Activist uses hip-hop and rap to convey climate message For as long as people have been writing songs, music has been used to tackle society's biggest issues. Climate Change • 11 Nov 22
Activist uses hip-hop and rap to convey climate message For as long as people have been writing songs, music has been used to tackle society's biggest issues. Climate Change • 11 Nov 22
The Baboró arts festival for children returns to Galway The Baboró International Arts Festival for Children has opened in Co Galway with events across theatres, galleries and schools. Regional • 18 Oct 22
The Baboró arts festival for children returns to Galway The Baboró International Arts Festival for Children has opened in Co Galway with events across theatres, galleries and schools. Regional • 18 Oct 22
New exhibition celebrates people with Down syndrome Ireland's most feted press photographer is preparing for his first exhibition - on a subject close to his heart. Ireland • 03 Oct 22
New exhibition celebrates people with Down syndrome Ireland's most feted press photographer is preparing for his first exhibition - on a subject close to his heart. Ireland • 03 Oct 22
Larger than life exhibit on display in Belfast Works by an internationally acclaimed sculptor are turning heads in Belfast. Regional • 09 Aug 22
Larger than life exhibit on display in Belfast Works by an internationally acclaimed sculptor are turning heads in Belfast. Regional • 09 Aug 22
'Páipéar' exhibition pops up in Dublin's Central Plaza More than 100 artists are exhibiting work in a new temporary exhibition space in a landmark location in Dublin city centre. Arts and Culture • 15 Jul 22
'Páipéar' exhibition pops up in Dublin's Central Plaza More than 100 artists are exhibiting work in a new temporary exhibition space in a landmark location in Dublin city centre. Arts and Culture • 15 Jul 22
Rooney and Kennefick win big at Dalkey Literary awards The winners of this year's Dalkey Literary Awards have been announced as author Sally Rooney and poet Victoria Kennefick. Regional • 18 Jun 22
Rooney and Kennefick win big at Dalkey Literary awards The winners of this year's Dalkey Literary Awards have been announced as author Sally Rooney and poet Victoria Kennefick. Regional • 18 Jun 22
Ukrainian refugee teen ready for the Abbey stage A little over a month after fearing she would never dance again, a 15-year-old Ukrainian refugee is taking to the stage of Ireland's national theatre this evening. Ukraine • 16 Apr 22
Ukrainian refugee teen ready for the Abbey stage A little over a month after fearing she would never dance again, a 15-year-old Ukrainian refugee is taking to the stage of Ireland's national theatre this evening. Ukraine • 16 Apr 22
New mural in Tullamore aims to highlight integration A young woman who has just been granted refugee status in Ireland is the subject of a new 24m high mural in Tullamore, Co Offaly. Ireland • 04 Apr 22
New mural in Tullamore aims to highlight integration A young woman who has just been granted refugee status in Ireland is the subject of a new 24m high mural in Tullamore, Co Offaly. Ireland • 04 Apr 22
75% of Arts recommendations implemented, says Dept Three-quarters of the recommendations made by the Arts and Culture Recovery Taskforce have been implemented, the Department of Arts and Culture has said. COVID-19 • 04 Jan 22
75% of Arts recommendations implemented, says Dept Three-quarters of the recommendations made by the Arts and Culture Recovery Taskforce have been implemented, the Department of Arts and Culture has said. COVID-19 • 04 Jan 22
Ongoing support for arts needed after difficult year Arts and Media Correspondent Sinéad Crowley sums up a turbulent year for the sector through three artistic moments. 2021 in Review • 30 Dec 21
Ongoing support for arts needed after difficult year Arts and Media Correspondent Sinéad Crowley sums up a turbulent year for the sector through three artistic moments. 2021 in Review • 30 Dec 21
Asylum seekers create their own beat with mobile studio A new mobile recording studio project is supporting people living in Direct Provision to make their own music. Ireland • 16 Oct 21
Asylum seekers create their own beat with mobile studio A new mobile recording studio project is supporting people living in Direct Provision to make their own music. Ireland • 16 Oct 21
€25m allocated for basic income scheme for artists The maintenance of the Arts Council funding at €130m, and €25m for a basic income scheme for artists are among the key points for the arts and culture sector announced in this year's Budget. Budget 2022 • 13 Oct 21
€25m allocated for basic income scheme for artists The maintenance of the Arts Council funding at €130m, and €25m for a basic income scheme for artists are among the key points for the arts and culture sector announced in this year's Budget. Budget 2022 • 13 Oct 21
Street artists turn Dún Laoghaire into open-air gallery Street artists have been putting the finishing touches to a series of large murals in Dún Laoghaire in Dublin. Dublin • 30 Jun 21
Street artists turn Dún Laoghaire into open-air gallery Street artists have been putting the finishing touches to a series of large murals in Dún Laoghaire in Dublin. Dublin • 30 Jun 21
Tale of the mosaic whale nears completion in Rosslare A Co Wexford art project that connects shipwrecks, a blue whale and a 77-year-old woman's extraordinary collection of pieces of pottery, is nearing completion. Ireland • 03 Jun 21
Tale of the mosaic whale nears completion in Rosslare A Co Wexford art project that connects shipwrecks, a blue whale and a 77-year-old woman's extraordinary collection of pieces of pottery, is nearing completion. Ireland • 03 Jun 21
Museums reopen today, cinemas might be back in June Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Catherine Martin has said the Government has signalled that cinemas and theatres will reopen in June. Coronavirus • 10 May 21
Museums reopen today, cinemas might be back in June Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Catherine Martin has said the Government has signalled that cinemas and theatres will reopen in June. Coronavirus • 10 May 21
Zoom dance film features dancer with Down syndrome A film featuring a geographically-distanced duet between two dancers, produced during Covid-19 restrictions, is being shown at Wicklow Screendance Laboratory Festival. Coronavirus • 01 Apr 21
Zoom dance film features dancer with Down syndrome A film featuring a geographically-distanced duet between two dancers, produced during Covid-19 restrictions, is being shown at Wicklow Screendance Laboratory Festival. Coronavirus • 01 Apr 21
Losing touch: Cavan sculptor handcrafts hugs The pandemic was just a month old when the 50th anniversary of a folk anthem passed by almost unnoticed. Coronavirus • 26 Mar 21
Losing touch: Cavan sculptor handcrafts hugs The pandemic was just a month old when the 50th anniversary of a folk anthem passed by almost unnoticed. Coronavirus • 26 Mar 21
Outdoor arts and culture focus of new scheme A new funding scheme is to be launched to help local authorities open up and create public spaces and facilities dedicated to the arts, culture and festivals. Arts and Culture • 11 Feb 21
Outdoor arts and culture focus of new scheme A new funding scheme is to be launched to help local authorities open up and create public spaces and facilities dedicated to the arts, culture and festivals. Arts and Culture • 11 Feb 21
Co Cavan healthcare worker performs on national stage A dream has come true for a healthcare worker from Co Cavan after she performed with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra at the National Concert Hall. Arts and Culture • 23 Oct 20
Co Cavan healthcare worker performs on national stage A dream has come true for a healthcare worker from Co Cavan after she performed with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra at the National Concert Hall. Arts and Culture • 23 Oct 20
Waterford Arts Festival promises online 'feast' Organisers of the 19-year-old Imagine Arts Festival in Waterford have been forced to move much of their programme away from live performance because of the Covid-19 restrictions but are promising an online "feast". Regional • 08 Oct 20
Waterford Arts Festival promises online 'feast' Organisers of the 19-year-old Imagine Arts Festival in Waterford have been forced to move much of their programme away from live performance because of the Covid-19 restrictions but are promising an online "feast". Regional • 08 Oct 20
Photographers capture lockdown with pandemic portraits Photographers have been capturing moments in time during the pandemic, including the arrival of a new baby and a proposal, through socially distanced portraits of people at home, writes Laura Fletcher. Coronavirus • 24 Jun 20
Photographers capture lockdown with pandemic portraits Photographers have been capturing moments in time during the pandemic, including the arrival of a new baby and a proposal, through socially distanced portraits of people at home, writes Laura Fletcher. Coronavirus • 24 Jun 20
Expert group lays out plans for survival of arts sector The maintenance of wage supports, a review of taxation practice, a capital funding scheme for arts buildings and fair remuneration for artists are among the recommendations of an expert group set up to plan for the survival of the arts sector following the impact of Covid-19. Ireland • 19 Jun 20
Expert group lays out plans for survival of arts sector The maintenance of wage supports, a review of taxation practice, a capital funding scheme for arts buildings and fair remuneration for artists are among the recommendations of an expert group set up to plan for the survival of the arts sector following the impact of Covid-19. Ireland • 19 Jun 20
Life imitating art in lockdown becomes online hit It started as a 'lockdown diversion' six weeks ago - now one Dublin family's at-home recreations of famous artworks are proving to be an online hit. Coronavirus • 01 May 20
Life imitating art in lockdown becomes online hit It started as a 'lockdown diversion' six weeks ago - now one Dublin family's at-home recreations of famous artworks are proving to be an online hit. Coronavirus • 01 May 20
Gruffalo shown in new light to reflect life in pandemic The creators of The Gruffalo children's stories have made new scenes using characters from books to help children adjust to living through the coronavirus pandemic. News Lens • 03 Apr 20
Gruffalo shown in new light to reflect life in pandemic The creators of The Gruffalo children's stories have made new scenes using characters from books to help children adjust to living through the coronavirus pandemic. News Lens • 03 Apr 20
Social Democrats want to extend access to arts The Social Democrats say every person in Ireland has a right to participate in arts and culture in their every day lives. Campaign Daily • 29 Jan 20
Social Democrats want to extend access to arts The Social Democrats say every person in Ireland has a right to participate in arts and culture in their every day lives. Campaign Daily • 29 Jan 20
