More than 9,000 artists apply for universal basic income scheme
The successful 2,000 applicants will receive €325 a week
Artists to get €325 a week for three years under Government plan
Basic Income for Arts pilot scheme will see 2,000 people chosen at random for stipend
Ireland withdraws its bid to hold the America’s Cup yachting competition in Cork
Simon Coveney championed the bid for the most high-profile yachting race in the world
TCD ‘needs to do work’ to make Science Gallery sustainable, Taoiseach says
Two Government departments offered funding for facility amid closure threat, Dáil hears
It’s not endgame for Irish theatre, but it is a struggle
Theatre has been resilient, but with the Gate in trouble, the sector is on a knife edge
Coronavirus: Holohan ‘increasingly worried’, as 2,193 further cases confirmed
Rise in hospitalisations putting pressure on healthcare services, chief medical officer says
Q&A: What you need to know about the return of nightclubs
New guidelines on next phase of reopening for hospitality have led to some confusion
Nightclub operators ‘excited and confused’ about Friday reopening
Vaccine passes, contact tracing and face masks likely to be required under new rules
Protestants ‘frustrated’ at Covid ban on singing in church
‘They have spoken about increased numbers at services, but nothing about singing’
Taoiseach praises public for having ‘trust in science’ as reopening plan is published
Venues will be allowed bigger crowds from Monday if all vaccinated
Covid vaccine pass should be made ready for the arts as well as for pubs and restaurants
Hugh Linehan: Our conservative approach to pandemic challenges may increasingly cause issues
Coronavirus-safe spaces to be created for cultural events and dining
Local authorities to get up to €250,000 to develop outdoor arts facilities
Unleash your creativity: Ways to get crafty at home
From jigsaws to art from your fridge, there are mental health benefits from make-and-do
Anger grows as theatre sector asks why it’s not allowed to open
Reopening of cinemas but not theatres described as ‘inconsistent and illogical’
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