‘A special insight’: Five Michael Collins diaries loaned to State
Taoiseach says books from 1918-1922 of huge value to researchers as centenary of war leaders’ death nears
Orlaith McBride
‘Money is necessary but it’s not important’
Me & My Money: Orlaith McBride, director, National Archives
Opera about JFK’s tragic sister Rosemary to premiere in July
Irish National Opera season to also feature new opera set in direct provision
The arts board: a way to give something back that pays biscuits
Cultural institutions need board members, and it can be rewarding (just not financially)
Kevin Rafter named as Arts Council’s new chairman
DCU communications head succeeds Sheila Pratschke at Government arts agency
Abbey directors to meet actors today in response to letter of protest
First meeting to address concerns about national theatre to be held without mediator
Creative schools initiative to be rolled out to 150 schools
Number of schools in Creative Youth programme doubles, as budget hits €6 million
The Abbey: 15 things we learned this week about disgruntled theatre workers
Here’s what the theatre and creative talent will talk about when they meet tonight
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
Arts Council to provide €1m funding to mark the centenary of the Easter Rising
Major funding project is part of Government’s centenary programme
The L factor: a literary ambassador for Ireland
Thirty-four authors have made the longlist for the inaugural Laureate for Irish Fiction
Wet weather fails to dampen spirits at Culture Night
More than 1,400 free events take place all over the country
What’s on the agenda of the new Minister for Arts?
Heather Humphreys’s lack of an arts background was much discussed when she was made the Minister for the sector, but she is showing herself to be capable, intelligent and engaged
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