What is Culture Ireland?

Culture Ireland is the Irish State Agency that promotes the best of Ireland’s arts and culture internationally and assists in the development of Ireland’s international cultural relations. The organisation was established in 2005 by the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism and comprises a board of directors appointed by the Minister and an executive staff led by the Chief Executive.

> Read about what we do

Notices

Next deadline for grant applications is the 15th August 2009.

> How to apply for grants

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Ireland at Venice 2009

Donegal Carpets

Artists Sarah Browne and Gareth Kennedy have been selected to represent Ireland at the 53rd International Art Exhibition/ La Biennale di Venezia.


> Read the Press Release




What's new

Trent O'Donnell

Performing Arts Showcase at Edinburgh

Culture Ireland will showcase some of the best of contemporary Irish theatre and dance at the prestigious Edinburgh International Festival.

> Details of the Irish programme at Edinburgh

Drinking Dust

Re-Presenting Ireland

Re-Presenting Ireland, a curated showcase of contemporary Irish choreography, has just completed a hugely successful second year as part of the Dublin Dance Festival.

> Read programme details

Further information on support for Irish arts available from:
> Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism

> The Arts Council