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Sector/Policy
Arts Council Appoints Shona McCarthy as New Director
Arts Council Appoints Shona McCarthy as New Director Ms McCarthy has been appointed to the role with the consent of the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan, and is expected to take up the position in the coming weeks.
24/8/2026
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Opportunities
Opportunity: Arts Council Digital Artist in Residence University Programme
The Arts Council has partnered with Universities in Cork, Galway and Limerick to run a Digital Artist in Residence Programme.
24/8/2026
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Events
Baboró International Arts Festival for Children returns for its 30th festival
Baboró International Arts Festival for Children returns to Galway from 9-18 October 2026, celebrating 30 years of bringing inspiring theatre, dance, visual art, workshops and creative experiences to children and families.
19/8/2026
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Events
Opportunity: Free Online Performance & Workshops with The Ark & Music Network
Schools can experience Wires, Strings & Other Things from the classroom, with a free on-demand performance and new workshops from The Ark and Music Network.
11/8/2026
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Professional Development
International Teaching Artist Conference (ITAC8): Booking Open
Taking place in Antwerp, Belgium from 28-30 August, ITAC8 brings together artists, educators and changemakers.
22/7/2026
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Opportunities
Opportunity: Exploring & Thinking – Early Childhood Arts Residency Awards 2026-27
The Dublin region Local Authorities announce Exploring & Thinking: Early Childhood Arts Residency Awards 2026-27
22/7/2026
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Professional Development
Opportunity: Postgraduate Pathways in Arts and Engagement at Crawford College of Art & Design
The Department of Arts in Health & Education at Crawford College of Art & Design, MTU, is now welcoming applications for its part-time MA in Arts and Engagement
22/7/2026
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Opportunities
Ireland’s National School Photography Awards Announces 2026 Winners
Ireland's National School Photography Awards (INSPA) has announced the winners of its 2026 "Landscapes & Legends" national competition
22/7/2026
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Portal News
Arts in Education Portal Documentation Award 2026 – Update
The Arts in Education Portal team have been on the road documenting the two recipients of 2026 Documentation Awards - PlaySpaces and Orpheus in the Garden
22/7/2026
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Guest Blogger
Blog One: Third class students at Salesian Primary School, Limerick introduce Meadhbh of the Woods
In the first post of a new guest blog series, the students of third class in Salesian Primary School, Limerick introduce their project Meadhbh of the Woods.
22/7/2026
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Portal Events
Call for Presentations and Workshops: National Portal Day 2026
The Arts in Education Portal team is seeking submissions for presentations and creative workshops for the National Portal Day which will take place at TU Dublin School of Art and Design on Saturday 7 November 2026.
29/6/2026
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Opportunities
Opportunity: Masterclass for Dance Artists at CoisCéim
CoisCeím have announced a masterclass for dance artists working across all styles and practices.
29/6/2026