A failed IT project, unused X-ray equipment, and millions unspent on capital projects were the focus of a new report.

A grandnephew of one of the 1916 Rising leaders says a near-fatal swimming pool accident changed the course of his life.

Anna Jansson (21) has been given the Milton Violin for use during her tenure.

The grants have been delivered through the Arts Council’s National Lottery Project Funding.

Live events dominate consumer expenditure, generating €786 million annually.

The Spotlight On Theatre And Dance From Northern Ireland initiative will be held on August 19th

A three-day conference at the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s University Belfast will bring together experts on the poet.

Dave’s journey into animation started at the age of 12 when he discovered that the popular cartoon, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, was made in Ireland

The illustrator launches his new project this May

Since the scandal emerged, Minister for the Arts Patrick O’Donovan has said is among issues that have caused “huge embarrassment” to his department in recent times

Float is produced by Crybaby Productions and written by emerging playwrights Orla Graham and Kirby Thompson.

It emerged that the Arts Council had spent €6.6675 million on a failed IT project.

‘I do want to recognise the really good work the Arts Council does do,’ Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe said.

The Arts Minister said there are a range of ‘fundamental questions’ about governance and culture within the Arts Council.

Mr Longley died at the age of 85 after winning world-wide renown for his writing.

Three Irish authors have been nominated this year including Calm With Horses writer Colin Barrett.

Gary Lightbody was speaking after a meeting in Belfast to discuss underinvestment in the arts.

A WONDERFUL exhibition of ceramic art by Ciara O’Keefe from Athy, titled ‘Words That Wound – Art That Heals’ was launched in Abbeyleix Library and Art Gallery recently.

Laois communities are encouraged to get on board

The exhibition runs until September 27