Oíche Chultúir events taking place across Connacht Over 50 events are planned to celebrate Culture Night in venues around Co Galway. Culture Night 2023 • 22 Sep 23
Oíche Chultúir events taking place across Connacht Over 50 events are planned to celebrate Culture Night in venues around Co Galway. Culture Night 2023 • 22 Sep 23
Music and dance in Munster for Culture Night Music, dance, art, history and food are all playing a part of what will make up a lively Culture Night in Limerick and Clare. Culture Night • 22 Sep 23
Music and dance in Munster for Culture Night Music, dance, art, history and food are all playing a part of what will make up a lively Culture Night in Limerick and Clare. Culture Night • 22 Sep 23
Seamus Heaney's Polish connection Seamus Heaney, Ireland's great poet of the late twentieth century, died ten years ago today. Widely read in the English-speaking world, his writings found a loyal audience in Poland too. Europe • 30 Aug 23
Seamus Heaney's Polish connection Seamus Heaney, Ireland's great poet of the late twentieth century, died ten years ago today. Widely read in the English-speaking world, his writings found a loyal audience in Poland too. Europe • 30 Aug 23
Varadkar meets Ukrainian actor attacked in Dublin Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has met a Ukrainian actor who was assaulted in Dublin last month. Ukraine • 19 Jul 23
Varadkar meets Ukrainian actor attacked in Dublin Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has met a Ukrainian actor who was assaulted in Dublin last month. Ukraine • 19 Jul 23
Abbey and minister condemn assault on Ukrainian actor The Abbey Theatre and the Minister for Culture have condemned an "unprovoked, random act of mindless violence" after a visiting Ukrainian cast member was attacked in Dublin city centre at the weekend. Dublin • 27 Jun 23
Abbey and minister condemn assault on Ukrainian actor The Abbey Theatre and the Minister for Culture have condemned an "unprovoked, random act of mindless violence" after a visiting Ukrainian cast member was attacked in Dublin city centre at the weekend. Dublin • 27 Jun 23
Bulgarian author wins Booker Prize for 'Time Shelter' Bulgarian writer Georgi Gospodinov and translator Angela Rodel have been named winners of the International Booker Prize with the novel "Time Shelter" - a first for a book in Bulgarian. World • 23 May 23
Bulgarian author wins Booker Prize for 'Time Shelter' Bulgarian writer Georgi Gospodinov and translator Angela Rodel have been named winners of the International Booker Prize with the novel "Time Shelter" - a first for a book in Bulgarian. World • 23 May 23
Museums and galleries to open for special night events Museums and galleries across Ireland are set to hold special evening and night-time events over the coming months as part of a new Government campaign to promote Ireland's culture and heritage to a wider audience. Ireland • 17 May 23
Museums and galleries to open for special night events Museums and galleries across Ireland are set to hold special evening and night-time events over the coming months as part of a new Government campaign to promote Ireland's culture and heritage to a wider audience. Ireland • 17 May 23
Fans queue outside Dublin theatre for Hamilton tickets Fans of the multi-award-winning musical Hamilton queued for tickets outside the Bord Gáis Theatre in Dublin from early this morning to try and secure tickets for the production. Culture • 28 Apr 23
Fans queue outside Dublin theatre for Hamilton tickets Fans of the multi-award-winning musical Hamilton queued for tickets outside the Bord Gáis Theatre in Dublin from early this morning to try and secure tickets for the production. Culture • 28 Apr 23
Ninth annual Poetry Day takes place across the country The ninth annual Poetry Day Ireland is taking place with over 100 free events happening across the country. Culture • 27 Apr 23
Ninth annual Poetry Day takes place across the country The ninth annual Poetry Day Ireland is taking place with over 100 free events happening across the country. Culture • 27 Apr 23
Former CMO Dr Tony Holohan to publish memoir The former chief medical officer, Dr Tony Holohan, is to publish his memoir 'We Need to Talk' later this year. Coronavirus • 30 Mar 23
Former CMO Dr Tony Holohan to publish memoir The former chief medical officer, Dr Tony Holohan, is to publish his memoir 'We Need to Talk' later this year. Coronavirus • 30 Mar 23
Through the mill: Odlums factory to become artists' hub The Arts Council has said it hopes a new artist campus on the site of the old Odlums factory at Dublin Port will be open by the start of 2025. Ireland • 29 Mar 23
Through the mill: Odlums factory to become artists' hub The Arts Council has said it hopes a new artist campus on the site of the old Odlums factory at Dublin Port will be open by the start of 2025. Ireland • 29 Mar 23
Ballybeg to Bakhmut: Ukrainians embrace Translations RTÉ's Europe Editor Tony Connelly attends a performance of Brian Friel's Translations at Ukraine's National Academy Drama Theatre in wartime Kyiv. World • 26 Feb 23
Ballybeg to Bakhmut: Ukrainians embrace Translations RTÉ's Europe Editor Tony Connelly attends a performance of Brian Friel's Translations at Ukraine's National Academy Drama Theatre in wartime Kyiv. World • 26 Feb 23
Tax relief most important for TV and Film - report The section 481 tax incentive is the most important factor in bringing television film and production to Ireland, according to a report released today. Ireland • 20 Jan 23
Tax relief most important for TV and Film - report The section 481 tax incentive is the most important factor in bringing television film and production to Ireland, according to a report released today. Ireland • 20 Jan 23
Irish language cinema going from strength to strength The success of An Cailín Ciúin has been seen as a "game changer" for Irish language cinema, while the Cine 4 funding scheme has been hailed as an inspired project. Arts and Culture • 02 Jan 23
Irish language cinema going from strength to strength The success of An Cailín Ciúin has been seen as a "game changer" for Irish language cinema, while the Cine 4 funding scheme has been hailed as an inspired project. Arts and Culture • 02 Jan 23
U2 'incredibly grateful' to receive US culture award Dublin rock supergroup U2 are "incredibly grateful" after being awarded one of America's most prestigious cultural awards, a Kennedy Center Honor. US • 05 Dec 22
U2 'incredibly grateful' to receive US culture award Dublin rock supergroup U2 are "incredibly grateful" after being awarded one of America's most prestigious cultural awards, a Kennedy Center Honor. US • 05 Dec 22
Other Voices festival returns to Kerry for 21st year Other Voices Dingle 2022 opens today, marking the 21st year of the popular music festival in the west Kerry town. Munster • 02 Dec 22
Other Voices festival returns to Kerry for 21st year Other Voices Dingle 2022 opens today, marking the 21st year of the popular music festival in the west Kerry town. Munster • 02 Dec 22
Simon & Schuster's owner to let sale to Penguin fail Book-publishing powerhouse Simon & Schuster's owner will let its $2.2 billion sale to Penguin Random House collapse today, opening the door for a new suitor to try to clinch a deal, according to people familiar with the matter. Business • 21 Nov 22
Simon & Schuster's owner to let sale to Penguin fail Book-publishing powerhouse Simon & Schuster's owner will let its $2.2 billion sale to Penguin Random House collapse today, opening the door for a new suitor to try to clinch a deal, according to people familiar with the matter. Business • 21 Nov 22
US publishing mega-merger blocked by federal judge A US federal judge has blocked publishing giant Penguin Random House from acquiring its competitor Simon & Schuster, siding with the US Justice Department which had argued against the mega-merger. US • 01 Nov 22
US publishing mega-merger blocked by federal judge A US federal judge has blocked publishing giant Penguin Random House from acquiring its competitor Simon & Schuster, siding with the US Justice Department which had argued against the mega-merger. US • 01 Nov 22
Singer-songwriter Don McLean meets fans in Co Kildare Hundreds of fans turned out to greet singer-songwriter Don McLean in Co Kildare today as he opened an exhibition dedicated to his life and works. Leinster • 06 Oct 22
Singer-songwriter Don McLean meets fans in Co Kildare Hundreds of fans turned out to greet singer-songwriter Don McLean in Co Kildare today as he opened an exhibition dedicated to his life and works. Leinster • 06 Oct 22
€6m for night-time economy among Budget arts funding €130 million for the Arts Council, a €6 million "night time economy" fund and the reduction of VAT on newspapers to zero percent are among the announcements made for the arts and media sector in today's budget. Culture • 27 Sep 22
€6m for night-time economy among Budget arts funding €130 million for the Arts Council, a €6 million "night time economy" fund and the reduction of VAT on newspapers to zero percent are among the announcements made for the arts and media sector in today's budget. Culture • 27 Sep 22
Recommendations over safety in artistic workplaces Linking public arts funding with anti-harassment policies, and the establishment of an anonymous way for people to report harmful experiences, are among are among the recommendations of an Oireachtas committee which has been looking at the issue of safety in the artistic workplace. Politics • 21 Sep 22
Recommendations over safety in artistic workplaces Linking public arts funding with anti-harassment policies, and the establishment of an anonymous way for people to report harmful experiences, are among are among the recommendations of an Oireachtas committee which has been looking at the issue of safety in the artistic workplace. Politics • 21 Sep 22
Dramatic return 'home' to Donegal for Translations In what has been described as a "homecoming", An Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny, Co Donegal is the final stop on a lengthy run of a major co-production of Brian Friel's acclaimed play Translations. Ulster • 01 Sep 22
Dramatic return 'home' to Donegal for Translations In what has been described as a "homecoming", An Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny, Co Donegal is the final stop on a lengthy run of a major co-production of Brian Friel's acclaimed play Translations. Ulster • 01 Sep 22
Culture Night sees new focus on night-time economy More than 300 free events are due to take place in Dublin as part of this year's Culture Night, with a particular focus on the night-time economy. Dublin • 22 Aug 22
Culture Night sees new focus on night-time economy More than 300 free events are due to take place in Dublin as part of this year's Culture Night, with a particular focus on the night-time economy. Dublin • 22 Aug 22
Heritage Week: Art, abbeys and reeling in fishing fans Today marks the start of National Heritage Week with in-person events taking place for the first time in three years since the Covid-19 pandemic. Ireland • 13 Aug 22
Heritage Week: Art, abbeys and reeling in fishing fans Today marks the start of National Heritage Week with in-person events taking place for the first time in three years since the Covid-19 pandemic. Ireland • 13 Aug 22
Young talents get streets ahead at art festival Some of the best street artists from Ireland and further afield are putting the finishing touches to a series of murals. Dublin • 11 Aug 22
Young talents get streets ahead at art festival Some of the best street artists from Ireland and further afield are putting the finishing touches to a series of murals. Dublin • 11 Aug 22
