Category: News

May 13
Igniting Curiosity: The Cork Carnival of Science 2024

Save the Date for Cork’s Two-Day STEM Extravaganza -The Cork Carnival of Science is popping up at Fitzgerald Park from 8th – 9th June 2024 Cork Carnival of Science promises a fascinating weekend of discovery where families can unearth the magic of science in the great outdoors. This highly anticipated FREE two-day free STEM festival […]

May 07
Wine and dine in style with Lough Erne Resort and Ridge Vineyards

Lough Erne Resort will host a unique wine and dinner pairing event with premium wine producers Ridge Vineyards from Napa Valley, California, on 9 June 2024. Guests will be treated to a five-course tasting menu with Irish flavours especially created to complement five exquisite wines from the world-famous region in the Resort’s award-winning Catalina Restaurant. […]

Apr 26
Ballydehob Jazz Festival Returns May Bank Holiday Weekend

Ballydehob Jazz Festival is a community and volunteer run Music & Art Festival which takes place May Bank holiday weekend, 3rd – 6th May, in Ballydehob Village, West Cork attracting musicians from all over the world and thousands of visitors. The 2024 Festival has rolled out another outstanding programme featuring musicians, spoken word artists, street performers, and […]

Apr 04
Experience the Magic of Music at the Cork International Choral Festival 2024

The city of Cork will be alive with music this May bank holiday weekend as the Cork International Choral Festival returns from 1st – 5th May. Organisers are gearing up for a spectacular five-day event featuring choirs from around the globe and a lineup of exciting performances and workshops. Now in its 69th year, the […]

Apr 02
Enibas Unveils Heartfelt Pendant to Support Mater Heart Patients

Tuesday, 2nd April 2024: Schull-based fine jeweller enibas has today launched a new special-edition pendant in support of heart patients in the Mater Public Hospital. This beautiful new piece, designed by Enibas, will be used to help raise funds and awareness for cardiac care at the Mater, which is the heart centre for Ireland. Founded […]

Mar 21
Will you take the 10K Challenge at Cork City Marathon?

With 10 weeks to go there is still time to sign up and train to run on 2nd June! However registrations are filling up quickly so sign up before it’s too late. Are you thinking of lacing up your running shoes for the Cork City Marathon? For those still on the fence, the 10K run […]

Feb 21
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 held in collaboration with the Cork International Choral Festival and Chamber Choir Ireland. Anselm McDonnell’s winning composition, ‘Gallagher’, – a homage to the music of […]

Feb 10
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 bank holiday weekend. The Cork International Choral Festival will make a welcome return to the streets and stages of the city and county for five […]

Feb 01
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 stars that will grace The Everyman stage in the coming months. Mother of All the Behans starring Imelda May offers unmissable entertainment. Having debuted in […]

Jan 20
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 choir conductors, which runs from 30th April – 3rd May will provide invaluable training in both the theory and practical methods of guiding choirs. Conductors […]