BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Visit Cork - ECPv6.15.13.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://visitcorkcity.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Visit Cork REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Dublin BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Abidjan BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250118T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250118T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162732 CREATED:20250106T220857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T220857Z UID:790-1737230400-1737237600@visitcorkcity.com SUMMARY:George Murphy: Up Close and Personal DESCRIPTION:Singer George Murphy performs an acoustic set in the intimate setting of the Schoolyard Theatre URL:https://visitcorkcity.com/event/george-murphy-up-close-and-personal/ LOCATION:SCHOOLYARD THEATRE\, Old Limerick Road\, Charleville\, Charleville\, IE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitcorkcity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/790_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250119T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250119T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162732 CREATED:20250106T213341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T213341Z UID:700-1737291600-1737309600@visitcorkcity.com SUMMARY:Women's Little Christmas with Sue DESCRIPTION:A Day of Relaxation with Sue inc Drinks Reception\, Fashion & Beauty Show \, 2 Course Meal & Entertainment \, a fun day out for all\n\n\nEvent is being held at Rochestown Park Hotel \, Cork (Eircode T12 AKC8) \nPlenty of Parking Available \nEvent begins at 1pm \, feel free to arrive from 12.30pm onwards \n \n1pm – Prosecco Reception to welcome everyone \n \nFollowed by \n \n2 Course Meal & Entertainment \n \nVendors\, Goodie Bags\, Spot Prizes & much more \n \nVendors will be onsite demonstrating various products & services (no obligation to purchase) URL:https://visitcorkcity.com/event/womens-little-christmas-with-sue/ LOCATION:Rochestown Park Hotel\, Rochestown Road\, T12 AKC8 Cork\, Cork\, T12 AKC8\, IE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitcorkcity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/700_image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250124T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250124T230000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162732 CREATED:20250106T213433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T213433Z UID:705-1737747000-1737759600@visitcorkcity.com SUMMARY:An Evening with Red Legends DESCRIPTION:A wonderful evening of chat. laughs and nostalgia with Manchester United Legends David May\, Lee Martin and Keith Gillespie.\n\n\nPlease join us for a wonderful evening of chat\, nostalgia and laughs with Manchester United legends David May\, Lee Martin & Keith Gillespie as they share stories about their careers with one of the world’s biggest football clubs. The legends will chat to MC Trevor Welsh about their time on the pitch\, in the dressingroom and the pressure of being a professional players in the most competitive league in the world. Lots of laughs are also guaranteed as the players tell us about the characters they played with during their careers. \nPrior to the chat with the Manchester United Legends\, Trevor will meet the hurling legends Jimmy Barry Murphy and All Ireland winner Fergal Ryan to discuss their careers and what’s needed to push Cork one step further to All Irland success. \nAll funds raised on the evening will be donated to Alzheimer Society of Ireland and The Shine Centre for Autism. URL:https://visitcorkcity.com/event/an-evening-with-red-legends/ LOCATION:Carrigaline Court Health & Leisure Centre\, Cork Road\, P43 YW98 Carrigaline\, Carrigaline\, P43 YW98\, IE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitcorkcity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/705_image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250124T210000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250124T230000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162732 CREATED:20250106T221943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T221943Z UID:836-1737752400-1737759600@visitcorkcity.com SUMMARY:Mundy "Live Recording Session" DESCRIPTION:Mundy has never recorded a Live Acoustic Album. Guess what?? He’s going for it here at The Seantí. Join us and be part of music history!!\n\n\nThis is a once in a lifetime oppertunity to be part of the audience for a live recording for one of Ireland’s most popular entertainers. This will be a very special occaision for both fans of Mundy\, AND for us here at The Seantí. Audio & Video from this show will be captured on the night for use on an upcoming live album. Tickets are limited so grab them while you can. URL:https://visitcorkcity.com/event/mundy-live-recording-session/ LOCATION:The Seantí\, The Seantí\, X91 X49Y Kilmacow\, Kilmacow\, X91 X49Y\, IE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitcorkcity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/836_image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250125T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250125T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162732 CREATED:20241104T115547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T123044Z UID:581-1737799200-1737820800@visitcorkcity.com SUMMARY:Jobs Expo Cork - Saturday\, 25th January\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:Jobs Expo is returning to Cork! Munster’s largest careers fair will be held at Clayton Hotel Silver Springs on Saturday\, 25th January\, 2025.\n\n\n*No employers exhibiting at Jobs Expo Cork will be offering sponsorships for work visas on the day. Employers will only be accepting applications from those who are eligible to work in Ireland.\n \nJobs Expo is returning to Munster in 2025! Jobs Expo Cork will take place on Saturday\, 25th January(10am-4pm) in the Clayton Hotel Silver Springs. This careers fair will be sponsored by Recruit.ie and will feature hundreds of active job opportunities . Jobs Expo is the only careers exhibition of its type to feature FREE ADMISSION. \nWhat can you expect at Jobs Expo Cork? \n\nEmployers actively recruiting for hundreds of jobs at home and abroad\nSpecialised areas dedicated to jobs in particular industries\nStart your own business experts offering advice and support networks\nThe Career Clinic offering one-on-one CV\, job seeking and career advice from professional career guidance counsellors\nA packed seminar timetable on important and topical issues by a range of industry experts\n\nCareer Clinic \nThe Career Clinic offers the chance for attendees to meet with professional development coaches. They can help candidates with crucial issues such as interview skills\, CV presentation and changing career direction. \nAgenda Stage \nJobs Expo’s Agenda Stage will host talks on a variety of topics including jobseeking skills such as using social media to land your dream job and interview techniques as well as a CV writing workshop. Other seminars include talks by industry insiders on a variety of career topics. \n \nWe look forward to seeing you at Jobs Expo Cork! \nPrivacy / Terms & Conditions \nYour privacy is important to use and we will never sell\, rent or give away your personal information you give us. When you register to attend an event you’ll be asked to choose your preferences in hearing from us again. Read our Privacy Policy here and Terms & Conditions here. \nNormally we take photos and video at our events which may be used for our own promotional use (social media\, website) and your registration confirms your consent to this use. If you object to this just let us know on the day of the event and we will take steps to ensure your preference is respected. \nWondering if you have the right to work in Ireland? You’ll find the answer here. \nAll the best\, \nThe Jobs Expo Team URL:https://visitcorkcity.com/event/jobs-expo-cork-saturday-25th-january-2025/ LOCATION:Clayton Hotel Silver Springs\, Tivoli\, T23 E244 Cork\, Cork\, T23 E244\, IE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitcorkcity.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/581_image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250126T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250126T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162732 CREATED:20250106T221050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T221050Z UID:798-1737892800-1737910800@visitcorkcity.com SUMMARY:Kerry Wedding Show 2025 DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the ultimate wedding planning experience at Kerry Wedding Show 2025 – everything you need for your big day all under one roof!\n\n\nKerry Wedding Show 2025 \nCome join us at the Gleneagle INEC Arena for the Kerry Wedding Show 2025! Whether you’re tying the knot soon or just love all things wedding-related\, this event is for you. Meet top vendors\, get inspired by stunning displays\, and maybe even find that perfect dress or suit. From photographers to florists\, this show has everything you need to make your big day unforgettable. Don’t miss out on this exciting in-person event! URL:https://visitcorkcity.com/event/kerry-wedding-show-2025/ LOCATION:Gleneagle INEC Arena\, Muckross Road\, Killarney\, Killarney\, IE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitcorkcity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/798_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250126T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250126T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162732 CREATED:20250106T213944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T213944Z UID:728-1737892800-1737914400@visitcorkcity.com SUMMARY:Wedding Fair @ Clancys DESCRIPTION:Are you planning your dream wedding? Don’t miss this opportunity to explore everything you need for your special day!\n\n\nJoin Us at Clancy’s for Our Exclusive Wedding Fair! \n \nDate: Sunday 26th January \nTime: 12 – 6pm \nLocation: Clancy’s\, 15/16 Princes St\, Cork. \n \nAre you planning your dream wedding? Don’t miss this opportunity to explore everything you need for your special day! \n \nWhat to Expect: \n– Meet local vendors and wedding professionals. \n– Explore some fantastic options for your engagement party & day 2 celebrations. \n– Meet the bands & Djs that work for Clancys. \n– Enjoy exclusive discounts and offers from our vendors. \n– Sample delicious finger food & a glass of Prosecco while meeting all our vendors. \n– Get inspired with the latest wedding trends. \n \nSpecial Guests and Activities: \n– Guest speakers from the wedding industry. \n– Live entertainment \n– Photobooth fun \n– Prizes and giveaways \n \nThis is the perfect chance to plan your dream wedding\, meet potential vendors\, and gather inspiration. \n \nWe look forward to seeing you on the day. \nLove Clancy’s URL:https://visitcorkcity.com/event/wedding-fair-clancys/ LOCATION:Clancy’s Cork\, 15-16 Princes Street\, T12 V6FH Cork\, Cork\, T12 V6FH\, IE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitcorkcity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/728_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250126T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250126T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162732 CREATED:20250106T221742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T221742Z UID:828-1737896400-1737910800@visitcorkcity.com SUMMARY:WATERFORD WHISKEY FESTIVAL DESCRIPTION:18 Irish Whiskey Suppliers in one location on a Sunday Afternoon – what else would you be doing? Price includes Revolution Glencairn Glass\n\n\nTaste Whiskey from 18 Irish Producers in one Location \n\n \nMeet the faces behind your favorite Irish Whiskeys\nDiscover new favorites & sample premium whiskies\,\nAll are included in the ticket price\nTICKETS ARE LIMITED URL:https://visitcorkcity.com/event/waterford-whiskey-festival/ LOCATION:Revolution Craft Beer & Whiskey Bar\, 19 John Street The Apple Market \, Waterford\, Waterford\, IE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitcorkcity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/828_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250131T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250131T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162732 CREATED:20250106T213715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T213715Z UID:718-1738350000-1738360800@visitcorkcity.com SUMMARY:The Beatles by String Quartet ft. Stephen Cockcroft & Jason Carty DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Beatles by String Quartet ft. The Nothing is Real Podcast hosts Stephen Cockcroft & Jason Carty at St Catherines Kinsale!\n\n\nThe Beatles by String Quartet- Kinsale Beatles Fest \nWelcome to the ultimate Beatles experience at St Catherine’s Cultural Centre! \nFeaturing pre show interview with Steven Cockcroft and Jason Carty from The Nothing is Real Podcast \nThis event is a must-see for any Beatles fan\, so grab your tickets now and come together for a night of unforgettable music! URL:https://visitcorkcity.com/event/the-beatles-by-string-quartet-ft-stephen-cockcroft-jason-carty/ LOCATION:St Catherine’s Cultural Centre\, Ardbrack\, Kinsale\, Kinsale\, IE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitcorkcity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/718_image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250201T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250201T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162732 CREATED:20250106T220111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T220111Z UID:753-1738436400-1738447200@visitcorkcity.com SUMMARY:THE 4 OF US DESCRIPTION:The 4 Of Us brothers Brendan and Declan Murphy will be joining us at The Richmond Revival to lift our spirits after the January blues.\n\n\nTHE 4 OF US brothers Brendan and Declan Murphy will be joining us at The Richmond Revival\, performing material from their new album along with a string of hits we all know and love.\n \nKnown for their distinctive sound that seamlessly blends rock\, folk\, and pop influences\, The 4 Of Us have been captivating audiences for over three decades with their soulful melodies and compelling lyrics. \n \nA legendary blend of rock\, soul and folk\nWith brothers Brendan and Declan Murphy at the helm\, The 4 Of Us has left an indelible mark on the Irish music scene. Their journey began in the late ’80s. Since then\, they’ve evolved into one of Ireland’s most beloved and enduring musical acts. Known for their distinctive sound that seamlessly blends rock\, folk\, and pop influences\, The 4 Of Us has produced a string of hits that have become anthems for fans across generations. \n \nCrescent Nights & Classic Anthems\nOn the night\, Brendan & Declan will perform the highlights of their award-winning career\, along with new material from their latest album\, Crescent Nights. This show will be a chance to hear Mary\, Washington Down\, She Hits Me\, Sunlight and many more classics. \n \nFurther details\n\nTickets are €28 plus booking fee\nDoors open 7pm. Gig starts 8pm\nFor more information visit therichmondrevival.com\n\n \nPlease Note: The venue operates a pop up café which offers a range of liquid refreshments in exchange for CASH ONLY on the night. The Richmond Revival is in the centre of Fermoy\, easily accessible via Bus Éireann. There are also a number of ACCOMMODATION options available onsite. We offer budget single\, twin or double rooms with a shared bathroom and kitchen. There is also a luxury suite. Campers and camper vans are welcome. Email the venue directly for further information. \nPlease further note: by purchasing a ticket to this event\, as part of your admission fee\, you are effectively joining The Richmond Revival Cultural Activity Appreciation Club. The rules of the club are binding — Richmond House is a private family home and people are expected to respect this — No alcohol is to be brought onto the premises — Basic common sense\, decency and kindness is expected from all members. Breaches of these rules will result in immediate suspension of club membership and admittance.We pride ourselves on having beautiful evenings of exquisite original creative music for all to enjoy so lets keep it up! URL:https://visitcorkcity.com/event/the-4-of-us/ LOCATION:The Richmond Revival\, Richmond 'An Gáirdín Rúndach' College Rd\, P61 T292 Fermoy\, Fermoy\, P61 T292\, IE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitcorkcity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/753_image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250206T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250206T235900 DTSTAMP:20260403T162732 CREATED:20250106T221413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T221413Z UID:808-1738866600-1738886340@visitcorkcity.com SUMMARY:The Irish World Academy Ball 2025 DESCRIPTION:The Irish World Academy of Music and Dance presents The Academy Ball 2025! URL:https://visitcorkcity.com/event/the-irish-world-academy-ball-2025/ LOCATION:Castletroy Park Hotel and Suites\, Dublin Road\, Limerick\, Limerick\, IE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitcorkcity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/808_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250208T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250208T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162732 CREATED:20250106T221625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T221625Z UID:818-1739044800-1739052000@visitcorkcity.com SUMMARY:Emma Langford DESCRIPTION:Emma Langford is a singer-songwriter from Limerick who has catapulted herself to the forefront of the Irish Folk scene.\n\n\nEmma Langford has become a firm feature of the Irish folk and songwriter scene. A globetrotting troubadour\, Langford calls Limerick City in the South-West of Ireland home. Storytelling and wit sit at the heart of all she does; interweaving her live performances\, and shining through her works. Langford’s is an inimitable\, dreamy voice on the frontline of a new wave of Irish folk. \nIn 2017 Langford released Quiet Giant\, the album that won her an RTÉ Folk Award for Best Emerging Artist and the Irish Post Music Award nomination for best Irish folk act. She was since twice nominated for Best Folk Singer\, and once for Best Original Track at the RTÉ Folk Awards. She received the inaugural Dolores O’Riordan Bursary in 2019\, the Music Network RESONATE residency in 2021\, and an Arts Council Agility Award\, to support continuing research and explorations into women in Irish history. \nEmma wrote and independently released her second album\, Sowing Acorns\, in 2021\, further paving the way for a bright and busy career. The bold choice to release this record at the height of a global pandemic paid dividends\, and her sophomore record received huge international praise. \n​With this record\, the artist solidified her place in the hearts and minds of the nation as she climbed the charts with epic folk ballad Birdsong\, collaborated with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra\, and performed with Stockton’s Wing on RTÉ’s Ireland In Music which has been broadcast across the world to a huge global audience. She also joined the ranks of pandemic-inspired musical supergroup\, Irish Women In Harmony. \nLangford is on the road around Ireland\, the US and Germany\, collaborating with various international communities\, and continuing her Arts Council-supported research around Irish women in myth and history. URL:https://visitcorkcity.com/event/emma-langford/ LOCATION:Teach Siamsa (V92WE22)\, Finuge\, Finuge\, Finuge\, IE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitcorkcity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/818_image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250213T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250213T223000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162732 CREATED:20250106T213117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T213117Z UID:687-1739473200-1739485800@visitcorkcity.com SUMMARY:Kneecap DESCRIPTION:Belfast Hip Hop trio return to Cork City Hall following last years legendary set!\n\n\nSupport from GEMMA DUNLEAVY \n \nDoors 19:00 \nStarts 20:00 \n \nWhen Mo Chara\, Moglaí Bap and DJ Provaí – aka Belfast’s finest Kneecap – entered the studio with producer Toddla T in the summer of 2023\, they quickly decided to scrap everything they had already prepared for the album they were about to record. Instead\, they decided to build a pub together. \n \nBuilt on a West Belfast side street\, The Rutz is a community boozer\, in that the entire community uses it. All human life is inside\, either thriving\, striving or skiving. There’s people just trying to get served at the bar or up on the stage performing; others are slumped in darkened corners or emerging bleary eyed and coke smeared from the toilets. Religious affiliations are irrelevant and the chatter is a intoxicating blur of English and Irish. \n \nIn the evening\, the music is loud and shifts effortlessly between styles. There’s ethereal Irish folk song set to skittering beats brushing up against propulsive\, bouncing low end dubstep. There’s samples from rave records blasting out at panic inducing volume and there’s louche funk that seems to seep out of the speakers like liquid. Two pints inside you and forty minutes spent in here is utterly spellbinding. \n \nAlthough the pub is currently just a figment of the band’s imagination\, all of the action on Kneecap’s exhilarating first album – Fine Art – takes place in The Rutz. Like the band themselves\, Fine Art is fiercely intelligent\, consistently hilarious and genuinely thought provoking. It’s genius is to immerse you in a world thus far unrepresented in modern music. \n \nAcross the record’s twelve tracks and the interconnecting moments between them (recorded by the band and friends including DJ Annie Mac)\, the pub comes to life vividly\, providing the perfect backdrop for the cast of characters that join the dots throughout the album. From the moment the idea was born back in Toddla T’s studio\, it was the obvious location to base the world of Kneecap in. \n \nMo Chara “We’d been writing an album for around two years. We’d grown a lot quicker as a band than we were developing our production skills. We were getting big crowds at concerts and we knew needed to go for a bigger producer. When we got into the studio with Toddla T\, we scrapped every song we had and started from complete scratch. T’s idea was to tell the story of Kneecap. So the record was conceived as the listener stepping into Kneecap’s world. That’s where the idea came to set whole thing in a pub. You walk into a pub at the start\, there’s someone offering you a drink\, there’s a singsong… really\, it’s us taking you by the hand and leading you into our world.” \n \nMoglaí Bap “You’re in there enjoying a pint at the start of the night then you go to the toilet and someone’s offering you cocaine\, you go out and have a fag and bump into new people and all the time\, the mood and the energy keeps changing…” \n \nMo Chara “The challenge was to show versatility across all the genres of hip hop. We wanted to do all of that whilst sounding cohesive. The pub was a really good way of tying it all together.” \n \nKneecap’s story began in 2017 with the release of their first single – C.E.A.R.T.A. (Irish for ‘rights’). The lyrics document a near miss with the RUC on the way to party\, loaded up with enough illegal substances to warrant a stretch inside. While the track was quickly banned by Irish language radio station RTE for ‘drug referencing and cursing’\, C.E.A.R.T.A. saw the band help usher Irish into the modern era thanks to some much needed creativity with the terminology. \n \nMo Chara “We’re Irish speakers living in an urban area\, the first or second generation to be born in the city. Traditionally it’s a rural language after colonialism pushed it out west towards the sea. We wanted to bring the Irish language into the modern era by incorporating aspects of youth culture into it. There’s a different lifestyle in the city to rural areas. There were no words for drugs in the Irish language so we had to invent them. We’d recycle old words and apply them to modern things. That’s part of the world we want to create\, where the Irish language is central and it’s modern.” \n \nMoglaí Bap “The beauty of Kneecap is that we not only piss off people from the Unionist background\, we also piss off people from the Irish community.. We don’t discriminate who we piss off. There’s conservative people in the Irish language community who think that the language should be sustained as an ancient language in all its beauty. They think we’re ruining the language with the words we’re using. But you start to hear young people using some of the words we use in our songs\, referring to drugs or party life. That feels like we’re having a positive effect on youth culture.” \n \nThat positive effect comes into its own on Fine Art. A hip hop record in the sense that the glorious sprawl of Check Your Head was\, its approach to modern music is magpie like\, reflecting how an evening of music might evolve at a festival\, or inside the right kind of pub. Where the band’s previous mixtape 3cag reflected life and issues in Ireland at the point of recording\, Fine Art was always intended to be about the band themselves. \n \nOpening with 3CAG (no relation to the previous mixtape) – a beautifully spectral scene-setter that features the voice of Lankum’s Radie Peat (Mo Chara: “she’s the Queen of Ireland right now\, it is a pleasure to have her on the album”) – the album quickly kicks into a couple of different gears on the title track which features dialogue sampled from an Irish TV show where a local presenter discusses a mural the band had painted in their home town depicting an RUC jeep on fire alongside the message ““Níl fáilte roimh an RUC” (translation: “The RUC aren’t welcome”). \n \nMo Chara “The mural ended up on the BBC with Steven Nolan who’s like the Piers Morgan of North of Ireland. They had a massive debate about the painting And he says\, ‘The band Kneecap claim the mural is just a piece of fine art’. So we sampled it into a dance tune and dropped it in where it kicks. That’s where the title comes from – when we were getting stick about the mural that’s the term we used. Because that’s the best description isn’t it? If you don’t get it\, you don’t get it. It’s still fine art.” \n \nElsewhere on tracks like I bhFiacha Linne and Rhino Ket\, the spirit of the early ’90s rave scene is captured and brilliantly bound together with the frenetic energy of the 21st century club music. Although the two rappers were too young to have participated in the egalitarian outdoor raves that brought Catholics and Protestants together in the years before the Good Friday Agreement\, they have been hugely inspired by a documentary from that era (Dancing on Narrow Ground: Youth & Dance in UIster). \n \nMoglaí Bap “That film is about how they were all taking really strong ecstasy pills and having a really good time together. It looked like this mythical land where the pills were so strong that you only needed one all night. The music on that film all ended up seeping into the record because we all loved watching it so much. The song Parful samples it too.” \n \nMo Chara “There would be bombings in the week then at the weekend people would all come together to take Es. It didn’t matter where they were from. Then the week would start again and they’d be back to killing each other. The contrast of life was so massive\, but the rave scene really did start to change things.” \n \nMuch less the sound of losing yourself dancing in a field\, the first single from Fine Art (Better Way To Live) would feel more at home blasting out of the jukebox in the snug bar of The Rutz. An irresistible murky late night groove\, the track sees the band joined by Fontaines D.C.’s Grian Chatten (alongside that band’s drummer\, Tom Coll) who perfectly captures the slide down the bar stool from sobriety into drunken indifference. \n \nMoglaí Bap “We’re good friends with Grian and Tom\, we’ve played gigs with them before. We wanted to get them on the record so we got them drunk one night and made them sign the contract in the pub. After that\, they are bound into doing it.” \nWhether bribes of alcohol were necessary is unknown as Grian – like Radie\, Annie and Harrow Road guest Jelani Blackman (Mo Chara: “He’s sound as fuck and criminally underrated) and everyone else who features on Fine Art – sounds entirely at home in the surroundings. It’s testament to how welcoming the world is that Kneecap have built around them. So\, might as well head to the bar\, grab another pint and maybe a Baby Guinness chaser too. And don’t worry about last orders\, the lock in is going to go on all night. URL:https://visitcorkcity.com/event/kneecap/ LOCATION:Cork City Hall\, Anglesea Street\, Cork\, Cork\, IE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitcorkcity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/687_image-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250214T210000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250214T230000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162732 CREATED:20250106T221821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T221821Z UID:833-1739566800-1739574000@visitcorkcity.com SUMMARY:Meadhbh Walsh DESCRIPTION:The powerful voice of Meadhbh Walsh will fill the Seantí on Fri Feb 14th. What better way to spend Valentine’s evening!!\n\n\nMeadhbh Walsh* is a 23-year-old Irish folk singer and instrumentalist whose powerful voice and unique blend of traditional and contemporary folk have earned her a dedicated following around the world. Hailing from Ireland\, Meadhbh has already made waves in the music scene\, having toured extensively in America\, Dubai\, and the UK. Her heartfelt performances and original songs have resonated with audiences far and wide\, cementing her place in the contemporary folk music landscape. \n \nIn 2024\, Meadhbh released her critically acclaimed album On My Own\, which shot to number one on the charts. The album\, a mix of original tracks and carefully chosen covers\, showcases her talents as both a singer-songwriter and an instrumentalist\, and highlights her deep connection to the roots of Irish folk music. Her authentic style\, combined with her captivating stage presence\, has earned her collaborations with some of Ireland’s biggest folk artists and bands\, further solidifying her reputation as a rising star in the folk music scene. \n \nWith a strong online following of over 200k fans across social media\, Meadhbh has built a global community of music lovers who share in her passion for Irish culture and folk traditions. Her upcoming On My Own tour\, set for Spring 2025\, will see her bring her music to even more fans\, before continuing her travels to America and Australia in the following year. \n \nThrough her music\, Meadhbh Walsh aims to spread the love of Irish folk music to new audiences and inspire others to embrace the beauty of tradition while celebrating the power of song to connect us all. URL:https://visitcorkcity.com/event/meadhbh-walsh/ LOCATION:The Seantí\, The Seantí\, X91 X49Y Kilmacow\, Kilmacow\, X91 X49Y\, IE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitcorkcity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/833_image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250217T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250217T223000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162732 CREATED:20250106T213627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T213627Z UID:713-1739818800-1739831400@visitcorkcity.com SUMMARY:High Llamas DESCRIPTION:.\n\n\nOpened up by the delirious alchemy of contemporary pop music\, Sean O’Hagan leaps back into life with High Llamas\, with a set of killer tunes reflecting on dimensional levels how definitions change over time. Arranged by Sean and produced with mix collaborator Fryars to engage the eardrums in non-stop new possibilities\, Hey Panda radiates optimism inspired by the joys and sorrows felt in former lifetimes and the diverse conundrums of today alike. \nHigh Llamas present Hey Panda – a modern pop music/deep listening experience that could only issue forth from their personal quadrant of the galaxy. Hey Panda projects soulfully through an enervating abstract of today’s popular music; the sound of the Llamas’ stately melodies and expressive ditties laid open – blissfully shattered – with drums and vocals hitting different\, burning sounds and contemporary production twists pulling the ear at every turn. \nFor the past few decades\, High Llamas have trafficked in contemporary pop sounds directed toward the avant end of the spectrum as much as not. But here the message was clear. Llamas’ composer-in-residence Sean O’Hagan was determined to let go. Hey Panda does just that\, with a set of tunes reflecting on multiple levels how definitions change over the course of a lifetime\, radiating an optimism derived from the diverse conundrums of today.Eight years since their last release\, the pop musical Here Come The Rattling Trees\, High Llamas have reinvented themselves again\, mixing their peerless harmonic voice with what Sean regards as the extraordinarily good production sounds of today on Hey Panda. \nChoosing not to look backward to former golden ages celebrated in earlier Llamas eras\, Sean’s instead found himself opened up by the sounds of music brought into the house by his adult children and the sounds encountered at sessions for which he’s recently written arrangements. In addition to the more traditional contributions he made to The Coral’s Sea of Mirrors album\, plus his score for the Safdie brothers’ 2022 film production\, Funny Pages\, Sean’s drawn great inspiration through working with Fryars\, Rae Morris\, King Krule\, Pearl and The Oyster\, while also soaking up the work of Tierra Whack and Chicagos Pivot Gang\, and being cheered on from a distance by longtime admirer Tyler The Creator. \nThus\, Sean’s producer procedural has evolved again\, with upgrades first detected in his 2019 solo effort\, Radum Calls\, Radum Calls. With a cover of Billie Eilish’s Wish You Were Gay arranged for Bill Callahan and Bonnie Prince Billy’s Blind Date Party\, along with his COVID-era solo single\, The Wild Are Welcome\, Sean has leveled up again and again\, leading to the delirious revelations of Hey Panda. \nHey Panda’s wide reach is aided by two co-writes from Bonnie ˜Prince’ Billy\, (who bonded with Sean over a shared love of gospel soul during writing sessions)\, guest vocals from Rae Morris and Sean’s daughter Livvy\, production twists from Fryars and the stalwart\, flexible presence of High Llamas. \nFor all of its sense of departure\, Hey Panda is a movement in the High Llamas oeuvre that’s been a long time in development. Aspects of soul music were addressed at the time of Can Cladders; similarly\, aspects of electronic dance music were in the mix in the late 90s\, around the time of Cold and Bouncy. But nothing up to now has refocused the music of High Llamas so completely. Sharing the impulse of late-period Miles Davis and Quincy Jones\, with further inspiration from Steve Lacy\, SZA\, Sault\, No Name and Ezra Collective\, among many others\, Sean O’Hagan and High Llamas are living joyfully in the new and the now\, with Hey Panda. \nTRACK LISTINGHey PandaFall Off the MountainBade AmeySisters Friends (featuring Rae Morris)How the Best Was Won (featuring Bonnie “Prince” Billy)The GradeYoga GoatStone Cold SlowToriafanHungriest Man (featuring Bonnie “Prince” Billy)The Water MovesLa Masse (featuring Fryars) URL:https://visitcorkcity.com/event/high-llamas/ LOCATION:Cyprus Avenue\, Caroline Street\, Cork\, Cork\, IE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitcorkcity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/713_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250222T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250222T223000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162732 CREATED:20250106T213543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T213543Z UID:709-1740252600-1740263400@visitcorkcity.com SUMMARY:Jerry Fish DESCRIPTION:Jerry Fish returns to Live At St. Luke’s as part of his 2025 album tour\n\n\nSaturday 22nd February | Live At St Luke’s \nJerry Fish\, indie legend\, showman extraordinaire and ringmaster of exceptional renown is back with his first LP in 15 years\, ‘Dreaming Of Daniel’ featuring songs by the last great Daniel Johnston. URL:https://visitcorkcity.com/event/jerry-fish/ LOCATION:Live At St. Luke’s\, St Luke's T23 XE29\, T23 XE29 Cork\, Cork\, T23 XE29\, IE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitcorkcity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/709_image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250222T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250222T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162732 CREATED:20250106T220025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T220025Z UID:748-1740254400-1740261600@visitcorkcity.com SUMMARY:Gemma Hayes DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Gemma Hayes for her first performance in the Grainstore.\n\n\nGemma Hayes \n2020 saw Gemma and her family to relocate from London to West Cork. It was there that she reignited her passion for songwriting that provided the spark for what would become her sixth studio album Blind Faith. “Songs began to murmur\, distil and rise up in my mind\,” she explains. “I would lock myself in the room\, usually late at night when the world was asleep. I knew I needed to capture them before they left me.” \nBlind Faith was released in September 2024 to great acclaim\, with Mojo Magazine hailing it as “the album of her career”. It has delighted old fans and won new followers. \nThe critics have been universally generous in their praise of Gemma’s new work. \nThe album’s cover art\, designed by the German artist Dirk Wüstenhagen\, suggests an artist diving back into her art with conviction and a newfound sense of freedom\, perhaps even a bit of reckless abandon. \nGemma’s songs have always drawn their power from her lyrical intimacy and lucidity\, juxtaposed with her penchant for experimenting with various sonic textures that embrace both the quiet and the loud. \nThese hallmarks are on riveting display throughout Blind Faith’s nine compositions\, produced by Hayes herself alongside Karl Odlum\, David Odlum & Brian Casey. \nThe Band \nGemma Hayes – Lead Vocal / Guitar \nÉna Brennan – Violin / Bvs / Keys / Ukelele \nRoss Turner – Drums / BVs URL:https://visitcorkcity.com/event/gemma-hayes-2/ LOCATION:Ballymaloe Grainstore\, Shanagarry\, Co Cork\, Co Cork\, IE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitcorkcity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/748_image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250222T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250222T230000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162732 CREATED:20250106T215613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T215613Z UID:736-1740254400-1740265200@visitcorkcity.com SUMMARY:Andrew Ryan plus guests DESCRIPTION:Ven a disfrutar de una noche llena de música y diversión con Andrew Ryan y sus invitados especiales. ¡No te lo pierdas!\n\n\nWelcome to Andrew Ryan plus guests at Cork Comedy Club – City Limits! Get ready for a night filled with laughter and entertainment as Andrew Ryan takes the stage alongside some special guests. \n After completing a UK & Ireland tour and release of his Comedy Special\, Andrew returns to his hometown. \n He has appeared on Russell Howard’s Good News\, Live at The Comedy Store for Comedy Central. Host of Secrets of the Comedy Circuit on ITV X. After amassing over 20 million views online he is one of the most in demand acts in Ireland & UK. \n \nwww.thecomedyclub.ie URL:https://visitcorkcity.com/event/andrew-ryan-plus-guests/ LOCATION:Cork Comedy Club – City Limits\, 16 Coburg Street\, T23 HEF9 Cork\, Cork\, T23 HEF9\, IE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitcorkcity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/736_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250222T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250222T230000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162732 CREATED:20250106T220719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T220719Z UID:779-1740254400-1740265200@visitcorkcity.com SUMMARY:Red Hurley in Concert DESCRIPTION:Saint George’s is proud to announce the return of popular performer Red Hurley \, following a successful 2023 show.\n\n\nSaint George’s is proud to announce the return of legendary performer Brian “Red” Hurley on Saturday\, 22nd February 2025. \nHurley is one of Ireland’s most enduring popular singers whose career has spanned over 50 years and he returns to Saint George’s following a very popular show in September 2023. \nHe will perform his greatest hits from down through the years\, including ‘Love Is All’\, ‘When’\, ‘Kiss Me Goodbye’\, ‘Broken Promises’\, ‘Isadora’\, ‘A Poor Man’s Roses’\, ‘Let The Heartaches Begin’ and many more. Red is considered to be one of the finest performers Ireland has ever produced. His signature rich powerful voice\, relaxed charm and energetic stage shows have captured the hearts of audiences everywhere.Tickets are €25 and available from Spar\, The Favourite\, 2Shoes and Saint George’s office. \n Saint George’s Arts & Heritage Centre is a Bring your own Bottle venue. \nAny questions\, call 087 4696913. URL:https://visitcorkcity.com/event/red-hurley-in-concert/ LOCATION:Saint George’s Arts and Heritage Centre\, George Street\, P67 XC61 Mitchelstown\, Mitchelstown\, P67 XC61\, IE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitcorkcity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/779_image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250307T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250307T223000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162732 CREATED:20250106T220928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T220928Z UID:793-1741377600-1741386600@visitcorkcity.com SUMMARY:A CLOSE ENCOUNTER WITH MARY COUGHLAN & ULTON CONLON DESCRIPTION:Mary and Ultan’s quips\, quick wit & backstories to their songs are keeping audiences fully engaged and captivated\, which is a rare treat. URL:https://visitcorkcity.com/event/a-close-encounter-with-mary-coughlan-ulton-conlon/ LOCATION:SCHOOLYARD THEATRE\, Old Limerick Road\, Charleville\, Charleville\, IE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitcorkcity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/793_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250307T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250307T230000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162732 CREATED:20250106T220746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T220746Z UID:782-1741377600-1741388400@visitcorkcity.com SUMMARY:Declan Sinnott & Evelyn Kallansee DESCRIPTION:Evelyn & Dec started working together in the dark Winter of 2020. Now they’re ready to step into the light.\n\n\nDeclan Sinnott and Evelyn Kallansee (Evelyn & Dec) started working together in the dark Winter of 2020. Now they’re ready to step into the light. \nThey have written and recorded an album together called ‘Make for Joy’. It was released on February 29th 2024 and was RTE 1 ‘Album of the Week’. Declan you may well know from his work with Christy Moore\, Mary Black\, Horslips\, Moving Hearts etc. He produces\, writes\, sings and of course plays guitar with Evelyn. \nEvelyn was born on the tropical island of Curaçao\, had a music career in the Netherlands and lives in Co. Kerry now. She has gone from singing in Les Misérable to acid Jazz and everything in between. Together they have found a new path. In concert you will hear all the songs from their album (and the stories behind them)\, Some of Declan’s songs and some new takes on old songs. Two voices\, one guitar and a warm uplifting attitude. \nTickets are €25 and are also available from local outlets. \nCall 087-4696913 with any queries. Bring your own bottle venue. URL:https://visitcorkcity.com/event/declan-sinnott-evelyn-kallansee/ LOCATION:Saint George’s Arts and Heritage Centre\, George Street\, P67 XC61 Mitchelstown\, Mitchelstown\, P67 XC61\, IE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitcorkcity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/782_image-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250309T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250309T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162732 CREATED:20250106T215748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T215835Z UID:741-1741550400-1741557600@visitcorkcity.com SUMMARY:Martin Hayes DESCRIPTION:Fiddler Martin Hayes is one of the most influential musicians in the world of Irish traditional music today. Check out our pre-show dinner!\n\n\nWe are delighted to welcome fiddler Martin Hayes to the Grainstore after a far too long absence – he last performed here in 2016. That concert sold-out\, as did his recent three nights in Dublin. We expect the same for his solo show on Sunday 9 March. \nKeep reading to find out about our special pre-concert dinner in the Grainstore. \nMartin is regarded as one of the most influential musicians in the world of Irish traditional music today. His soulful interpretation of traditional Irish music has been heard on concert stages all over the world. He toured and recorded with the late great guitarist Dennis Cahill for over twenty years (he and Dennis performed for President Obama)\, and The Gloaming\, which he founded. He has performed on stage with Sting\, Phoebe Bridgers\, Paul Simon and Yo-Yo Ma. Martin has been recognised as Musician of the Year (Gradam Ceoil) from TG4\, Musician of the Year at the inaugural BBC Folk Awards\, and Instrumentalist of the Year at the inaugural RTÉ Folk Awards. \n“In the decades to come\, we’ll surely talk of having seen this man in the way others talk of Miles Davis or Jimi Hendrix or John Coltrane.” – The Irish Times \nEnjoy Pre-Concert Dinner in the Grainstore! \nAfter ten years as owner and head chef in the Crawford Gallery Café\, Sinead Doran is now much in demand for her superlative private cheffing skills. We are delighted that she has agreed to create a three-course dinner before Martin’s concert using the best of seasonal ingredients. Join us for this special offering upstairs in the Grainstore mezzanine at 6pm [doors 5:30pm]. €45 per person ex wine and drinks. Limited to 60 people. URL:https://visitcorkcity.com/event/martin-hayes/ LOCATION:Ballymaloe Grainstore\, Shanagarry\, Co Cork\, Co Cork\, IE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitcorkcity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/741_image-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250314T154500 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20251230T171500 DTSTAMP:20260403T162732 CREATED:20250619T195742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T195742Z UID:928-1741967100-1767114900@visitcorkcity.com SUMMARY:This Is Cork Tours: Cork's Many Childhoods (Family Walking Tour) DESCRIPTION:A Walking Tour of Cork for children (8 to 12ish year olds) – showing them what it was like to be that age at different times in Cork.\n\n\nA walking tour of Cork\, specifically looking at the treats and games that children (8 to 12ish year olds ) would have had and played in different times of Cork’s History. \nThere a few things to taste\, photos to see and facts to hear along the way. \n __________________________________ \n“It was amazing\, I don’t think Ronan should change a thing about the tour.” – Jack\, aged 11 \n“It was so interesting. I loved trying the honeycomb” – Freya\, aged 9 \n“I learnt a lot from the tour. I’m not from Cork so it was very interesting to learn so much about the city. Ronan was really interactive with his audience” – Sarah\, aged Grown Up! \n __________________________________ \nTotal: Steps: Around 2200 steps / 1.6km \nTime: 60-75 Minutes \nTerrain: Pavements & Streets\, Moderate tempo. Some Hills. \nParticipants: Please no children below 7ish years old. \n(A guardian over 18+ must be at least one of the tickets booked) \n__________________________________ \nIn case you see events are sold out it is because you can contact me to book the entire tour and tailored to your families interests. \nget in touch at thisiscorktours@gmail.com URL:https://visitcorkcity.com/event/this-is-cork-tours-corks-many-childhoods-family-walking-tour/ LOCATION:South Main Street\, South Main Street\, Cork\, Cork\, IE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitcorkcity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/928_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250316T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250316T223000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162732 CREATED:20250106T221517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T221517Z UID:813-1742153400-1742164200@visitcorkcity.com SUMMARY:John Spillane - Live at The Lodge\, Ballygarry Estate Hotel DESCRIPTION:Introducing Live at The Lodge\, Ballygarry Estate Hotel! Enjoy an unforgettable evening at The Lodge with John Spillane and guests.\n\n\nJohn Spillane is a versatile musician and songwriter from Cork\, known for his captivating performances and storytelling artistry. His music\, blending Irish traditional sounds with contemporary influences\, resonates across genres and generations. He enchants audiences worldwide with a unique vocal style and an ability to mix poignant poetry with humor. \nA two-time Meteor Award winner for Best Folk/Trad act\, Spillane debuted in 1997 with The Wells of the World and has released twelve albums since. His latest\, 100 Snow White Horses\, marks his first independent release in 20 years. In October 2022\, he also launched In Another Light\, a live album recorded at the Right Here Right Now Festival. \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening in The Lodge at Ballygarry Estate Hotel and Spa featuring the enchanting sounds of John Spillane along with local supporting act. \nDate: Sunday\, March 16th 2025. \nArrival: 7:30 pm for a complimentary drinks reception in The Pavilion. \nTicket Pricing: €39.50 + Eventbrite Fees \nFor more information contact info@ballygarry.com or call 0667123322. \n \nPlease Note:\nUnder 16s accompanied by an adult. Unreserved seating. These tickets are non-refundable except in the event of a cancellation or postponement. URL:https://visitcorkcity.com/event/john-spillane-live-at-the-lodge-ballygarry-estate-hotel/ LOCATION:Ballygarry Estate Hotel and Spa\, Leebrook\, V92 W279 Tralee\, Tralee\, V92 W279\, IE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitcorkcity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/813_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250321T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250321T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162732 CREATED:20250106T213826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T213826Z UID:723-1742578200-1742594400@visitcorkcity.com SUMMARY:An Audience with Kenny Dalglish DESCRIPTION:King Kenny is coming to Cork for the first time ever. A show not to be missed for all Red supporters. URL:https://visitcorkcity.com/event/an-audience-with-kenny-dalglish/ LOCATION:Clayton Silver Springs Hotel\, Cork\, Cork\, IE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitcorkcity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/723_image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250321T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250321T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162732 CREATED:20250106T214046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T214046Z UID:731-1742585400-1742594400@visitcorkcity.com SUMMARY:Birdsong & Irish Rewilding with Sean Roynane & Eoghan Daltun DESCRIPTION:Sean Roynane (Nature Boy\, Birdsong) & Eoghan Daltun (An Irish Atlantic Rainforest) come together for a special one off live podcast.\n\n\nJoin us\, as part of Cork Podcast Festival\, for a very special live podcast with Sean Roynane & Eoghan Daltun. Prepare to hear soundscapes of birdsong like you have never heard before and a night of conversation around Irish nature and rewilding. \nSean Ronayne always knew he was different. Nicknamed ‘nature boy’ by the other kids\, as a child he struggled to fit in and regularly escaped to the woods and coastlines around his home in Cork. The natural world was his happy place and where he discovered his true passion – identifying and understanding birds through their sound and song. A passion that would save him in the weeks and months following a near-death experience in his late teens. Even in the darkest times\, nature became his guiding light. \nOn the Beara peninsula in West Cork\, a temperate rainforest flourishes. It is the life work of Eoghan Daltun\, who had a vision to rewild a 73-acre farm he bought\, moving there from Dublin with his family in 2009. In 2022 he released his book. ‘An Irish Atlantic Rainforest’ which charts that remarkable journey. Part memoir\, part environmental treatise\, as a wild forest bursts into life before our eyes\, we’re also invited to consider the burning issues of our time: climate breakdown\, ecological collapse\, and why our very survival as a species requires that we urgently\, and radically\, transform our relationship with nature. This is a story as much about doing nothing as taking action – allowing natural ecosystems to return and thrive without interference\, and in doing so heal an ailing planet. Powerfully descriptive\, lovingly told\, An Irish Atlantic Rainforest presents an enduring picture of the regenerative force of nature\, and how one Irishman let it happen.The two come together for an informative\, inspiring and insightful discussion of their equally heartfelt and enthralling personal journeys of a life established in nature. URL:https://visitcorkcity.com/event/birdsong-irish-rewilding-with-sean-roynane-eoghan-daltun/ LOCATION:Live At St. Luke’s\, St Luke's T23 XE29\, T23 XE29 Cork\, Cork\, T23 XE29\, IE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitcorkcity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/731_image_original.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250328T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250328T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162732 CREATED:20250323T190142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T190142Z UID:851-1743188400-1743199200@visitcorkcity.com SUMMARY:Lost Sessions presents Joshua Burnside DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate\, candlelit evening with Joshua Burnside presented by Lost Sessions at St. Catherine’s\, Kinsale.\n\n\nLost Sessions presents Joshua Burnside \nJoin us for an intimate evening of music with the supremely talented Joshua Burnside. \nJoshua is an experimental folk songwriter\, singer and producer. He takes influence from alternative electronica and Irish folk\, chopping and blending them with a mixture of found sounds\, world music and unorthodox production methods. His third album\, Teeth Of Time\, sits comfortably and confrontationally between the alt-folk realms of Bon Iver and Sufjan Stevens while retaining the indie singer-songwriter and traditional folk elements of Josh’s signature songwriting. \n“Joshua Burnside is the best songwriter in Ireland right now\, and probably beyond” – Phil Taggart\, Sirius XM \nSupport Act TBA. \nGet ready to be captivated by his soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics in a cozy\, candlelit setting at St Catherine’s Cultural Centre\, Kinsale. \nThis event is is the launch of Lost Sessions\, a new cultural initiative of Lost Studios. We hope to bring more of Ireland’s best talent to Kinsale. \nThis is a seated event with general admission. Doors are at 7pm. Donations based refreshments will be provided. URL:https://visitcorkcity.com/event/lost-sessions-presents-joshua-burnside/ LOCATION:St Catherine’s Cultural Centre\, Ardbrack\, Kinsale\, Kinsale\, IE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitcorkcity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/851_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250329T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250329T233000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162732 CREATED:20250323T185941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T185941Z UID:843-1743274800-1743291000@visitcorkcity.com SUMMARY:CBA President’s Dinner and Cork Business of the Year Awards 2025 DESCRIPTION:Be our guest for the 68th CBA President’s Gala Dinner and Cork Business of the Year Awards\n\n\nJoin us for the 68th Annual CBA President’s Dinner and Cork Business of the Year Awards \nCelebrate excellence in Cork’s business community at the CBA’s 68th Annual Gala Dinner and Cork Business of the Year Awards. This prestigious event honours the outstanding achievements of businesses and individuals whose dedication and innovation have shaped Cork’s diverse sectors. \nThe evening features a collaboration of Cork’s finest hotel chefs\, who come together to craft an exquisite\, locally sourced menu that showcases the best of Cork’s culinary talent. This is dining at its finest—a true highlight of the Cork social calendar. You will also enjoy complimentary beverages from local suppliers\, live entertainment and an evening of fun and networking. \nGuests will also hear from the newly elected President on his thoughts for the year ahead\, and there will be a keynote speech from European Commissioner Michael McGrath. \nThe celebration also includes a charity raffle offering fantastic prizes\, with proceeds supporting a local Cork charity. The night concludes with dancing into the early hours. \nDon’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to connect\, celebrate\, and enjoy with Cork’s vibrant business community. We look forward to welcoming you to this unforgettable evening. URL:https://visitcorkcity.com/event/cba-presidents-dinner-and-cork-business-of-the-year-awards-2025/ LOCATION:Cork’s Vienna Woods Hotel and Holiday Homes\, Tivoli T45 VO65\, T45 V065 Cork\, Cork\, T45 V065\, IE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitcorkcity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/843_image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250330T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250330T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162732 CREATED:20250323T190317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T190317Z UID:856-1743363000-1743370200@visitcorkcity.com SUMMARY:A Night at the Opera by Candlelight - 30th Mar\, Cork DESCRIPTION:London Concertante present some of the finest opera arias and overtures in a sensational evening of operatic music.\n\n\nA NIGHT AT THE OPERA by Candlelight\n \nLONDON CONCERTANTE\n \nImmerse yourself in the enchanting world of opera with “A Night at the Opera\,” a captivating showcase of timeless classics that will transport you to the grandeur of the stage. This mesmerising opera highlights show brings together the most iconic pieces from legendary composers\, promising an unforgettable evening of vocal brilliance and emotive storytelling. \nFeel the intensity of Puccini’s “Nessun Dorma” from the epic opera Turandot\, as its powerful notes sweep over you. Delight in the delicate harmonies of Delibes’ “Flower Duet” from Lakme\, a floral celebration of soprano voices. Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro overture sets the tone for comedic intrigue\, leading seamlessly to the emotional depth of Puccini’s “O Mio Babbino Caro” from Gianni Schicchi. \nThe evening continues with the lively overture from Rossini’s Barber of Seville\, followed by Verdi’s spirited “La donna e mobile” from Rigoletto. Experience the seductive allure of Bizet’s Habanera from Carmen before being serenaded by Puccini’s heartrending arias\, “Un Bel Di Vedremo” from Madame Butterfly and “E Lucevan le Stelle” from Tosca. \nJoin us for a Night at the Opera\, where each piece is a precious gem\, meticulously chosen to showcase the depth and diversity of the operatic experience. Let the melodies resonate in your heart and soul\, as the performers transport you to a world of passion\, drama\, and exquisite musicality. \nProgramme to include: \nPuccini – “Nessun Dorma” from Turandot \nDelibes – “Flower Duet” from Lakme \nMozart – Marriage of Figaro overture \nPuccini – “O Mio Babbino Caro” from Gianni Schicchi \nRossini – Barber of Seville Overture \nVerdi – “La donna e mobile” from Rigoletto \nBizet – Habanera from Carmen \nPuccini – “Un Bel Di Vedremo” from Madame Butterfly \nPuccini – “E Lucevan le Stelle” from Tosca \nand many\, many more! URL:https://visitcorkcity.com/event/a-night-at-the-opera-by-candlelight-30th-mar-cork/ LOCATION:St Fin Barre’s Cathedral\, Bishop St\, Cork\, Cork\, IE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitcorkcity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/856_image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250411T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250411T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162732 CREATED:20250106T221216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T221216Z UID:803-1744401600-1744408800@visitcorkcity.com SUMMARY:Mairtín O Connor Trio in Concert at Ballydehob Tradfest 2025 DESCRIPTION:Mairtín O Connor\, Cathal Hayden and Seamie O’Dowd will be performing with the Mairtín O Connor Trio at Ballydehob Tradfest 2025\n\n\nVirtuoso accordion player Máirtín O’Connor\, named Ireland’s 2015 Traditional Musician of the Year\,(TG4 Gradam Ceoil Awards)\, brings his remarkable trio to the Ballydehob Tradfest for the second time having performed to a sell-out audience at Ballydehob TradFest 2022. \n \nGalway virtuoso Máirtín O’Connor’s accordion playing and range of compositions have been dazzling audiences for over 30 years\,” proclaimed the Irish Examiner upon Máirtín’s award in February\, 2015. \n \nHe is joined by Séamie O’Dowd\, a defining member of Dervish for over a decade and a brilliant guitarist and singer\, and the astonishing fiddler and multi All-Ireland champion Cathal Hayden (Four Men and a Dog). \n \nIndividually recognized figureheads of the Irish tradition\, the trio has built a reputation for their astounding virtuosity and vitality. The trio will appear at the Diana Wortham Theatre in Asheville\, North Carolina and the Savannah Music Festival as well as other venues. \n \n“Irish traditional music’s own ‘power trio’\,” wrote Earle Hitchner in The Irish Echo. “These three mean business and achieve art. Bravo.” \n \nMáirtín O’Connor is one of the most respected and best-loved musicians ever to emerge from Ireland. One of the main musical forces behind the now legendary Riverdance phenomenon\, through his work with De Dannan\, Midnight Well and Skylark and also as a solo artist he has quite simply gone where no Irish accordion player had gone before. Born and raised in County Galway\, Máirtín began playing the accordion at the age of nine\, inspired by his paternal grandparents who both played the instrument. His music reflects traditional Irish music as well as the wonderful swing of the 1920s Flanagan Brothers\, Parisian musettes\, Cajun music and Eastern European tunes. His career has included recordings with Rod Stewart\, Elvis Costello\, Mark Knopfler\, the Waterboys (Fisherman’s Blues CD)\, Tanita Tikaram\, Townes Van Zandt\, and The Chieftains. \n \nWith Cathal and Seamie\, Máirtín’s trio redefines concepts of Irish music. They play with a rare vitality and virtuosity\, using sophisticated arrangements and elements of swing\, bluegrass\, and more. Their formidable musical relationship has lasted over a decade\, with two albums released: ‘Crossroads’ in 2009\, and 2012’s ‘Going Places’\, which features Australian guitar whiz Tommy Emmanuel—with whom the O’Connor Trio toured—on one tune. \n \n“The versatile trio have managed to bottle the essence of their dynamic live shows\, on their eclectic new album Crossroads\,” raved Siobhan Long in The Irish Times. \n \nThe Máirtín O’Connor Trio has recently been touring as the band for the great Irish singer Christy Moore. The trio also toured the U.S. for three seasons (2011-2014) as members of Martin Hayes’s Masters of Tradition\, drawing standing ovations for their dazzling sets in venues from Symphony Space to UCLA’s Royce Hall. The trio has toured extensively through Ireland\, Great Britain\, Europe\, and more recently in Australia and New Zealand. URL:https://visitcorkcity.com/event/mairtin-o-connor-trio-in-concert-at-ballydehob-tradfest-2025/ LOCATION:St Matthias Church\, Church Road\, Ballydehob\, Ballydehob\, IE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitcorkcity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/803_image.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR