Spain blocks auction of possible Caravaggio painting The Spanish government has blocked the auction of a 17th-century oil painting in Madrid on suspicion that it may actually be a lost masterpiece by ... World • 08 Apr
Renowned soprano Veronica Dunne dies aged 93 The death has been announced of the internationally renowned soprano and music teacher Dr Veronica Dunne. She was 93 years old. Ireland • 06 Apr
Le Carré got Irish citizenship following Brexit vote John le Carré, the British novelist who cast flawed spies onto the bleak chessboard of Cold War rivalry, was so disillusioned by the 2016 Brexit ... Brexit • 01 Apr
National Library to run LGBTI history programme, events The history of LGBTI+ experience and identity in Ireland is to be explored in a new year-long programme from the National Library of Ireland. Ireland • 30 Mar
Irish firm to launch tallest moving statue in the world Irish firm The Giant Company has launched the tallest moving statue in the world today, which stands more than 10 stories high. Business • 15 Mar
People encouraged to pick up a book for 'Ireland Reads' Today is 'Ireland Reads' day, where people are being encouraged to pick up a book to read for their well-being during Covid-19. Although libraries are ... Ireland • 25 Feb
Galway extends Capital of Culture programme to April Galway's term as European Capital of Culture will formally wrap up on 30 April, after organisers announced a last ditch attempt to showcase some of ... Connacht • 24 Feb
Renowned traditional musician Joe Burke dies aged 81 Tributes have been paid following the death of renowned traditional musician Joe Burke at the age of 81. Ireland • 21 Feb
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 ... Arts and Culture • 11 Feb
Call for continued funding for live performance sector A group representing small and medium live venues has said the pilot programme of Government funding for the live performance sector was a success and ... Coronavirus • 31 Jan
Filmmaker David Shaw-Smith dies following illness David Shaw-Smith, acclaimed filmmaker, photographer and archivist of Irish life and times, has died following a long illness. Connacht • 20 Jan
Posthumous Costa poetry award for Eavan Boland The late Irish poet Eavan Boland has been announced as posthumous winner of the 2020 Costa Poetry Award for her final collection, The Historians. Ireland • 04 Jan
Streaming takes centre stage as artists go online Engagement with the arts during the pandemic was a virtual experience - bringing much joy to audiences at home and abroad. But streaming can never ... 2020 in Review • 28 Dec 20
Bestselling author John le Carré dies aged 89 The death has been announced of 89-year-old espionage author David Cornwell, better known by his pen name John le Carré. World • 14 Dec 20
Culture boost as live performances return to Abbey, NCH A number of live performances will be trialled from next week in a major boost to the arts and culture sector. Ireland • 14 Dec 20
Letters written by WB Yeats sold for over €50,000 A series of letters written by WB Yeats to childhood friend Ethel Veasey have sold for £47,880 (€53,000) at Sotheby's in London. Ireland • 09 Dec 20
Cultural venues reopen but theatres remain closed Cultural venues - including galleries, museums and cinemas - are allowed to reopen today under the new easing of restrictions, but theatres are to remain ... Coronavirus • 01 Dec 20
Tributes paid to veteran journalist Robert Fisk Tributes have been paid to the veteran journalist and commentator Robert Fisk who has died at the age of 74. World • 01 Nov 20
Ancient book about saints and sagas donated to UCC A manuscript dating from the late 15th century, containing material both from the Irish tradition and contemporary European texts, has been donated to University College ... Munster • 28 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 ... Arts and Culture • 23 Oct 20
Arts groups welcome Budget funding for hard-hit sector Minister Paschal Donohoe ended his budget speech with a line from Séamus Heaney but his inclusion of a quote from one of Ireland's most respected ... budget 2021 • 14 Oct 20
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
American poet Louise Gluck wins Nobel Literature Prize The Nobel Literature Prize went to American poet Louise Gluck, the jury at the Swedish Academy said, honouring a writer known for themes of childhood ... World • 08 Oct 20
TV drama focus of television industry stimulus package Further details of the July stimulus package for the television industry have been announced, with a particular focus on TV drama. Ireland • 30 Sep 20
