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All the latest news from the Arts Council

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations

In Your Space Circus brings the joy of circus to rural communities in the Northwest, supported by The National Lottery

5th August, 2025

A young child throwing a stick in the air with a huge smile on their face. The child is outside in a park area with swings in the background and people playing.

General, Artists, Organisations, What's On

What's on in the Arts

5th August, 2025

Dancer in a blue dress spinning around.

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Artist of the Month, August 2025 – Nollaig Molloy

1st August, 2025

What's On

What's on in the Arts

25th July, 2025

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations

Funding available for rural arts projects, supported by The National Lottery

23rd July, 2025

Three people standing in a gallery space with art on the walls.

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Guest columnist: Dylan Quinn – Dance Corner

17th July, 2025

A man jumps in the air on the beach as part of the Dance Corner project.

Obituary: Peter Ballance (1971 – 2025)

10th July, 2025

A photograph of Peter Ballance.

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations, Partnerships

Mexican artist Mar Decena leads Middle Eastern dance celebration at the MAC, supported by The National Lottery

10th July, 2025

Five people standing in a dance pose smiling towards the camera.

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Vona Groarke welcomed as the new Ireland Professor of Poetry

9th July, 2025

Vona Groarke, poses for a photograph. They are wearing a black polo neck jumper and have short hair with a sweeping fringe.