The Irish Times

‘A special insight’: Five Michael Collins diaries loaned to State

Taoiseach says books from 1918-1922 of huge value to researchers as centenary of war leaders’ death nears

Mon Nov 08 2021 - 20:16

‘Money is necessary but it’s not important’

Me & My Money: Orlaith McBride, director, National Archives

Mon Sept 13 2021 - 05:00

Opera about JFK’s tragic sister Rosemary to premiere in July

Irish National Opera season to also feature new opera set in direct provision

Mon May 20 2019 - 19:45

The arts board: a way to give something back that pays biscuits

Cultural institutions need board members, and it can be rewarding (just not financially)

Sat May 04 2019 - 05:00

Kevin Rafter named as Arts Council’s new chairman

DCU communications head succeeds Sheila Pratschke at Government arts agency

Mon Apr 29 2019 - 14:54

Abbey directors to meet actors today in response to letter of protest

First meeting to address concerns about national theatre to be held without mediator

Tue Mar 12 2019 - 11:33

Creative schools initiative to be rolled out to 150 schools

Number of schools in Creative Youth programme doubles, as budget hits €6 million

Thu Feb 14 2019 - 19:59

The Abbey: 15 things we learned this week about disgruntled theatre workers

Here’s what the theatre and creative talent will talk about when they meet tonight

Fri Feb 01 2019 - 12:20

Abbey Theatre says letter signatories will not be blacklisted

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

Thu Jan 31 2019 - 06:00

Dublin's new Goethe-Institut sets an example for Irish cultural policy

After a multimillion-euro renovation, the arts institute is ready to spearhead a renaissance

Thu Oct 04 2018 - 05:00

President pays tribute to ‘courageous being’ Tom Murphy

Over 600, including big cross-section from theatre and arts , attend humanist service

Sat May 19 2018 - 18:41

Artists to help spark creativity in the classroom

150 schools to take part in programme to explore impact of arts on school life

Mon Feb 12 2018 - 20:28

Michael Colgan event given Arts Council funds despite warnings

Agency granted support to the World Actors Forum amid concerns it was not ‘prudent’

Fri Feb 09 2018 - 05:00

Arts organisations to receive funding decisions today

Decisions on grants totalling €28.4 million made by council for 2018

Wed Dec 20 2017 - 01:00

Arts Council chair rejects ‘inference’ of conflict over Michael Colgan

McBride tells committee association with ex-Gate director ‘no different’ from others in arts world

Wed Dec 06 2017 - 08:05

Arts Council to put response about Colgan into Oireachtas record

Council’s director questioned at committee about friendship with Michael Colgan

Mon Nov 27 2017 - 18:33

Arts Council urges women to engage in Gate investigation

Complaints of sexualised comments, inappropriate touching made against Colgan

Mon Nov 13 2017 - 08:52

Colgan apology meets with negative response by accusers

Former Gate Theatre artistic director wrote that he was not aware of distress he caused

Sun Nov 12 2017 - 21:51

Back in the USSR: Fionn Davenport’s arts show has a red scare

Radio Review: After a slow start, the RTÉ presenter offers a vivid portrait of the Soviet Union

Sat Nov 11 2017 - 05:00

Women’s Council calls for independent investigation into Gate misconduct claims

Union official says Arts Council had said anti-bullying measures were not its business

Mon Nov 06 2017 - 15:49

Anne Enright: ‘There is so much mediocre work by men around’

Laureate of Irish Fiction highlights gender imbalance in publishing, theatre and book reviews

Fri Sept 15 2017 - 14:12

Going to the cinema is Ireland’s most popular cultural pursuit

Higher percentage of the population attends arts events in Dublin but regions close behind, an Arts Council report has found

Wed Sept 06 2017 - 01:00

Centenary of 1916 made ‘profound statement’ about Irish identity

Roscommon celebrates Douglas Hyde Conference with speakers Garry Hynes, Sean Kyne

Thu Jul 13 2017 - 21:08

Arts Council announces overhaul of funding system

New system will simplify procedures, promote new artists and improve feedback

Fri Jul 07 2017 - 14:00

Colm Tóibín slates plan to cut grants for non-productive artists

Author writes six-page letter to Arts Council describing proposals as ‘oddly North Korean’

Sat Apr 22 2017 - 01:00

What will Brexit mean for Irish arts and culture?

The UK is leaving the EU, but it will remain our closest cultural partner into the future

Fri Feb 10 2017 - 17:40

Arts sector fears impact of Brexit on tours, co-productions and funding

Cavan meeting hears of challenges facing culture, regions and Border communities

Mon Feb 06 2017 - 17:05

Arts Council director Orlaith McBride’s contract to be extended

McBride’s is one of a number of high-profile culture contracts due to expire

Wed Jun 15 2016 - 01:07

Artists to receive bursaries to mark Easter Rising

Programme aims to help young artists mark centenary landmark next year

Thu Dec 17 2015 - 01:10

Conflict and resolution key themes in projects for 1916 Rising

Nine projects picked by Arts Council include music, dance, film and sound installations

Thu Aug 06 2015 - 16:52

Arts Council to provide €1m funding to mark the centenary of the Easter Rising

Major funding project is part of Government’s centenary programme

Fri Mar 06 2015 - 18:15

The L factor: a literary ambassador for Ireland

Thirty-four authors have made the longlist for the inaugural Laureate for Irish Fiction

Wed Nov 05 2014 - 01:00

Wet weather fails to dampen spirits at Culture Night

More than 1,400 free events take place all over the country

Fri Sept 19 2014 - 22:02

What’s on the agenda of the new Minister for Arts?

Heather Humphreys’s lack of an arts background was much discussed when she was made the Minister for the sector, but she is showing herself to be capable, intelligent and engaged

Sat Sept 13 2014 - 01:00