The Irish government has approved a new state programme, Basic Income for the Arts (BIA) — a permanent model of financial support for creative professionals. Under the scheme, 2,000 selected artists — including visual artists, musicians, writers and other

The Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap has not been stopped by either a ban on entering Hungary or canceled shows in Austria and Germany.

This year’s Galway International Arts Festival, led by glór and Loco & Reckless Productions, presented the world premiere of "Oh..." — a unique underwater performance.

Limerick lace, which originated in 1829 in the city of Limerick, has been officially recognised as an important element of Ireland’s intangible cultural heritage. Considered the most renowned among all Irish lace styles, it belongs to a unique category th

In 2017, Ireland’s National Gallery invested €124,805 in an X‐ray scanner designed for non-destructive examination of paintings