Relief for arts organisations at unchanged funding levels

Cash allocated to Irish arts organisations from the Arts Council remains relatively similar to 2014 — satisfying the majority of groups.

The lion’s share of the €56.7m funding was spread between 86 organisations in Dublin, including a €6.2m allotment for the Abbey Theatre.

The Gate Theatre has been allocated €860,000; Rough Magic Theatre Company will receive €480,000; and the Irish Traditional Music Archive is to get €610,000.