The new director of the Co Cork arts centre brings continental experience to the role, writes Ellie O’Byrne.

Pitch’d Circus Arts Festival director Cormac Mohally of Lords of Strut tells Ellie O’Byrne why circus deserves to be recognised as an art form in its own right.

Arts editor, Des O'Driscoll, sets out five things to do in the world of arts and culture for the week ending 15/09/19.

Three ages of summer with Camille O’Sullivan who recently finished her run at the Edinburgh Arts Festival.

Winners of a new bursary scheme for artists, which was announced to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Constance Markievicz's appointment as Minister for Labour in the First Dáil, have been revealed.

Kya deLongchamps explains what Bauhaus is, and why it matters today.

The rain put a damper on the outdoor events at Kilkenny Arts Festival, but there were plenty stand-outs among the classical music events, writes Cathy Desmond.

Cathal O’Donovan owns the Skibbereen Bookshop in Co Cork. It sells books, schoolbooks, art and craft materials and stationery and is located on the main street of the west Cork town.

After various incarnations, Joan Wasser is now where she wants to be, writes Ed Power.

Des O'Driscoll shares his picks for the week ahead

Tom Lane is back in Cork for the third instalment of his lighthearted series, writes Cathy Desmond.

Top artists have donated to Leeside’s first €50 anonymous sale for the Jack and Jill Foundation, writes Marjorie Brennan.

Around 5,000 singers will take part in Cork’s longest running festival, which is expected to generate €10m for the local economy.

Ultan O’Brien is from Ennis, Co Clare, and plays fiddle with Slow Moving Clouds. The group play in Coughlan’s of Cork tomorrow night, and at St John the Baptist Church in Dublin on Friday, writes Des O’Driscoll

Des O’Sullivan casts an eye over the paintings at de Veres sale.

Concerns have been raised by some councillors about the cost of turning a former town hall into an arts hub.

John Grant is a happy camper now, but his return to Ireland will have him playing music mined from his problematic past, writes Ed Power.

Siobhán Ní Dhuinnín has moved upriver to her family’s home place to encourage young and old to get dancing, writes Pet O’Connell

Eddi Reader’s grandmother was packed off from Tralee to Glasgow after suffering sexual abuse by the Black and Tans. Such strong links to Ireland are woven into her musical thinking, writes Ellie O’Byrne.

From music to film to theatre and art, Marjorie Brennan looks at the heavy hitters of the arts and entertainment world that have attracted huge audiences in Ireland over the past 12 months.

Whether you’re couch-bound or want to get out and about, Des O’Driscoll offers some arts and entertainment options over the next few days.

Our regular contributors select their highlights of the year

What were the three best events you were at during the year?

The Arts Council has today announced that 18 artists have been awarded Next Generation bursaries.

It’s been a great year for music books and related memoirs. Eoghan O’Sullivan selects ten of the best

Saint Sister’s sound is like nothing else on the Irish music scene at the moment, writes Ed Power.

We tend to think of the worlds of classical and rock music as being divergent but, as John Potter explains, there is a lively intersection of activity in those seemingly disparate spheres of musical activity that might surprise you.

Nell Ní Chróinín is a sean nós singer from the Muscraí Gaeltacht in Cork.

In a move that will likely enhance its artistic endeavours, the Lavit Gallery has relocated to Wandesford Quay.

While success at Edinburgh carries an obvious boon for the Irish artistic community as a whole, such triumph also impacts indirectly on other areas of the nation, writes John Daly.

Padraic Killeen took in two shows at the Galway Arts Festival.

The subtitle for this work states it is a “play written for a gallery”, and you’d be forgiven in the early section for thinking it’s a commentary on art-wankerism. Cliches such as “clean lines” are spewed by the two characters — guides in an art gallery played by Regina Crowley and Frank Prendergast of Gaitkrash — and we’re told the best time to buy an artist’s work is just before they die.

Des O’Driscoll takes a look at the Cork Midsummer Festival

Trump’s shadow has ensured season two of Luke Cage launches at a very interesting time for America, writes Ed Power.

Rupert Everett stars in and directs his unflinching account of the last days of Oscar Wilde’s life, writes Esther McCarthy.

Using arts to support Ireland is fine. Ireland supporting the arts is different, writes Gerard Howlin.

US composer Eric Whitacre has brought a fresh energy to his genre, writes Marjorie Brennan.

Des O’Driscoll looks at five things to check out this week

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Glastonbury may be on a break, but there are plenty other festivals to tempt you overseas over the next few months. Ed Power selects ten of the best.

2000AD artist Eoin Coveney has been mentoring aspiring young hopefuls in Cork, writes Don O’Mahony.

Sam Beshoff is from Allihies, Co Cork, and is director of the Townlands Carnival, a weekend festival of music and arts which takes place near Macroom in July.

Pan Pan theatre company have put a contemporary twist on the writings of Oscar Wilde, writes Colette Sheridan