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A House of Play | Exhibition & Events at The Lyric Theatre
Exhibition continues from 30/01/2026 to 08/11/2026.

To celebrate our 75th anniversary, the Lyric presents this new exhibition that showcases our rich history.
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A House of Play | Exhibition & Events at The Lyric Theatre
Exhibition continues from 30/01/2026 to 08/11/2026.To celebrate our 75th anniversary, the Lyric presents this new exhibition that showcases our rich history
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January 30, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Job Vacancy | Head of Visual Arts for the Arts Council
We have an exciting permanent, full-time 35 hours per week opportunity at the Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
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Job Vacancy | Head of Visual Arts for the Arts Council
We have an exciting permanent, full-time 35 hours per week opportunity at the Higher Executive Officer (HEO) grade for Head of Visual Arts, a role that reports
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January 30, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Irish all-female reboot of Raphael’s ‘School of Athens’ fresco goes on tour to RomeFrom Artemisia Gold

30th January, 2026

An Irish art project depicting a full-scale re-enactment ofRaphael’s The School of Athens fresco with an all-women cast comes to Rome to
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Irish all-female reboot of Raphael’s ‘School of Athens’ fresco goes on tour to Rome
From Artemisia Gold30th January, 2026An Irish art project depicting a full-scale re-enactment of Raphael’s The School of Athens fresco with an all-wom
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January 30, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Deliberate/Deliberate | Alastair Keady and Helen O’Sullivan at Graphic Studio Gallery
Exhibition continues from 31/01/2026 to 07/03/2026.
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Deliberate/Deliberate | Alastair Keady and Helen O’Sullivan at Graphic Studio Gallery
Exhibition continues from 31/01/2026 to 07/03/2026.Deliberate/Deliberate brings together the work of Alastair Keady and Helen O’Sullivan, Through constrai
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January 30, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Declan Doherty’s Donegal | Exhibition at Regional Cultural Centre
Exhibition continues from 31/01/2026 to 14/03/2026.
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Declan Doherty’s Donegal | Exhibition at Regional Cultural Centre
Exhibition continues from 31/01/2026 to 14/03/2026.This major retrospective celebrates over 40 years of work by acclaimed press photographer Declan Doherty,
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January 30, 2026 at 11:04 AM
The Sea, the Sea | Rachel Martin at Hamilton Gallery
Rachel Martin - The Sea, the Sea.
Hamilton Gallery introduces the work of Rachel Martin, a recent graduate of LSAD.
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The Sea, the Sea | Rachel Martin at Hamilton Gallery
Rachel Martin - The Sea, the Sea.Hamilton Gallery introduces the work of Rachel Martin, a recent graduate of LSAD. It depicts coastal scenes of Sligo through c
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January 30, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Liminal Imprints | Zoe Velthuysen at South Tipperary Arts Centre
This exhibition by STAC's 2025 Artist in Residence, Zoe Velthuysen, explores how migration and place shape identity, drawing from the artist's own experience of moving from Australia to Tipperary.
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Liminal Imprints | Zoe Velthuysen at South Tipperary Arts Centre
This exhibition by STAC's 2025 Artist in Residence, Zoe Velthuysen, explores how migration and place shape identity, drawing from the artist's own experience of
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January 30, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Sunlight on my love’s elbow, sunlight in the kettle’s steam | Group Exhibition at The Courthouse Gallery
"Sunlight on my lover’s elbow, sunlight in the kettle’s steam" brings together three artists from the same family: Grace Wallis, Sarah Fuller/Wallis and Ruby
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Sunlight on my love’s elbow, sunlight in the kettle’s steam | Group Exhibition at The Courthouse Gallery
"Sunlight on my lover’s elbow, sunlight in the kettle’s steam" brings together three artists from the same family: Grace Wallis, Sarah Fuller/Wallis and Rub
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January 30, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Liminal Imprints| Artist Walk-Through with Zoe Velthuysen at South Tipperary Arts Centre
STAC's 2025 Artist in Residence, Zoe Velthuysen, will be conducting a free walk-through of her exhibition of new work, 'Liminal Imprints', at South Tipperary Arts Centre,
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Liminal Imprints| Artist Walk-Through with Zoe Velthuysen at South Tipperary Arts Centre
STAC's 2025 Artist in Residence, Zoe Velthuysen, will be conducting a free walk-through of her exhibition of new work, 'Liminal Imprints', at South Tipperary Ar
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January 30, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Online Talks | BASIC TALK with Jane Cassidy
Basic Space is delighted to present Jane Cassidy for our February BASIC TALK - 1pm on Friday the 6th of February 2026, online.
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Online Talks | BASIC TALK with Jane Cassidy
Basic Space is delighted to present Jane Cassidy for our February BASIC TALK - 1pm on Friday the 6th of February 2026, online. Jane Cassidy is a multi-discipli
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January 30, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Slow Image | Group Exhibition at The Library Project
Black Church Print Studio is delighted to present Slow Image curated by Noémie Cursoux, winner of Black Church Emerging Curator Award ‘26.
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Slow Image | Group Exhibition at The Library Project
Black Church Print Studio is delighted to present Slow Image curated by Noémie Cursoux, winner of Black Church Emerging Curator Award ‘26.Preview: Thursday
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January 30, 2026 at 10:35 AM
The Four Elements | ÍOVA Photography Collective at Gallery X
The Four Elements, a group show exploring Earth, Air, Fire, and Water through contemporary photographic practice.
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The Four Elements | ÍOVA Photography Collective at Gallery X
The Four Elements, a group show exploring Earth, Air, Fire, and Water through contemporary photographic practice. This exhibition looks beyond simple documentat
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January 30, 2026 at 10:34 AM
AS IF | Group Exhibition at the International Centre for the Image
PhotoIreland presents the premiere of internationally acclaimed photographer Eamonn Doyle, artist-designer Niall Sweeney and composer David Donohoe new and extensive interdisciplinary body work AS
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AS IF | Group Exhibition at the International Centre for the Image
PhotoIreland presents the premiere of internationally acclaimed photographer Eamonn Doyle, artist-designer Niall Sweeney and composer David Donohoe new and exte
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January 30, 2026 at 10:33 AM
ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE WAS NOT TRUE | Group Exhibition at Catalyst Arts
Our annual members group show.
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ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE WAS NOT TRUE | Group Exhibition at Catalyst Arts
Our annual members group show.
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January 30, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Collection Highlights | Clement McAleer at Golden Thread Gallery
We are excited to showcase our growing Golden Thread Gallery Collection this Late Night Art with a pop up exhibition in our Lower Gallery by Belfast artist Clement McAleer.
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Collection Highlights | Clement McAleer at Golden Thread Gallery
We are excited to showcase our growing Golden Thread Gallery Collection this Late Night Art with a pop up exhibition in our Lower Gallery by Belfast artist Clem
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January 30, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Memorial Exhibition | Anna Barden at Lavit Gallery
Opening reception Thursday 05 February, 5.30-7.30pm.

Anna Barden was an artist who worked and lived in Cork city. She passed away unexpectedly on 31 December 2024.
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Memorial Exhibition | Anna Barden at Lavit Gallery
Opening reception Thursday 05 February, 5.30-7.30pm.Anna Barden was an artist who worked and lived in Cork city. She passed away unexpectedly on 31 December 2
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January 30, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Soil Project | Artist Reading & Conversation with Laura Ní Fhlaibhín at the Wildflower Café
To mark the end of Laura's research residency, Laura will read a collection of her writings, which have been created over the course of the Soil Project in 2025.
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January 30, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Suspended in the Landscape | Brady Izquierdo at TØN Gallery
Brady Izquierdo is a Cuban artist based in Kildare.
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Suspended in the Landscape | Brady Izquierdo at TØN Gallery
Brady Izquierdo is a Cuban artist based in Kildare. Working across caricature, illustration and painting, his practice engages with pressing themes such as the
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January 30, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Maps, Art, Science, History | Group Exhibition at ArtisAnn Gallery
Artists and Scientists Celebrate Maps for Science Festival Show.

A Group Show Celebrating the Use of Maps.

Part of NI Science Festival.

Late Night Opening: WED 4th February from 6 to 8pm.
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Maps, Art, Science, History | Group Exhibition at ArtisAnn Gallery
Artists and Scientists Celebrate Maps for Science Festival Show.A Group Show Celebrating the Use of Maps.Part of NI Science Festival.Late Night Opening: W
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January 30, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Talks | Irish Art in the Age of Enlightenment: Art History Reframed with Dr Matthew Whyte at Triskel Arts Centre
Art Historian Dr Matthew Whyte offers a new lecture series, which takes the audience on an art-filled journey through the often beautiful, sometimes
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Talks | Irish Art in the Age of Enlightenment: Art History Reframed with Dr Matthew Whyte at Triskel Arts Centre
Art Historian Dr Matthew Whyte offers a new lecture series, which takes the audience on an art-filled journey through the often beautiful, sometimes scandalous,
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January 30, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Arte Fiera White Night | Jean Doyle at Galleria 25, Bologna, Italy
Jean Doyle at group exhibition for Arte Fiera White Night.
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Arte Fiera White Night | Jean Doyle at Galleria 25, Bologna, Italy
Jean Doyle at group exhibition for Arte Fiera White Night.
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January 30, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Selected Works from the James and Elizabeth McCreary Collection | Group Exhibition at DCU St Patrick’s Campus
DCU Art Collection is honoured to receive a significant donation of fine art prints from artist and master printer James McCreary, one of Ireland’s most
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Selected Works from the James and Elizabeth McCreary Collection | Group Exhibition at DCU St Patrick’s Campus
DCU Art Collection is honoured to receive a significant donation of fine art prints from artist and master printer James McCreary, one of Ireland’s most respe
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January 30, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Feathers for Rosa | Noël O’Callaghan and Douglas Henderson at Bandon Town Hall
This multidisciplinary event is a unique tribute to Rosa Luxemburg - revolutionary, feminist, visionary ecologist and rebel - featuring a hybrid of performance, painting, music, poetry
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Feathers for Rosa | Noël O’Callaghan and Douglas Henderson at Bandon Town Hall
This multidisciplinary event is a unique tribute to Rosa Luxemburg - revolutionary, feminist, visionary ecologist and rebel - featuring a hybrid of performance,
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January 30, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Events | Everyone Must Go! Relocation Sale at Vault Artist Studios (Marlborough House)
Everyone Must Go Studio Relocation Sale.
The time has come when Everyone Must Go (from our Marlborough House building). But before we do we’re having a sale.
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Events | Everyone Must Go! Relocation Sale at Vault Artist Studios (Marlborough House)
Everyone Must Go Studio Relocation Sale. The time has come when Everyone Must Go (from our Marlborough House building). But before we do we’re having a sale.
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January 30, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Events | Instituting Commoning: A Platform for Un/Learning at NCAD Gallery
A programme bringing together a network of artistic and academic practices through the exchange of viewpoints, and the creation of new social bonds.
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Events | Instituting Commoning: A Platform for Un/Learning at NCAD Gallery
A programme bringing together a network of artistic and academic practices through the exchange of viewpoints, and the creation of new social bonds.Opening: Th
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January 30, 2026 at 9:58 AM