Arts

Shackleton show in St Mary’s proves a great success

A PARED-BACK performance telling the story of Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton found a deeply personal home in St Mary’s Church last month, in the very place where his parents were married.

New book tells story of Ireland’s final wild wolf

Ceannt ‘remarkably fortunate’ to discover sculpture after near-fatal accident

Rare 245-year-old violin presented to new leader of Ulster Youth Orchestra from Cork

75 arts projects across NI to benefit from €2.4m of funding

Arts and culture boost will create more island-wide productions, Taoiseach says

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025

The Taoiseach listed projects and initiatives to connect both sides of the border during the annual Seamus Share Home Place lecture.

Irish adults spend over €750 per year on music events, research shows

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

Live events dominate consumer expenditure, generating €786 million annually.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wed, 07 Aug, 2024

Michael plays the role of a hungry peasant