Sheeran returns to the venue for the start of his + - = ÷ x world tour.

Music • 13 Apr 22

Olga Chubareva and St Patrick's Cathedral Choir in rehearsal

Ukrainian opera star to sing at St Patrick's Cathedral

The boys of the St Patrick's Cathedral Choir will singing with Ukranian soprano Olga Chubareva at a concert on Good Friday.

Dublin • 11 Apr 22

Danni Spain from St Laurence O'Toole NS in the Old Library at Trinity College

Children's books added to Book of Kells Exhibition

Forty-seven handmade books, written and illustrated by Dublin schoolchildren have been added to the Book of Kells Exhibition in the Old Library at Trinity College in Dublin.

Dublin • 07 Apr 22

The pandemic left many performers in a precarious position, with venues closed and performances cancelled

Basic income aims to simply allow artists to create

Although some artists go on to become internationally recognised rock stars or authors with seven-figure book deals, many others do not earn a living wage from their work, writes Sinéad Crowley

Ireland • 05 Apr 22

Maria McGrane's family ran Mattie's sweet shop in Sheriff Street, Dublin

Sweet memories as Dublin confectionery shop recalled

Jars of apple drops, old cigarette boxes and notes asking for everything from soft drinks to 'love books' are among the items at a new exhibition which opens today at the CHQ exhibition space in Dublin.

Dublin • 05 Apr 22

Book Of The Week: Trespasses by Louise Kennedy

Books • 02 Apr 22

Charlie and his wife Claire have been astounded by the outpouring of goodwill from the public

Thousands set to Climb With Charlie this weekend

Thousands of people all over Ireland will climb mountains and hills this Saturday as part of the Climb With Charlie project - brainchild of former RTÉ Chief News Correspondent Charlie Bird.

Ireland • 29 Mar 22

Minister says basic income scheme for artists is due soon

Arts & Culture • 23 Mar 22