Orlaith Mcbride

Abbey Theatre says letter signatories will not be blacklisted

Abbey’s chairwoman tells Oireachtas committee the theatre will ‘address concerns’

Dublin's new Goethe-Institut sets an example for Irish cultural policy

After a multimillion-euro renovation, the arts institute is ready to spearhead a renaissance

President pays tribute to ‘courageous being’ Tom Murphy

Over 600, including big cross-section from theatre and arts , attend humanist service

Artists to help spark creativity in the classroom

150 schools to take part in programme to explore impact of arts on school life

Michael Colgan event given Arts Council funds despite warnings

Agency granted support to the World Actors Forum amid concerns it was not ‘prudent’

Arts organisations to receive funding decisions today

Decisions on grants totalling €28.4 million made by council for 2018

Arts Council chair rejects ‘inference’ of conflict over Michael Colgan

McBride tells committee association with ex-Gate director ‘no different’ from others in arts world

Arts Council to put response about Colgan into Oireachtas record

Council’s director questioned at committee about friendship with Michael Colgan

Arts Council urges women to engage in Gate investigation

Complaints of sexualised comments, inappropriate touching made against Colgan

Colgan apology meets with negative response by accusers

Former Gate Theatre artistic director wrote that he was not aware of distress he caused

Back in the USSR: Fionn Davenport’s arts show has a red scare

Radio Review: After a slow start, the RTÉ presenter offers a vivid portrait of the Soviet Union

Women’s Council calls for independent investigation into Gate misconduct claims

Union official says Arts Council had said anti-bullying measures were not its business

Anne Enright: ‘There is so much mediocre work by men around’

Laureate of Irish Fiction highlights gender imbalance in publishing, theatre and book reviews

Going to the cinema is Ireland’s most popular cultural pursuit

Higher percentage of the population attends arts events in Dublin but regions close behind, an Arts Council report has found

Centenary of 1916 made ‘profound statement’ about Irish identity

Roscommon celebrates Douglas Hyde Conference with speakers Garry Hynes, Sean Kyne

Arts Council announces overhaul of funding system

New system will simplify procedures, promote new artists and improve feedback

Colm Tóibín slates plan to cut grants for non-productive artists

Author writes six-page letter to Arts Council describing proposals as ‘oddly North Korean’

What will Brexit mean for Irish arts and culture?

The UK is leaving the EU, but it will remain our closest cultural partner into the future

Arts sector fears impact of Brexit on tours, co-productions and funding

Cavan meeting hears of challenges facing culture, regions and Border communities

Arts Council director Orlaith McBride’s contract to be extended

McBride’s is one of a number of high-profile culture contracts due to expire

Artists to receive bursaries to mark Easter Rising

Programme aims to help young artists mark centenary landmark next year

Conflict and resolution key themes in projects for 1916 Rising

Nine projects picked by Arts Council include music, dance, film and sound installations

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