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Paul Weller review: Modfather exudes cool in sweltering Marquee
S Paul Weller review: Modfather exudes cool in sweltering Marquee
The Changingman brought three careers, thirty-odd albums, and an undiminished fury to Cork reminding a generation of exactly why he matters

Fri, 26 Jun, 2026

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Consolata Boyle: The Irish designer dressing Millie Bobby Brown in Enola Holmes
The Oscar-nominated designer has worked with many top actors but takes a special pleasure in watching Brown's development from an emerging teenager to fully-fledged star, writes Esther McCarthy

Fri, 26 Jun, 2026

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Tom Dunne: How Paul Weller's ever changing moods coloured his genius output 
I still feel pain at the demise of The Jam, but their main man has continued to impress ever since, and his upcoming gigs in Cork and Dublin offer a glimpse of his incredible back catalogue 

Fri, 26 Jun, 2026

Author interview: ‘I grew up in a time where there was so much Irish prejudice’
Author interview: ‘I grew up in a time where there was so much Irish prejudice’
Maggie O’Farrell’s new offering, ‘Land’, hints at a deeper exploration of her Irishness. She tells Marjorie Brennan about how the epic highlights a particularly dark chapter in the country’s history

Fri, 26 Jun, 2026

Film reviews: Supergirl is genuinely enjoyable when it works, but it could have been so much more
Film reviews: Supergirl is genuinely enjoyable when it works, but it could have been so much more
Plus the Dark Viking with Mads Mikkelsen is a dark gem

Fri, 26 Jun, 2026

The Lumineers review: Sweltering  crowd treated to a Cork first at Musgrave Park
S The Lumineers review: Sweltering  crowd treated to a Cork first at Musgrave Park
The concert marks the winding down of summer setlist at Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park), with just one more gig to go 

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

Lewis Capaldi added to the headliner bill at Electric Picnic this summer
Lewis Capaldi added to the headliner bill at Electric Picnic this summer
The Someone You Loved singer will join fellow headliners Gorrilaz, Fontaines D.C., CMAT, Sombr, and Zara Larsson at Stradbally this summer

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

In pictures: Big crowd at Cork City Hall for Jimmy Crowley tribute concert 
In pictures: Big crowd at Cork City Hall for Jimmy Crowley tribute concert 
The tribute concert saw numerous musicians play at an event that also raised funds for the stricken singer's care 

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

Katy Perry Concert At The O Son Do Camiño Festival
Katy Perry in Dublin review: California girl rolls out the hits in Malahide 
Katy Perry may have been eclipsed by other female performers in recent years, but her sold-out Irish show proved she's still a force to be reckoned with 

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

Five review: Boy band transports Cork's Marquee back to 2001
S Five review: Boy band transports Cork's Marquee back to 2001
Millennials and Gen Xers were transported back to their bedrooms about — dare we say it — a quarter of a century ago

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Alanis Morissette - Virgin Media Park - 24/06/2026 - Celeste Burdon
S Alanis Morissette review: Musgrave Park is in her pocket as Cork rocks despite the heat
The Canadian rocker — and two top-class support acts — roused the Gen X audience tonight despite the dead heat

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Kerry is about to go Pete Tong: Superstar DJ on bringing his orchestra to Killarney
Kerry is about to go Pete Tong: Superstar DJ on bringing his orchestra to Killarney
Tong will dip into house music's back catalogue for his Ibiza Classics concert, complete with a 64-piece orchestra 

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Natasha Bedingfield: I saw Bono in concert at 18 and said, 'that's what I'm going to do'
Natasha Bedingfield: I saw Bono in concert at 18 and said, 'that's what I'm going to do'
The singer Natasha Bedingfield talks about her love for Irish bands, and her song Unwritten going viral, ahead of her gigs in Cork and Blessington next week

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park) Cork FAQs: Directions, tickets, food and drink, parking...
Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park) Cork FAQs: Directions, tickets, food and drink, parking...
If you're heading to Alanis Morissette, The Lumineers, or Amble gigs at the Cork venue, here's what you need to know  

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Two Door Cinema Club review: 'Tourist History' brings nostalgia — and heat — to Cork's Marquee
S Two Door Cinema Club review: 'Tourist History' brings nostalgia — and heat — to Cork's Marquee
The Co Down trio are celebrating the anniversary of their 2010 debut album 'Tourist History'

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Paul Weller: 10 great records, from The Jam and Style Council to his best solo albums 
Paul Weller: 10 great records, from The Jam and Style Council to his best solo albums 
In advance of Paul Weller's gigs in Cork and Dublin, music aficionado and Irish mod-store owner Eamon Flavin chats to Richard Fitzpatrick and selects his pick of the English musician's finest moments

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Five For Your Radar: Jackass, Paul Weller, and more... 
Five For Your Radar: Jackass, Paul Weller, and more... 
The summer gigs extravaganza continues, and Johnny Knoxville and co return for a final round of hilarious antics 

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

The Lumineers play in Cork this week as band turns 20: 'Ireland is always a highlight'
The Lumineers play in Cork this week as band turns 20: 'Ireland is always a highlight'
The indie-folk duo are at Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park) on Thursday, writes Kate Demolder 

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Jimmy Crowley: Cork musicians unite for tribute concert to music legend 
Jimmy Crowley: Cork musicians unite for tribute concert to music legend 
The concert in Cork City Hall on Wednesday will raise funds for the stricken singer's ongoing care 

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Zach Bryan in Cork: How has the US star become such a phenomenon in Ireland?
Zach Bryan in Cork: How has the US star become such a phenomenon in Ireland?
Joe Dermody was at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday for the country singer's second gig on Leeside. He witnessed Bryan's incredible ability to really connect with an audience far away from his home state of Oklahoma 

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Metallica at the Aviva review: Five-star show for Sunday's second gig in Dublin
Metallica at the Aviva review: Five-star show for Sunday's second gig in Dublin
The second concert of Metallica's visit to Ireland saw the American rockers rolling out the classics in a magnificent performance, with highlights including a version of Thin Lizzy's Whiskey In The Jar 

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Orla Whelan: Sulphur exhibition in Cork takes inspiration from UCC's geology collection 
Orla Whelan: Sulphur exhibition in Cork takes inspiration from UCC's geology collection 
The artist has long had an interest in geology but her fascination with sulphur was sparked by the rocks in UCC's Geology Department, she tells Marc O’Sullivan Vallig

Sun, 21 Jun, 2026

Joe Bonamassa on the release of his live Rory Gallagher tribute album, recorded in Cork 
Joe Bonamassa on the release of his live Rory Gallagher tribute album, recorded in Cork 
The Spirit of Rory: Live From Cork was recorded at the Marquee last year during the tribute gigs to the Leeside guitar legend 

Sun, 21 Jun, 2026

Quality songs to concert fashion... Seven things we learned from Zach Bryan's visit to Cork 
Quality songs to concert fashion... Seven things we learned from Zach Bryan's visit to Cork 
Plus why it's worth breaking in your cowboy boots before trekking to and from Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Sun, 21 Jun, 2026

CMAT review: Cork splits the difference as Dunboyne Diana steals moment at Musgrave Park
S CMAT review: Cork splits the difference as Dunboyne Diana steals moment at Musgrave Park
With Zach Bryan drawing the masses on the other side of Cork city, CMAT delivers a glitter-soaked performance that proves smaller crowds can still own the night

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

Zach Bryan review: Country superstar vows to move to Cork during first night in Páirc Uí Chaoimh
S Zach Bryan review: Country superstar vows to move to Cork during first night in Páirc Uí Chaoimh
'I ain’t never been to Cork before this. The Dublin crowds are quiet compared to this — don’t tell them I said that!'

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

 Zach Bryan in Cork FAQs: Tickets, timings, setlist, gig times, food and drink, etc
 Zach Bryan in Cork FAQs: Tickets, timings, setlist, gig times, food and drink, etc
Zach Bryan thrilled the crowd at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday. Here's everything you need to know if you're going along on Sunday

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

Film reviews: Nino is an emotionally powerful portrayal of fear 
Film reviews: Nino is an emotionally powerful portrayal of fear 
Plus Lesbian Space Princess, the flamboyant queer animated comedy

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

My life in books: When I am outside of my comfort zone, books eventually... get moved to a shelf
My life in books: When I am outside of my comfort zone, books eventually... get moved to a shelf
Novels by Toni Morrison and Alice Walker and the body of work by James Baldwin, all showed Rosaleen McDonagh that racism and great art is about people, not polemics

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

Book review: An important look at failures
Book review: An important look at failures
The snouts-in-the-trough scandal around Gay Byrne’s successor Ryan Tubridy’s pay was the catalyst for Shane Ross' fast-paced book

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

Book review: True discovery of the Blaskets
Book review: True discovery of the Blaskets
Lesley Bond's 'Blasket Bound' is a pleasure to read; it is a remarkable account of her discovery of what it means to be at peace with the world 

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

Kodaline review: Cork fans say farewell at 'bittersweet' Musgrave Park gig
S Kodaline review: Cork fans say farewell at 'bittersweet' Musgrave Park gig
The audience at Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park) joined the band in celebrating a decade of music — but it was a bittersweet party, as the band will call it a day after the forthcoming album 'We Were Only Young'

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Bell X1 review: With 'Good Bones' album on the way, Marquee gig feels like a carnival
S Bell X1 review: With 'Good Bones' album on the way, Marquee gig feels like a carnival
There's something about The Marquee that suits Bell X1 — intimate enough for the quieter songs, big enough to let the choruses fly

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Zach Bryan The Quittin Time Tour - Nashville, TN
Zach Bryan explainer: Who's the country star playing two gigs in Cork this weekend?
Country music fan Cara O'Doherty looks at the humble origins and incredible evolution of the Oklahoma native into a bona-fide music star 

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Children's book reviews: From teen’s musical dreams to ‘fin facts’ about stinky sharks
Children's book reviews: From teen’s musical dreams to ‘fin facts’ about stinky sharks
Pet O’Connell rounds up a selection of the latest children’s books, including how a schoolgirl goes all out to see her name in lights, plus an amusing guide to the ocean’s top predators

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Cork Midsummer review: 1975 gets bodies moving to sounds of the Bothy Band 
Cork Midsummer review: 1975 gets bodies moving to sounds of the Bothy Band 
1975/Naoi Deag Seachto Cuig is the latest offering from Kerry-based company Teac Damsa

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Cork Midsummer review: Pool play dives in with ambitious production at Metropole 
Cork Midsummer review: Pool play dives in with ambitious production at Metropole 
Pool (No Water) takes place at the empty swimming pool of the hotel's former leisure centre 

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Zach Bryan to Megan Moroney: We profile 12 stars of the country music explosion
Zach Bryan to Megan Moroney: We profile 12 stars of the country music explosion
The country music genre has had a new lease of life in recent years, in both the US and Ireland. Cara O'Doherty selects the cream of the crop of the latest generation of top talents 

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

TOY STORY 5
Toy Story 5 review: Latest sequel could have been messy — but this is funny and poignant
Director Andrew Stanton weaves his signature Pixar magic

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

5 For Your Radar: Toy Story, CMAT, The Bear...
5 For Your Radar: Toy Story, CMAT, The Bear...
It's a busy few days ahead on the concert scene, and there are also several onscreen attractions if you'd prefer to stay in 

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Bumper weekend of gigs and events in Cork to bring massive crowds to the city
Bumper weekend of gigs and events in Cork to bring massive crowds to the city
From Zach Bryan to Cork Midsummer, with big names at Live at the Marquee and Musgrave Park, it's going to be a very busy weekend in the city

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Metallica blood drive
Metallica in Dublin FAQ: Setlist, timings, tickets, transport, and more...  
The metal monsters play two completely different gigs at the Aviva over the next few days. Here's what you need to know 

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Jim McBride: US director in Cork to talk about Breathless, The Big Easy and working in Hollywood
Jim McBride: US director in Cork to talk about Breathless, The Big Easy and working in Hollywood
In advance of his visit to Triskel, the celebrated filmmaker tells Esther McCarthy about working with Richard Gere

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

Tom Dunne: Zach Bryan v Metallica — this weekend's Battle of the Music Titans
Tom Dunne: Zach Bryan v Metallica — this weekend's Battle of the Music Titans
Both US acts might feel like they hail from different planets, but a closer look at the upcoming visitors to Ireland reveals they have more in common than you might expect 

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

Colin Farrell: People call it work, and of course it is — but it’s also a lot of fun'
Colin Farrell: People call it work, and of course it is — but it’s also a lot of fun'
Colin Farrell speaks to Lynn Rusk about the decency of his character John Sugar as the sci-noir series Sugar returns

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Toy Story, Jackass, The Odyssey: 15 of the best summer films
Toy Story, Jackass, The Odyssey: 15 of the best summer films
There's a decent crop of movies hitting cinemas in the coming months. Esther McCarthy selects the highlights 

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

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