Summary
McCarthy, a County Down native, takes up the role following ministerial consent. She spent the past year as Chair of the International Fund for Ireland and served on the Expert Panel for the UK City of Culture.
During her six years as chair of Salford-based Walk The Plank, McCarthy built a track record in cultural leadership. Her appointment comes after a decade leading Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, the charity operating the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
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Common questions
- What is this article about?
- Shona McCarthy, who chaired Walk The Plank in Salford for six years, has been appointed Director of the Arts Council in Ireland. McCarthy previously led Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society for a decade.
- When was this published?
- This article was published on 21 August 2026.
- Who published this article?
- This article was published by Prolific North.