Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Josepha Madigan TD announced the funding on a visit to the gallery today.

Heroes from Ireland’s mythical past as well as from a galaxy far, far away are to feature in a first-of-its-kind exhibition of comic book art in Cork.

An independent report has recommended that neither of RTÉ’s two orchestras be closed, despite the severe financial constraints faced by the public service broadcaster.

A review of RTÉ's National Symphony Orchestra is recommending that it be outsourced and funded by Government.

ARTS Minister John O’Donoghue will open Cork’s newest cultural facility for young people today.