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NI theatre and dance productions to be spotlighted at Edinburgh Fringe

NI theatre and dance productions to be spotlighted at Edinburgh Fringe

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025

The Spotlight On Theatre And Dance From Northern Ireland initiative will be held on August 19th
50th anniversary of Seamus Heaney’s landmark collection on Troubles to be marked

50th anniversary of Seamus Heaney’s landmark collection on Troubles to be marked

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

A three-day conference at the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s University Belfast will bring together experts on the poet.
Model of The Grand Budapest Hotel among items in new Wes Anderson exhibition

Model of The Grand Budapest Hotel among items in new Wes Anderson exhibition

Thu, 01 May, 2025

Costumes worn by stars including Ralph Fiennes, Scarlett Johansson and Owen Wilson will also go on display
Unused €125,000 scanner the latest scandal under Department's remit

Unused €125,000 scanner the latest scandal under Department's remit

Wed, 26 Feb, 2025

Since the scandal emerged, Minister for the Arts Patrick O’Donovan has said is among issues that have caused “huge embarrassment” to his department in recent times
Arts radio station goes global

Arts radio station goes global

Sun, 23 Feb, 2025

Muine Bheag Arts Radio is an experimental broadcasting platform that has been set up by local organisation Muine Bheag Arts
Play about Belfast student life to be staged in Brussels

Play about Belfast student life to be staged in Brussels

Sun, 16 Feb, 2025

Float is produced by Crybaby Productions and written by emerging playwrights Orla Graham and Kirby Thompson.
Bunclody festival of light forced inside 

Bunclody festival of light forced inside 

Sat, 15 Feb, 2025

Many of the participants who would have taken part in the parade wore their costumes to an open-mic night instead
Millions spent on Arts Council failed IT scheme ‘absolutely alarming’ – Tánaiste

Millions spent on Arts Council failed IT scheme ‘absolutely alarming’ – Tánaiste

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

It emerged that the Arts Council had spent €6.6675 million on a failed IT project.
‘Extreme concern’ at failed €7 million IT project by Arts Council

‘Extreme concern’ at failed €7 million IT project by Arts Council

Wed, 12 Feb, 2025

‘I do want to recognise the really good work the Arts Council does do,’ Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe said.
Arts Council put under governance review after wasting millions on IT project

Arts Council put under governance review after wasting millions on IT project

Wed, 12 Feb, 2025

The Arts Minister said there are a range of ‘fundamental questions’ about governance and culture within the Arts Council.
‘Deep sadness’ following death of Belfast poet Michael Longley

‘Deep sadness’ following death of Belfast poet Michael Longley

Thu, 23 Jan, 2025

Mr Longley died at the age of 85 after winning world-wide renown for his writing.
Story showcasing ‘voices’ of Ireland among novels nominated in Nero Book Awards

Story showcasing ‘voices’ of Ireland among novels nominated in Nero Book Awards

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Three Irish authors have been nominated this year including Calm With Horses writer Colin Barrett.
Castledermot artist's work connects the dots

Castledermot artist's work connects the dots

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

Corina’s work is vastly inspired by nature and the beauty of Ireland, her dreams and surroundings
Samantha Harvey becomes first woman since 2019 to win Booker Prize

Samantha Harvey becomes first woman since 2019 to win Booker Prize

Wed, 13 Nov, 2024

Her book Orbital, about astronauts looking down at Earth, was named as the winner of the £50,000 prize.
Noel Gallagher creates six-hour long version of Oasis hit for London gallery

Noel Gallagher creates six-hour long version of Oasis hit for London gallery

Mon, 11 Nov, 2024

Champagne Supernova was written by Gallagher and has been turned into a soundscape.
Snow Patrol frontman concern at few NI bands breaking international market

Snow Patrol frontman concern at few NI bands breaking international market

Thu, 26 Sep, 2024

Gary Lightbody was speaking after a meeting in Belfast to discuss underinvestment in the arts.
Nicola Sturgeon says more politicians should read Paul Lynch's novel Prophet Song

Nicola Sturgeon says more politicians should read Paul Lynch's novel Prophet Song

Sun, 18 Aug, 2024

Scotland’s former first minister was interviewing author Paul Lynch.
Young Carlow actor has his sights set on winning an Oscar

Young Carlow actor has his sights set on winning an Oscar

Wed, 07 Aug, 2024

Michael plays the role of a hungry peasant
Carlow Rambling House to host Chinese visitors 

Carlow Rambling House to host Chinese visitors 

Mon, 15 Jul, 2024

Carlow Rambling House will entertain a delegation of students from China with an afternoon packed with Irish culture
Mary Byrne's 'Check Me Out' is packed with humour, music and nostalgia

Mary Byrne's 'Check Me Out' is packed with humour, music and nostalgia

Mon, 15 Jul, 2024

The one-woman show reflects an eventful life and is on at the Dunamaise
NI theatre and dance productions to be spotlighted at Edinburgh Fringe

NI theatre and dance productions to be spotlighted at Edinburgh Fringe

Tue, 09 Jul, 2024

The initiative aims to shine a light on theatre and dance works created by artists and arts organisations from Northern Ireland.
Made in Carlow art gallery hosts pop up in San Francisco 

Made in Carlow art gallery hosts pop up in San Francisco 

Mon, 08 Jul, 2024

The exhibition took place in the United Irish Cultural Center in San Francisco which was also hosting their annual summer camp for children
Carlow's Lauren joins forces with fellow influencer to host brand-new podcast

Carlow's Lauren joins forces with fellow influencer to host brand-new podcast

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

The brand-new podcast promises to lift the lid on the fabulous world of influencers
The Who’s Pete Townshend announces ‘poignant and poetic’ Quadrophenia ballet

The Who’s Pete Townshend announces ‘poignant and poetic’ Quadrophenia ballet

Tue, 25 Jun, 2024

The show will be set to an orchestral version of the classic album.
The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas author: Don’t read novels for Holocaust facts

The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas author: Don’t read novels for Holocaust facts

Sun, 26 May, 2024

John Boyne’s work explores a friendship between the son of an SS officer and a prisoner boy at Auschwitz.
Sean Connery among new Oxford Dictionary of National Biography entries

Sean Connery among new Oxford Dictionary of National Biography entries

Tue, 09 Apr, 2024

John Le Carre, Dame Diana Rigg, Dame Barbara Windsor and Monty Python troupe member Terry Jones are also mentioned in the new edition.
Two Caravaggio paintings to have rare reunion at Belfast museum

Two Caravaggio paintings to have rare reunion at Belfast museum

Fri, 29 Mar, 2024

The Belfast venue will host Caravaggio’s The Supper at Emmaus and The Taking of Christ next month.
Irish author Paul Murray wins top prize at inaugural Nero Book Awards

Irish author Paul Murray wins top prize at inaugural Nero Book Awards

Thu, 14 Mar, 2024

The Dublin-born author took home the book of the year prize and £30,000 for his fourth novel The Bee Sting.
Culture Minister says she feels ‘revulsion’ at deaths in Gaza

Culture Minister says she feels ‘revulsion’ at deaths in Gaza

Wed, 13 Mar, 2024

Several Irish artists withdrew from a Texas arts festival citing its ties with the US Army and weapons manufacturers
Shirley-Anne McMillan named as Children’s Writing Fellow for Northern Ireland

Shirley-Anne McMillan named as Children’s Writing Fellow for Northern Ireland

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

The Co Down novelist will be based at the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s University Belfast for two years.
Irish authors Paul Murray and Michael Magee among winners at Nero Book Awards

Irish authors Paul Murray and Michael Magee among winners at Nero Book Awards

Tue, 30 Jan, 2024

One of four category winners will be awarded the book of the year award and receive £30,000.
Play telling story of Good Friday Agreement to get US premiere

Play telling story of Good Friday Agreement to get US premiere

Sun, 28 Jan, 2024

The Irish Arts Centre in New York will host Agreement from April 11th to May 12th.
Delaying pregnancy and conception information gap impacting young people's fertility – study

Delaying pregnancy and conception information gap impacting young people's fertility – study

Thu, 18 Jan, 2024

The research found a large cohort of younger people are not aware they should seek medical help if they have trouble conceiving for more than a year
Co Antrim author aiming to bring Ulster-Scots to international audience

Co Antrim author aiming to bring Ulster-Scots to international audience

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

Jan Carson said she wanted to address the under-representation of rural Northern Ireland experiences in literature
Novel ‘simulates events already occurring’, says Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch

Novel ‘simulates events already occurring’, says Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

The author said he found himself ‘living through’ scenes he had already written for his book Prophet Song during the pandemic lockdowns.
Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch on Dublin riots: This is always under the surface

Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch on Dublin riots: This is always under the surface

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

His book Prophet Song describes what happens when his home country becomes authoritarian.
Mary Beard says Roman Empire a ‘safe space for being macho’ amid TikTok trend

Mary Beard says Roman Empire a ‘safe space for being macho’ amid TikTok trend

Wed, 27 Sep, 2023

The historian was speaking amid a trend on social media that highlights how often men ponder the time of togas, swords and emperors.

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