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Northern Ireland

DUP minister ‘more than happy’ to attend Fleadh in Belfast

DUP Minister Gordon Lyons has said he would be “more than happy” to accept an invitation to attend the all-Ireland Fleadh when it comes to Belfast next year. The Communities Minister said he believed the event should represent all musical traditions ...

31 Mar 2025 at 16:46

Northern Ireland

UK and Irish governments should ‘consider their actions’ over Kneecap funding

The UK and Irish governments should “consider their actions” with regard to any funding provided to Irish rap trio Kneecap, a Stormont minister has said. Communities Minister Gordon Lyons said the actions of the the band amounted the “glorification ...

19 May 2025 at 14:52

National News

Thousands to lose €1,300 social welfare monthly payment unless government extends it

Thousands of people could see their €1,300 a month social welfare payment end unless the government announces an extension. The Basic Income for the Arts (BIA) was first introduced in 2022 and has remained in place for three years. However, unless ...

12 Mar 2025 at 07:52

National News

Irish submarine inventor honoured with sculpture made from recycled plane parts

A descendant of the Irish-born inventor of the modern-day submarine has created a sculpture in his honour, made from recycled airliner parts. John Phillip Holland, who grew up in Co Clare before emigrating to the United States, developed the ...

05 Nov 2023 at 12:04

National News

Conor McGregor would be 'sharp' as Irish president and 'get advice' from Trump, coach says

Conor McGregor's fighting coach has said that he would "love to have someone" as the President of Ireland like McGregor, saying the Irish UFC fighter would be capable of the job due to his "sharp business mind". In an interview conducted ...

12 Sept 2024 at 12:11

National News

Artists go ‘incognito’ in unique fundraiser for Irish children’s charity

More than 3,300 artworks are going on sale for a charity fundraiser, but buyers will not know who the artist is until their purchase goes through. The ‘Incognito’ art sale is in aid of the Jack and Jill Foundation, which provides ...

04 Apr 2024 at 14:09

‘An irony and an injustice’ that comedians are not recognised as artists

National News

Delay to bill that would include comedy in list of arts ‘not good enough’

Comedians have asked for an end to a “legislative blind spot” that means they are not considered for arts funding. The Arts (Recognition of Comedy) (Amendment) Bill 2024 looks to change the definition of “arts” by inserting, ...

06 Nov 2025 at 13:22

Popular Irish country music star Nathan Carter 'locked up' for very good reason

National News

The Irish Prison Service confirm that the famous Irish country music singer, Nathan Carter, was committed into the custody of the Governor of Castlerea Prison. Conditions as part of the sentence handed down to the county ...

12 Jul 2024 at 10:11

Arts & Entertainment

Cillian Murphy has been named the sexiest Irish celeb, according to the internet

Oscar-winning actor Cillian Murphy has ranked top in a list of handsome Irish celebrities, according to a new study. The findings were based on nationwide searches made for each celebrity paired with terms like ‘hot’ ...

21 Mar 2024 at 13:58

National News

2023 Booker Prize longlist ‘defined by its freshness’ as nominees announced

A novel written from the perspective of a neurodivergent protagonist is among the 13 books making up the 2023 Booker Prize longlist. The prestigious prize recognises pieces of fiction from around the world. This ...

01 Aug 2023 at 11:54

Letterkenny/Milford MD

Letterkenny's Clare O'Donnell to be Donegal Mary at this year's Mary From Dungloe

Letterkenny's Clare O'Donnell will be the Donegal Mary at this year's Mary From Dungloe International Arts Festival. The Pharmacy Technician, daughter of Iris and Gerard O’Donnell, was chosen at the glamorous ...

24 Mar 2024 at 15:18

Arts & Entertainment

Donegal artists play hide and seek for Incognito and Jack and Jill Foundation

Sixteen Donegal artists have generously donated their art for Incognito, Ireland’s biggest online art sale, in aid of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation. Among the local artists who have taken up their ...

05 Apr 2024 at 12:42

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