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What’s On - Easter 2024 Magazine

What’s On in West Cork - Easter Edition

Welcome to the Eater edition of the What’s On In West Cork, Our history consultant explores the traditions that are associated with Easter.

Chef Ann Marie Butler of the Wild Garlic in Dunmanway has given us some fun recipes for the smallies to make for Easter.

Look out for our sister publication Irish Foodie in the shops and usual outlets now.

Happy Easter and try not to eat too many Easter eggs

News, History and Articles

Anselm McDonnell Wins Prestigious Seán Ó Riada Composition Competition with Captivating Rory Gallagher Inspired Work

Anselm McDonnell Wins Prestigious Seán Ó Riada Composition Competition

Anselm McDonnell has been announced as this year’s winner of the prestigious Seán Ó Riada composition competition. The competition invites submissions of new works annually from Irish composers and is…

The 67th Cork International Choral Festival will be opened by an exclusive Gala Concert celebrating G.F. Handel’s masterpiece, the Messiah

International Choral Festival – Cork will be singing this May Bank Holiday Weekend

Thousands of singers and visitors expected to Cork for the 69th International Choral Festival – programme highlights announced. The city of Cork will be hitting a high note this May…

The Everyman - Imelda May in The Everyman Theatre - Mother of all the Behans

The Everyman Unveils Exciting Programme of Drama, Music, Comedy, and more for Spring and Beyond!

Imelda May, Frankie Boyle, Ricky Tomlinson, Dan Butler (aka Bulldog from hit TV show Frasier) and local legends Karen Underwood, Chris Kent and Tadhg Hickey are just some of the…

Image of St. Brigid of Ireland

St. Brigid of Ireland – Legend, Myth, Customs & Folklore – Lá Fhéile Bríde

Did You Know /Did Ye Know?St. Brigid of Ireland – Legend, Myth, Customs & FolkloreLá Fhéile Bríde How many Patron Saints does Ireland have? We usually assume that there is…

Elevate Your Choral Conducting Skills - Angeliki Ploka

Elevate Your Choral Conducting Skills at the 2024 Cork International Choral Festival Conducting Course

Registration closes on 9th February 2024 Calling all conductors. The Cork International Choral Festival has announced details of its International Choral Conducting Course. This four day intensive hands-on course for…

The everyman launch concert series for Spring

The Everyman announces a new concert series for Spring curated by renowned Cork musician John O’Brien

Music of...is a new genre-defying concert series in three parts featuring the recently formed Ora Quartet and well-known Cork artists……

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Every inch of West Cork is filled with it’s own hidden gems, you can click on the images above to see each town, things to do there, places to stay, a range of dining opportunities as well as some of the retail options in these towns.