Five things for the week ahead: RTÉ showcase another incredible Cork woman

1. TV

HERSTORY: IRELAND’S EPIC WOMEN

Another episode, another incredible Cork woman. The tale of Mother Jones, the famous union organiser and activist against child labour in 19th century America.

Monday, RTÉ One, 8.30pm

2 Opera

HANSEL AND GRETEL

Irish National Opera team up with Cork director Louis Lovett for this take on the classic tale. One night only in Cork.

Everyman, Tuesday

3 Film

DUBLIN FILM FESTIVAL

Another impressive roster for an event that seem to have a particularly strong contingent of Irish films this year.

Wednesday to March 8

4 Chamber music

ORTÚS

The fifth incarnation of the festival will have Mairéad Hickey and Sinéad O’Halloran hosting a number of concerts at UCC, Cork School of Music, Minane Bridge, and Cobh.

Friday to Monday, ortusfestival.ie

5 Gig

KEVIN MURPHY

You may have heard Kevin Murphy with Slow Moving Clouds, but he returns to his native city for a solo gig putting a contemporary twist on the cello.

Friday, Plugd, Cork