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 21
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 21
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 replace the thrill of attending a live performance. 2020 in Review • 28 Dec 20
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 replace the thrill of attending a live performance. 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
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
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
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 closed. Coronavirus • 01 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 closed. 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
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 Cork. Munster • 28 Oct 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 Cork. 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 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
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 artists was far from tokenistic. budget 2021 • 14 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 artists was far from tokenistic. 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
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 and family life. World • 08 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 and family life. 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
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
Glendalough artefacts spanning 1,200 years on display An exhibition at the National Museum of Ireland has brought together artefacts from Glendalough which have never been publicly displayed before. Ireland • 16 Sep 20
Glendalough artefacts spanning 1,200 years on display An exhibition at the National Museum of Ireland has brought together artefacts from Glendalough which have never been publicly displayed before. Ireland • 16 Sep 20
Rooftop art in unique lockdown exhibition in Dublin A Dublin artist who took to the roof of his Ranelagh studio to paint during lockdown is preparing to launch a unique exhibition of his work. Dublin • 16 Sep 20
Rooftop art in unique lockdown exhibition in Dublin A Dublin artist who took to the roof of his Ranelagh studio to paint during lockdown is preparing to launch a unique exhibition of his work. Dublin • 16 Sep 20
Trinity unveils new Book of Kells display case One of Ireland's greatest cultural treasures, the Book of Kells, can now be viewed in a new state-of-the-art display at Trinity College Dublin. Ireland • 14 Sep 20
Trinity unveils new Book of Kells display case One of Ireland's greatest cultural treasures, the Book of Kells, can now be viewed in a new state-of-the-art display at Trinity College Dublin. Ireland • 14 Sep 20
Spraoi organisers keep show on the road with street art The ever-popular Spraoi festival could not happen in its usual form this year but organisers pressed ahead with some spectacular street art and are hopeful that they will be able to stage their planned shows in the coming months. Munster • 12 Sep 20
Spraoi organisers keep show on the road with street art The ever-popular Spraoi festival could not happen in its usual form this year but organisers pressed ahead with some spectacular street art and are hopeful that they will be able to stage their planned shows in the coming months. Munster • 12 Sep 20
Where the art is - Galway unveils striking collections The Galway International Arts Festival's autumn programme has been launched and it includes a striking outdoor installation and Festival Gallery featuring leading artists. Connacht • 09 Sep 20
Where the art is - Galway unveils striking collections The Galway International Arts Festival's autumn programme has been launched and it includes a striking outdoor installation and Festival Gallery featuring leading artists. Connacht • 09 Sep 20
Burns' Milkman shortlisted for €100,000 literary prize Belfast author Anna Burns has been shortlisted for the International Dublin Literary Award. Dublin • 03 Sep 20
Burns' Milkman shortlisted for €100,000 literary prize Belfast author Anna Burns has been shortlisted for the International Dublin Literary Award. Dublin • 03 Sep 20
President pays tribute to playwright Eugene McCabe President Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to playwright, storyteller and dramatist Eugene McCabe, who has died aged 90. Culture • 27 Aug 20
President pays tribute to playwright Eugene McCabe President Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to playwright, storyteller and dramatist Eugene McCabe, who has died aged 90. Culture • 27 Aug 20
Dublin Fringe Festival cancels outdoor shows for Sept The Dublin Fringe Festival has said that following recent Government guidelines on outdoor events, it is cancelling the shows that had been due to take place outdoors as part of the festival. Dublin • 24 Aug 20
Dublin Fringe Festival cancels outdoor shows for Sept The Dublin Fringe Festival has said that following recent Government guidelines on outdoor events, it is cancelling the shows that had been due to take place outdoors as part of the festival. Dublin • 24 Aug 20
Theatre shows in doubt over virus restrictions - group Shows produced by a number of theatres and festivals may have to be cancelled because of new government regulations, the National Campaign for the Arts has said. Coronavirus • 21 Aug 20
Theatre shows in doubt over virus restrictions - group Shows produced by a number of theatres and festivals may have to be cancelled because of new government regulations, the National Campaign for the Arts has said. Coronavirus • 21 Aug 20
Garden theatre for children with special needs A theatre company is touring its play to the gardens and driveways of children with profound and multiple learning difficulties. Ireland • 21 Aug 20
Garden theatre for children with special needs A theatre company is touring its play to the gardens and driveways of children with profound and multiple learning difficulties. Ireland • 21 Aug 20
Govt clarifies theatres can have 50 people at events The Government has clarified that theatres can now have up to 50 people attend events indoors once physical distancing is in place. Coronavirus • 20 Aug 20
Govt clarifies theatres can have 50 people at events The Government has clarified that theatres can now have up to 50 people attend events indoors once physical distancing is in place. Coronavirus • 20 Aug 20
Culture Night an 'opportunity' to reingage with arts Reimagining Culture Night this year has "been a challenge", according to the national co-ordinator of the event. Ireland • 29 Jul 20
Culture Night an 'opportunity' to reingage with arts Reimagining Culture Night this year has "been a challenge", according to the national co-ordinator of the event. Ireland • 29 Jul 20
