Sweet sound of the city: Cork composer coming home for choral festival

Cork composer Bernard Geary returns to his hometown to hear one of his pieces performed at the choral festival, writes Cathy Desmond

Cork is gearing up to welcome the annual influx of choirs and dance troupes from Ireland and overseas to the biggest event on the county’s cultural calendar. Some 3,500 choristers are expected to converge in a series of events in 60 venues across the city and county this week.