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				<title>Niamh Smith posted an update in the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism: A tourism strategy with a major focus on turning [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://kmend.com/news-feed/p/5400/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:45:20 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A tourism strategy with a major focus on turning Ireland into a “foodie” destination and extending the tourist season from St Brigid’s weekend to Halloween is to be announced next month.</p>
<p>The wider plan includes a first “national culinary tourism strategy” which would run on an all-island basis and involve the development of food trails and&hellip;</p>
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				<title>Niamh Smith posted an update in the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism: It's amazing to see how one event can give the [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://kmend.com/news-feed/p/5229/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:50:48 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s amazing to see how one event can give the local economy such a boost, notwithstanding the boost of 2x Oasis gigs in Dublin just last weekend too. <a target='_blank' href="https://www.independent.ie/sport/us-college-football-game-in-dublin-expected-to-generate-130m-for-irish-economy/a1751211803.html" rel="nofollow">US college football game in Dublin expected to generate €130m for Irish economy | Irish Independent</a></p>
<div class="activity-link-preview-container"><div class="activity-link-preview-image"><div class="activity-link-preview-image-cover"><a href="https://www.independent.ie/sport/us-college-football-game-in-dublin-expected-to-generate-130m-for-irish-economy/a1751211803.html" target="_blank"><img src="https://kmend.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IB20Aer20Lingus20College20Foot.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="activity-link-preview-info"><p class="activity-link-preview-link-name">independent.ie</p><p class="activity-link-preview-title"><a href="https://www.independent.ie/sport/us-college-football-game-in-dublin-expected-to-generate-130m-for-irish-economy/a1751211803.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">US college football game in Dublin expected to generate €130m for Irish economy</a></p><div class="activity-link-preview-excerpt"><p>This month’s American college football match at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin will generate over €130m for the Irish economy, according to Grand Thornton’s Post Game Economic Report.</p></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
				
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				<title>Niamh Smith posted an update in the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism: Congratulations to Vagabond Adventure Tours, based [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://kmend.com/news-feed/p/5136/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:37:58 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Congratulations to Vagabond Adventure Tours, based in Newtownmountkennedy, who have won the Travel + Leisure Magazine’s World&#8217;s Best Award for the second time, having first claimed the title in 2023, in the prestigious ‘Tour Operator’ category.</p>
<p>The prestigious magazine, based in New York, has a readership figure of 4.8 million and specialises in&hellip;</p>
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				<title>Niamh Smith posted an update in the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism: How will US President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://kmend.com/news-feed/p/4928/</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 16:30:44 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How will US President Donald Trump&#8217;s proposed tariffs on non-US made films impact the Irish film industry? A number of film productions happen here every year thanks to generous Section 481 tax credit, incentivising film and TV, animation and creative documentary production in Ireland and administered by Ireland’s Department of Culture and the&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-4928"><a href="https://kmend.com/news-feed/p/4928/" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
<div class="activity-link-preview-container"><div class="activity-link-preview-image"><div class="activity-link-preview-image-cover"><a href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41626870.html" target="_blank"><img src="https://kmend.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/4609543_5_seoimageog_Wednesday_S1_E4_00_07_01_16RC_1_.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="activity-link-preview-info"><p class="activity-link-preview-link-name">irishexaminer.com</p><p class="activity-link-preview-title"><a href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41626870.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ieExplains: How would a 100% tariff on foreign-made films impact Ireland&#039;s economy? </a></p><div class="activity-link-preview-excerpt"><p>US President Donald Trump has threatened levies of 100% on foreign-made films in a bid to combat what he called a 'dying' American film industry</p></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
				
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				<title>Niamh Smith posted an update in the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism: The animation industry in Ireland is thriving and it [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://kmend.com/news-feed/p/4815/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:11:08 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The animation industry in Ireland is thriving and it is wonderful to see that a bumper weekend of activities, talks and awards will be taking place this weekend in Dingle for the annual Dingle Animation Festival. An excellent addition to Dingle with a large number of the visitors staying for the full weekend making the most of local&hellip;</p>
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				<title>Niamh Smith posted an update in the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism: &#x1f3ae;Ireland’s growing gaming industry has marked another [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://kmend.com/news-feed/p/4807/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:43:30 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#x1f3ae;Ireland’s growing gaming industry has marked another milestone with the opening of the country’s first dedicated esports complex in Cork city. The gaming industry continues to experience rapid growth, with global video game revenue—including esports—reaching almost $228bn in 2023, a 4.6% increase from the previous year. <br />The hub will be used&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-4807"><a href="https://kmend.com/news-feed/p/4807/" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
<div class="activity-link-preview-container"><div class="activity-link-preview-image"><div class="activity-link-preview-image-cover"><a href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41589898.html" target="_blank"><img src="https://kmend.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/4533388_11_seoimageog_National_20Esports_20Centre_200288_1_1_.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="activity-link-preview-info"><p class="activity-link-preview-link-name">irishexaminer.com</p><p class="activity-link-preview-title"><a href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41589898.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">National esports centre opening puts Cork &#039;on global stage of gaming&#039;, says Taoiseach</a></p><div class="activity-link-preview-excerpt"><p>Located on South Mall, the National Esports Centre reflects a €1m investment in gaming infrastructure</p></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
				
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				<title>Niamh Smith posted an update in the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism: Nominations are now open for the annual Business to [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://kmend.com/news-feed/p/4771/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:55:11 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nominations are now open for the annual Business to Arts awards, sponsored by the <b>Irish Times</b>. The awards are aimed at businesses, philanthropic organisations and individuals that support artists and arts organisations. Nominations close on April 22nd. </p>
<p><a target='_blank' href="https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2025/03/05/nominations-open-for-annual-business-to-arts-awards/" rel="nofollow">Nominations open for annual Business to Arts Awards – The Irish Times</a></p>
<div class="activity-link-preview-container"><div class="activity-link-preview-image"><div class="activity-link-preview-image-cover"><a href="https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2025/03/05/nominations-open-for-annual-business-to-arts-awards/" target="_blank"><img src="https://kmend.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/EENUKUKI45AZPIC47BXYY6Z4UU.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="activity-link-preview-info"><p class="activity-link-preview-link-name">irishtimes.com</p><p class="activity-link-preview-title"><a href="https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2025/03/05/nominations-open-for-annual-business-to-arts-awards/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Nominations open for annual Business to Arts Awards</a></p><div class="activity-link-preview-excerpt"><p>The Irish Times is sponsoring a new €5,000 bursary in 2025 awards, which also includes new ESB-backed award for creative sustainability projects</p></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
				
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				<title>Niamh Smith posted an update in the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism: Fáilte Ireland, the Irish tourism body, held [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://kmend.com/news-feed/p/4727/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:19:16 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Fáilte Ireland</b>, the Irish tourism body, held Regional Industry Briefings yesterday for each of the four tourism regions in Ireland detailing how their plans will support tourism businesses to success in 2025. If you are in the tourism industry or tourism-adjacent, these might be helpful to you. You can watch the briefings back at&hellip;</p>
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<div class="activity-link-preview-container"><div class="activity-link-preview-image"><div class="activity-link-preview-image-cover"><a href="https://failteirelandeventshub.ie/regional-industry-briefings-2025/" target="_blank"><img src="https://kmend.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/failte-1-1.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="activity-link-preview-info"><p class="activity-link-preview-link-name">failteirelandeventshub.ie</p><p class="activity-link-preview-title"><a href="https://failteirelandeventshub.ie/regional-industry-briefings-2025/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Regional Industry Briefings 2025 - Fáilte Ireland</a></p><div class="activity-link-preview-excerpt"><p>Fáilte Ireland’s online Regional Industry Briefings | Thursday, February 27th, 2025</p></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
				
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				<title>Niamh Smith posted an update in the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism: &#x1f4da; Ireland Reads is a national celebration of [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://kmend.com/news-feed/p/4695/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:55:59 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>&#x1f4da; Ireland Reads</b> is a national celebration of reading. Throughout February and especially on Ireland Reads Day, February 22nd, we’re calling on people across Ireland to get lost in a good book. Reading relaxes your body by lowering your heart rate and easing the tension in your muscles. Studies have even shown that reading boosts your mental&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-4695"><a href="https://kmend.com/news-feed/p/4695/" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
<div class="activity-link-preview-container"><div class="activity-link-preview-image"><div class="activity-link-preview-image-cover"><a href="https://www.irelandreads.ie/" target="_blank"><img src="https://kmend.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ireland-reads-2024.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="activity-link-preview-info"><p class="activity-link-preview-link-name">irelandreads.ie</p><p class="activity-link-preview-title"><a href="https://www.irelandreads.ie/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Get lost in a good book for Ireland Reads. Here&#039;s what I&#039;m reading:... - Ireland Reads</a></p><div class="activity-link-preview-excerpt"><p>Ireland Reads. On Saturday 22 February we’re inviting people of all ages in Ireland to get reading. Why? Because taking some time for yourself to relax and do the things you enjoy (like reading) is important to help look after &hellip; <a class="activity-link-preview-more" href="https://www.irelandreads.ie/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Continue reading</a></p></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
				
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				<title>Niamh Smith posted an update in the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism: The new owners of the London Irish Rugby club speak [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://kmend.com/news-feed/p/4692/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:05:44 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>The new owners of the London Irish Rugby club speak about taking over an iconic brand, building sustainable foundations, and its route back from financial ruin to elite-level rugby.</b></p>
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<p><a target='_blank' href="https://thecurrency.news/articles/180267/the-craic-is-back-inside-the-eddie-jordan-led-revival-of-the-iconic-london-irish-rugby-club/" rel="nofollow">&#8220;The craic is back&#8221;: Inside the Eddie Jordan-led revival of the iconic London Irish rugby club &#8211; The Currency :The Currency</a></p>
<div class="activity-link-preview-container"><div class="activity-link-preview-image"><div class="activity-link-preview-image-cover"><a href="https://thecurrency.news/articles/180267/the-craic-is-back-inside-the-eddie-jordan-led-revival-of-the-iconic-london-irish-rugby-club/" target="_blank"><img src="https://kmend.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/london-irish-2022-web.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="activity-link-preview-info"><p class="activity-link-preview-link-name">thecurrency.news</p><p class="activity-link-preview-title"><a href="https://thecurrency.news/articles/180267/the-craic-is-back-inside-the-eddie-jordan-led-revival-of-the-iconic-london-irish-rugby-club/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&quot;The craic is back&quot;: Inside the Eddie Jordan-led revival of the iconic London Irish rugby club - The Currency</a></p><div class="activity-link-preview-excerpt"><p>With just over eight minutes to play, Juan Martin Gonzalez received the ball off the right wing after a period of excellent passing by London Irish and made for the try line for his second score of the game against &hellip; <a class="activity-link-preview-more" href="https://thecurrency.news/articles/180267/the-craic-is-back-inside-the-eddie-jordan-led-revival-of-the-iconic-london-irish-rugby-club/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Continue reading</a></p></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
				
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				<title>Niamh Smith posted an update in the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism: Fantastic to see that between Ireland and the UK there are [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://kmend.com/news-feed/p/4438/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:17:41 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Fantastic to see that between Ireland and the UK there are 8 business tourism destinations named in the <b>Top 40 Cities for the GDS-index for 2024</b>. GDS = Global Destination Sustainability</p>
<p>&#8220;The GDS-Index assesses Destination Management Organisations (DMOs), City Convention Bureaux (CVBs), Municipalities, Regional Tourism Organisations (RTOs),&hellip;</p>
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				<title>Sandie Gordon joined the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 19:00:52 +0100</pubDate>

				
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				<title>Niamh Smith posted an update in the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism: Dive into the exciting Kmend Arts Partnership [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://kmend.com/news-feed/p/4294/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 15:25:00 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span>Dive into the exciting </span><b>Kmend Arts Partnership Award</b><span> shortlist for the </span><b>2024 Business to Arts Awards</b><span>. This year the shortlist celebrates exceptional partnerships between corporate entities and visual arts, dance, music and arts festivals with sponsorships under €25k. Join us in honouring these incredible collaborations on the 9th of September.&hellip;</span></p>
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<div class="activity-link-preview-container"><div class="activity-link-preview-image"><div class="activity-link-preview-image-cover"><a href="https://www.businesstoarts.ie/awards-events/awards/awards-categories-bursaries" target="_blank"><img src="https://kmend.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Bursaries-Drop-Down-2022-Jim-McNaughton-Winner-Baryali-and-Ger.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="activity-link-preview-info"><p class="activity-link-preview-link-name">businesstoarts.ie</p><p class="activity-link-preview-title"><a href="https://www.businesstoarts.ie/awards-events/awards/awards-categories-bursaries" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Awards Shortlist 2024 | Business to Arts: Building Corporate Cultural Partnerships</a></p><div class="activity-link-preview-excerpt"><p>The Awards has a total of 12 categories, including nine main categories and three bursaries.</p></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
				
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				<title>Jon Carroll joined the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 09:13:33 +0100</pubDate>

				
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				<title>Niamh Smith posted an update in the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism: An excellent article with a run down and explanation of [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:05:00 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An excellent article with a run down and explanation of each of the shortlisted candidates for the Business to Arts Awards 2024 here, definitely worth a read to see the kids of things happening around the country:<br /><a target='_blank' href="https://www.irishtimes.com/advertising-feature/2024/07/16/strong-showing-from-new-corporate-supporters-in-this-years-business-to-arts-awards-shortlist/" rel="nofollow">Strong showing from new corporate supporters in this year’s Business to Arts Awards shortlist – The Irish Times</a></p>
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				<title>Niamh Smith posted an update in the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism: Kmend are delighted to share the shortlisted nominees [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Kmend are delighted to share <span>the shortlisted nominees for the Kmend Arts Partnership at the 2024 Business to Arts Awards, see our short video below: </span></p>
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				<title>Tara Whelan-Callinan posted an update in the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism:  A report by the Department of Tourism, Culture, [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 08:31:01 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> A report by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media has been released explaining the positive outcomes for creatives who are on the pilot Basic Income for the Arts scheme. This<span> scheme grants a weekly allowance of €325 to participants which in turn allows them to focus on their creative endeavour&#8217;s and building their&hellip;</span></p>
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				<title>Tara Whelan-Callinan posted an update in the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism: The 2024 UEFA Europa League Final takes place in [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 13:12:26 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 2024 UEFA Europa League Final takes place in Dublin&#8217;s Aviva Stadium tomorrow! Looking forward to the incredible atmosphere in the city centre tomorrow&#x26bd;</p>
<p>Learn more here: <a target='_blank' href="https://dublin.ie/whats-on/listings/2024-uefa-europa-league-final/" rel="nofollow">https://dublin.ie/whats-on/listings/2024-uefa-europa-league-final/</a></p>
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				<title>Tara Whelan-Callinan posted an update in the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism: Munster Rugby has released a statement today confirming [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 12:58:39 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Munster Rugby has released a statement today confirming that Munster back, Simon Zebo, will  retire from professional rugby at the end of this season&#x1f3c9;</p>
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				<title>Tara Whelan-Callinan posted an update in the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism: The PGA Tournament has kicked off today in [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 14:52:37 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The PGA Tournament has kicked off today in Louisville, Kentucky with Northern Irish Golfer, Rory McIlroy currently tied in 6th place!&#x26f3;&#x1f3cc;&#xfe0f;&#x200d;&#x2642;&#xfe0f;</p>
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				<title>Tara Whelan-Callinan posted an update in the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism: The 77th annual Cannes Film Festival begins today, [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 09:55:34 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 77th annual Cannes Film Festival begins today, Tuesday the 14th of May and continues until Saturday the 25th of May 2024. Many critically acclaimed movies such as Killers of the Flower Moon and The Zone of Interest garnered widespread attention at the Cannes Film Festival.&#x1f4fa;</p>
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				<title>Paul O&#039;Callaghan joined the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 08:21:53 +0100</pubDate>

				
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				<title>Tara Whelan-Callinan posted an update in the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism: The 68th annual Eurovision Song Contest took place [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 10:13:36 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 68th annual Eurovision Song Contest took place in Malmö, Sweden over the weekend. Switzerland came out on top with a massive 591 points. Ireland&#8217;s Bambi Thug took home 6th place with their song &#8220;Doomsday Blue&#8221;&#x1f38a;. Did anybody else watch this year? </p>
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				<title>Phil Udell joined the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism</title>
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				<title>Jon Hayes joined the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:52:48 +0000</pubDate>

				
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				<title>Niamh Smith posted an update in the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism: A big congratulations for Element Pictures Ireland and [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://kmend.com/news-feed/p/3588/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 11:10:04 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A big congratulations for Element Pictures Ireland and for Cillian Murphy, Christopher Nolan and Emma Stone for all the big wins last night. What a night! &#x1f3a5;&#x1f39e;</p>
<p><a target='_blank' href="https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/film/2024/03/11/oscars-2024-the-complete-list-of-winners/" rel="nofollow">Oscars 2024: the complete list of winners – The Irish Times</a> </p>
<div class="activity-link-preview-container"><div class="activity-link-preview-image"><div class="activity-link-preview-image-cover"><a href="https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/film/2024/03/11/oscars-2024-the-complete-list-of-winners/" target="_blank"><img src="https://kmend.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/UX3YTZW72P2IRMO6G6EHQETS3I.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="activity-link-preview-info"><p class="activity-link-preview-link-name">irishtimes.com</p><p class="activity-link-preview-title"><a href="https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/film/2024/03/11/oscars-2024-the-complete-list-of-winners/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Oscars 2024: the complete list of winners</a></p><div class="activity-link-preview-excerpt"><p>Here are all the winners of the 96th Academy Awards - and all the nominees</p></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
				
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				<title>PJ Timmins posted an update in the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism: Hi all I am relatively new to the Arts sector and my [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 09:31:12 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi all I am relatively new to the Arts sector and my first role is as a co-producer for a Feature Film loosely based around a bunch of crazy Americans led by a massive Influencer come to Ireland to make a Leprechaun Horror move. Of course they try making it on a fairy fort and as you know, you cant mess with the Fairies!. That is when the&hellip;</p>
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				<title>Michael Knowles joined the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:17:17 +0000</pubDate>

				
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				<title>Jasmine Scanlan posted an update in the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism: The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://kmend.com/news-feed/p/3500/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 14:54:05 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, and the Minister of State for the Gaeltacht and the Office of Public Works, Patrick O&#8217;Donovan, have announced that the Office of Public Works will be partnering with the department and Conradh na Gaeilge to bring the development at the Conradh na&hellip;</p>
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				<title>Arlene Egan joined the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 15:10:18 +0000</pubDate>

				
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				<title>Natalia Mank joined the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism</title>
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				<title>Lorraine Sherrard joined the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 13:08:52 +0000</pubDate>

				
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				<title>Jasmine Scanlan posted an update in the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism: Royal Irish Academy are hosting a panelled discussion [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://kmend.com/news-feed/p/3360/</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 14:38:00 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Royal Irish Academy are hosting a panelled discussion to build on the 2022 ARINS report. </p>
<p><span>The recent Shared Island Dialogue and the announcement of Shared Island funding for both Local Authorities and a range of collaborative projects, this event brings stakeholders and the sector together to have an informed and incisive debate on the future&hellip;</span></p>
<p><span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-3360"><a href="https://kmend.com/news-feed/p/3360/" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
<div class="activity-link-preview-container"><div class="activity-link-preview-image"><div class="activity-link-preview-image-cover"><a href="https://www.ria.ie/future-cross-border-cooperation-arts-what-next" target="_blank"><img src="https://kmend.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/invitation_cropped.png" /></a></div></div><div class="activity-link-preview-info"><p class="activity-link-preview-link-name">ria.ie</p><p class="activity-link-preview-title"><a href="https://www.ria.ie/future-cross-border-cooperation-arts-what-next" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The future of cross-border cooperation in the arts – What next?</a></p><div class="activity-link-preview-excerpt"><p>Panel discussions to build on the 2022 ARINS report</p></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
				
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				<title>Jasmine Scanlan posted an update in the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism: Exhibition: Look Back to Look Forward - 50 Years of [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 16:51:18 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Exhibition: Look Back to Look Forward &#8211; 50 Years of the Irish in Britain</b></p>
<p>London Irish centre are<b> </b><span>hosting a free exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of Irish in Britain, from </span><span>8 Jan 2024 until —14 Jan 2024.</span></p>
<p>The heritage project uses oral history to portray the Irish community’s resilience, diversity and enduring contribution to modern&hellip;</p>
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				<title>Jasmine Scanlan posted an update in the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism: In January 2024, the National Gallery of Ireland free [&#133;]</title>
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									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In January 2024, the National Gallery of Ireland free annual display of the Vaughan Bequest of Turner watercolours is presented alongside a selection of eighteenth and nineteenth-century coastal scenes by British and Irish artists. It is now open and will be on display for the month of January. We&#8217;re delighted to see this great example&hellip;</p>
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				<title>Jasmine Scanlan posted an update in the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism: Temple Bar Trad fest is taking place January 24-28, [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://kmend.com/news-feed/p/3288/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 12:14:39 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Temple Bar Trad fest is taking place January 24-28, Kicking off the new year with featuring fantastic and talented musicians such as Padraig Rynne, Tara McBreen, Jim Murray, Emma Corbet, Ralph McTell, Women of note and many many more&#8230;</p>
<p>A joyful celebration of music and culture, showcasing the best of established and emerging musical&hellip;</p>
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				<title>Niamh Smith posted an update in the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism: &#x1f4da;The An Post Irish Book Awards Shortlist 2023 was [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://kmend.com/news-feed/p/3146/</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2023 15:57:37 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#x1f4da;The <b>An Post Irish Book Awards Shortlist 2023</b> was recently published. It&#8217;s amazing to see so much talent on display and such a variety of writers listed. The very best of luck to the writers and the teams behind them &#8211; editors, publishers and agents! The judging panel meets tonight to make the final calls so it&#8217;s all getting very exciting&#8230;<br /><br&hellip;</p>
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<div class="activity-link-preview-container"><div class="activity-link-preview-image"><div class="activity-link-preview-image-cover"><a href="https://www.irishbookawards.ie/2021-awards/2023-shortlist/" target="_blank"><img src="https://kmend.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IBA-Sponsor-Logo_Eason-1.svg" /></a></div></div><div class="activity-link-preview-info"><p class="activity-link-preview-link-name">irishbookawards.ie</p><p class="activity-link-preview-title"><a href="https://www.irishbookawards.ie/2021-awards/2023-shortlist/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">2023 Shortlist - Irish Book Awards</a></p><div class="activity-link-preview-excerpt"><p>2023 ShortlistS Announced Scroll through all of this year’s shortlists below. EASON NOVEL OF THE YEAR Sponsored By IRISH INDEPENDENT CRIME FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR Sponsored By Eason SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR In Association with Ireland AM Sponsored &hellip; <a class="activity-link-preview-more" href="https://www.irishbookawards.ie/2021-awards/2023-shortlist/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Continue reading</a></p></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
				
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				<title>Frank Keogh joined the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 09:15:07 +0000</pubDate>

				
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				<title>Jasmine Scanlan joined the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 15:04:20 +0000</pubDate>

				
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				<title>Niamh Smith posted an update in the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism: &#x26bd; A big win for the sports world as Ireland and the UK [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://kmend.com/news-feed/p/2979/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:15:50 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#x26bd; <span>A big win for the sports world as Ireland and the UK are ratified to jointly host the UEFA Euros 2028! Lots of work to be done in preparation for that on both sides of the Irish Sea!</span><span> </span><br />
<a target='_blank' href="https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1004/1408882-uk-and-ireland-set-to-be-confirmed-as-euro-2028-hosts/" rel="nofollow">https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1004/1408882-uk-and-ireland-set-to-be-confirmed-as-euro-2028-hosts/</a><span><br /></span></p>
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<div class="activity-link-preview-container"><div class="activity-link-preview-image"><div class="activity-link-preview-image-cover"><a href="https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1004/1408882-uk-and-ireland-set-to-be-confirmed-as-euro-2028-hosts/" target="_blank"><img src="https://kmend.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/001eb6bd-1600.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="activity-link-preview-info"><p class="activity-link-preview-link-name">rte.ie</p><p class="activity-link-preview-title"><a href="https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1004/1408882-uk-and-ireland-set-to-be-confirmed-as-euro-2028-hosts/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">UK and Ireland set to be confirmed as Euro 2028 hosts</a></p><div class="activity-link-preview-excerpt"><p>Turkey have withdrawn from the bidding to host Euro 2028, meaning the UK and Ireland are set to be ratified unopposed next Tuesday by UEFA.</p></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
				
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				<title>Niamh Smith posted an update in the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism: Culture Night 2023 is here! Every September thousands [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://kmend.com/news-feed/p/2891/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 09:01:14 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Culture Night 2023</b> is here! Every September thousands of venues across Ireland stay open late on one Friday evening in September to host free events, exhibitions and performances. It&#8217;s a reaffirming and exciting night in the cultural calendar and one not to be missed. &#x1f3b5;&#x1f3aa;&#x1f3ad;</p>
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<div class="activity-link-preview-container"><div class="activity-link-preview-image"><div class="activity-link-preview-image-cover"><a href="https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/2023/09/21/culture-night-2023-a-guide-of-26-events-to-see-and-do-this-friday/" target="_blank"><img src="https://kmend.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/XFX53XWN6ZCYZHMJP6XLAQCYS4.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="activity-link-preview-info"><p class="activity-link-preview-link-name">irishtimes.com</p><p class="activity-link-preview-title"><a href="https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/2023/09/21/culture-night-2023-a-guide-of-26-events-to-see-and-do-this-friday/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Culture Night 2023: A guide of 26 events to see and do this Friday</a></p><div class="activity-link-preview-excerpt"><p>With more than 1,700 events across Ireland, all free, there is plenty to keep you busy this Friday night</p></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
				
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				<title>Tara Whelan-Callinan posted an update in the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism: "Mark your calendars for an extraordinary evening [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://kmend.com/news-feed/p/2835/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2023 15:17:27 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;Mark your calendars for an extraordinary evening of creativity and discovery as Tangent opens its doors for The Culture Night on Friday, September 22nd, from 16:30 to 22:00. Nestled within the vibrant heart of Trinity College Dublin, Tangent &#8211; Trinity&#8217;s Ideas Workspace, opens its doors to offer an enchanting experience that will ignite&hellip;</p>
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<div class="activity-link-preview-container"><div class="activity-link-preview-image"><div class="activity-link-preview-image-cover"><a href="https://www.tcd.ie/tangent/news/articles/dont-miss-out-culture-night-at-tangent-on-friday-22nd-of-september/" target="_blank"><img src="https://kmend.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/4119-754.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="activity-link-preview-info"><p class="activity-link-preview-link-name">tcd.ie</p><p class="activity-link-preview-title"><a href="https://www.tcd.ie/tangent/news/articles/dont-miss-out-culture-night-at-tangent-on-friday-22nd-of-september/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Don&#039;t Miss Out! Culture Night at Tangent on Friday 22nd of September - Tangent, Trinity&#039;s Ideas Workspace | Trinity College Dublin</a></p><div class="activity-link-preview-excerpt"><p>Mark your calendars for an extraordinary evening of creativity and discovery as Tangent opens its doors for The Culture Night on Friday, September 22nd, from 16:30 to 22:00.</p></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
				
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				<title>Anna Taylor posted an update in the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism: A huge congratulations to everyone involved in last [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://kmend.com/news-feed/p/2829/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2023 11:57:48 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A huge congratulations to everyone involved in last week&#8217;s business to Arts Awards. Especially<span> Future Planet and Cork International Film Festival for their sustainability-focused partnership, an award sponsored by Kmend.</span></p>
<p><span><a target='_blank' href="https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2023/0913/1404988-business-to-arts-awards/" rel="nofollow">https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2023/0913/1404988-business-to-arts-awards/</a></span></p>
<div class="activity-link-preview-container"><div class="activity-link-preview-image"><div class="activity-link-preview-image-cover"><a href="https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2023/0913/1404988-business-to-arts-awards/" target="_blank"><img src="https://kmend.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/001ec0d7-1600.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="activity-link-preview-info"><p class="activity-link-preview-link-name">rte.ie</p><p class="activity-link-preview-title"><a href="https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2023/0913/1404988-business-to-arts-awards/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">31st year of Business to Arts Awards</a></p><div class="activity-link-preview-excerpt"><p>The positive impact of business and arts partnerships in Ireland on their respective sectors and the communities they serve emerged as a key theme at this year's Business to Arts Awards.</p></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
				
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				<title>Ciaran McCreanor joined the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism</title>
				<link>https://kmend.com/news-feed/p/2797/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 12:07:44 +0100</pubDate>

				
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				<title>Gavin Barker joined the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism</title>
				<link>https://kmend.com/news-feed/p/2778/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:51:02 +0100</pubDate>

				
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				<title>Dee Carri joined the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism</title>
				<link>https://kmend.com/news-feed/p/2735/</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2023 09:05:41 +0100</pubDate>

				
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				<title>Tim Wade joined the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism</title>
				<link>https://kmend.com/news-feed/p/2733/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2023 17:10:38 +0100</pubDate>

				
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				<title>Julie Tucker joined the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism</title>
				<link>https://kmend.com/news-feed/p/2719/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2023 13:54:11 +0100</pubDate>

				
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				<title>Sujita Purushothaman joined the group Culture Arts Sports and Tourism</title>
				<link>https://kmend.com/news-feed/p/2717/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2023 13:22:40 +0100</pubDate>

				
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