Hugh Lane Gallery and Create are delighted to announce Indian-origin filmmaker Jijo Sebastian as the successful recipient of this commission for 2022–2024. Jijo Sebastian is a collaborative filmmaker with more than ten years of experience in participatory, collaborative, and transcultural filmmaking in community-based contexts. He was awarded an Artist in the Community Scheme Project Realisation Award … Read more
The Dublin Film Critics Circle has named the movie “An Cailn Ciin” as the year’s best film. The award was given to an Irish movie for the first time in the organization’s 14-year history. ‘An Cailín Ciúin’, based on the short story “Foster” by Claire Keegan, has amassed over €1 million at the Irish and … Read more
Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport, and Media Catherine Martin has today announced funding of €394,500 for Music Network towards the Music Capital Scheme. Supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport, and Media, the Music Capital Scheme assists with the purchase of musical instruments and is designed to respond to a … Read more
An Agreement between the Government of Ireland and the Government of the French Republic on Cinematographic Co-Production was signed in Paris this week. The signing of this Agreement is an exciting development that will combine the long and illustrious history of French cinema, which has a majestic film tradition, together with Ireland’s establishment as a … Read more
Kristen Stewart will preside over the international jury for the 2023 Berlin International Film Festival, according to the festival’s organisers. The American actor, screenwriter, and director, who appeared in the Twilight films and most recently portrayed Princess Diana in the Oscar-nominated film Spencer, will preside over the jury at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival. … Read more
The Office of Public Works is delighted to welcome visitors from near and far again this season to Christmas at the Castle, the unforgettable Christmas market at historic Dublin Castle, right in the heart of Ireland’s capital. Soak up the wonderful Christmas atmosphere in this festively decorated setting from the 8th to the 21st December. ‘Christmas … Read more
The popular music festival Other Voices Dingle 2022 kicks off Friday, celebrating its 21st year in the west Kerry town. Among this year’s big acts are Paulo Nutini, Loyle Carner, Sorcha Richardson, Inhaler, Pauline Scanlon, and John Francis Flynn. Concerts will be held in the intimate venue of St James’ Church, a 200-year-old building in … Read more
The Malayali community from Cherrywood to Goree is gathering on Saturday 7th January at the prestigious Woodbrook College in Bray to welcome the New Year in a completely different way. The welcome team under the leadership of Justin Chacko started working to welcome the New Year with a variety of arts and cultural programs. The … Read more
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have settled their divorce and avoided the trial that had been scheduled for the following month, court documents filed on Tuesday showed. The former Hollywood power couple’s divorce was finalised, and Kanye West is now required to pay Kim Kardashian 200,000 USD per month in child support. The rapper, 45, … Read more
The creator of Derry Girls, Lisa McGee has expressed her shock after Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese revealed he watches the show. The screenwriter, who was born in Derry, shared a video of Martin Scorsese speaking at an event sponsored by the Economic Club of Chicago in October. Scorsese is the director of the movies Goodfellas, … Read more
Pet Shop Boys have announced a 2023 UK and European tour, which includes a performance at Dublin’s 3 Arena on June 19 for Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live. General ticket sales begin this Thursday, December 1st, at 9am through Ticketmaster, with prices starting at €82.05. The new 2023 tour dates take their show to more … Read more
The closing event of La Mansarda will be held at The Cobblestone on the 27th of November at 7 pm and is open to everyone.
A renowned Portuguese bookshop has purchased a series of private letters from a young Bob Dylan to a high school crush for close to 670,000 dollars (£564,000). The record of 42 handwritten letters, totaling 150 pages, will be preserved by the Livraria Lello in Porto, Portugal, which calls itself the “world’s most beautiful bookshop,” according … Read more
After filming the upcoming fairy tale blockbuster in Co Wicklow, the Disenchanted cast claims they “fell in love” with Ireland and made “friends forever.” Actors including Idina Menzel and Patrick Dempsey hailed the “beautiful” countryside and the friendly local crew members. The upcoming Disney sequel to 2007’s Enchanted was filmed on location in Ireland during … Read more
Sting and Madness have both announced Dublin gigs for this summer. On June 28, 2023, Sting will perform a special “My Songs” concert at Malahide Castle in Dublin. This Friday at 9 am, Ticketmaster will begin selling tickets starting at €69.90 (plus booking fee). Sting’s greatest hits, both solo and with The Police, are collected … Read more