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The Culture Company runs programmes in neighbourhoods, cultural spaces and places in the city that contribute to cultural engagement of those who live there

Dublin City Council wins international culture award

Dublin City Council and Dublin City Culture Company have won a Global Award for culture engagement, from the World Organisation of United Cities and Local Governments.

Regional • 27 Jun 22

Bono read from his forthcoming autobiography 'Surrender' in public for the first time in Finnegan's pub in Dalkey today as part of the Dalkey Book Festival

Bono remembers his dad at Dalkey Book Festival

U2 frontman Bono read from his forthcoming autobiography 'Surrender' in public for the first time in Finnegan's pub in Dalkey today as part of the Dalkey Book Festival.

Entertainment • 19 Jun 22

Sally Rooney (right) with Neil Freshwater of Zurick at the Dalkey Literary Festival

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

A family affair: Great great grand nieces and nephew of James Joyce (l to r) Jasmin Neil (5), Freya Joyce (5), Alee Rose Neil (7), and Freddie Joyce Moran (4) celebrate Bloomsday

Events held across the country to mark Bloomsday

Events have taken place across Ireland and the world today to mark Bloomsday.

Ireland • 16 Jun 22

The Oscar Wilde sculpture is located at the corner of Merrion Square Park, in front of his family home in Merrion Square in Dublin (pic: RollingNews.ie)

Oscar Wilde statue is Dublin's most popular sculpture

Dublin's most popular sculpture is the Oscar Wilde statue in Merrion Square, according to results of a survey released today.

Dublin • 02 Jun 22

President Higgins said that Dervla Murphy was always an "ethical visitor" and brought a "vital social conscience and respect for those she wrote about"

Travel writer Dervla Murphy dies aged 90

President Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to travel writer Dervla Murphy, who has died aged 90.

Ireland • 23 May 22

Eurovision a vehicle to unite Europeans behind Ukraine

Given that the competition was originally designed to bring Europeans together through the medium of television, last night's result made perfect sense, writes Sinéad Crowley.

Analysis and Comment • 15 May 22

Christie's described the portrait as 'one of the rarest and most transcendent images in existence'

Warhol portrait of Marilyn Monroe fetches record $195m

An iconic portrait of Marilyn Monroe by US pop art visionary Andy Warhol has gone under the hammer for $195 million at Christie's, becoming the most expensive 20th century artwork ever sold at public auction..

US • 10 May 22

There are over 100 readings, workshops and seminars taking place in various locations across the country

Events under way for Poetry Day

The eighth running of Poetry Day Ireland is being marked throughout the country with events celebrating the spoken and written word, and the important place the poem occupies in Irish culture.

Ireland • 28 Apr 22

Ukrainian refugee Taya Shvets is performing in 'SOLIDARITY' at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin this evening

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

PRISM takes place at Kickham Barracks in Clonmel on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

Clonmel barracks transformed into theatrical venue

An old army barracks training ground is being transformed into a theatrical venue for three performances by an award-winning street arts company this weekend.

Munster • 06 Apr 22

The pandemic left many performers in a precarious position, with venues closed and performances cancelled

Basic income aims to simply allow artists to create

Although some artists go on to become internationally recognised rock stars or authors with seven-figure book deals, many others do not earn a living wage from their work, writes Sinéad Crowley

Ireland • 05 Apr 22

The scheme will open for applications on 12 April (stock image)

Artists to get €325 a week under Basic Income project

A new Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme will see 2,000 artists and creative arts workers to receive €325 a week.

News • 05 Apr 22

Anne Frank's diary about life in hiding has been translated into 60 languages

Dutch publisher recalls discredited book on Anne Frank

The Dutch publisher of a discredited cold case investigation into the betrayal of teenage Jewish diarist Anne Frank said it was recalling the book following a critical report on its findings.

World • 23 Mar 22

The award is the world's most valuable annual prize for a single work of fiction published in English

Dublin Literary Award shortlist revealed

Irish author Danielle McLaughlin is one of six authors shortlisted for the 2022 Dublin Literary Award, sponsored by Dublin City Council.

Dublin • 22 Mar 22

Unions claim that international production companies are applying lesser terms and conditions to Ireland-based performers (Stock image)

Unions call for equal treatment for actors in Ireland

Members of Irish Equity and Equity (UK) have joined forces to call for equal treatment for performers working on international co-productions in Ireland.

Ireland • 15 Mar 22

'Waiting' was made between November 2021 and January 2022

Dublin 8 over 60s residents to feature at film festival

"Who would have thought of making a film during lockdown - sure where would you get it?"

Dublin • 23 Feb 22

The committee heard that people are afraid they will lose work if they speak out

Committee told of 'climate of fear' in arts sector

An Oireachtas committee has been told there is a "climate of fear" in the arts in Ireland with people afraid of losing work or facing legal action if they speak out about issues of discrimination and sexual harassment.

Politics • 16 Feb 22

The exhibition brings together the collections of the Chester Beatty with loans from the National Museum of Ireland

Dublin exhibition shows visual culture of modern Iran

The visual culture of early modern Iran is being put on display at the Chester Beatty museum in Dublin as part of a new exhibition, 'Meeting in Isfahan', which opens today.

Regional • 04 Feb 22

Colm Keane wrote extensively on near-death experiences

Author and journalist Colm Keane dies aged 70

Author and former RTÉ journalist Colm Keane has died aged 70.

Ireland • 22 Jan 22

Catherine Martin announces the Government's agreement to the transfer of the National Symphony Orchestra and Choirs from RTÉ to the National Concert Hall

National Symphony Orchestra to transfer from RTÉ to NCH

The running of Ireland's National Symphony Orchestra and Choirs is set to be transferred from RTÉ to the National Concert Hall next week.

Ireland • 19 Jan 22

Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions, HA.com

Single page of comic sells for nearly €3m at US auction

A single page of original artwork from an acclaimed 1984 comic featuring Spider-Man has sold for a record $3.36m (€2.93m) in the United States, making the webslinger the world's mightiest auction superhero.

News Lens • 14 Jan 22