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Aosdána Elects 8 New Members at its 42nd General Assembly
Today the affiliation of creative artists in Ireland, Aosdána, has elected 8 new members at its 42nd General Assembly in the Hibernia Centre, Dublin Castle. Now totaling a membership of 250 members, the newly elected members are; Paul Lynch – Literature, Sinéad Ní Mhaonaigh – Visual Art, Ed Bennett – Music, Andrew Hamilton – Music, Shaun Davey – Music, Louise Lowe – Literature, Catherine Dunne – Literature and Roisin Heneghan – Architecture.
Continue readingArts Council announces creation of new all-island dance company led by Liz Roche Company
The Arts Council announced this week the creation of a new all-island dance company. The Liz Roche Company, directed by Aosdána member Liz Roche, has been appointed to form the new all-island dance company with foundational strategic partners Maiden Voyage Dance and the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, University of Limerick.
Continue readingAosdána 42nd General Assembly to be held on 26th March 2024 in the Hibernia Centre, Dublin Castle
Aosdána will hold its 42nd General Assembly on Tuesday, 26th March 2024 in the Hibernia Centre, Dublin Castle.
Continue readingAosdána February Newsletter
Aosdána expresses deep regret at the passing of Thomas Kilroy.
Aosdána and the Arts Council express deep regret at the passing of playwright, writer and Aosdána member Thomas Kilroy.
Aosdána Christmas Newsletter
Aosdána expresses its sadness at the passing of composer, member and Saoi Seóirse Bodley
Aosdána expresses great sadness at the passing of the distinguished Irish composer, Seóirse Bodley, who has passed away at the age of 90.
Continue readingShane de Blacam awarded The Royal Academy Architecture Prize 2023
The Aosdána member and architect was awarded the Prize, which celebrates outstanding, international contributions to design, at the Royal Academy (RA).
Continue readingAosdána expresses its sadness at the passing of member Críostóir Ó Floinn
Aosdána expresses great sadness at the passing of writer and Aosdána member Críostóir Ó Floinn.
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