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Lisa Hannigan

Lisa Hannigan

Culture

The positive impact of Irish culture can be felt globally.

Ireland’s culture builds on a tradition of literature, theatre poetry, music, and dance and embraces visual art, film, design and architecture.

Discover how we are promoting Irish arts, heritage and culture to new generations and new audiences across the world:

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If I Fall, Don’t Pick Me Up – A New Film on Samuel Beckett in Germany

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In conversation: Rory Musgrave, Irish opera singer

40

countries hosted programmes of Irish cultural events for St Patrick's Day in 2025

3,250

Irish books were given away in 20 languages in 40 cities around the world to mark Bloomsday 2025

People singing and playing traditional Irish music

Kenya Irish Society

Culture
Diaspora
Kenya

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Samhain in Western Canada: An Irish Film Festival

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Supporting LGBTQI+ communities in Ireland and Japan

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Ireland at the Hornbill Festival

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Connections through a tune: Meet Paddy Lawless

Zoe Conway and John McIntyre at the 2019 Irish Festival of Oulu, Finland.

Irish Festival of Oulu

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Connect with the Irish community in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes