Michael Dervan: Arts Council is in an almost unprecedented bind over grant for the event

Plus, candles inspired by Provençe, wordplay by Penneys and cabinets as artwork

Home Front: what’s new in interiors, crafts and design

Abbey’s chairwoman tells Oireachtas committee the theatre will ‘address concerns’

‘Not acceptable’ that major national institution ‘apparently lacking in governance’

We asked some writers to tell us about their debuts ahead of their publication

Cultural professions are characterised by low pay, poor conditions and precarious work, according to new research.

Directors apologise to Fiach Mac Conghail for ‘distress’ caused by €1.4m deficit claim

National theatre addresses letter detailing ‘deep concern’ from theatre professionals

Over 300 actors and directors are dismayed by its new strategy. The Abbey has come out fighting

Irish novelist is one of five category winners and goes on to compete for Costa Book of the Year on January 29th

Grieving daughter Nadia pays tribute to mother and friend ‘inspired by generosity’

Generally I just close my eyes and fling twenties around, and hope no one is insulted

‘His ability to freeze the elusive and contradictory essence in a physical gesture is the mark of a great actor’

The ending of the ban on women voting and standing for election is being celebrated across the country

Sculptural lighting illuminates Collins Barracks while a Celtic spa in Naas offers refuge

‘When you’ve heard one transgender story, you’ve heard one transgender story’

Westland Row campus redevelopment involves €9m public funding and significant philanthropy

Dublin Theatre Festival: 600 Highwaymen respond to social and political polarisation

Arts Council chairwoman thanks Minister for determination in representing the sector in budget negotiation