Munster artists and organisations awarded over €2m of new funding grants 

Increased funding aimed at helping arts sector through Covid, with €180,000 awarded to one Cork theatre group 

Arts Council offices, Merrion Square, Dublin

The Arts Council has announced the list of recipients of a funding package worth nearly €10 million to 166 artists and arts organisations, as part of its Arts Grant Funding (AGF) programme. 

The scheme includes funding totalling €2,095,830 for recipients across the Munster region. Graffiti Theatre Company is the recipient of the biggest award in Cork, with €180,000 granted to help the Blackpool-based group with its child-focused shows.