Humanities - Art & Design

UCD Musician in Residence Dónal Lunny has been honoured with the prestigious lifetime achievement award at the annual Irish Folk Awards. A hugely influential figure for decades in Irish folk and traditional music, the renowned musician and composer said he was privileged to receive the recognition for "a lifetime making music".

The simple act of looking at a piece of visual art can boost your wellbeing, a new research study has found, and this benefit can be gained in a hospital setting as well as an art gallery.