By Dan Walsh The Arts Council receive over €140 million in state funding but some comedians, showbands, drama societies, Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann and Fleadh groups are not eligible to apply for funding, said a Fine Gael TD. Deputy Brian Brennan, TD for Wicklow-Wexford, has voiced his strong opposition to the current exclusion of certain artistsContinue reading “Lack of Arts Council funding for comedians is not funny!”
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Brendan Howlin to Chair Wexford Arts Centre Board
By Dan Walsh Long serving Teachta Dáil member, former Minister and Leader of the Labour Party, Brendan Howlin has been appointed Chair of the Wexford Arts Centre Board. Mr Howlin replaces Rosemary Hartigan who has retired from the Board of Wexford Arts Centre after nine years’ service. Throughout her tenure, Ms. Hartigan has been aContinue reading “Brendan Howlin to Chair Wexford Arts Centre Board”
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