The Venice Art Biennale, which will run from 9 May to 22 November 2026, remains the most important global platform for the exhibition of visual arts involving the public, members of civil society, individuals and institutions. It offers a unique opportunity for Irish artists to engage with international audiences.

Department of Culture, Communications and Sport Minister Patrick O’Donovan has congratulated Jessie Buckley’s nomination for an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in Hamnet.

When States that claim to support freedom of speech enact laws or use the power of authority to silence comment that the State does not like then those State actions are utterly hypocritical and freedom of speech is non-existent.

This week, the UN commission of inquiry concluded on reasonable grounds that “the Israeli authorities and Israeli security forces have committed and are continuing to commit (acts) of genocide against the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip”.

Zionist fanatics in Israel have consistently stuck two fingers up at recognised international law practically since the founding of the state of Israel.

As Israel continues its 'war' in Gaza and Netanyahu and his cronies continue to point the blame for it on Hamas, it is worth looking at just who the real terrorists are.