Our purpose

Culture Ireland’s purpose is to:

• ensure that diverse contemporary Irish cultural practice is understood and valued internationally
• achieve international recognition for the strength of artistic and creative work produced in Ireland
• build relationships with a broad range of cultural organisations, at home and abroad, so as to ensure that Irish cultural practice both informs and is influenced by current international debates on culture
• advise the Minister for Arts, Sports and Tourism and the government on international cultural issues and on the development of Ireland's international cultural relations