Playwright Hilary Fannin's adaptation of classic 1905 comedy Children of the Sun has started its run at the Abbey Theatre - just as the writer finished her fifth round of chemotherapy rte.ie/news/2024/0420…

HUGE thanks to Hilary Fannin ⁦Abbey Theatre⁩ for talking to me so honestly - also with such sryle and charm! Hilary watched her ⁦Abbey Theatre⁩ play debut on Thursday night as she faces into ongoing cancer treatment @RTENews #Childrenofthesun rte.ie/news/2024/0420…

A beautifully simple play and production about a man choosing to live even as he is dying. Terrific performances by Dan Butler & Stephen Jones . Lovely to see it dedicated to Charlie Bird

I am just so sad today - the wonderful, funny, charismatic, hugely talented Vanessa Job has died. I had the privilege of meeting Vanessa in our cancer doc ‘Ailse & Ise’ TG4TV . An extraordinary person. The love for her in Sligo is clear! #Vanessa sligofuneralhome.ie/vanessa-job-ne…

New exciting prize here - just announced this morning by the Seamus Heaney Estate - #PENHeaney prize RTÉ News rte.ie/news/ireland/2….

Two fantastic writers celebrated in Dublin City tonight - from the JAMMED launch Sinéad Gleeson for her novel #Hagstone to Emma Donoghue’s opening night #PullOfTheStars Gate Theatre! Fellow writer #LouiseKennedy was in top form launching #Hagstone RTÉ News

Huge thanks to everyone for all the kind messages & wishes! Am feeling v mixed emotions tuday - so delighted to start next chapter as Arts & Media Corr RTÉ News but very sad to leave my 2nd home for many years RTÉ Radio 1 .. thanks to all my amazing colleagues x Today with Claire Byrne

📣📣What a fantastic achievement!!! 8 writers get the wonderful news they’re being awarded $175,000 to support their writing careers.. HUGE congrats particularly to Sonya Kelly and Deirdre Madden… great heart warming video below 🎉

Éacht! Saw this last night - powerful… a treat to have such a great play as Gaeilge ar an stáitse náisiúnta! Chomh láidir le haisteoirí iontach Bríd Ní Neachtain, Caitriona Ni Mhutchú & Brendan Conroy ina measc. Beautiful design too! Runs next week. #NaPeirsigh Abbey Theatre

Hey Gaeilgeoirs 👋 Tomorrow we're hosting a Backstage Tour completly in Irish at 10.30am. Catch a sneak peek behind the curtain of your national theatre, and even get the chance to stand on the famous Abbey stage - book your spot anseo 👇🎫abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/backs…

Go raibh míle for welcoming me in to meet you all - it was a fascinating event! Made me think too! Today with Claire Byrne

#WAKETheShow has been wowing audiences throughout its run, but the show must end this Saturday 23 March. Get down to the National Stadium, to experience the magic, the glitter and the sheer joy yourself, before it's too late.

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This is so so so good! thisispopbaby #Wake . It’s smart.. wise.. funny… visually stunning… moving …hilarious… through-the-roof energy … THE best fun you could have at a show on a Tuesday night! Runs til Sat! Just brilliant ..go go go …!

One of THE sparkliest pageants today comes from the Queer Arts Collective... listen to the crowd roar! RTÉ News #DublinParade

The excitement is really building here on Dame Street! The sun IS shining - we’re nearly too hot!! Great fun here chatting to visitors ☘️☘️ RTÉ News

‘Gobsmacked’ … ‘dream come true’… an emotional Patrick Kielty tells media that ‘back then growing up.. the idea of a parade celebrating this was not a thing!’ … RTÉ News

Pupils of all levels and age groups from Junior Infants up to 6th class can enter this competition. Send to An Post Primary School Writing Competition, PO Box 13287, FREEPOST, FDN7461, Dublin 1.For more information visit anpost.com/writingcompeti….

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I had such a fascinating visit to Bohemian Football Club to hear all about the proposed new plans …thanks to all the gang there for talking to us!

What a brilliant opportunity… for young writers aged 15 - 17! Date extended for #EdnaOBrienAward - spread the word! moli.ie/edna/