A "The most dangerous animal in the world" l'actriu s'ha revelat com una gran clown multidisciplinària arrencant somriures a grans i menuts. És el primer dels quatre espectacles del #FocusIrlanda de @firatarrega.bsky.social que he vist. @isacsireland.bsky.social i @artscouncilireland.bsky.social

Per contra, ens ha encantat #Runners de Hippana.Maleta (del millor que he vist enguany a @firatarrega.bsky.social juntament amb #Domte i #Tenet) Quina originalitat i precisió! És un altre dels quatre espectacles del #FocusIrlanda. @isacsireland.bsky.social i @artscouncilireland.bsky.social

I acabem l'estada a @firatarrega.bsky.social amb la meravellosa #Claudette fruit de la col·laboració entre la companyia belga Balancetoi i la irlandesa Maleta Company. És el tercer espectacle que he vist dels quatre del #FocusIrlanda de @isacsireland.bsky.social i @artscouncilireland.bsky.social.

Join us on Thursday August 21st at the University of Galway for ' Voices of the Showmen’ , as part of National Heritage Week . Learn about our work towards building an Irish Showmans Archive. 🔹 All are welcome! 🔹 Book your free place now: bit.ly/41hGDrV

Calling all artists, creatives, makers & those working in the arts. Are you interested in creating outdoor work or learning about why it matters? Join us at the ISACS PRO Programme at Spraoi, Waterford, this weekend No need to register-see the schedule here: bit.ly/44YmUOF

📣 Calling all #ISACSMembers - Have you got a ready-to-tour show? Culture Ireland is inviting applications to join the Irish delegation for those wishing to promote work at FiraTàrrega, in Tàrrega, Spain (11-14 September 2025). Find out more 👉 bit.ly/44DHqVW Deadline:5pm on Friday 18 July 2025.

Minister Patrick O’Donovan has announced a six month extension to the Pilot Scheme for Basic Income for the Arts. This marks the beginning of a coordinated National Campaign For The Arts' in raising the profile of the sector call to Retain, Extend and Expand Basic Income for the Arts bit.ly/3FMuG5Z

✨ Our Summer/Autumn Callout Calendar is now live — take a look to see the exciting opportunities launching soon bit.ly/43NpEzd ISACS Artist Development Programmes are supported by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

✨We are delighted to announce the third 2025 DELVE call out is now live. This time we will be going to Spraoi, Waterford. Who are we looking for? Two artists who make art in outdoor settings, available to attend and be in Waterford from Friday 1st to Monday 4th of August bit.ly/3G2Fwol

Our wonderful, enthusiastic and dedicated Communications Officer Cristina is moving onwards and upwards! While we’re so sorry to see her go, we’re thrilled for what the future holds for her. Cristina has brought passion and creativity to ISACS since 2022, and we know she’ll shine in her new role.

✨ On Wednesday we delivered a training organised by Limerick Arts Office at Lumen Street Theatre for the local community of buskers, street performers, musicians, makers and shakers. It was an engaging and thought-provoking gathering as we looked at performances on the streets of Limerick.

✨During the May Bank holiday, we were delighted to bring DELVE artists Eimear Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh & MaLy Polotto to experience Festival of Fools in Belfast. Read all about their expericence bit.ly/4l36QBU

✨ Our Director, Lucy Med, will deliver a workshop on Exploring Art in the Public Space for Limerick Arts Office at Lumen Street Theatre tomorrow. We’ll explore how artists have long shaped public life, ignited community spirit, & transformed ordinary places into moments of connection bit.ly/3HsYbu2

✨ Day 3 of DELVE at Carlow Arts Festival with Aidan Ring and Esmeraldo Tavares! We went, we saw, we watched, we listened. We learnt, we connected – with art, with artists, with festival makers.And most of all, we left inspired. The next DELVE call-out is coming soon – stay tuned!

✨ Day 2 at Carlow Arts Festival with our DELVE artists Esmerarldo Tavares and Aidan Ring. We’re connecting with community, and being inspired by unforgettable performances.

✨#CruinniúnanÓg Circus Explored in Derry #SharedIsland #CreativeIreland #UnleashYourCreatoveSpark Today’s Circus Picnic in Derry for Cruinniú na nÓg was packed with energy, creativity, and community spirit — from youth-led workshops and pop-up performances!

✨#CruinniúnanÓg Circus Explored in Galway #SharedIsland #unleashyourcreativespark FUNtastic day in Galway. The young circus explorers practised juggling, balancing and more at Galway Community Circus' drop-in circus skills workshops

✨#CruinniúnanÓg Circus Explored in Cloughjordan #SharedIsland #UnleashYourCreativeSpark Another joyful day of circus, stories, and creativity with Cloughjordan Circus Club as part of Cruinniú na nÓg! A big thank you to everyone who came out, got involved, and made the day so special.

✨#cruinniúnanóg Circus Explored in Belfast #SharedIsland #UnleashYourCreativeSpark CreativeIrl Wonderful day of circus fun with Circusful! The Crescent Arts Centre today was bursting with creativity, and connection.

✨#cruinniúnanóg Circus Explored in Dublin #SharedIsland #UnleashYourCreativeSpark What a day with Dublin Circus Project! From high-flying fun to hands-on workshops, dazzling performances — today’s Cruinniú na nÓg celebration was full of energy, laughter, and creativity for all ages.

✨#cruinniúnanóg Circus Explored in Galway #SharedIsland #UnleashYourCreativeSpark Step into a world of fun and wonder for children aged up to 10 (and their grown-ups!) at Galway Community Circus's magical Big Top tent. What a joyful day of circus play for the whole family!

✨ As part of #CruinniúnanÓg, Dublin Circus Project invited families of all ages to enjoy a spectacular celebration packed with circus skills workshops, and an unforgettable show. Come play, laugh, and celebrate creativity with Circus Explored!

✨#cruinniúnanóg Circus Explored in Derry #SharedIsland #UnleashYourCreativeSpark In Your Space Circus invites you to a smorgasbord of Circus to celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg! The Circus Picnic is taking over the Craft Village and is suitable for all ages.

✨#CruinniunanÓg #SharedIsland #UnleashYourCreativeSpark Join Cloughjordan Circus Club on the Village Green in Cloughjordan for our Circus Picnic. - Family Circus Skills Workshops - Storytellers – let your imagination soar - Live Circus Performance – full of fun, surprises, and wow moments!

✨#cruinniúnanóg Circus Explored in Belfast #SharedIsland #UnleashYourCreativeSpark As part of Cruinniú na nÓg, Circusful have teamed up with Belfast Book Festival with a interactive workshop suitable for parents and their young people.

✨#CruinniúnanÓg | Wonderful Circus Feast at Circus Factory Cork! Our young people are warming up with exciting taster workshops! And you? Are you ready to #UnleashYourCreativeSpark with Circus today?

✨Happy #CruinniúnanÓg! Join the fun with our Circus Picnics happening in Derry, Galway, Belfast, Cork, Dublin and Cloughjordan today, and #UnleashYourCreativeSpark with Circus! #SharedIsland bit.ly/4jFhLkd

✨ Day one of DELVE at Carlow Arts Festival, filled with visual art, live performance and H.O.M.E. - the first aerial Hip H’Opera produced in Ireland by Fidget Feet Aerial Dance and Tobi Omoteso. Supported by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

✨SAVE THE DATE: Online sector meeting 19th June at 12pm to organise and get involved in the National Campaign For The Arts' campaign to retain and expand the Basic Income for the Arts beyond 2025. Link to register will be available soon.

Help us to be a leading example of an artist-first members network which supports and grows the Irish Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle sector. Nominate us for the AIB Community Fund. Our charity regulator number is 20200598. Wexford is our community of reference bit.ly/3FHAkGg

✨3 Days to Cruinniú na nÓg, and today we want to highlight our outreach programme in Limerick. Over the last month, we have been working with the Irish Aerial Creation Centre, Limerick Arts Office and Dóchas Midwest Autism Support. #SharedIsland #CruinniúnanÓg bit.ly/4jsW86u

✨ We had a wonderful time in Great Yarmouth last week, attending Circostrada and OutdoorArtsUK's FRESH STREET#5 as part of Out There Arts. We loved connecting with national and international colleagues, attending panels & shows to explore the role of art, activism and imagination in our world.

✨Circus Explored #SharedIsland The countdown to #CruinniúnanÓg is on - 5 days to go! Give your memory a playful nudge with our videos & learn about with social circus and its techniques! Join the fun with circus picnics happening across the island on June 7th. circusexplored.ie/circus-explo...

✨Circus Explored #SharedIsland #CruinniúnanÓg | Last week, our young people from north & south met in Galway for a Shared Island Youth Exchange in the frame of the Mayhem Youth Circus Festival, hosted by Galway Community Circus. bit.ly/4kjGaNg #UnleashYourCreativeSpark

✨ Did you watch 'Today' on @rteone.rte.ie earlier? Molly Noone was our #CircusExplored ambassador, showcasing her juggling and unicycle skills in the frame of the upcoming #CruinniúnanÓg celebrations!

✨ISACS Members Events | Fanzini Productions are taking over Great Yarmouth today, as part of Out There Arts Festival, in the frame of FRESH STREET#5 - presented by Circostrada OutdoorArtsUK. Don't miss the only Irish act in the festival programme! bit.ly/4mEWutl

✨Circus Explored #SharedIsland #CruinniúnanÓg #UnleashYourCreativeSpark Our Regional Outreach Projects continue across the island. In Donegal, we worked with young people from the Donegal Traveller Project Letterkenny, who joined In Your Space Circus for a journey where storytelling meets circus.

We’re at FRESH STREET#5 in Great Yarmouth with Circostrada, Outdoor Arts UK & Out There Arts. Today, our Director Lucy leads the Ultra Low Budget Festivals Workshop, exploring grassroots festival-making. The Irish delegation includes Fanzini, the only Irish company performing: bit.ly/43ktvnf

✨ Helen Collins, our Operations Manager, is attending the Performing Arts Forum gathering! It’s been wonderful to explore Limerick through the lens of our members' work, including Lumen Street Theatre. The gathering's participants also had the opportunity to visit the Irish Aerial Creation Centre.

Join the fun on June 7th at our Circus Picnics in Dublin, Cloughjordan, Galway, Cork, Belfast, and Derry — and #UnleashYourCreativeSpark with circus! Come play, perform, and explore your creative side with us! youtu.be/pRmSpSAZna4 Find out about the events on circusexplored.ie

📣 Calling all of our followers - #ISACS needs your help. Please nominate us for the AIB Community fund to support the delivery of vibrant arts programmes in our communities. Our charity regulator number is 20200598, Wexford is our community of reference. Thank you. aib.ie/personal-for...

✨10 days ago #ISACS went to Galway to attend Ireland's 1st NICE (Network of International Circus Exchange) meeting. We were delighted to participate in 'The Power of Networks' with our European colleagues: Tania Kopra - Caravan Circus, Lorenzo Albiero - FEDEC, & Lynn Carrol - Galway Community Circus

✨ ISACS members Billandfredproductions are performing at Imaginarius | Festival Internacional de Teatro de Rua in Portugal this weekend - with support from Culture Ireland. isacs.ie/event/the-gr...

✨Circus Explored - Today, our young circus practitioners are travelling to Galway to participate in our #SharedIsland Youth Exchange at Mayhem Youth Circus Festival bit.ly/4dvt8JH

📣 PITCH - our mentorship programme designed in partnership with Culture Ireland to allow emerging artists to present their ready-to-tour show in a professional environment at Spraoi - is back! We are calling artists working at the heart of making art in public space to apply bit.ly/44KlEQV

✨ISACS Bursaries Meet Cian Booth as the ISACS Member awarded the Bursary to attend SPASA25. Cian Booth is a writer and circus artist from Dublin. He uses performance to approach existential topics and the absurdities of everyday life. Find out more about him bit.ly/3FsGWYS

✨Over 1,500 people have signed Praxis - The Artists' Union of Ireland's petition calling on Minister Patrick O’Donovan to protect artists and arts workers during The Arts Council review. We need more help to make our voice even stronger. If you haven't already, sign the petition bit.ly/3R0NYXb

✨ Here are a few snaps of Where Dance Meets Street. The streets of Wexford this weekend were taken by Welsh Artists No Sleep Dance Theatre and a group of street, circus and dance artists as part of SpringMoves Dance Festival.

✨ Are you ready for Eldritch? Join us today at 2 pm and 3:30 pm - Where Dance Meets Street will take the streets of Wexford with Welsh Artists No Sleep Dance Theatre and a group of street, circus and dance artists as part of SpringMoves Dance Festival.

✨Where Dance Meets Street is in full swing with a masterclass led by Welsh Artists No Sleep Dance Theatre at National Opera House as part of SpringMoves Dance Festival. 🎥 Abigail Denniston