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Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year Awards 2023

By Ryan Harmon 27 March 2023

Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Fresh International Film Festival and RTÉ are delighted to announce the 34 films and makers shortlisted for the 2023 IYFTYs – Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year Awards. For the first time ever, audiences will have the opportunity to preview all the shortlisted IYFTYs on the Fresh International Film Festival YouTube Channel from

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Planning Permission Granted for Redevelopment of Crawford Art Gallery

By Ryan Harmon 21 March 2023

Catherine Martin, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media has welcomed the decision by Cork City Council to grant planning permission for the redevelopment of Crawford Art Gallery. The project, which is being funded by the Minister’s Department, has been designed by an interdisciplinary design team, led by award-winning Grafton Architects, and is

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New Media Regulator Coimisiún na Meán Established

By Ryan Harmon 16 March 2023

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, welcomed the formal establishment of Coimisiún na Meán, Ireland’s new authority responsible for overseeing the regulation of broadcasting and video-on-demand services and for introducing the new regulatory framework for online safety.The Minister also welcomed the commitment by Coimisiún

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Cork’s 18th Lifelong Learning Festival Launched

By Ryan Harmon 13 March 2023

Cork’s popular Lifelong Learning Festival launch took place in Millennium Hall with the release of a weeklong programme of Learning events for Cork City. The springtime festival is a firm favourite in the cities event calendar since 2004 and this year sees the 18th Cork Lifelong Learning Festival take place from Monday 27th to Sunday […]

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Cork County Council Announces New Culture and Creativity Strategy

By Ryan Harmon 6 March 2023

Cork County Council has launched its new 5-year Creative Ireland Culture and Creativity Strategy 2023-2027. The Creative Ireland programme aims to create pathways to a wide range of creative and cultural possibilities, connecting individuals and communities and encouraging people of all ages to discover their personal creative potential.  Launching the Strategy, Mayor of

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Go On A Voyage of Discovery During Limerick St. Patrick’s Festival

By Ryan Harmon 3 March 2023

Limerick St. Patrick’s Festival celebrations will burst into life with a weekend of family fun activities, two parades and a feast of action at the heart of the Bank Holiday weekend. Tens of thousands of spectators will be thrilled by the 2023 version of the Limerick St. Patrick’s Day parade, with over 1500 people set to […]

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Clare Commits to New Creative Ireland Culture and Creativity Strategy

By Ryan Harmon 2 March 2023

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media, Catherine Martin TD, and Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning, Kieran O’Donnell TD, announced the roll-out of the Creative Ireland Culture and Creativity Strategy of 31 local authorities at an event at Farmleigh in the Phoenix Park. Included in the launch was […]

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Hitting a High Note at the 68th Cork International Choral Festival

By Ryan Harmon 1 March 2023

The city of Cork will be hitting a high note this May bank holiday weekend. The Cork International Choral Festival will make a welcome return to the streets and stages of the city and county for five days of singing from April 26th to April 30th 2023. And you’re invited to join in the music and song!  […]

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New Contemporary Sculpture Trail Announced for Cork City Centre

By Ryan Harmon 21 February 2023

An exciting new trail of contemporary sculpture trail has been announced by Cork City Council. The project, funded by Fáilte Ireland under the Urban Animation Scheme, is intended to enhance the city centre by providing an experience that is arresting, intriguing and playful whilst illuminating the city’s unique heritage. Island City, Cork’s Urban Sculpture Trail will […]

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Minister Martin Signals Support for New Irish Language Radio Service

By Ryan Harmon 16 February 2023

The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, reaffirmed her support for a potential new Irish language radio service, as the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) publishes research which highlights younger listeners’ interest in having greater choice in Irish language audio content. The research was conducted by the BAI to

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Screen Ireland Production Slate 2023 Launch

By Ryan Harmon 7 February 2023

Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland announced details of a new fund to further support regional activity at its Production Slate launch. The new production fund is designed to support the development of skills around the country, outside of the established production hubs of Dublin and Wicklow. It is targeted at crew across all grades, including new entrants, and […]

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New Guide for Inclusive Community Engagement in Local Planning and Decision Making Launched

By Ryan Harmon 3 February 2023

Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development, Integration and Charities, Joe O’Brien, has officially launched ‘A Guide for Inclusive Community Engagement in Local Planning and Decision Making’. This new resource guide is aimed at ensuring that marginalised and disadvantaged communities have opportunities to engage and participate in local planning and

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New Film on Mná100 Exploring Violence Against Women During Irish Civil War

By Ryan Harmon 1 February 2023

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin welcomes a new short film by Mná100 and Professor Lindsey Earner-Byrne, titled ‘Mary M. and Sexual Violence: Ordinary Voices and the Irish Civil War’, as part of the Decade of Centenaries Programme 2012-2023. As we begin the final year of the Decade of Centenaries […]

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Inaugural St Brigid’s Day Bank Holiday Cultural Programme Launched

By Ryan Harmon 31 January 2023

An inspiring programme of cultural events taking place across the National Cultural Institutions has been announced in recognition of the first Bank Holiday for St Brigid’s Day. As the first Irish public holiday named after a woman, St Brigid’s Day provides a unique opportunity to acknowledge the critical role that women have played in Irish […]

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Record 14 Irish Nominations for this Year’s Academy Awards

By Ryan Harmon 25 January 2023

Irish films had a record 14 nominations for this year’s Academy Awards, with the Banshees of Inisherin and An Cailín Ciúin scooping multiple nominations. Colm Bairéad’s An Cailín Ciúin (The Quiet Girl), a modestly budgeted Irish-language production, has been nominated for best international film at the Academy Awards on a day that saw the nation […]

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Discover Limerick This St. Patrick’s Day

By Ryan Harmon 24 January 2023

Limerick City and County Council are calling on the world to “Discover Limerick” this March as Limerick St. Patrick’s Festival weekend returns for 2023. The theme of this year’s festival is ‘Discover Limerick’ – and there is certainly plenty to discover across our city and county. From Viking settlement to cosmopolitan city, a rich heritage […]

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Birds and Beasts Exhibition Opens in Cork County Library

By Ryan Harmon 23 January 2023

Cork County Council’s first exhibition of 2023 ‘The Museum of Birds and Beasts’ will open on Thursday January 26th in the LHQ Gallery at Cork County Hall. The exhibition has been co-created by artists Tess Leak and Sharon Whooley with the residents of five community hospitals in West Cork. The artists collaborated with the Museum […]

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Waterford Walls Festival Gearing Up for 2023

By Ryan Harmon 20 January 2023

The Waterford Walls team is calling on individuals and business owners in Waterford city and county to submit their walls for artists to paint at the festival, allowing for a transformation of homes, businesses and locale. Waterford Walls is an international street art festival taking place from 11th – 20th August 2023, organised by creative […]

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Kildare County Council Announces ‘Brigid 1500’ Programme

By Ryan Harmon 18 January 2023

Kildare County Council is delighted to announce through its ‘Brigid 1500’ programme a full calendar of events and initiatives for 2023, which aim to celebrate and commemorate St. Brigid, the woman, the life and the legacy. Featuring light shows, concerts, literary events, walks and more, the impressive calendar for 2023 has something for all tastes […]

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Publication of the Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023

By Ryan Harmon 18 January 2023

Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, has announced the publication of the Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023, marking an important milestone in the modernisation of the law that underpins the protection of our archaeological heritage. Welcoming the publication of the Bill, Minister Noonan said, “the publication of the Historic