‘A hug runs all the way through this’: How to Catch a Star, based on the Oliver Jeffers book, returns to the Ark
This puppet show, which has been a huge hit for Branar, draws similar reactions from children all over the world
Arts Council
‘We can’t let this happen’: Dozens of artists to lose studios with closure of The Complex
Venue had agreement with developer to buy site but this was dependent on State funding that has not materialised
Report on botched Arts Council IT project ‘pretty damning’ for Department
PAC chair criticises ‘failures’ at Department of Culture as findings recommends stronger oversight
‘Rigorous’ pre-purchase checks needed in wake of spending debacles in arts and culture, says watchdog
Report by Dáil watchdog comes after botched IT project at Arts Council and separate issue with X-ray scanner at National Gallery
‘You have to force yourself to be hopeful’: Three creative industry workers on a changing Ireland
The Professionals: Three people who work in film, writing and comedy reflect on the world
Arts Council chair vows to ‘rigorously’ pursue necessary reforms after botched IT project
Maura McGrath was not expecting to be landed with controversy over €6.7m spend on failed project when taking her job
The forgotten Irish artist: How does an artist make thousands of artworks, then just disappear?
A new book aims to restore Donal O’Sullivan’s legacy of elegant work which has been largely overlooked since his death in 1991
Louvre heist thieves take note: Irish crown jewels were never found and culprits never caught
Plus: An Post still not using Eircodes, a good in with the Arts Council and Gaza solidarity where buffalo roam
Speed dating for charities: ‘I wouldn’t say no to an accountant’
More than 200 would-be board members attend event aimed at channeling experience and skills into organisations trying to help others
Why is it that IT projects do not come in on budget and on time?
Expert says issue is not unique to Ireland or the public sector
Chloe Michelle Howarth: ‘I saw minimal queer representation growing up, so I didn’t realise it was an option’
The author on her new novel being compared to Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca, growing up in west Cork, and the enduring influence of The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides had on her
Honing the craft of the Irish Writers Centre: ‘It’s a great story to tell, as we are a nation of storytellers’
Charity seeks to help writers of all levels through mentoring, masterclasses, courses, writers’ residencies, bursaries and competitions
Arts Council spent almost €1m on outside consultancy firms, including thousands on legal advice
The spending included hundreds of thousands on legal advice
Dr Moling Ryan to take over as interim director of Arts Council
Government body undergoing review of operations following €6.7m IT system controversy
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