Person: Neil Murray

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>Ciolinist Louis Roden joined Neil Murray, Maura McGrath, arts minister Catherine Martin, Simon Taylor, and Anne Clarke to announce the pilot programme of live performances in the NCH and the Abbey Theatre. Picture: Mark Stedman</p>

news

Test-run of live theatre and concerts to begin this week

While theatres have remained dark under level 3 restrictions, the arts minister has approved a pilot programme of events at the National Concert Hall and the Abbey Theatre

news

National Campaign for the Arts say future funding should go towards creating employment

The Arts Council has revealed it has withheld hundreds of thousands of euro in funding for the Abbey Theatre, amid concerns the venue’s direction has resulted in fewer opportunities for Irish artists.

columnists

The plot thickens as our national theatre faces some serious drama

Theatre is a place where power is distributed very unevenly, writes Gerard Howlin.

general

From 'Cabaret' to 'Come From Away', Musical theatre set for a big year

news

300 sign letter expressing 'deep concern and dissatisfaction' with direction of Abbey Theatre

celebrity

Irish musical theatre superstars lead the cast for 9/11 based musical

The Abbey Theatre's adaptation of Jimmy’s Hall is stepping up for freedom

While the subject matter of Jimmy’s Hall is serious, the play is also filled with joy, celebrating the power of music and dance in helping overcome intolerance and oppression.

Fri, 24 Aug, 2018

The Small Business Column: Is the Web Summit too expensive for SMEs?

As we move into Web Summit week, Kehlan Kirwan talks about what to look out for at the Dublin event and asks whether it is already too expensive for start-up tech firms to attend.

Mon, 02 Nov, 2015

Masterful Simon Keller boots Garbally College to 45th title

Garbally College 19 Summerhill College Sligo 18: A masterful kicking display from Simon Keller, a first-half try from Michael O’Neill and some incredible last ditch defending in a frenetic finale saw Garbally College end their eight year wait for the Top Oil Connacht Schools Senior Cup title at the expense of a gallant and talented Summerhill College of Sligo.

Thu, 19 Mar, 2015

Rowling wants to build 'mini-Hogwarts'

J.K. Rowling is building a Hogwarts-themed playground for her kids.

Wed, 25 Jul, 2012

Press intrusion ‘drove’ Rowling from her home

JK ROWLING described how journalists drove her out of her home and targeted her five-year-old daughter at school.

Fri, 25 Nov, 2011

Rowling wins privacy case

'Harry Potter' author JK Rowling has won a court battle to ban the publication of pictures of her son David when he was 18 months old.

Thu, 08 May, 2008

Rowling loses legal battle over photograph of son

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has lost a battle in London's High Court to ban the publication of a picture of her son.

Wed, 08 Aug, 2007

Rowling misses Potter screening to care for sick hubby

JK Rowling missed the screening of the film adaptation from her fourth Harry Potter book, to look after her sick husband at home.

Sun, 30 Oct, 2005

Rowling misses private Potter screening

JK Rowling missed the first screening of the next Harry Potter film to take care of her sick husband.

Wed, 26 Oct, 2005

Rowling laughs off mansion rumours

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has rubbished reports she is building a palatial 15-bedroom house in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Sun, 03 Apr, 2005

Rowling gives birth to girl

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has given birth to her third child, an-unnamed girl.

Tue, 25 Jan, 2005

Rowling hits back at hurtful rumours

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has hit back at "hurtful" gossip by allowing fans to click on to a new section on her website to discover the truth.

Mon, 20 Sep, 2004

Third child for Harry Potter author

Harry Potter author JK Rowling announced today that she is expecting her third child next year.

Sat, 24 Jul, 2004

Rowling's tears over who died in Harry book

Harry Potter author JK Rowling was moved to tears as she killed off one of her key characters, she has revealed.

Wed, 18 Jun, 2003

Copies of new Harry Potter novel found in a field

Copies of the eagerly-awaited new Harry Potter novel were found dumped in a field by a walker, it was reported last night.

Tue, 06 May, 2003

Baby joy for JK Rowling

Harry Potter author JK Rowling was celebrating today after giving birth to a boy.

Tue, 25 Mar, 2003

Date announced for next Harry Potter book

The eagerly awaited fifth instalment of Harry Potter will hit bookshelves on June 21, it was announced today.

Wed, 15 Jan, 2003

Potter author fulfils dying Catie's wish

Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling read her latest stories over the phone to a dying nine-year-old fan so the youngster would know what happened in the children’s books before she died, it was revealed today.

Sun, 29 Dec, 2002

J K Rowling pregnant

Harry Potter author J K Rowling and her doctor husband are expecting their first child.

Fri, 20 Sep, 2002

JK Rowling pregnant

Harry Potter author J K Rowling and her doctor husband are expecting their first child, it was confirmed tonight.

Thu, 19 Sep, 2002

JK Rowling in row with neighbours over security

HARRY POTTER author JK Rowling has become embroiled in a row with her neighbours over plans to increase security at her house.

Sat, 31 Aug, 2002

Rowling rows with neighbours over home security

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has become embroiled in a row with her neighbours over plans to increase security at her house.

Fri, 30 Aug, 2002

Rowling marries in secret

Harry Potter creator JK Rowling married her partner Dr Neil Murray in a secret St Stephen's Day ceremony.

Sun, 30 Dec, 2001

Potter author Rowling 'in secret wedding'

Harry Potter creator JK Rowling has married her partner Dr Neil Murray in a secret St Stephen's Day ceremony, it was reported tonight.

Sat, 29 Dec, 2001