Behind the Scenes

ANNUAL 2025: BEHIND THE SCENES – COCK-UPS, CANCELLATIONS AND KNEECAP


While attempts to cancel author John Boyne failed, the Polari Prize was cancelled and so was Boyne’s award from the L&H Society in UCD. Maureen Kennelly (below) didn’t survive long as Arts Council boss after new culture minister Patrick O’Donovan took charge.

While attempts to cancel author John Boyne failed, the Polari Prize was cancelled and so was Boyne’s award from the L&H Society in UCD. Maureen Kennelly (below) didn’t survive long as Arts Council boss after new culture minister Patrick O’Donovan took charge.


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