AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCulture Night 2026: Midlands and counties across Ireland are gearing up for a packed Culture Night, with 70 events in the Midlands alone, including open artist studios and late-night music, poetry and storytelling in Offaly, plus community arts and outdoor céilí plans in Westmeath. Irish Fashion Week 2026: Ireland Fashion Week returns 7–12 October with eight shows and 90+ designers, launching a “Coming Home: An Island in Motion” campaign shot in Connemara featuring Irish film, music, sport and fashion figures. Local heritage & community arts: Newport Development Association’s Culture Night event spotlights rural memories via a photographic exhibition of Newport life in the 1960s–80s, alongside an illustrated talk on “Away with the Fairies” and an open mic for Irish music and dance. Education & inclusion: Cuilmore Community National School in Mayo begins a new chapter under MSLETB patronage, joining the Community National School network. Sport & culture crossover: Limerick confirms John Kiely will remain at the helm of the senior hurlers for the 2027 season. Music controversy fallout: Irish radio stations have removed Ed Sheeran’s music amid the wider Macklemore/Palestine row, as artists and supporters continue to take sides.
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