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Event | Christmas Market at The Queens Dalkey
The Queens in Dalkey is delighted to announce the return of its very first Christmas Market, bringing festive magic, local craftsmanship, and seasonal treats to the heart of the village.
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Event | Christmas Market at The Queens Dalkey
The Queens in Dalkey is delighted to announce the return of its very first Christmas Market, bringing festive magic, local craftsmanship, and seasonal treats t
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December 12, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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A Shepherd’s Heart | Orla Barry at Bétonsalon (Paris)
Exhibition continues from 18/10/2025 to 20/12/2025

Deeply rooted in her activity as a shepherd and her flock of pedigree Lleyn sheep flock on her farm in Wexford, Orla Barry’s work offers a singular
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A Shepherd’s Heart | Orla Barry at Bétonsalon (Paris)
Exhibition continues from 18/10/2025 to 20/12/2025Deeply rooted in her activity as a shepherd and her flock of pedigree Lleyn sheep flock on her farm in Wex
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December 12, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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RUA Annual Exhibition | Group Exhibition at the Royal Ulster Academy
Exhibition continues from 19/10/2025 to 04/01/2026This landmark exhibition is one of the highlights of Northern Ireland's cultural calendar, bringing together an inspiring mix of established names
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RUA Annual Exhibition | Group Exhibition at the Royal Ulster Academy
Exhibition continues from 19/10/2025 to 04/01/2026This landmark exhibition is one of the highlights of Northern Ireland's cultural calendar, bringing together a
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December 12, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Common Ground | Group Exhibition at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre
Exhibition continues from 06/12/2025 to 01/03/2026

Birr Theatre & Arts Centre is proud to present the 18th Common Ground, our annual group exhibition, bringing together artists from the Midlands.
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Common Ground | Group Exhibition at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre
Exhibition continues from 06/12/2025 to 01/03/2026Birr Theatre & Arts Centre is proud to present the 18th Common Ground, our annual group exhibition, br
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December 12, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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Winter Group Show | Group Exhibition at Molesworth Gallery
Exhibition continues from 09/12/2025 to 23/12/2025We're delighted to present a group exhibition of work by gallery artists.
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Winter Group Show | Group Exhibition at Molesworth Gallery
Exhibition continues from 09/12/2025 to 23/12/2025We're delighted to present a group exhibition of work by gallery artists.
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December 12, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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New Work New Artists | Group Exhibition at the Green On Red Gallery
Featuring: Kirstin Arndt, Alan Butler, John Cronin, Electronic Sheep, Damien Flood, Mark Joyce, Niamh McCann, Caroline McCarthy, Fergus Martin, Bridget Riley, Nigel Rolfe, Oisin Tozer, Luke van
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New Work New Artists | Group Exhibition at the Green On Red Gallery
Featuring: Kirstin Arndt, Alan Butler, John Cronin, Electronic Sheep, Damien Flood, Mark Joyce, Niamh McCann, Caroline McCarthy, Fergus Martin, Bridget Riley, N
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December 12, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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Memorandum | Group Exhibition at the Olivier Cornet Gallery
Exhibition continues from 14/12/2025 to 28/02/2026

With Memorandum the Olivier Cornet Gallery purports to present an overview of all the shows that have taken place in its premises this year,
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Memorandum | Group Exhibition at the Olivier Cornet Gallery
Exhibition continues from 14/12/2025 to 28/02/2026With Memorandum the Olivier Cornet Gallery purports to present an overview of all the shows that have take
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December 12, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Sea Deep | Marcus O’Connor at The Courthouse Gallery
Sea Deep is a new exhibition of paintings by Clare-based mural artist Marcus O’Connor (SUFEK / West Murals), tracing the Clare shoreline through walks with his children.
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Sea Deep | Marcus O’Connor at The Courthouse Gallery
Sea Deep is a new exhibition of paintings by Clare-based mural artist Marcus O’Connor (SUFEK / West Murals), tracing the Clare shoreline through walks with hi
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December 12, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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Panel Discussion | Climate Activism and Socially Engaged Art at Pallas Projects/Studio
Panel talk: Climate Activism and Socially Engaged Art

6-8PM, Wednesday, 17th December 2025

Anthony Freeman O’Brien (Artist & Community Worker)
Seoidín O’Sullivan (Artist
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Panel Discussion | Climate Activism and Socially Engaged Art at Pallas Projects/Studio
Panel talk: Climate Activism and Socially Engaged Art6-8PM, Wednesday, 17th December 2025Anthony Freeman O’Brien (Artist & Community Worker)Seoidín
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December 12, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Exhibition V | Group Exhibition at GalleryX
Lady Blue Dream and The Naked Kink present art based on Gustave Courbet's celebrated painting The Origin Of The World, alongside a selection of work from the ongoing Naked Kink life drawing classes
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Exhibition V | Group Exhibition at GalleryX
Lady Blue Dream and The Naked Kink present art based on Gustave Courbet's celebrated painting The Origin Of The World, alongside a selection of work from the on
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December 12, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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Punctum | Works from the Arts Council Collection at Glór
Exhibition continues from 01/12/2025 to 17/01/2026
glór presents Punctum: Works from the Arts Council Collection.Curated by Shelagh Honan.This
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Punctum | Works from the Arts Council Collection at Glór
Exhibition continues from 01/12/2025 to 17/01/2026glór presents Punctum: Works from the Arts Council Collection.Curated by Shelagh Honan.This exhibition bring
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December 12, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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Artist’s Effective use of Excel: A Step-By-Step Guide with Jackie Ryan (13 January)This webinar looks at the basics of excel/google sheets and how to use them to do the heavy lifting when preparing budgets or annual accounts.
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Artist’s Effective use of Excel: A Step-By-Step Guide with Jackie Ryan (13 January)
This webinar looks at the basics of excel/google sheets and how to use them to do the heavy lifting when preparing budgets or annual accounts. The webinar will
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December 11, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Visual Artists Help Desk with Brian Kielt (Online or on phone) (7 January)ONLINE EVENT

Book a Help Desk with Brian Kielt (Advocacy & Advice NI)

Do you have an area in your practice you need help with or would just like some advice on where to go next? 
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Visual Artists Help Desk with Brian Kielt (Online or on phone) (7 January)
ONLINE EVENT Book a Help Desk with Brian Kielt (Advocacy & Advice NI) Do you have an area in your practice you need help with or would just like some
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December 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Visual Artists Help Desk with Mary McGrath (Online or on phone) (6 January)ONLINE EVENT

Book a Help Desk with Mary McGrath (Member
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Visual Artists Help Desk with Mary McGrath (Online or on phone) (6 January)
ONLINE EVENT Book a Help Desk with Mary McGrath (Member & Artists Advice, Advocacy & Development) Do you have an area in your practice you need he
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December 11, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Open Call | 2027 Cultural Programme from The Courthouse Gallery & Studios
The Courthouse Gallery & Studios is now open for 2027 submissions!We welcome artists of all backgrounds to propose bold, imaginative work. Deadline: 12 Jan 2026.
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Open Call | 2027 Cultural Programme from The Courthouse Gallery & Studios
The Courthouse Gallery & Studios is now open for 2027 submissions!We welcome artists of all backgrounds to propose bold, imaginative work. Deadline: 12 Jan
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December 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Open Call | EU Presidency Culture Programme 2026 from Culture Ireland
Culture Ireland invites expressions of interest from artists and touring companies to participate ina cultural programme marking Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, which
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Open Call | EU Presidency Culture Programme 2026 from Culture Ireland
Culture Ireland invites expressions of interest from artists and touring companies to participate in a cultural programme marking Ireland’s Presidency of the
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December 9, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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2026 Funding Schedule from The Arts CouncilFrom The Arts Council.
5 December 2025.

We are pleased to share a schedule of funding opportunities for 2026.
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2026 Funding Schedule from The Arts Council
From The Arts Council.5 December 2025.We are pleased to share a schedule of funding opportunities for 2026.We will work to maintain stability and conti
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December 9, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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Open Call | Bursaries 2026 from ArtLinks
The ArtLinks partners in Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford and Wexford local authorities are pleased to announce that the Professional and Emerging ArtLinks Bursary Awards 2026 are now open for submissions.
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Open Call | Bursaries 2026 from ArtLinks
The ArtLinks partners in Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford and Wexford local authorities are pleased to announce that the Professional and Emerging ArtLinks Bursary A
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December 9, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Open Call | Beyond the Pale Festival
Applications for the Beyond the Pale 2026 Arts Programme are now open. Artists, performers, collectives, undefinables – hit us up with your wild ideas.

Applications close 17 January.
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Open Call | Beyond the Pale Festival
Applications for the Beyond the Pale 2026 Arts Programme are now open. Artists, performers, collectives, undefinables – hit us up with your wild ideas. App
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December 9, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Available Soon | Toolkit for Artists' Archiving from NIVAL
NIVAL has announced that they will be releasing their brand new Toolkit for Artists’ Archiving with practical steps and prompts to help artists of any level of experience or background to gather and
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Available Soon | Toolkit for Artists' Archiving from NIVAL
NIVAL has announced that they will be releasing their brand new Toolkit for Artists’ Archiving with practical steps and prompts to help artists of any level
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December 9, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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Open Call | The Emma O'Kane Bursary
The Emma O'Kane Bursary is an award for independent artists who want to think beyond the boundaries of their art form and practice and to explore dance or a physical language in their work.
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Open Call | The Emma O'Kane Bursary
The Emma O'Kane Bursary is an award for independent artists who want to think beyond the boundaries of their art form and practice and to explore dance or a phy
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December 9, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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Open Call | Touring of Work Scheme from the Arts Council
The Touring of Work Scheme supports the touring of work across Ireland by individual artists and organisations.
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Open Call | Touring of Work Scheme from the Arts Council
The Touring of Work Scheme supports the touring of work across Ireland by individual artists and organisations. It focuses on making great art from different a
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December 9, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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Open Call | Creative Places Award from the Arts Council
The Creative Places Award supports local authorities, arts organisations and community development organisations to promote local engagement and participation in the arts in their communities.
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Open Call | Creative Places Award from the Arts Council
The Creative Places Award supports local authorities, arts organisations and community development organisations to promote local engagement and participation i
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December 9, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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Workshop | Life Drawing at the United Arts Club
A weekly drop-in Life drawing practice of the nude model in a series of timed poses.

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Workshop | Life Drawing at the United Arts Club
A weekly drop-in Life drawing practice of the nude model in a series of timed poses. Click here for more information and to book
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December 9, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Workshop | Beginners Draw to Print with Colleen Eilís Murphy at Creative Spark
Are you an illustrator, hand-drawer or sketchbook enthusiast ready to explore the vibrant world of screen‐printing?
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Workshop | Beginners Draw to Print with Colleen Eilís Murphy at Creative Spark
Are you an illustrator, hand-drawer or sketchbook enthusiast ready to explore the vibrant world of screen‐printing? Join artist Colleen Eilís Murphy at Creat
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December 9, 2025 at 10:54 AM