Kevin Rafter
IrelandunknownMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Kevin Rafter is a former chair of the Arts Council of Ireland, who served during a period when the council faced scrutiny over its management of a failed IT project that led to significant financial losses. His leadership has come under examination as the council navigates the fallout from this controversy.
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Kevin Rafter is the author of the book about Magill magazine and is head of communications at Dublin City University.
Tempestuous tale of Magill magazine and Ireland’s bewildering 1980s told in new book – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-17
Prof Kevin Rafter discussed the challenges Catherine Connolly will face as president.
Who is Ireland’s president-elect? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-27
Kevin Rafter is full professor of political communication at DCU.
The four most important issues in the next president’s in-tray – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-19
Kevin Rafter was the chairman of the Arts Council during Kennelly's tenure.
‘The Minister saw the opportunity for a scalp. I was an easy target’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-28
Kevin Rafter is the author of a biography about Emile Joseph Dillon.
Frank McNally on Titanic terriers, epic expense accounts and the rise of the ‘full professor’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-03
Professor Kevin Rafter is professor of political communications at DCU and a former high-profile journalist.
Who’s who in the controversy over Arts Council spending – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-14
Kevin Rafter, who served as Arts Council chair from 2019 to 2023, did not comment.
Arts Council may need €1.5m more to replace grants system after €5.3m failure – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-13
Kevin Rafter, the former council chair, is questioned about his role during the relevant period.
Arts Council demands high standards of cultural organisations. It failed to meet them itself – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-12