Talks and events designed to celebrate creativity in Ireland
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Cabaret, Circus, Club, Comedy, Dance, Gig, Installation, Live Art and Visual Art, Music, Party, Radio, Spoken Word, Talks, Theatre and Young Radicals. Two-weeks of unadulterated performance returns to Dublin with a focus on the fresh, the emerging, the trailblazers and the courageous; destined to catapult into creative fame by the end of their shows. The…
Beckettian bewilderment at the Irish border in the throes of Brexit. A review of the hilltop reading of Waiting for Godot by Irish artist and writer, Meadhbh McNutt. 5:30am: I was driving to the Irish border with my mother – our bizarre family celebration of choice following my return from London. “Are we in the…
August is a notoriously quiet month for the arts in Ireland; funding deadlines are looming, holidays are in full throttle and people deserve a little break after a jam-packed summer of fun and frolics – that said, we’ve curated a list of ten creative and cultural events happening throughout our wonderful green isle, to keep…
With the launch of two highly anticipated Irish films and the return of Galway’s leading film festival, Ireland is seeing an uprising in Irish cinema throughout the month of July. The perfect opportunity to shelter from the sweltering heat outside – although we’re not complaining! To be considered for inclusion in The Monthly Edition for…
Alanagh Clegg is a Textile designer whose thoughtfully considered graduate exhibition highlighted the importance of ethically made and sustainable materials. Inspired by a family business of hand crafting, her work explores traditions of techniques that have been passed down through generations. 1. When did you start incorporating sustainability into your design practice? Four Threads came to…
We are huge event enthusiasts at Above the Fold, whether it’s one of our own or someone else’s. As it can be challenging finding decent event resources in Ireland, especially for the creatively inclined, we decided to share our two cents by curating a monthly event guide. The Monthly Edition will feature a sample of…
As we approach a landmark moment in Irish history, the creatives of Ireland are wielding their talents as a form of political expression. Not only is 2018 significant as the year that the people of Ireland will vote on the Referendum to Repeal the Eight Amendment, but it also marks the centenary that Irish women…
An internship is something that is ambiguous and difficult to define. It sits between part-time college-job and entry-level career, it hovers with uncertainty between university and employability, and although it serves an invaluable function, its application is somewhat slippery. For many with an arts background, knowledge and experience gained can be perceived as theoretical, and…
This Thursday, International Women’s Day 2018 takes place globally assembling a platform for dialogue, debate and ambition towards a more equal future. The theme; Press for Progress, encourages women to join forces, push forward and take action to support and accelerate gender parity. 2018 has been a particularly exciting year for women; we celebrate the centenary…
Dara Finneran is a self-taught artist based in Galway City. His artistic practice draws knowledge and inspiration from his studies in Biomedical Engineering from the National University of Galway. “Everywhere it is machines… real ones, not figurative ones: machines driving other machines, machines being driven by other machines, with all the necessary couplings and connections.”…
