Arts and Culture

Local authorities provide reports and information on culture to government departments and other agencies

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 culture days, music performances, literary events and intercultural events to promote cultural awareness.

Local authorities prepare strategies to promote participation in cultural activities and improve wellbeing through culture and creativity. You can have an input into the plans through consultation.

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 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 run cultural events and activities to promote community wellbeing as part of the national Creative Ireland Programme.

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 collect arts data and give it to relevant agencies.