Gold Medal Awards

Tides of Tradition

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Tides of Tradition is an Irish music and dance show that brings Irish heritage to life with a modern twist. It features local musicians and dancers, and is based in Kinsale, Cork. The show's debut season in Kinsale was successful, and it is returning to Actons Hotel in Summer 2026. Tickets can be purchased through the website.

Rua Red

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Rua Red, South Dublin Arts Centre, is a multi-disciplinary contemporary art space in Tallaght. Facilities include two galleries, a seventy-seat performance space, nine artist studios, three music rehearsal spaces, two workshop spaces, a large dance studio, ten incubation spaces for creative organisations, a recording studio, and a café. The centre delivers arts programmes and supports creative organisations.

Kate Kos

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Kate Kos is an artist who operates a gallery and studio in Gorey, County Wexford. The shop sells original watercolour and gouache paintings, prints, floral artworks, landscapes, seascapes, and animal portraits. The business also provides art courses, lessons, gift cards, and custom mini commissions.

Kerlin Gallery

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Kerlin Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in Dublin representing artists and hosting exhibitions. The gallery also participates in international art fairs and presents a viewing room, book store, and news section on its website.

Alternative Kilkenny Arts Festival

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The Alternative Kilkenny Arts Festival (AKA) is an annual event held over eleven days in August across Kilkenny city and county. The programme includes visual art exhibitions, talks, and workshops by professional artists. The festival features a range of events in various venues, including Castlewarren Village Studios.

Humanarium

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Humanarium is a public exhibition space and café located at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in Dublin. It features a rolling programme of free exhibitions and events exploring health science and healthy futures. The venue is open to the public during weekday and Saturday hours.