Bressie, Scullion, short films and exhibitions: five highlights at Mallow Arts Festival this weekend

A multi-generational lineup of music sits alongside film, visual arts and participatory workshops across the North Cork town this weekend - here are some of the highlights

L-R: Bressie and Scullion are among the Mallow Arts Festival highlights

Short Film Programme

St James' Hall; Friday July 25; 6pm, free

Michael Browne curates a 105-minute mix of award-winning Irish shorts, student work, and flicks involving some local talent.

Scullion

St James' Church; Friday July 25; 8pm, €28

Generation-spanning Irish folk group plays a career-spanning setlist in the surrounds of St James' Church in the town centre.

Retrospective of Works

West End Arts Centre; ongoing; free

A visual-arts exhibition, featuring works by James O’Halloran (1955-2014) and Paul Kelly, as well as a selection of art by Irish, British, and French artists based in the area.

Rita Lynn: performing at Mallow Arts Festival

Rita Lynn

St James' Church; Saturday July 26; 2.45pm, free

Soulful, jazz-influenced singer makes her homecoming, having travelled the world and shaped a body of song after growing up in nearby Burnfort.

Bressie

St James' Church; Saturday July 26; 8pm, €33.15

Musician and mental-health advocate makes his Mallow debut, with latest show 'Voice of the Small'.