Today Seamus Brennan, Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism announced the launch of the ‘Oinseach’ pilot scheme, the long-awaited programme that will offer funding for arts managers seeking assistance for further professional development. The scheme is open (but not limited to) funding for the following activities:

• Attendance at international professional conferences
• Financial assistance for arts managers below established income levels
• Support for magazine and journal subscriptions
• Subsidy for attendance at major cultural festivals and events

For more details of the announcement click here.