As part of the upcoming Words by Water literary festival, Alannah Hopkin has edited a collection of poems, stories and memories from the Co Cork town, writes Marjorie Brennan.

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

Leo Varadkar has conceded the €5m strategic communications unit (SCU) may be gone next year as he accused the opposition of hurling “venomous” slurs at him and his staff over the unit.

Just what is going on?

Stepping back further from the line, as distinct from being careful not to step over will be a factor in public conversation, writes Gerard Howlin.

Our regular contributors select their highlights of the year.

Winter may just be beginning but an enterprising couple in Killeagh  are already working on plans to bring back the village’s 150-year-old May celebration, writes Ellie O’Byrne.

As the political parties and Independents digest the measures announced in Budget 2018, we bring you their comments and reaction.

Don’t say there’s nothing to do tomorrow night.

The filming of the next Star Wars blockbuster along with increased activity in Irish film, animation and television drama saw a record-breaking €250m production spend in Ireland in 2016, according to the Irish Film Board.

An Arts Council conference tomorrow highlights the importance of the arts to society and the issue of funding, says Sheila Pratschke