Cork Folk Festival: Back on track with Mary Black, and 50 other gigs

Cork Folk Festival launched a programme of events for later in September that includes members of the Chieftains, local talent, and numerous stars of the Irish scene 

Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr  Deirdre Forde with William Hammond and Jim Walsh of Cork Folk festival at the launch of this year's event at St Peter’s Church on North Main Street. Pictures: Gerard McCarthy  

After the trials and tribulations of the Covid era, Cork Folk Destival is joining the list of events getting back on track this year with a full programme of live concerts. 

Launched at St Peter’s Church on North Main Street on Tuesday evening, the festival (September 29 – October 10) will be headlined by Mary Black, with about 50 other gigs and workshops taking place through the city.