The draw features leading Kildare artists on 18-19 December

Three Irish authors have been nominated this year including Calm With Horses writer Colin Barrett.

Corina’s work is vastly inspired by nature and the beauty of Ireland, her dreams and surroundings

Blue Slate cemented their status as one of the most promising up-and-coming bands in Ireland when they played a sold-out headline show in The Workman's Club

Cillian Sullivan is also playing a junior detective, taking on what start as small mysteries that slowly grow to be more serious

Her book Orbital, about astronauts looking down at Earth, was named as the winner of the £50,000 prize.

Champagne Supernova was written by Gallagher and has been turned into a soundscape.

Ruairí Glasheen’s passion for rhythm began at the age of four when he made his musical debut on the Irish bodhrán

In addition to presentations from the Kilcullen Writers Group, participants from beyond Kilcullen also treated the full house to an eclectic mix of prose, poetry, and music.

“We want to reassure people that Kildare Arts is fully committed to support the Arts Centre now, and into the future"

‘Reclaiming the Workhouse’ sees artist photographer Brian Cregan work with local communities to explore and reflect on the heritage and history of the workhouse in Athy

Running until the end of December

Lesley Kelly's work was chosen from those of some 1,500 other artists and designers on the register of the Design & Craft Council of Ireland

“It has gone from strength to strength, definitely."

Gary Lightbody was speaking after a meeting in Belfast to discuss underinvestment in the arts.

There's great talent in Kildare!

His poetry, resonating beyond Irish shores, has been translated into more than 25 languages

“People are loving it, absolutely loving it."

For those who meld art and technology

Emma Noodles's growing catalogue on YouTube demonstrate a talent of dreamy songs underpinning highly creative video concepts