Local authorities provide financial support to community and voluntary groups and anyone involved in the arts, culture, heritage and language sectors to develop projects to improve access to, and appreciation of, the arts, culture and creativity.
Local authorities run events and activities for children and young people such as street theatre, workshops, screenings and readings as part of national Cruinniú na nÓg Day to encourage participation in culture and creativity.
Local authorities develop cultural quarters in designated urban areas to help create innovative communities for residents and businesses and provide a cultural space to improve the area's retail and tourism offering.
Local authorities, together with other stakeholders, provide music performances, exhibitions and tours in museums, galleries, libraries and other venues as part of national Culture Night.
Local authorities run food and drink trails, music trails and art, craft and design trails to showcase local culture and promote locations as attractive tourism destinations.
Local authorities, together with other stakeholders, run music, education, film, literary, art and history events and activities as part of their European Capital of Culture programme.
Local authorities run music trails, education programmes, master classes and lectures to celebrate and preserve a region’s unique musical heritage, promote tourism and encourage interest in traditional Irish music performance.
