The AGM of Irish PEN takes place at 7 p.m. on Thursday 13 May at the United Arts Club, after which Hugo Hamilton will be reading from, and talking about, his latest book. We appeal to all members to attend the AGM. Several committee members are leaving the committee and Irish PEN cannot continue to serve [...]

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Arts & the Economy Debate By Caroline Brady The burning topic of the Arts and the Economy, the Irish Pen debate exploring the role and vital contribution of the Irish arts to the national economy, had rebellious attendees out in their droves on April 15th 2010 at the United Arts Club.  A panel of experts, [...]

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The Big Debate The Arts and the Economy When?        Thursday 15th April 2010 at 8pm. Where?      United Arts Club, 3 Upper Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 2. Irish PEN, in association with Dublin City Arts 0ffice, is delighted to announce its forthcoming debate on the Arts and the Economy. Panellists are: Aidan Burke, Operations Director with the [...]

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