A year of Yeats. The return of the Gathering. The zaniness of TedFest. The muckiness of the National Ploughing Championships. The musical magic of Electric Picnic. The spectacular scenery of Earagail Arts Festival. And much more. Consider yourself told

The composer’s music is at its best when it accompanies something with a strong visual element, such as a film or dance show

The fearless beauty of his poetry shone out of every aspect of the National Concert Hall celebration

Singer joins the stellar line-up at One City, One Book concert

Memorial service part of annual arts festival

Special tribute to be paid to late poet Dennis O’Driscoll