Autumn highlights: 10 events for lovers of classical and opera 

Schedules are packed with treats as promoters face the challenge of enticing music lovers off their sofas and back to live music

East Cork Early Music Festival directors Norah O'Leary and Caitriona O'Mahony at the Goldie Chapel, Nano Nagle Place, Cork. Picture: Clare Keogh 

Music for Galway 

From Oct 5, Emily Anderson Concert Hall, University of Galway