Film sector update

Film sector update

On this record-breaking week for Irish film I thought it would be a good time to post an update on all that I’m doing to support our tremendous film-making talent Best wishes to all the Irish at Oscars 2023, go n-éirí an t-ádh libh go...
Tradfest

Tradfest

I have a particular grá for traditional and folk music. My children play the harp, the mandolin, and the button accordion, and during my student days I used to busk on Grafton Street. I really appreciate the value, love and importance of our traditional music. In...
Bringing Back Live Performance

Bringing Back Live Performance

I was delighted to announce that a number of test performances with live audiences will take place over the coming days and weeks. Our theatres and performance venues were some of the first to close their doors earlier this year so I urgently wanted to give them the...
COVID Care Concerts

COVID Care Concerts

Gerald Peregrine is a musician who got in touch with our national programme, Creative Ireland, about his great idea. When live music came to stand still earlier this year, Gerald put on a solo recital on a sunny day in his garden and the idea of playing to nursing...