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This autumn, Cork County Council proudly presents an enchanting concert series that will light up the hearts of residents in healthcare settings across the county. Under the banner of the “Creativity in Older Age” scheme, generously supported by Creative Ireland, these musical performances will spread warmth and joy across nine different healthcare locations in

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Minister Catherine Martin Launches Cruinniú na nÓg 2023

By Ryan Harmon 12 May 2023

Catherine Martin TD, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, announced details of Cruinniú na nÓg 2023, a day of free creative activity for young people. This year Cruinniú na nÓg will be on 10th June 2023 and will feature more than 500 free creative activities for children and young people throughout the […]

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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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Cork City Libraries Announce First Eco Poet-In-Residence

By Ryan Harmon 12 October 2022

Cork City Libraries first Eco Poet-in-Residence will engage communities interested in the ecology of the city – the flora, fauna, and human ecology. Cork City Libraries are delighted to announce the appointment of award winning poet, Keith Payne as the Eco Poet-in-Residence for Cork City. Keith will engage communities on the ecology of the city through […]

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Irish and Ukrainian Musicians Perform at Festival in a Van in Swords and Howth

By Ryan Harmon 25 July 2022

Festival in a Van came to Fingal on Wednesday July 20th for two special performances to welcome our new Ukrainian friends to the county. Supported by Creative Ireland, Fingal libraries and Fingal’s Community Development Office and led by a team of theatre professionals, Festival in a Van is the perfect vehicle for absolutely anyone who likes the idea […]

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The Art of Being Health and Wellbeing Symposium on the Role of Creativity in People’s Health Launched

By Ryan Harmon 27 June 2022

Catherine Martin, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and Stephen Donnelly, Minister for Health, have jointly affirmed their recognition of the health and wellbeing benefits of creativity and arts. The all-of-government Creative Ireland Programme, the Department of Health (Healthy Ireland), the Health Service Executive and the Arts Council

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Cruinniú na nÓg Returns on 11 June!

By Ryan Harmon 20 May 2022

Cork City Council in conjunction with Creative Ireland, announced their Cruinniú na nÓg Programme with over 40 free interactive and imaginative events for young people being hosted by 39 cultural partners in Cork on Saturday June 11. Cruinniú na nÓg gives young people the opportunity to try something new such as performing live music, creating […]

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Launch of the Fingal Maker Space at Blanchardstown Library

By Ryan Harmon 22 April 2022

The new Fingal Maker Space at Blanchardstown Library has been officially launched by Mayor of Fingal Cllr Seána Ó Rodaigh, Deputy Mayor Cllr Daniel Whooley, Chief Executive of Fingal County Council AnnMarie Farrelly, County Librarian Betty Boardman and Senior Executive Librarian Lilian Whelan. The Maker Space at Blanchardstown Library is a multi-use, creative and

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Cork County Council Commissions Irish Language Play for Children

By Ryan Harmon 6 April 2022

Cork County Council has awarded the commission for a new Irish language play for children, to writer and theatre maker Grace Kiely. This new work will be performed in library settings and other locations in County Cork in 2022. Following a 14-year period of making theatre while based in Galway, Grace Kiely has recently returned […]

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Creative Ireland Programme to be Extended Until 2027

By Ryan Harmon 9 February 2022

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD announced the Government’s decision in principle to extend the Creative Ireland Programme until 2027. In 2017, Creative Ireland was launched as an all-of-government culture and wellbeing programme committed to the vision that every person should have the opportunity to realise their full

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€6.6m in 2022 for Creative Ireland Local Authority Projects

By Ryan Harmon 20 January 2022

The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, and the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, have announced funding of €6.6 million for the 2022 Creative Ireland Projects Creative Communities initiative. This partnership between the departments and all 31 local authorities is being enabled

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8 Winners of Creative Ireland South Dublin Funding Awards Announced

By Ryan Harmon 16 December 2021

Eight South Dublin-based film makers and creative entrepreneurs have been awarded funding totalling €35,000 by Creative Ireland South Dublin in partnership with Local Enterprise Office South Dublin. All eight winners are members of SCENe, The South Dublin Creative Economy Network. Film Awards Three awards were made under the Film Award category to support local

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Creative Climate Action Award for KinShip Project

By Ryan Harmon 2 November 2021

The KinShip Project is one of 15 projects taking place all around the country that are being funded by the €2 million Creative Climate Action fund through Creative Ireland. These projects will work with communities to empower people to make real changes about how they interact with the environment. The KinShip Project is an ambitious […]

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Cork Mini-Boat Returns to Sea This Weekend

By Ryan Harmon 19 October 2021

A Cork ‘mini-boat’, 1.5 metre in length with a tiny sail, that crossed the vast expanses of the Atlantic Ocean, sailing over 5000km and landing in Ireland will set sail once again this weekend, thanks to a collaboration between Cork City Council, Creative Ireland, Port of Cork and the National Maritime College of Ireland. The […]

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New and Enhanced Supports for Creativity in Schools Announced

By Ryan Harmon 6 October 2021

Catherine Martin TD, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and Norma Foley TD, Minister for Education announced the 269 new schools that will participate in Creativity Ireland Programme initiatives – Creative Schools and Creative Clusters. Announcing the schools selected to participate in Creative Schools, Minister Martin said, “I am

Cork County Council Unveils Autumn Concert Series for Community Hospitals and Care Homes

Minister Catherine Martin Launches Cruinniú na nÓg 2023

Clare Commits to New Creative Ireland Culture and Creativity Strategy

Cork City Libraries Announce First Eco Poet-In-Residence

Irish and Ukrainian Musicians Perform at Festival in a Van in Swords and Howth

The Art of Being Health and Wellbeing Symposium on the Role of Creativity in People’s Health Launched

Cruinniú na nÓg Returns on 11 June!

Launch of the Fingal Maker Space at Blanchardstown Library

Cork County Council Commissions Irish Language Play for Children

Creative Ireland Programme to be Extended Until 2027

€6.6m in 2022 for Creative Ireland Local Authority Projects

8 Winners of Creative Ireland South Dublin Funding Awards Announced

Creative Climate Action Award for KinShip Project

Cork Mini-Boat Returns to Sea This Weekend

New and Enhanced Supports for Creativity in Schools Announced

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