10 gigs in Cork for St Patrick's weekend: Paul Noonan, Kerri Chandler, Dolly tribute... 

The long weekend brings a mix of music styles and gigs to some of Cork's top venues
10 gigs in Cork for St Patrick's weekend: Paul Noonan, Kerri Chandler, Dolly tribute... 

Paul Noonan, Hermitage Green and Mundy are among those performing in Cork over Paddy's weekend.

The Lee Sessions Trad Trail 

Across Cork City – until Monday, March 18 

Cork’s traditional Irish music trail will make its way across the city over the weekend, with stops at heritage pubs including Sin É, JJ Walsh’s and more.

Paul Noonan: Cork St Patrick's Festival At Triskel 

Triskel Arts Centre — Friday, March 15 @8pm

Paul Noonan 
Paul Noonan 

Best known as the frontman of, Bell X1, songwriter, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Paul Noonan is kicking off a weekend of great gigs with a performance at the Triskel Arts Centre.

Eddi Reader 

The Everyman — Friday, March 15 @8pm

Scottish singer-songwriter Eddi Reader first entered the limelight as the front-woman of Fairground Attraction in 1988 before a successful solo career. She takes to the Everyman stage on Friday.

Sean Parnell 

Coughlans, Douglas St — Friday, March 15 @8pm

Following the release of his new single, Cork man Sean Parnell brings his personal songwriting style to Coughlans.

Kerri Chandler 

Cyprus Avenue – Friday, March 15 @9pm

Kerri Chandler plays Cyprus Avenue in Cork this week
Kerri Chandler plays Cyprus Avenue in Cork this week

Considered to be one of the chief innovators in deep house, Kerri Chandler is known for marathon sets that last for six hours or more. Following the recent release of his 24-track album in late 2022, the multi-instrumentalist brings his skills to Cyprus Avenue.

Grooveline w/Blonde 

DeBarras, Clonakilty — Friday, March 15 @9p

Not long finished a festival tour around Ireland, this six-piece style bending band are making their Cork headliner debut with support from West Cork four-piece band, Blonde.

Mundy 

Live at St Luke's — Saturday, March 16 @8pm

Mundy
Mundy

Legendary singer Mundy brings his biggest hits to this unique venue with support from Ballyhooly-based folk singer Mark Lyndon.

Kingfishr: Cork St Patrick's Festival At Triskel 

Triskel Arts Centre – Saturday, March 16 @8pm

The Limerick-based three-piece band play to a sold-out Triskel Arts Centre ahead of another two sold-out gigs at Dublin’s 3Olympia.

Hermitage Green 

Sea Church, Ballycotton — Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17 @8pm

Another Limerick talent, Hermitage Green (Barry Murphy, Dan Murphy, Darragh Graham, Dermot Sheedy, and Darragh Griffin) play two nights at the East Cork venue.

Cliona Hagan — The Dolly Songbook

Cork Opera House — Monday, March 18 @8pm

Cliona Hagan
Cliona Hagan

Country singer Cliona Hagan brings her ‘Dolly Songbook’ to Cork after initially embarking on a sold-out nationwide tour in March 2022. Hagan will deliver hits like Jolene and Coat of Many Colours.

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