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Mindfulness Conference 2024
2024-10-05 08:00 - 13:30 (Europe/Dublin) | Western Gateway Building, Western Road, Cork, Cork, IE
Join us at Mindfulness Conference 2024 for a day of zen, relaxation, and self-care tips to improve your mental well-being!

Welcome to the Mindfulness Conference 2024! Join us for a day filled with meditation, mindful practices, and inspiring speakers at the Western Gateway Building. Connect with like-minded individuals and learn how to incorporate mindfulness into your daily life. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this event is perfect for anyone looking to improve their mental well-being. Don’t miss out on this transformative experience!

Cork 2024 - Autumn/Winter In-Person CPD Series
2024-10-01 09:00 - 16:15 | Maryborough Hotel & Spa, Maryborough Hill, Cork, Cork, IE
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Erin International hosts a series of in-person events across Ireland during Autumn/Winter 2024.
Each event quaifies for 6 CPD points broken down as follows;
4 x General
1 x Client Care & Professional Standards
1 x Professional Development & Solicitor Wellbeing
Refreshements are provided before and during the event, with a two course meal being served at lunch time.
Course manuals are provided on arrival to all delegates.
These events are supported with thanks by headline sponsor Currencies Direct.
Exhibitors in person will include Currencies Direct, Leap Software, Business IT Solutions, the Health Service Executive and Erin International.

Culture Night Cork City - Chamber Music Favourites with Vanbrugh & Friends
2024-09-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Cork City Hall – Concert Hall, Anglesea Street, Cork, Cork, IE
Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms and more, performed by Cork’s own Vanbrugh & Friends. Introductions by Evelyn Grant

About this event
Vanbrugh & Friends – An hour of Chamber Music Favourites
Featuring:

Keith Pascoe, violin
Siun Milne, violin
Simon Aspell, viola
Ed Creedon, viola
Christopher Marwood, cello
Maria O’Connor, cello

Programme:
Boccherini – String Quintet in E major G.402 [first movement]
Beethoven – String Quintet in E flat major Op.4 [first movement]
Schubert – String Quintet in C major D.956 [first movement]
Dvořák – String Quintet in E flat Op.97 [second movement]
Rimsky-Korsakov – String Sextet in A major [first movement]
Brahms – String sextet in G major Op.36 [fourth movement]

Please note: Filming and Photography may be taking place at this event. Entering the event area will be taken as consent to your image being taken– including images of children / vulnerable persons under your care – and possibly appearing in Cork City Council publications, promotional material and social and print media, and shared with Culture Night partners for similar use. email the organisers should you have any queries

Magic Vibes - Taste of Chinese Culture and Language-2024 Culture Night
2024-09-20 16:00 - 20:00 | UCC Boole Library, College Road #The Boole Library, T12 ND89 Cork, Cork, T12 ND89, IE
Join us for an immersive journey into Chinese heritage, discover the Vibrance of Chinese Culture and Language.

Attention: New updates for our event!
We’ve relocated our event to the UCC Boole Library Student Social Area (Q Floor)to make Culture Night more accessible to a larger audience.

Special Offer:
· Participants who complete at least three activities will receive a special Chinese gift.

More tickets available through email: uccciculture@gmail.com

Activities:
1. Traditional Handcrafts:
o Chinese Paper Cutting: Discover the art of intricate designs and patterns cut from paper.
o Chinese Knotting: Learn the ancient craft of creating decorative knots symbolising good luck and prosperity.
o Lantern Making: Create beautiful and colourful lanterns, a traditional symbol in Chinese culture.
2. Chinese Calligraphy:
o Experience the elegance and discipline of Chinese calligraphy. Have your Chinese name written in ancient calligraphy styles by skilled instructors.
3. Tea Ceremony:
o Participate in a traditional Chinese tea ceremony. Learn about the history, techniques, and cultural significance of tea in Chinese culture.
4. Traditional Games:
o Wǔzǐqí: Challenge yourself with this classic Chinese board game, also known as Gomoku or Five in a Row.
o Tóu hú: Try your hand at this ancient Chinese pitch-pot game, which involves throwing arrows into a pot.

Join us for an evening of cultural exploration and hands-on activities. Experience the rich traditions of Chinese culture, and enjoy a night of learning and fun at the UCC Confucius Institute.

Rory Gallagher Night
2024-09-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Cork City Hall, Anglesea Street, Cork, Cork, IE
Join us for a night celebrating the legendary Rory Gallagher, and the musicians of Cork, and help us ‘bring Rory’s Strat home’!

Rory Gallagher Night
Come join us for a night filled with the music of the legendary Rory Gallagher! 50 years ago Rory Gallagher played the Cork City Hall. This was a special gig for him, playing to a huge crowd in his hometown and it is the perfect venue for us to celebrate and honour his memory. He broke the mould, pushed the boundaries, influencing, and inspiring so many others. Rory’s uniqueness sets him apart from all the great musicians of the world and here in Cork we identify with him in total appreciation of his musical vocation.
I know the hall will be mostly filled with long time dedicated fans but there are many up and coming young musicians getting the same blast today as we did when we discovered him for the first time. What he has done for so many in a collective sense is HUGE. 4 acts will cover a range of tracks from a vast array of his albums. Each of the musicians are playing for FREE and feel honoured to play and dig in, to do Gallagher justice. Hot Guitars with Sean Long, Moonchild with Sam Healy, The Watermelons with Eoghan Regan, Tres Hombres with Brian Tambling, and Rory’s bass guitarist Gerry McAvoy. They are all going to help bring the Strat back to Rory’s hometown.
We are campaigning to be the keepers of his beloved Strat with the understanding and respect of how precious his legacy is. This is a fundraiser night and it is vital to boost momentum in the campaign. Tell all your friends, family, and neighbours. Let the influx of music lovers fill the magnificent hall. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to pay tribute to one of Ireland’s greatest musical talents!
The concert will be live streamed and you may join the link from anywhere in the world for free. Donations to the campaign are very welcome.
https://gofund.me/25267085 Please keep donating right through to October the 17th.

Gemma Hayes
2024-09-14 20:30 - 23:30 | The White Horse, The White Horse West Village, Ballincollig, P31 YA40 Cork, Cork, P31 YA40, IE
Mercury prize nominated songstress Gemma Hayes brings her acclaimed & unique alt folk songs to The White Horse for an intimate show.

Over the last couple of years Gemma Hayes has been playing small venues, road testing some new material and reconnecting with her fanbase. She has also been busy with her occasional side project – the Gemma Hayes/ Lisa Hannigan / Paul Noonan Trio – wowing audiences with some very special performances around Ireland.
Gemma is currently putting the finishing touches to a new album, ‘BLIND FAITH’, inspired by moving to West Cork with her young family, and a new perspective on life, due for release in September 2024.
Gemma is currently touring Ireland and the UK with her full band while also fitting in some stripped back two-piece acoustic shows in smaller venues.
HIGH & LOW is a beautifully accessible folk composition that immediately engages and transports through its melodic, story-book lyrics and hypnotising strings. – When The Horn Blows
Irish singer-songwriter Gemma Hayes offers up a fusion of strength and vulnerability on FEED THE FLAMES. – Earmilk
HARDWIRED confirms that [Gemma Hayes] retains her talent for creating a searing fusion of folk, indie, and rock. – Analogue Trash
ANOTHER LOVE is evidence that Hayes’ prowess as a storyteller is undimmed after a decade away. – God is in the TV

Upstart Festival Cork 2024
2024-09-14 15:30 - 21:30 | Glounthaune Village, Glounthaune Community Centre, Glounthaune Village, Glounthaune Village, IE
Upstart Festival Cork, September 14th 2024, Cardinals-I Dreamed I Dream-The Men From Manhole-SMITT-Telebox-Mossy outdoor, gates 3.30pm

2024 Line-up:
CARDINALS –
I DREAMED I DREAM –
THE MEN FROM MANHOLE –
SINGLE MEN IN THEIR TWENTIES –
TELEBOX –
MOSSY –
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Upstart Festival is an outdoor event in the beautiful harbourside setting of Glounthaune Village, which brings to the stage 6 great indie acts, established and emerging bands, with a strong Cork flavour! It is a proven formula, spend your day with friends listening to great music.
This is the fourth year of the one-day festival, and the festival is supported by funding from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and Cork County Council.
T o help keep this event as affordable as possible for our UPSTART fans, we are offering an EARLYBIRD ticket deal for the same price as 2022 (€20 +bk), offer ends on 1st of July. Price of entry then reverts to €25 +booking fee. Be quick to save!!
This year we are delighted to also welcome younger music fans, aged 15, to attend with a parent /guardian.

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This is a volunteer-led, not-for-profit event run by Glounthaune Community Association.
The organisers reserve the right to make changes to the line-up and event at any stage, up to and including on the day of the event.
No refunds, tickets are transferrable.
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F.A.Q.s

Who can attend?
This event has a strict age policy, 16s and over only. 15 years olds who are accompanied by a parent/guardian. You may be required to show ID. Right of admission is reserved.
What do I need to bring?
This is a fully outdoor event and the event will finish in the dark, dress appropriately. Bring your ticket, your mobile phone. Small bags only.
What are my transport parking/options getting to the event?
This is a ‘no-car’ event. Parking will not be available in the vicinity. Please walk, cycle, take public transport or get dropped off!
Glounthaune is served by a train and bus service. The Cork-Cobh/Midleton commuter train brings you from Cork(Kent Station) to Glounthaune in just 10 minutes. You can use a LEAP card. Example of Departure times from Cork 15.00, 15.15, 16.00, 16.15, 16.30, 17.00 . Glounthaune is only 13 minutes journey from Midleton & Cobh.
Always check train times on www.irishrail.ie and bus times on www.buseireann.ie (Nearest Bus Stop is Glounthaune-Church directly at the park entrance).
Attendees with a Disabled Persons Parking Permit or with significant mobility issues will be accommodated.
Will food and drink be available?
Yes, there will be coffee and food stalls to meet your needs throughout the day. There is no alcohol for sale at the event, the pub next door will be open all day.
Can I bring my dog?
Sorry, no dogs except guide dogs.

Meadhbh Walsh & Band
2024-09-06 19:00 - 22:30 | Cyprus Avenue, Caroline Street, Cork, Cork, IE
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Meadhbh Walsh is an Irish folk singer/musician from a village called Meelin in North Cork. Since she was a young child she has loved to sing. Her goal is to spread the love of Irish folk music and keep old and new songs alive.

Limerick Show 2024
2024-08-25 09:00 - 16:30 | Limerick Racecourse, Greenmount, V94 RH92 Patrickswell, Patrickswell, V94 RH92, IE
Limerick’s largest family & agricultural festival returns to Limerick Racecourse on Sunday 25th August.

Donal Dineen's Backstory with Mohammad Syfkhan
2024-08-24 19:00 - 23:30 | Lee Rowing Club, The Marina, Cork, Cork, IE
‘All The Colours, Every Dancing Mood’, Donal Dineen’s Backstory welcomes Irish based Kurdish/Syrian singer Mohammad Syfkhan to MNBTL.

Gates ope for pre-drinks 5pm
Venue doors 7pm
Dónal Dineen’s Backstory Dances have gone from strength to strength in the last year with a new residency at the Commercial Rowing Club in Dublin and a series of acclaimed stages curated by him at Irish festivals.. The impetus to start the night back in 2015 stemmed from his desire to find a home for the kind of dance music fire that he was unearthing in his search for tunes to write about for his Sunken Treasure column in the Irish Times. It began as a place to gather together all the sounds he was collecting from every part of the world and became a place for the like-minded to revel in the joy of music and the uniquely special experience of discovering it together on a dance floor. The unerring attention to detail on the quality of the music has seen its reputation soar to become something of a touchstone for discerning dancers both in Dublin town and further afield. The Backstory motto “All the colours, every dancing mood” has served it well and the atmosphere generated on one heady night after another has become the stuff of legend from its genesis in its spiritual home of the much-missed Jigsaw in the north inner city and now to Magic Nights By The Lee at Lee Rowing Club.
Mohammad Syfkhan is an Irish based Kurdish/Syrian singer and Bouzouki player. Mohammad’s own brand of ecstatic music takes elements from Middle Eastern and North African music to create an atmosphere of joy, love and happiness. Since arriving in Ireland, Mohammad has used the language of music to integrate into the local community by playing at private parties and concerts. He has been playing music since the 1980’s, while living in the city of Raqqa, Syria where he began working as a professional singer and started his own band, The Al-Rabie Band which played concerts, parties, weddings and festivals all over Syria. His debut album ‘I Am Kurdish’ came out on Nyahh Records in February.

The Big Dig - Cork Public Museum (Saturday)
2024-08-24 11:00 - 16:00 | Cork Public Museum, Fitzgerald Park, T12 V0AA Cork, Cork, T12 V0AA, IE
Join us at Cork Public Museum on the 24th August with our Big Dig Workshop for Heritage Week 2024

Join us on the 24th August at Cork Public Museum for Heritage Week 2024 for family fun and entertainment! Throughout the day we will be exploring the past with our mobile Viking House Excavation Workshop – The Big Dig! Free tickets for walks ins are available on the day but are limited! Tickets can also be purchased online – so book now! This event is organised in collaboration with Cork Public Museum as part of Heritage Week 2024.
About Us
The School of Irish Archaeology is proud to introduce their finest product the Big Dig! The replica ‘Viking House’ workshop and excavation is designed around children from 6 – 12 years of age.
This innovative product allows children to explore the Viking world through a simulated and controlled archaeology dig. Children have an opportunity to experience what it is like to be an archaeologist by learning how to excavate the remains of a Viking house. They will have an opportunity to dig for Viking treasures and artefacts dating back over 1000 years and learn about our Viking ancestors through the eyes of real archaeologists!
We ensure this educational and one of a kind experience won’t leave your children disappointed. We guarantee it will leave them wanting to know much more about the work of archaeologists and who our ancient ancestors were!

FAQs
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Yes
Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?
Yes
Is it okay if the name on my ticket or registration doesn’t match the person who attends
Yes
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event
Ages 6 – 12
What time to arrive at?
At least 10 minutes before the event
Please Note: Parents must stay with their children at all times during the event

John Spillane + Polly Barrett & DJ Tosh
2024-08-17 19:00 - 23:30 | Lee Rowing Club, The Marina, Cork, Cork, IE
Immerse yourself in the spellbinding world of John Spillane, the acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter plus Polly Barrett and DJ Tosh.

Gates ope for pre-drinks 5pm
Venue doors 7pm
Immerse yourself in the spellbinding world of John Spillane, the acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter whose music is a vibrant tapestry of heartfelt stories and Celtic soul. With a career spanning over three decades, Spillane has garnered a reputation as one of Ireland’s most cherished troubadours, captivating audiences with his rich, evocative lyrics and masterful melodies. His songs, infused with the spirit of his homeland, resonate deeply, painting vivid landscapes and tender moments of everyday life.
Born and raised in Cork, Spillane’s music is steeped in the traditions of his heritage, yet it carries a timeless quality that transcends borders. His lyrical prowess and ability to connect with listeners on an emotional level have earned him multiple accolades, including two Meteor Awards for Best Folk/Traditional Act. Spillane’s discography is a testament to his craft, with each album offering a unique glimpse into the heart of Irish culture.
Spillane’s live performances are legendary, transforming each venue into an intimate gathering of friends. His charming stage presence, coupled with his poetic songs, creates an unforgettable experience that lingers long after the final note fades. Whether performing solo or with his band, Spillane’s concerts are a celebration of music’s power to unite and inspire.
Polly Barrett is a well-known name on the Irish folk scene, after releasing 2 albums, 2011’s Mr Bookshop and Probably Me in 2014 she took a break from music to focus on family. While she remained musically inactive for 6 years, the experience of motherhood, surrounded by the beauty of living in the wilds of West Cork continued to inspire her.
