The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin TD, released a report on the public consultation on the design of the new Irish passport book and card. Over 15,000 people worldwide took part in the public consultation, giving their view on what native flora and fauna should be featured in the new passport. Speaking, […]
On Thursday December 21st the skies of Dungarvan will light up for Féile Grianstad, as the town centre will be the backdrop for an amazing solstice celebration. The free festivities kick off at 5pm with a series of ‘ceolchoirmeacha agus craic’, featuring Dungarvan’s own Loungeroom Lizards, Danny and Tommy Dunford, Andy Dunne, Brendan Clancy, Benny McCarthy, […]
Stephen Gerard Kelly and Garry Keane’s ‘In The Shadow of Beirut’ will return to the Irish Film Institute’s screens from this Friday, 15th December. The Screen Ireland supported film was selected as Ireland’s entry for the Oscars®’ Best International Feature Film category by the Irish Film & Television Academy this October, and is currently on
To celebrate Corkmas and the festive season in Cork City, the city’s buildings are ‘Going Red’ this Christmas. Over 20 iconic buildings and public spaces all over Cork will light up by night including the Elysian, Cork Chamber, Cork University Hospital, City Hall and the Bus Station. Also participating are Cork hotels Vienna Woods and […]
Toots the Train is making tracks to Limerick city this week as the Christmas in Limerick calendar of events continues to deliver festive cheer for all the family. Limerick city is the ideal destination to create cherished memories with loved ones or enjoy some seasonal shopping. Glide gracefully towards December 25th with a visit to Limerick […]
The Winter Solstice sunrise will stream live again this year from inside Newgrange’s passage tomb, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has just announced. People across the world are invited to tune into this phenomenal event, which can be viewed live on gov.ie/opw and heritageireland.ie At sunrise on the shortest day of the year, for 17 minutes, direct
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has officially opened Ireland’s first ever Irish Sign Language Café, which is located in Deaf Village in Cabra. This new facility will provide members of the Deaf Community with a modern new space in which to meet and socialise. It will also generate opportunities for […]
A new mural, developed by artist Shane O’Malley and inspired by young people involved in the local Youthreach programme, is being installed on the wall of the newly developed Department of Social Protection (DSP) Centre at the Old Library on Shop Street in Tuam. The new Centre, which was co-funded by the Office of Public […]
Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland and Film Fund Luxembourg are delighted to announce the four selected projects of the Ireland / Luxembourg Co-Development Scheme. The fund was launched at this year’s Cannes Film Festival and aims to improve the representation of female and non-binary filmmakers across the screen industry, in both Ireland and Luxembourg. For the 2023 iteration
Donegal County Council’s Creative Ireland team have launched a Culture and Creativity Strategy that will foster more support and celebration of creativity throughout the county. The successes and lessons from the first five years of the nationwide Creative Ireland initiative has Donegal County Council’s Creative Ireland Culture and Creativity team eager to embark on
Kildare County Council has officially launched the Brigid 1500 festival programme for 2024, promising a diverse and spectacular calendar filled with culturally rich events taking place across Kildare. The festival will celebrate and commemorate the extraordinary St Brigid, – A Woman, A Life, A Legacy- and the enduring impact of her life as we reach […]
Innovate Limerick through Film in Limerick have launched a series of roundtable events to gather feedback for a report on developing Limerick’s local fim and TV sector. The Film and TV sector in the region has seen unprecedented growth in recent years, with several returnable TV series including Hidden Assets, Smother and the upcoming Blackshore series […]
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, visited Castleblayney, Co Monaghan, to officially open the new Castleblayney Library project which was funded through the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF). This is a transformative project for the town that has restored the derelict Hope Castle Gate Lodge to provide a state-of-the-art
The first ever Dublin by Night Fest attracted a crowd of over 25,000 and attendees are eager for more safe, family-friendly celebratory events in the city centre, organisers have revealed. A survey of 265 adults at the celebration of Dublin after dark last week revealed that 90% felt very safe and wanted the event to […]
Waterford is all set to host its 11th annual Winterval Festival from November 17th to December 23rd. The festival will kick off with a programme of over 40 events for all the family to enjoy. A primary attraction will be the annual Winterval Glenveagh Christmas Market and this year over 100 food, craft and drinks producers and […]
Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, has welcomed the announcement by Coimisiún na Meán of the award of €2.4 million to 32 radio stations under the Broadcasting Fund Sound and Vision Scheme. The awards range from €35,000 to €95,000. This round of Sound and Vision will focus on initiatives […]
Louth County Council announce the launch of Brigid1500: ‘Louth Birthplace of Brigid’, a programme of events and initiatives to honour the life and legacy of Brigid. The enduring story of Ireland’s iconic matron saint was celebrated at the launch in County Hall, Dundalk, where the programme of events to mark Brigid1500 commemorations in Louth was […]
The need to develop additional expertise and to boost skills in the heritage sector took centre stage at the second annual Heritage Ireland 2030 Summit, with over 250 attendees hearing from heritage leaders, community groups and Government representatives in discussion on Ireland’s built, archaeological and natural heritage. Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and
Cork County Council LHQ Gallery will host ‘Emotion’, an exhibition by artist Ciara Chapman, that looks at human emotion, change and growth. The exhibition opens on Thursday, October 26th and will run until November 24th, with an opening event on Saturday, October 28th from 11am to 12.30pm. Entrance to the exhibition and the opening event […]
An exhibition of work from the ‘Felting the Landscape’ project was launched at the Market House in County Cavan. In 2023, the Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark received funding from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland’s National Lottery Rural Engagement Arts fund to deliver a 12 week Felting the Landscape course. The project aimed to bring together local […]