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Derek Mahon was one of the most significant Irish poets of his generation (pic: Rollingnews.ie)

Poet Derek Mahon dies aged 78

Poetry • 02 Oct

The Gate Theatre said staging any productions this year would be unsustainable

Dublin's Gate Theatre will not reopen until 2021

Culture • 30 Jul

Achill Island in Co Mayo (file image)

Film unites Mayo people as pandemic keeps them oceans apart

Connacht • 02 May

The event includes a performance from Brendan Gleeson

Abbey premiere performances on RTÉ Culture begin tonight

Theatre • 28 Apr

The Abbey Board said it was satisfied it had delivered on its commitments to the theatre sector

Group says concerns about Abbey remain unaddressed

Ireland • 06 Mar

New Arts Council Director Maureen Kennelly

Maureen Kennelly appointed as Director of the Arts Council

Arts & Culture • 06 Mar

The letter was signed by arts practitioners, publishers and academics as well as members of the wider arts community

Arts Council to meet group to discuss gender equality

Ireland • 28 Feb

Listen: Ireland Portrayed - Nation States

visual arts • 08 Jul

Veronica Bolay (Pic: Royal Hibernian Academy)

Painter Veronica Bolay dies in Dublin aged 78

Ireland • 03 Jan

The Naked Irish by Clare O'Dea - read an extract

Books • 13 Dec 19

Winners Richie Sadlier and Vicky Phelan pictured at the An Post Irish Book Awards

An Post Irish Book Awards winners announced

Books • 21 Nov 19

Ulick O'Connor has died at the age of 91

Writer and critic Ulick O'Connor dies aged 91

Books • 07 Oct 19

The theme of this year's Culture Night event is 'Wrap Up in Culture'

'Wrap Up in Culture' - free events across the country

Culture Night • 20 Sep 19

The U2 footage shows a young, energetic and vibrant band

Watch: Never-before-seen footage of U2 in 1980s Dublin

Culture • 16 Apr 19

Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin RIP

Remembering Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin

Music • 09 Nov 18

Sea Sessions, Co. Donegal, Bundoran. The only surf and music festival in Ireland. And the best one. Here are the ten reasons.

10 reasons Why Sea Sessions is Ireland's Best Music Festival

Music • 27 Jun 17

Author and broadcaster Frank Delaney dies aged 74

Books • 23 Feb 17

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