Significant financial boost awarded to Mayo arts in recent funding

Minister Patrick O'Donovan joins the Arts Council to announce more than €17 million worth of awards to more than 200 arts organisations and individuals across Ireland. Pictured at St Patrick’s Park in Dublin to announce the recipients of the Arts Council's 2026 Arts Grant Funding scheme are: Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O'Donovan, with Arts Council Chair Maura McGrath and aerial artists and Arts Grant Funding recipients Henrik Gard and Ali Stanger. This year, 220 arts organisations and individual artists have been awarded through the annual Arts Grant Funding Scheme, representing an investment of €17.2 million across the country on behalf of the State. | Andres Poveda

placeholder image — Minister Patrick O'Donovan joins the Arts Council to announce more than €17 million worth of awards to more than 200 arts organisations and individuals across Ireland. Pictured at St Patrick’s Park in Dublin to announce the recipients of the Arts Council's 2026 Arts Grant Funding scheme are: Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O'Donovan, with Arts Council Chair Maura McGrath and aerial artists and Arts Grant Funding recipients Henrik Gard and Ali Stanger. This year, 220 arts organisations and individual artists have been awarded through the annual Arts Grant Funding Scheme, representing an investment of €17.2 million across the country on behalf of the State. | Andres Poveda

The Arts Council has awarded €314,346 to five recipients in Mayo as part of its Arts Grant Funding scheme, supporting arts activities and artist development nationwide.

The Arts Council has announced that five recipients across Mayo have been awarded a total of €314,346 as part of its Arts Grant Funding scheme.

Achill Heinrich Boll Association, Custom House Studios Ltd, The Ballinglen Arts Foundation, The Performance Corporation and Westport Jazz were among 220 recipients of its Arts Grant Funding scheme.

Arts Grant Funding supports organisations and individuals to carry out multiple activities over a fixed period. In doing so, it builds and reinforces the national network of support for artists and audiences, complementing other Arts Council funding schemes that are open to either organisations or artists. The awards announced today support both arts activities for the public to engage with and artist supports, as part of the Arts Council’s ongoing work to cultivate a thriving and sustainable arts sector in Ireland.

Speaking on the funding, Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan, extended his congratulations to the recipients.

“This significant investment in artists and arts audiences demonstrates the State’s continuing commitment to supporting and uplifting Ireland’s robust creative culture. It ensures the ongoing development of the arts in communities and localities across the country.”

Also speaking on the funding, Chair of the Arts Council, Maura McGrath, said:

"The reach of the Arts Council extends nationwide. As one of the Arts Council’s key funding schemes, Arts Grant Funding supports the activities of artists and organisations across the country.

“It contributes to a vibrant artistic ecosystem, ensuring artist development and supporting places for showing and creating art, while connecting communities, schools, arts centres and local authorities. We are proud to support this year’s recipients and look forward to the impact of their work,” she concluded.