Irish Equity
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Irish Equity stands with our colleagues and fellow creatives on their day of action on Tuesday September 8th. It is deplorable that the Arts community in Northern Ireland are subject to such under investment.
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September 4, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Irish Equity stands with our colleagues and fellow creatives on their day of action on Tuesday September 8th. It is deplorable that the Arts community in Northern Ireland are subject to such under investment.
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Irish Equity Summer Bulletin 2026
Welcome to Irish Equity’s Summer information bulletin.
There has been an enormous amount of work undertaken by the President and members of the
Executive in recent months, across multiple areas.
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Welcome to Irish Equity’s Summer information bulletin.
There has been an enormous amount of work undertaken by the President and members of the
Executive in recent months, across multiple areas.
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August 11, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Irish Equity Summer Bulletin 2026
Welcome to Irish Equity’s Summer information bulletin.
There has been an enormous amount of work undertaken by the President and members of the
Executive in recent months, across multiple areas.
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Welcome to Irish Equity’s Summer information bulletin.
There has been an enormous amount of work undertaken by the President and members of the
Executive in recent months, across multiple areas.
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Irish Equity are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our colleague Brenda Fricker. Brenda’s career spanned six decades. In her many appearances on stage, film and television Brenda brought a truth, integrity and emotional complexity to all her roles.
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July 19, 2026 at 8:09 AM
Irish Equity are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our colleague Brenda Fricker. Brenda’s career spanned six decades. In her many appearances on stage, film and television Brenda brought a truth, integrity and emotional complexity to all her roles.
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What is the problem AI is trying to solve? WAGES!
Gerry O'Brien speaking before the vote on Aengus O Snodaigh TD's Bill calling for protection for all artists against the threat of AI
Gerry O'Brien speaking before the vote on Aengus O Snodaigh TD's Bill calling for protection for all artists against the threat of AI
July 15, 2026 at 10:40 AM
What is the problem AI is trying to solve? WAGES!
Gerry O'Brien speaking before the vote on Aengus O Snodaigh TD's Bill calling for protection for all artists against the threat of AI
Gerry O'Brien speaking before the vote on Aengus O Snodaigh TD's Bill calling for protection for all artists against the threat of AI
Irish Equity President Gerry O Brien, Vice President Jessica Freed with members at Dail Eireann to support Aengus Ó Snodaigh's Bill calling for protection for all artists against the threat of AI
July 15, 2026 at 10:11 AM
Irish Equity President Gerry O Brien, Vice President Jessica Freed with members at Dail Eireann to support Aengus Ó Snodaigh's Bill calling for protection for all artists against the threat of AI
Irish Equity together with fellow creatives from Screen Composers Ireland, The Writers Guild and MUI at Dail Eireann in support of Aengus Ó Snodaigh's private members bill calling for protection for all artists against the threat of AI.
July 15, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Irish Equity together with fellow creatives from Screen Composers Ireland, The Writers Guild and MUI at Dail Eireann in support of Aengus Ó Snodaigh's private members bill calling for protection for all artists against the threat of AI.
Irish Equity President, Gerry O'Brien takes part in the Labour Youth Festival as part of the panel on Culture, the Arts and Society, which took place in Cork on Sat 4th of July.
July 8, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Irish Equity President, Gerry O'Brien takes part in the Labour Youth Festival as part of the panel on Culture, the Arts and Society, which took place in Cork on Sat 4th of July.
Bookings for this FRIDAY's Youth Event
close at 5pm on WEDNESDAY.
If you've been thinking about it, now's the time to jump in.
close at 5pm on WEDNESDAY.
If you've been thinking about it, now's the time to jump in.
Irish Equity are happy to announce our first ever Irish Equity Youth Fest, happening next Friday June 19th, 11.30am -3.00pm in Liberty Hall, Dublin.
This event will provide the complete introduction to working in the industry for young actors, drama school graduates, or anyone
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This event will provide the complete introduction to working in the industry for young actors, drama school graduates, or anyone
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June 15, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Bookings for this FRIDAY's Youth Event
close at 5pm on WEDNESDAY.
If you've been thinking about it, now's the time to jump in.
close at 5pm on WEDNESDAY.
If you've been thinking about it, now's the time to jump in.
Colleagues,
The EU have commissioned a survey on the impact of the EU directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market. The legislation was intended to ensure that you received fair and proportionate remuneration for the ongoing exploitation of your work.
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The EU have commissioned a survey on the impact of the EU directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market. The legislation was intended to ensure that you received fair and proportionate remuneration for the ongoing exploitation of your work.
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June 10, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Colleagues,
The EU have commissioned a survey on the impact of the EU directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market. The legislation was intended to ensure that you received fair and proportionate remuneration for the ongoing exploitation of your work.
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The EU have commissioned a survey on the impact of the EU directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market. The legislation was intended to ensure that you received fair and proportionate remuneration for the ongoing exploitation of your work.
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Irish Equity are happy to announce our first ever Irish Equity Youth Fest, happening next Friday June 19th, 11.30am -3.00pm in Liberty Hall, Dublin.
This event will provide the complete introduction to working in the industry for young actors, drama school graduates, or anyone
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This event will provide the complete introduction to working in the industry for young actors, drama school graduates, or anyone
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June 10, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Irish Equity are happy to announce our first ever Irish Equity Youth Fest, happening next Friday June 19th, 11.30am -3.00pm in Liberty Hall, Dublin.
This event will provide the complete introduction to working in the industry for young actors, drama school graduates, or anyone
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This event will provide the complete introduction to working in the industry for young actors, drama school graduates, or anyone
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#IrishEquity attending #EuroFIA conference. Three days of working with and learning from our sister unions across Europe.
Your voice at the table.
#UnionStrong #ColleaguesSupportingColleagues
Your voice at the table.
#UnionStrong #ColleaguesSupportingColleagues
June 3, 2026 at 5:07 PM
#IrishEquity attending #EuroFIA conference. Three days of working with and learning from our sister unions across Europe.
Your voice at the table.
#UnionStrong #ColleaguesSupportingColleagues
Your voice at the table.
#UnionStrong #ColleaguesSupportingColleagues
A message from Gerry O'Brien, President of #IrishEquity
Colleagues,
I want to draw you attention to an important collaboration between Irish Equity Support
Fund and the King John Summer Prom which takes place at Trim Castle from the 6 th to the 8 th
of July 2026.
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Colleagues,
I want to draw you attention to an important collaboration between Irish Equity Support
Fund and the King John Summer Prom which takes place at Trim Castle from the 6 th to the 8 th
of July 2026.
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June 3, 2026 at 4:46 PM
A message from Gerry O'Brien, President of #IrishEquity
Colleagues,
I want to draw you attention to an important collaboration between Irish Equity Support
Fund and the King John Summer Prom which takes place at Trim Castle from the 6 th to the 8 th
of July 2026.
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Colleagues,
I want to draw you attention to an important collaboration between Irish Equity Support
Fund and the King John Summer Prom which takes place at Trim Castle from the 6 th to the 8 th
of July 2026.
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#MonthlyBulletin
Welcome back Thesps to the 2nd info bulletin.
Again this month the bulletin will be coming to you via Social Media and your fellow actors.
Next month we aim to get it to you via email along with the abridged minutes of our
Executive Meetings. (We’re sorry for the delay)
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Welcome back Thesps to the 2nd info bulletin.
Again this month the bulletin will be coming to you via Social Media and your fellow actors.
Next month we aim to get it to you via email along with the abridged minutes of our
Executive Meetings. (We’re sorry for the delay)
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June 2, 2026 at 9:04 AM
#MonthlyBulletin
Welcome back Thesps to the 2nd info bulletin.
Again this month the bulletin will be coming to you via Social Media and your fellow actors.
Next month we aim to get it to you via email along with the abridged minutes of our
Executive Meetings. (We’re sorry for the delay)
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Welcome back Thesps to the 2nd info bulletin.
Again this month the bulletin will be coming to you via Social Media and your fellow actors.
Next month we aim to get it to you via email along with the abridged minutes of our
Executive Meetings. (We’re sorry for the delay)
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A message from Gerry O'Brien:
Colleagues,
You have received an email from Irish Equity’s section organiser, Robbie Purfield on 25th
May, with regard to an important survey for all stakeholders in the film and television
industry.
That includes you.
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Colleagues,
You have received an email from Irish Equity’s section organiser, Robbie Purfield on 25th
May, with regard to an important survey for all stakeholders in the film and television
industry.
That includes you.
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May 29, 2026 at 10:46 AM
A message from Gerry O'Brien:
Colleagues,
You have received an email from Irish Equity’s section organiser, Robbie Purfield on 25th
May, with regard to an important survey for all stakeholders in the film and television
industry.
That includes you.
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Colleagues,
You have received an email from Irish Equity’s section organiser, Robbie Purfield on 25th
May, with regard to an important survey for all stakeholders in the film and television
industry.
That includes you.
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A lovely tribute to Mary Carrickford (Golding) from Laurence Foster:
So sad to report the death of dear Mary Golding (Carrickford). An accomplished singer and dancer, she was a doyen of Dublin Musical Theatre in the 1960s.
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So sad to report the death of dear Mary Golding (Carrickford). An accomplished singer and dancer, she was a doyen of Dublin Musical Theatre in the 1960s.
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May 20, 2026 at 11:22 AM
A lovely tribute to Mary Carrickford (Golding) from Laurence Foster:
So sad to report the death of dear Mary Golding (Carrickford). An accomplished singer and dancer, she was a doyen of Dublin Musical Theatre in the 1960s.
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So sad to report the death of dear Mary Golding (Carrickford). An accomplished singer and dancer, she was a doyen of Dublin Musical Theatre in the 1960s.
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#MonthlyBulletin
Welcome to Irish Equity’s first information bulletin, the Equity Office is swamped at the moment, getting
letters out to members for BIA applications, so this month the bulletin will be coming to you via Social Media
and your fellow actors.
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Welcome to Irish Equity’s first information bulletin, the Equity Office is swamped at the moment, getting
letters out to members for BIA applications, so this month the bulletin will be coming to you via Social Media
and your fellow actors.
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May 11, 2026 at 9:43 AM
#MonthlyBulletin
Welcome to Irish Equity’s first information bulletin, the Equity Office is swamped at the moment, getting
letters out to members for BIA applications, so this month the bulletin will be coming to you via Social Media
and your fellow actors.
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Welcome to Irish Equity’s first information bulletin, the Equity Office is swamped at the moment, getting
letters out to members for BIA applications, so this month the bulletin will be coming to you via Social Media
and your fellow actors.
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We wish to clarify payment methods for members following some commentary online.
New or returning members who wish to receive documentation confirming membership will need to pay their first year of membership up front.
Following the first year
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New or returning members who wish to receive documentation confirming membership will need to pay their first year of membership up front.
Following the first year
Part 1 of 2
May 5, 2026 at 5:29 PM
We wish to clarify payment methods for members following some commentary online.
New or returning members who wish to receive documentation confirming membership will need to pay their first year of membership up front.
Following the first year
Part 1 of 2
New or returning members who wish to receive documentation confirming membership will need to pay their first year of membership up front.
Following the first year
Part 1 of 2
Irish Equity are deeply saddened and shocked at the sad news of the sudden passing of our colleague, Gary Lydon. Gary was a much-loved member of our community, with a career that began with his professional debut in Billy Roche’s ‘A Handful of Stars’ at the Bush
Theatre in London in 1988.
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Theatre in London in 1988.
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May 3, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Irish Equity are deeply saddened and shocked at the sad news of the sudden passing of our colleague, Gary Lydon. Gary was a much-loved member of our community, with a career that began with his professional debut in Billy Roche’s ‘A Handful of Stars’ at the Bush
Theatre in London in 1988.
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Theatre in London in 1988.
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Our Vice President, Jessica Freed, responded to the Irish Times by letter regarding the recent RTÉ Sonic Makeover.
This thread is a copy of that letter.
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This thread is a copy of that letter.
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April 29, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Our Vice President, Jessica Freed, responded to the Irish Times by letter regarding the recent RTÉ Sonic Makeover.
This thread is a copy of that letter.
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This thread is a copy of that letter.
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Basic Income for the Arts 2026 -2026.
An Important Step. A Missed Opportunity.
Irish Actors’ Equity welcomes the establishment of the Basic Income for the Arts a permanent scheme. This gives participants multi-annual certainty, gives policy makers a solid research base, and is a formal
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An Important Step. A Missed Opportunity.
Irish Actors’ Equity welcomes the establishment of the Basic Income for the Arts a permanent scheme. This gives participants multi-annual certainty, gives policy makers a solid research base, and is a formal
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April 3, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Basic Income for the Arts 2026 -2026.
An Important Step. A Missed Opportunity.
Irish Actors’ Equity welcomes the establishment of the Basic Income for the Arts a permanent scheme. This gives participants multi-annual certainty, gives policy makers a solid research base, and is a formal
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An Important Step. A Missed Opportunity.
Irish Actors’ Equity welcomes the establishment of the Basic Income for the Arts a permanent scheme. This gives participants multi-annual certainty, gives policy makers a solid research base, and is a formal
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Today's the day!
We're looking forward to welcoming our in-person contingent at Liberty Hall for 2pm start & our online contingent shortly before 2pm.
A few things to remember to help the day go smoothly:
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We're looking forward to welcoming our in-person contingent at Liberty Hall for 2pm start & our online contingent shortly before 2pm.
A few things to remember to help the day go smoothly:
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March 29, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Today's the day!
We're looking forward to welcoming our in-person contingent at Liberty Hall for 2pm start & our online contingent shortly before 2pm.
A few things to remember to help the day go smoothly:
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We're looking forward to welcoming our in-person contingent at Liberty Hall for 2pm start & our online contingent shortly before 2pm.
A few things to remember to help the day go smoothly:
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It's #WorldTheatreDay!
We hope all our theatrical colleagues are having a great time.
To celebrate, we've a wee game. There's no points, but internet glory to anyone who guesses all 3 correctly.
Can you match the team members to the theatre that has a special place in their heart?
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We hope all our theatrical colleagues are having a great time.
To celebrate, we've a wee game. There's no points, but internet glory to anyone who guesses all 3 correctly.
Can you match the team members to the theatre that has a special place in their heart?
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March 27, 2026 at 1:13 PM
It's #WorldTheatreDay!
We hope all our theatrical colleagues are having a great time.
To celebrate, we've a wee game. There's no points, but internet glory to anyone who guesses all 3 correctly.
Can you match the team members to the theatre that has a special place in their heart?
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We hope all our theatrical colleagues are having a great time.
To celebrate, we've a wee game. There's no points, but internet glory to anyone who guesses all 3 correctly.
Can you match the team members to the theatre that has a special place in their heart?
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We are sad to share the news of the death of our colleague & former Sector Organiser Michelle Quinn.
We send our sincere condolences to Des, Sandie, Stephen, and all Michelle's family.
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We send our sincere condolences to Des, Sandie, Stephen, and all Michelle's family.
rip.ie/death-notice...
March 26, 2026 at 4:06 PM
We are sad to share the news of the death of our colleague & former Sector Organiser Michelle Quinn.
We send our sincere condolences to Des, Sandie, Stephen, and all Michelle's family.
rip.ie/death-notice...
We send our sincere condolences to Des, Sandie, Stephen, and all Michelle's family.
rip.ie/death-notice...
To all my Irish Equity colleagues please be aware that today is the last day for registration to attend the Irish Equity AGM on Sunday. If you are in benefit you will have received an email with a link to register.
If you have any problems contact the Equity office.
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If you have any problems contact the Equity office.
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March 25, 2026 at 11:49 AM
To all my Irish Equity colleagues please be aware that today is the last day for registration to attend the Irish Equity AGM on Sunday. If you are in benefit you will have received an email with a link to register.
If you have any problems contact the Equity office.
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If you have any problems contact the Equity office.
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