‘The Decade of Renewal’ is the title of a series of talks at Cork City Library, talks that organiser Johnny Hanrahan, of creative projects company, ‘Chameleon,’ describes as a communal taking stock. City librarian, Liam Ronayne, has a long-term library project entitled ‘History is to Blame,’ also examining the relevance of Ireland’s period of rebellion.

The recent announcement by Ministers Deenihan and Quinn in respect of the Charter Agreement between their respective departments represents a truly visionary shift in Government policy towards the Arts and Education.

YOKO ONO and U2’s The Edge team up in Dublin this week for what promises to be one of the biggest art events of the year.