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01.04.2026
Phelim Donlon Playwright’s Bursary & Residency
Offers one playwright the space, support, and financial backing to develop a brand-new work.
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19.11.2025
Creative Residency – Gorey Hatch Lab Pilot Programme
Invites applications from mid-career and established creatives and artists from all art forms to take place in a creative residency scheme due to run from January-December 2026.
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05.11.2025
Creative Residency – Gorey Hatch Lab Pilot Programme
Invites applications from mid-career and established creatives and artists from all art forms.
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29.10.2025
Watergate Theatre Artist Residency Programme
The Watergate Theatre has announced an open call for its 2026–2028 Artist Residency Programme. Artists and creative teams from all disciplines based in Kilkenny —performance, theatre, dance, music, and interdisciplinarypractice— are invited to apply for a residency that supports the development of new work, fosters creative exploration, and connects with…
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05.10.2025
Tara Building Creative Arts Residency
Best suited to creatives who can work from a shared workspace — including writers.
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13.08.2025
Áras Éanna Arts Centre Residency
Offers artists the time and space to develop their practice and show new work in the unique environment of this island.
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30.07.2025
Evolution Residency
Designed for one mid-career playwright who wishes to dedicate time to developing their craft and a new theatrical work.
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15.01.2025
Phelim Donlon Playwright’s Bursary & Residency 2025
Provides a playwright with time and resources towards writing a new play.
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04.12.2024
Activate Residency Programme at Backstage Theatre
Offers bursaries and short term residencies at Backstage Theatre to Artists across three different strands.
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