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Delighted to have my short story Waterloo in this issue. It’s about shoes, bombs and strawberry bonbons… and The Wombles. Lurgan folk might recognise a few things. Ps it’s mostly a work of fiction.
Delighted to be the recipient of @ArtsCouncilNI funding to support R&D of a new play. Thank you! #theatre #theatreni #womenwriters #irishplaywrights #northernirelandartists
162 artists from across the region set to benefit from over £1million funding from the National Lottery and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
The funding which is part of the Arts Council’s National Lottery Project Funding for Individual Artists (PFIA) scheme, supports artists across all artforms who are at various stages of their artistic careers, including emerging artists.
Find out more about the chosen artists and their projects here: artscouncil-ni.org/news/nort…
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Really great to see the feature on @CCBSCrossBorder in @agendani's economy report, which all delegates have a copy of at today's #NIEconomic Conference 2025.
Thank you Culture Ireland for your support and belief in This Sh*t Happens All The Time. We've had a blast! Ax
On the last day of the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Culture Ireland would like to say a huge thank you to all the artists, venues, staff and audiences involved in this year's festival, and in particular the eight Culture Ireland Edinburgh Showcase productions!
Lost Lear by Dan Colley with Riverbank Arts Centre and Mermaid Arts Centre @riverbankarts and @mermaidarts
You’ll See… by Branar
BITCH by Marty Breen in assocation with Mermaid Arts Centre @mermaidarts
This Sh*t Happens All The Time by Amanda Verlaque @tshatt_EdFringe
DANCEHALL BLUES by David Bolger – CoisCéim Dance Theatre @coisceim
Anthem for Dissatisfaction by SkelpieLimmer Productions
Anatomy of a Night by Nick Nikolaou
Carpet Muncher by Jo Morrigan Black
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Our Edinburgh Fringe debut is off to a flying start with our first review. It's 5 stars for This Sh*t Happens All The Time. #myassembly @AssemblyFest @edfringe @LisaRichardsLtd #daretodiscover
New: Edinburgh Fringe Review: This Sh*t Happens All The Time at Assembly George Square Studios
“Verlaque’s writing always feels raw, vulnerable, and achingly honest.” @AssemblyFest @tshatt_EdFringe #DareToDiscover
Read More>> theatreweekly.com/edinburgh-…
Totally agree @Quinnfreelance. We need to stop the rot of inequality on our stages. How will our careers flourish if we're not given the opportunities to showcase our talents? #theatre #WritingCommunity #stage #NorthernIreland
Fascinating, vital weekend ahead @QUBelfast in the Front & Centre symposium on gender inequality on NI’s stages. Contributions from @MaggieCronin3 @CiaraLynnMurphy @AmandaVerlaque & @ArtsCouncilNI’s Caoileann Curry-Thomson. My @BritTheatreGuid news story: britishtheatreguide.info/new…
🚨 @KenyaRedCross is linked to @thebomahotels, where an anti-LGBT+ conference is set to take place. This violates its humanitarian principles! Demand they cancel the event now. #Kenya a.allout.org/s/Oz1Gl/
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Economy Minister Dr @CArchibald_SF has announced funding of up to £600,000 for projects to increase access to apprenticeships.
The Apprenticeship Inclusion Challenge Fund will provide funding for six projects that will trial ways to remove barriers to apprenticeships for women, people with disabilities and people from disadvantaged areas.
➡️Read more:
economy-ni.gov.uk/news/econo…
ALT Pictured at the announcement of projects successful in applying for funding through DfE's Apprenticeship Inclusion Challenge Fund are (l-r) Marion McMahon, St Paul's High School, Bessbrook; Lynn Carvill, Women's Tec; Dr Catherine O'Mullan, North West Regional College; Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald; Richard Kirk, Workplus; Gabrielle Quinn, Northern Regional College; and Dr Andrew Kerr, Oberon Training and Development (collaborating with MCare).
I just signed Mathias's petition with All Out that could really change things for LGBT+ people. Add your name and join me in the fight for LGBT+ rights! a.allout.org/s/vL1jn/
Delighted to be on The Mavens Programme 2025! #irishtheatre #womenwriters #playwrights and in such great company!
There's a wave of anti-LGBT+ hate sweeping the globe. Want to do something about it? Join me and donate to All Out. They're giving funds to grassroots LGBT+ groups who are fighting for their rights and survival in some of the toughest countries. a.allout.org/s/P4yp8/
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Subscribe to our cross-border newsletter, Border-Zine, at crossborder.ie/border-zine/. The all-island Collaboration & Transformation conference takes place on 25 February 2025 in The Blanchardstown Centre, Co Dublin, for the Community, Voluntary and Social Enterprise sectors.
ALT The event takes place on 25 February 2025 from 9.30am-3.30pm in The Blanchardstown Centre. The keynote speaker will be Søren Hermansen, Director of Samsø Energy Academy. The conference is being organised by Development Trusts Northern Ireland, Carmichael Ireland and the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs.
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Calling local authorities and civic society organisations! Our 16th Quarterly Survey on the conditions for North-South and East-West Cooperation will take 5 minutes to complete. Reposts appreciated. crossborder.ie/news/16th-qua…
Violence against LGBT+ people in Côte d'Ivoire is increasing every day. Let's call on the government to take urgent action to protect the queer community. Sign now to say no to hate! a.allout.org/s/v0d8q/
Thanks. You could also arrange a pick up of water at any one of the stations en route to Belfast. Plan B thinking and all that.
With @rhiannjeffrey at the National Theatre for the Connections Directors' weekend. My latest play Normalised is part of the 2025 season! #theatre #womenwriters #writerscommunity #LGBTQIA+
