Sibéal Davitt, contemporary and Irish traditional dance artist. Sibéal has re-imagined how sean-nós is presented as part of the national identity.
For International Women's Day, 10 women who shape and create the culture around us.
We are acknowledging writers, dancers, poets, directors and singers in what could be a never-ending list of talent. Tabharfaimis ómós dóibh inniu agus ar gach lá eile den bhliain, tá sé tuillte acu.
Doireann Ní Ghríofa, bilingual poet, winner of the Rooney Prize for Irish Literature, the Michael Hartnett Prize, and a Seamus Heaney Fellowship. (Pictured with Panti)Ciara Nic Chormaic, Director/ producer of the beautiful fashion documentary series on TG4 at the moment, Snáithe. (pictured with designer Orla Kiely)Sarah Davis-Goff and Lisa Coen of Tramp Press have called out the sexism they've witnessed in the literary sphere, for that and the exceptional books they've published, we love them (we know, there are two of them but they come as a unit!)Bríd Ní Neachtain, aisteoir. One of those actors whose performances stay with you long after you leave the auditorium.
Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill, poet. Ball den Aos Dána, winner of many illustrious prizes, most recently, the Herbert Prize. Her collection, The Pharaoh's Daughter is one of Ireland's best.Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh, poet. Her latest bilingual collection, The Coast Road was described as 'a feast for the eye and the ear and a consolation for the heart'Emer Reynolds, Director, Emmy nominated multi-award winning documentary director and feature film editor.Inni-K, amhránaí. Her debut album, The King has Two Horse's Ears has left us impatiently waiting for the next...Niamh Ní Chonchubhair, Programme Manager with Axis Ballymun and current Chair of Arts & Disability Ireland's Board of Directors, Niamh is a wonderful advocate.
