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<p>The <b>Arts Council</b> (sometimes called the <b>Arts Council of Ireland</b>; legally ) is the independent "Irish government agency for developing the arts".</p>

<p><big>History</big></p>
<p>The Arts Council of Ireland was established in 1951 by the <a href="page.php?w=government_of_Ireland">government of Ireland</a>, to encourage interest in Irish art (including visual art, music, performance, and literature) and to channel funding from the state to Irish artists and arts organisations. This includes encouragement of traditional Irish arts, support</p><p>
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