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Irish Equity are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our colleague Brenda Fricker. Brenda’s career spanned six decades. In her many appearances on stage, film and television Brenda brought a truth, integrity and emotional complexity to all her roles. 🧵 1 of 8

What is the problem AI is trying to solve? WAGES! Gerry O'Brien speaking before the vote on Aengus O Snodaigh TD's Bill calling for protection for all artists against the threat of AI

Irish Equity President Gerry O Brien, Vice President Jessica Freed with members at Dail Eireann to support Aengus Ó Snodaigh's Bill calling for protection for all artists against the threat of AI

Irish Equity President Gerry O Brien, Vice President Jessica Freed & Executive Member Ann Russell at Dail Eireann to support Aengus Ó Snodaigh's Bill calling for protection for all artists against the threat of AI

Irish Equity together with fellow creatives from Screen Composers Ireland, The Writers Guild and MUI at Dail Eireann in support of Aengus Ó Snodaigh's private members bill calling for protection for all artists against the threat of AI.

Irish Equity @irishequity.bsky.social · 4w ago

Passed last night - unapposed by government. Now time to act! www.rte.ie/news/politic...

SF motion demands action to protect Irish artists from AI

Sinn Féin has tabled a motion demanding action to protect the livelihoods of Irish artists whose copyright is being undermined by the use of artificial intelligence.

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Irish Equity President, Gerry O'Brien takes part in the Labour Youth Festival as part of the panel on Culture, the Arts and Society, which took place in Cork on Sat 4th of July.

Irish Equity@irishequity.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Bookings for this FRIDAY's Youth Event close at 5pm on WEDNESDAY. If you've been thinking about it, now's the time to jump in.

Irish Equity are happy to announce our first ever Irish Equity Youth Fest, happening next Friday June 19th, 11.30am -3.00pm in Liberty Hall, Dublin. This event will provide the complete introduction to working in the industry for young actors, drama school graduates, or anyone 🧵 1/3...

Colleagues, The EU have commissioned a survey on the impact of the EU directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market. The legislation was intended to ensure that you received fair and proportionate remuneration for the ongoing exploitation of your work. 🧵 1/8

#IrishEquity attending #EuroFIA conference. Three days of working with and learning from our sister unions across Europe. Your voice at the table. #UnionStrong #ColleaguesSupportingColleagues

A message from Gerry O'Brien, President of #IrishEquity Colleagues, I want to draw you attention to an important collaboration between Irish Equity Support Fund and the King John Summer Prom which takes place at Trim Castle from the 6 th to the 8 th of July 2026. 1/12

#MonthlyBulletin Welcome back Thesps to the 2nd info bulletin. Again this month the bulletin will be coming to you via Social Media and your fellow actors. Next month we aim to get it to you via email along with the abridged minutes of our Executive Meetings. (We’re sorry for the delay) 🧵 1/14

An image of page 2 of the latest Irish Equity bulletin. It features a grey background with black text, and red headings.
The main body of the text is as per this thread. Including a blue hyperlink approx 2/3 down.

An image of page 3 of the latest Irish Equity bulletin.

There is a figure of a person who is looking downwards towards the camera as though they were standing over the viewer. It has a speech bubble coming from the image. The speech bubble reads: "We don't want any cockadoodle contracts!"

A message from Gerry O'Brien: Colleagues, You have received an email from Irish Equity’s section organiser, Robbie Purfield on 25th May, with regard to an important survey for all stakeholders in the film and television industry. That includes you. 🧵 1/8

A lovely tribute to Mary Carrickford (Golding) from Laurence Foster: So sad to report the death of dear Mary Golding (Carrickford). An accomplished singer and dancer, she was a doyen of Dublin Musical Theatre in the 1960s. 🧵1/4

A photo of Mary Carrickford (Golding). 3/4 on to the camera, wearing a black rollneck top under a black leather jacket, Mary smiles towards the camera. Her hair is blond and in a long bob. She has blue eyes and a wide smile.

#MonthlyBulletin Welcome to Irish Equity’s first information bulletin, the Equity Office is swamped at the moment, getting letters out to members for BIA applications, so this month the bulletin will be coming to you via Social Media and your fellow actors. 1/16

An image of page 1 of the latest Irish Equity bulletin. It features a grey background with black text, red headings, and blue hyperlinks at the end for Articles 18-22 of the EU Copyright Directive; the Karshan Ruling; and The Beijing Treaty.
The main body of the text is as per this thread, and the links can be found in full at the end of this thread, in part 16.

Bottom centre there is a single panel cartoon that features a black and white image of a person in an off the shoulder black dress, with a wrap over thier right shoulder. They are caught mid-movement, pulling back and sideways from the camera, with their head raised and a grimace, while their left hand flicks towards the camera. A speech bubble beside them reads: "I'm ready for my residuals Mr. DeMille"

We wish to clarify payment methods for members following some commentary online. New or returning members who wish to receive documentation confirming membership will need to pay their first year of membership up front. Following the first year Part 1 of 2

Irish Equity are deeply saddened and shocked at the sad news of the sudden passing of our colleague, Gary Lydon. Gary was a much-loved member of our community, with a career that began with his professional debut in Billy Roche’s ‘A Handful of Stars’ at the Bush Theatre in London in 1988. 🧵 1/7...

Gary Lydon looking towards & slightly past the camera over folded hands. He wears a blue shirt.

Our Vice President, Jessica Freed, responded to the Irish Times by letter regarding the recent RTÉ Sonic Makeover. This thread is a copy of that letter. 🧵

Basic Income for the Arts 2026 -2026. An Important Step. A Missed Opportunity. Irish Actors’ Equity welcomes the establishment of the Basic Income for the Arts a permanent scheme. This gives participants multi-annual certainty, gives policy makers a solid research base, and is a formal 🧵 1 of 30

Today's the day! We're looking forward to welcoming our in-person contingent at Liberty Hall for 2pm start & our online contingent shortly before 2pm. A few things to remember to help the day go smoothly: 🧵1 of 3...

It's #WorldTheatreDay! We hope all our theatrical colleagues are having a great time. To celebrate, we've a wee game. There's no points, but internet glory to anyone who guesses all 3 correctly. Can you match the team members to the theatre that has a special place in their heart? 1 of 2...

Game card for our #WorldTheatreDay game.

The image is split into 4 squares.

In the top left is a picture of the auditorium of York Theatre Royal, with its chandelier & red seats. A white circle in the bottom right reads: '1'

In the top right is a picture of the exterior of the Project theatre, Dublin. With a bright, abstract mural in shades of blue, with peach and yellow. A white circle in the bottom right reads: '2'

In the bottom left is an image of the front of The Dock in Carrick on Shannon, Leitrim viewed from across the road, with the sunlight shining on it. A white circle in the bottom right reads: '3'

In the bottom right quadrant, there is a white square with black text that reads:
"Theatres

1) York Theatre Royal
2) The Project, Dublin
3) The Dock, Leitrim

Team Members

A) Vice President Jessica
B) Trustee Ann
C) Exec. Member Dorothy"

We are sad to share the news of the death of our colleague & former Sector Organiser Michelle Quinn. We send our sincere condolences to Des, Sandie, Stephen, and all Michelle's family. rip.ie/death-notice...

3 figures sit in the foreground of this photo and smile towards the camera. From Left to Right they are: Gerry O'Brien, President of Irish Equity; Michelle Quinn, then our Sector Organiser for SIPTU; Jennifer Ward-Lealand, President of Equity New Zealand.

This image was taken at the 2022 FIA Conference in London, England.
It was first shared on our social media streams 1 Oct 2022.

To all my Irish Equity colleagues please be aware that today is the last day for registration to attend the Irish Equity AGM on Sunday. If you are in benefit you will have received an email with a link to register. If you have any problems contact the Equity office. 1 of 2...

President of #IrishEquity Gerry O'Brien wrote this morning: "Judge Hathorn has left the Gaiety. I have just finished an amazing run with the incredible cast of 'The Crucible' in the Gaiety Theatre. Played to packed houses & amazing response. Now preparing for 🧵

View from the stage of the Gaiety Theatre with the house lights lit, looking out & up. The seats are red, the balcony edges are gilted, a chandelier hangs from a gold rose in a turquoise-y green ceiling.

In the centre ground, we see from behind, the silhouette of a player with their hands behind their back. They are dressed in classic 'American Pilgrim' style with the classic hat, riding coat, & tall boots.

We are grateful to the KJSummerProm.ie for choosing to support the Irish Equity Support Fund. The fund exists to help our members through difficult times. The process is completely confidential & all in benefit members can apply for support.

🧵In a post on Facebook this evening, Irish Equity President Gerry O'Brien wrote: "To all my Irish Equity colleagues, Just a reminder that your AGM will take place on Sunday 29th March, that's just a week away. The venue is Liberty Hall theatre.

First half of Gerry O'Brien's Facebook post. The text in the image is quoted in the thread attached to this picture

Second half of Gerry O'Brien's Facebook post. The text in the image is quoted in the thread attached to this picture

Members, Don't forget: AGM - 29th Mar - 2pm Registration is *open* Register before: 25 Mar - 5pm #UnionStrong #UnionProud #AGM

With the AGM coming up on 29th March, it is time to remember our Irish Equity friends & colleagues who passed away in the last 12mts. We want to make sure that we remember all who passed, so we would appreciate it if you could contact the Irish Equity office, or reply to us here, 1/2...