O'Casey play available free online for 5th, 6th classes A drama based on the Sean O'Casey play 'The Plough and the Stars' is being made available free of charge for 5th and 6th class primary school students from the Abbey theatre. Education • 02 Jun 21
O'Casey play available free online for 5th, 6th classes A drama based on the Sean O'Casey play 'The Plough and the Stars' is being made available free of charge for 5th and 6th class primary school students from the Abbey theatre. Education • 02 Jun 21
Basic income guarantee pilot scheme for the arts sector The Government has committed to prioritise a basic income guarantee pilot scheme for artists. Ireland • 01 Jun 21
Basic income guarantee pilot scheme for the arts sector The Government has committed to prioritise a basic income guarantee pilot scheme for artists. Ireland • 01 Jun 21
Pilot events signal hope for entertainment industry If there is one thing we have learned over the past year it is that there are no guarantees when it comes to Covid, but around the country guitars are being tuned, lines are being learned and light bulbs are being replaced to illuminate stages that have been dark for far too long. Coronavirus • 31 May 21
Pilot events signal hope for entertainment industry If there is one thing we have learned over the past year it is that there are no guarantees when it comes to Covid, but around the country guitars are being tuned, lines are being learned and light bulbs are being replaced to illuminate stages that have been dark for far too long. Coronavirus • 31 May 21
Dublin conservation project wins top European award A project to conserve a 19th century merchant building on the banks of the River Liffey in Dublin has won one of Europe's top heritage honours. Dublin • 25 May 21
Dublin conservation project wins top European award A project to conserve a 19th century merchant building on the banks of the River Liffey in Dublin has won one of Europe's top heritage honours. Dublin • 25 May 21
Forever Young - Bob Dylan at 80 As Bob Dylan turns 80, his music, words and artistry permeate our world and remain culturally relevant. Music • 21 May 21
Forever Young - Bob Dylan at 80 As Bob Dylan turns 80, his music, words and artistry permeate our world and remain culturally relevant. Music • 21 May 21
Valeria Luiselli wins Dublin Literary Award The Mexican author Valeria Luiselli has been announced as the winner of this year's Dublin Literary Award, for her book Lost Children Archive. Dublin • 20 May 21
Valeria Luiselli wins Dublin Literary Award The Mexican author Valeria Luiselli has been announced as the winner of this year's Dublin Literary Award, for her book Lost Children Archive. Dublin • 20 May 21
Plans for Ennistymon Púca statue paused after criticism Clare County Council has been forced to "pause" plans to erect a controversial statue of a Púca in the town of Ennistymon, after widespread local criticism of the proposed piece that it was "grotesque and scary". Munster • 11 May 21
Plans for Ennistymon Púca statue paused after criticism Clare County Council has been forced to "pause" plans to erect a controversial statue of a Púca in the town of Ennistymon, after widespread local criticism of the proposed piece that it was "grotesque and scary". Munster • 11 May 21
Museums reopen today, cinemas might be back in June Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Catherine Martin has said the Government has signalled that cinemas and theatres will reopen in June. Coronavirus • 10 May 21
Museums reopen today, cinemas might be back in June Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Catherine Martin has said the Government has signalled that cinemas and theatres will reopen in June. Coronavirus • 10 May 21
Poet and chefs collaborate for unique poetry project An award-winning poet has come together with two well-known chefs to bring poetry to a new audience. Regional • 29 Apr 21
Poet and chefs collaborate for unique poetry project An award-winning poet has come together with two well-known chefs to bring poetry to a new audience. Regional • 29 Apr 21
Donegal offers €10k bursary to entice filmmakers Donegal County Council is enticing filmmakers to shoot a short drama or documentary in the county this year with the offer of a €10,000 grant. Ulster • 27 Apr 21
Donegal offers €10k bursary to entice filmmakers Donegal County Council is enticing filmmakers to shoot a short drama or documentary in the county this year with the offer of a €10,000 grant. Ulster • 27 Apr 21
Call to visit statues for International Sculpture Day People across the country are being encouraged to visit sculpture in their localities today as part of International Sculpture Day. Ireland • 26 Apr 21
Call to visit statues for International Sculpture Day People across the country are being encouraged to visit sculpture in their localities today as part of International Sculpture Day. Ireland • 26 Apr 21
Cúirt Festival focuses on reading boost during pandemic The Cúirt International Festival of Literature is under way in Galway, with a focus on how the pandemic has impacted creativity and boosted reading during the last year. Ireland • 24 Apr 21
Cúirt Festival focuses on reading boost during pandemic The Cúirt International Festival of Literature is under way in Galway, with a focus on how the pandemic has impacted creativity and boosted reading during the last year. Ireland • 24 Apr 21
Hostel plan for Joyce's 'House of the Dead' approved International best-selling author Colm Tóibín has failed in his battle to prevent James Joyce's 'House of the Dead' on Dublin's quays from being turned into a 54-bed tourist hostel. Dublin • 21 Apr 21
Hostel plan for Joyce's 'House of the Dead' approved International best-selling author Colm Tóibín has failed in his battle to prevent James Joyce's 'House of the Dead' on Dublin's quays from being turned into a 54-bed tourist hostel. Dublin • 21 Apr 21
Martin hopeful of reopenings as artworks purchased Minister for Arts Catherine Martin has said she looks forward to the doors of museums and galleries reopening in the coming weeks. visual arts • 21 Apr 21
Martin hopeful of reopenings as artworks purchased Minister for Arts Catherine Martin has said she looks forward to the doors of museums and galleries reopening in the coming weeks. visual arts • 21 Apr 21
Gate Theatre to stream play online The Gate Theatre in Dublin will stream a play starring Stephen Rea and Judith Roddy. Viewers can watch 'The Visiting Hour' form their own homes. Ireland • 20 Apr 21
Gate Theatre to stream play online The Gate Theatre in Dublin will stream a play starring Stephen Rea and Judith Roddy. Viewers can watch 'The Visiting Hour' form their own homes. Ireland • 20 Apr 21
Northern Irish artist Charlie Whisker dies The death has been announced of artist Charlie Whisker. Ireland • 11 Apr 21
Northern Irish artist Charlie Whisker dies The death has been announced of artist Charlie Whisker. Ireland • 11 Apr 21
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 Renaissance artist Caravaggio. World • 08 Apr 21
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 Renaissance artist Caravaggio. World • 08 Apr 21
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 21
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 21
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 vote to leave the European Union that he secured Irish citizenship shortly before he died. Brexit • 01 Apr 21
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 vote to leave the European Union that he secured Irish citizenship shortly before he died. Brexit • 01 Apr 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 closed, they are still organising online book loans and other digital events. Ireland • 25 Feb 21
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 closed, they are still organising online book loans and other digital events. Ireland • 25 Feb 21
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 the projects commissioned for the programme. Connacht • 24 Feb 21
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 the projects commissioned for the programme. Connacht • 24 Feb 21
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 21
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 21
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 and festivals. Arts and Culture • 11 Feb 21
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 and festivals. Arts and Culture • 11 Feb 21
