Bronze sculpture celebrates 'pandemic heroes' in Cork A sculpture in recognition of all those who helped during the Covid-19 pandemic has been unveiled in Charleville, Co Cork. Munster • 30 Sep
Spraoi reimagined as Waterford festival goes ahead Most years in August, the people behind the Spraoi street theatre company in Waterford would be recovering by now from their gala parade, which traditionally ... Munster • 26 Aug
Almost half of artists considered abandoning career Almost half of professional artists considered abandoning their career in the arts over the past year, largely due to lack of income and financial pressure. Ireland • 29 Jul
Music to lift spirits of Wexford care home residents Residents of nursing homes across Co Wexford are in for a treat next week when the Mobile Music Machine featuring some of Ireland's top musicians ... Leinster • 02 Apr
Budget support designed to get performers working again Minister Martin said she had listened to those in the industry and wanted to help them survive and help drive recovery. budget 2021 • 14 Oct 20
Covid deals 'fatal blow' to arts with €10m revenue loss Artists and others working in creative industries say they've lost more than €10 million in revenue since venues closed due to Covid-19 restrictions while over ... Culture • 08 Jun 20
Appeal for people to 'Shine Your Light' over Easter The Government has announced an initiative for tomorrow week, Saturday 11th April, asking everyone to shine a light for all the sick, frontline workers and ... Coronavirus • 03 Apr 20
Squabbling mice image wins wildlife photography award An image of two mice fighting on a London Underground station platform has won the Wildlife Photographer of the Year LUMIX People's Choice Award. News Lens • 12 Feb 20
Irish author Kevin Barry on Booker Prize longlist Irish author Kevin Barry has been longlisted for the Booker Prize for his book Night Boat to Tangier. Ireland • 24 Jul 19
Omani writer wins Man Booker International prize Jokha Alharthi has become the first Arabic author to win the Man Booker International prize for her novel 'Celestial Bodies', which reveals her Omani homeland's ... World • 21 May 19
Committee told some artists are living in poverty Fianna Fáil's spokesperson on arts and culture has said there is a sense of anger among artists in relation to pay and conditions, housing, childcare ... Ireland • 15 Jan 19
12% increase for arts sector in Budget The Arts Council of Ireland and Screen Producers Ireland were among those welcoming increased spending in the arts sector announced in today's budget. Budget 2019 • 09 Oct 18
Galway International Arts Festival celebrates 41st year The Galway International Arts Festival will showcase highly acclaimed productions from home and abroad as it celebrates its 41st anniversary this year. Ireland • 20 Jul 18
No decision yet on merger of cultural institutions Minister for Arts Jimmy Deenihan has said no decision has been made on the merging of cultural institutions. News • 30 May 12
