Hyde conference to discuss arts cuts

Proposed cuts in Government spending on the arts are expected to feature largely at this year’s Douglas Hyde Conference, which…

Proposed cuts in Government spending on the arts are expected to feature largely at this year’s Douglas Hyde Conference, which takes place in Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon, from October 16th to 18th next, writes Patsy McGarry.

The conference theme this year is Culture and the Economy, Creativity and Innovation in Post-boom Ireland.

Participants will include Minister for Arts Martin Cullen and Druid Theatre Company director Garry Hynes.

Further details at www.roscommonarts.com/hyde