Culture Ireland is once again supporting the Ireland stand at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair this year, delivered by Children’s Books Ireland. This is the 13th year of the Irish stand at the Book Fair, which is the main European meeting point for writers and the publishing industry creating literary works for younger audiences. The title of the Ireland stand this year is A Nation of Storytellers/Tír na Scéalta.  The Bologna Children’s Book Fair is an industry leading event...

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Culture Ireland is returning to Classical:NEXT this week, supporting a showcase and delegation from Ireland to attend the prestigious event taking place in Budapest, Hungary this year. Classical:NEXT is the global networking and exchange hub dedicated exclusively to classical and art music. The four-day networking event includes a conference, showcase concerts, trade Expo and networking opportunities. Culture Ireland has awarded six delegate bursaries to industry professionals with a track record of achievement in the classical...

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Culture Ireland invites expressions of interest from Irish language artists and touring companies to participate in a cultural programme marking Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, which will take place during the second half of 2026. As part of this initiative, Culture Ireland will curate a dynamic and high-quality programme of contemporary Irish arts and culture, in the Irish language, to be presented across Europe from July to December 2026. The programme...

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Applications are invited for the Culture Ireland Shared Island Touring, Production and Platform Fund from Arts and cultural organisations, institutions and bodies who have the capacity and demonstrable experience to: Commission, curate and/or deliver artistic projects for domestic (i.e. all-island) touring with potential for additional international presentation; Create platforms to showcase artistic excellence from across the island of Ireland either domestically or internationally; Have a background in supporting artists from across the island of Ireland....

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Culture Ireland and the Embassy of Ireland to Canada are seeking expressions of interest from artists, ensembles and cultural organisations to participate in an Irish season of arts and culture in Canada in 2027.  This initiative aims to showcase, across Canada, the richness of talent in contemporary Irish arts and culture. Canada-Ireland 180 is a major cultural and commemorative initiative marking 180 years since 1847, a defining moment in the shared history of Ireland and...

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