Voters in the Rebel County have a big choice to make before casting their vote after a set of candidates in tune with their grassroots was unveiled today.

Johnny ‘Fang’ Murphy, frontman with Cork group The Stargazers, tells Ellie O’Byrne about the cultural milestones on his musical journey.

John Spillane tells Ellie O’Byrne how he’s hoping to fund his next album by taking the bardic route of writing unique compositions for people on whatever they’d like

Templenoe manager John Rice felt his side’s experience counted in the Munster IFC semi-final, as it did in their quarter-final win last weekend.

The music, the stress, the long hours, and, of course, the memories — Pat Conway recalls his time working at the Lobby and how he misses it, writes Ellie O’Byrne.

Live at the Marquee is a terrific night out when all the ingredients gel and everything crystallised beautifully for Christy Moore's Saturday night performance under the sloping dome that is by now Cork's favourite summertime venue.

Cork are Cork. Or are they?

Former UCC lecturer Derry Cotter has written Leeside Story, a tale of love in Cork city, says Colette Sheridan.

The concerts were announced after Ms O'Sullivan was diagnosed with what friends have described as a 'life-changing illness'.

Music, comedy, drama and the annual Christmas panto will bring the Everyman Theatre’s 120th anniversary celebrations to a close, the venue’s autumn/winter programme launch has revealed.

Patients and former staff of the first general hospital to open in Cork are set for special treatment next weekend at events to mark the 30th anniversary of its closure.

Cork Midsummer Festival launches today for 10 days of theatre, art and family fun. Des O’Driscoll selects a few of the upcoming highlights.

Laura O’Mahony is from Glanmire, Co Cork, but currently lives in Ballycotton, with husband, Shane, and daughter, Polly. She is on tour with comedy group, Cccahoots. They play Whelan’s, in Dublin, tomorrow.

Des O’Driscoll takes a look at what’s goes on around the country. 

The first shots in the ‘Battle for Marengo’ have just been fired.

ANY song book that has its introduction written by legendary balladeer Christy Moore is surely indicative of the value of its contents.

A former joyrider and prison inmate who spent years sleeping rough will today launch an album in Cork City.

John Tynan enjoyed the steep learning curve of organising his debut exhibition

From Robbie Williams to Emeli Sande, we just can't keep up these days.

The family behind one of the country’s oldest independent book shops will celebrate 100 years in business today with an eye on the next chapter of their remarkable story.

Everyman, Cork

Dr Crokes 2-16 Kenmare District 1-12: They’re back. The famine on Lewis Road, although brief, is no more. 

I never dreamed that I could be anything as fabulous as a performer. It was beyond my wildest dreams.

CLARA Rose Monahan is a woman of many parts. However, the golden thread uniting her many different roles is music.

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Des O’Driscoll looks at five things to do in the world of arts and culture this week.

Chatshow king Graham Norton last night made a special appearance in Cork to host a tribute concert for one of his biggest fans — a teenage heart transplant patient who died just over a year ago.

Here’s some great things to do around the country this weekend.

As the Everyman theatre celebrated one of its best summers on record, attention turned to the unveiling of its autumn bumper programme.

Musical sorcerer Christy Moore somehow got the howling wind and rain to submit to his will on another magical night in the Marquee on Saturday.

Kenmare District 5-15 St Brendan’s District 0-8: This time last year Kenmare’s no-show was making the headlines in the opening round of the Kerry SFC, but yesterday it was their first-half demolition job on a weak St Brendan’s District side that caught the eye.

Our weekly guide to 'arts and cultural' events around Ireland.

Broadcaster and rugby pundit George Hook has agreed to line out as grand marshall for the St Patrick’s Dayparade in his native city.

RUNNING an arts centre in these difficult economic times is a challenge, and it’s more challenging in a regional location.

He may be battling writer’s block, but Mick Flannery is topping off a great year with a hometown concert, writes Ed Power

Cork singer/songwriter John Spillane has penned a new song about Cork's English Market.

CORK-BORN singer John Spillane recently released his new album, The Man Who Came In From The Dark. He also presents Spillane an Fanaí (Spillane The Wanderer), every Tuesday on TG4 at 10pm.

Monday: Coronation Street TV3, 7.30pm

Renowned songsmith John Spillane will be featured in his six-part TG4 series singing at the grave of legendary blind bard Turlough O’Carolan.

The Cork Folk Festival provided a feast of great music and good fun, writes Eoin Edwards