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Culture That Made Me: Writer Paula Meehan selects her touchstones
Culture That Made Me: Writer Paula Meehan selects her touchstones
Paula Meehan reveals to Richard Fitzpatrick her inspirations, including Brendan Behan, Joni Mitchell, Mark Twain, Sean O’Casey, and Eavan Boland

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

Uillinn: West Cork Arts Centre: A creative space of expression in the heart of Skibbereen
Uillinn: West Cork Arts Centre: A creative space of expression in the heart of Skibbereen
This distinctive and uniquely-styled arts centre boasts a storied history of showcasing artistic talent, writes Marc O’Sullivan Vallig

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

Five for your Radar: Ballerina, The Corrs, When Next We Meet and more...
Five for your Radar: Ballerina, The Corrs, When Next We Meet and more...
A documentary film on the OceanGate's Titan tourist submersible which imploded in 2023 will also be released next week

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

Louise O'Neill among writers pushing the boundaries of theatre at Cork Midsummer Festival
Louise O'Neill among writers pushing the boundaries of theatre at Cork Midsummer Festival
O’Neill is busier than ever, and completed her Theatre for One piece while also working on not one, but two books, a novel and an eagerly anticipated memoir, which will be out next year. She also hasn't ruled out writing a full-length play at some point

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

FAQs for concerts at Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park) in Cork: Directions, food and drink options, weather forecasts, and more 
FAQs for concerts at Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park) in Cork: Directions, food and drink options, weather forecasts, and more 
Everything you need to know ahead of this year’s Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park) gigs

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

Tom Dunne: When Kneecap’s 'exciting fun world' strayed into the 'real, no craic at all' world
Tom Dunne: When Kneecap’s 'exciting fun world' strayed into the 'real, no craic at all' world
“It’s political, it’s exciting, its hip hop and, incredibly, unbelievably, it’s in Irish. What’s not to like?” — how I described Kneecap to my family months ago

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

Dragons, zombies, dinosaurs, and The Naked Gun coming to a screen near you
Dragons, zombies, dinosaurs, and The Naked Gun coming to a screen near you
Here comes the summer — the big screen blockbusters coming to a cinema or streaming platform near you

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

Cork couple do their bit for Samuel Beckett
Cork couple do their bit for Samuel Beckett
Conor Lovett and Judy Hegarty Lovett are renowned in the theatre world for their Beckett productions. Marc O’Sullivan Vallig visited them in France where they offer a chance for people who want to explore the world of the great writer

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

'Ireland gave me and Philip something to belong to': Caught in the spotlight of the Phil Lynott story 
'Ireland gave me and Philip something to belong to': Caught in the spotlight of the Phil Lynott story 
‘Moonlight’ is a rock theatre exploration of Phil Lynott’s artistic genius and his early years with Thin Lizzy. The actor playing him discusses their similarities with Richard Fitzpatrick

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

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Podcast Corner: WTF with Marc Maron is coming to an end — here's why
WTF came out every Monday and Thursday since 2009 and there has never been a break in the schedule. That’s a lot of time — at least two hours a week — to spend with somebody

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

TAGS Two Year Anniversary Party
Podcast Corner: Witchcraft, cults, and a splash of fake news
The episodes clock in at a zippy 30-45 minutes and one offers a lesson in fake news

Tue, 29 Apr, 2025

Mayo's Sally Rooney up for British Book Award — along with Gillian Anderson and Boris Johnson
Mayo's Sally Rooney up for British Book Award — along with Gillian Anderson and Boris Johnson
British Book Award winners will be announced at a ceremony in central London on Monday, May 12

Fri, 07 Mar, 2025

Culture That Made Me: Gina (of the Champions) on Karen Carpenter, Elvis, and Cork's Stardust
Culture That Made Me: Gina (of the Champions) on Karen Carpenter, Elvis, and Cork's Stardust
The Cork singer also includes Michael Jackson among her touchstones

Sun, 02 Mar, 2025

Cian Ducrot adds second homecoming Cork gig — the Grammy winner's rise to fame
Cian Ducrot adds second homecoming Cork gig — the Grammy winner's rise to fame
Ducrot has added a second Cork date at Live at the Marquee this summer due to demand

Fri, 14 Feb, 2025

Severance star Adam Scott in new supernatural horror to be filmed in West Cork
Severance star Adam Scott in new supernatural horror to be filmed in West Cork
Bantry filmmaker Damian McCarthy will direct Severance star Adam Scott in a new supernatural horror, writes Esther McCarthy

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

Alex Kapranos: 'I feel very much like a living artist, and I feel very much in the present now'
Alex Kapranos: 'I feel very much like a living artist, and I feel very much in the present now'
Alex Kapranos of Franz Ferdinand talks about the kindness of benefactors, ambitions, and the rush of love for his newborn son 

Mon, 27 Jan, 2025

CaoimhĂ­n Gaffney: 'I actually think Ireland is very supportive of artists such as myself'
CaoimhĂ­n Gaffney: 'I actually think Ireland is very supportive of artists such as myself'
Caoimhín Gaffney's exhibition at Uillinn in Skibbereen explores issues around the crises in biodiversity and mental health 

Mon, 27 Jan, 2025

Culture That Made Me: Mel Mercier — Cork is my spiritual home
Culture That Made Me: Mel Mercier — Cork is my spiritual home
Musician and composer Mel Mercier includes MĂ­cheĂĄl Ó SĂșilleabhĂĄin, Fiona Shaw and the McGarrigle Sisters among his touchstones

Mon, 27 Jan, 2025

Where are they now? The stars of Love/Hate 10 years on
Where are they now? The stars of Love/Hate 10 years on
As Killian Scott takes up a role in a major new Netflix series, we look at how the other stars of Love/Hate have been faring since they finished up on the crime drama in 2014

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024

Culture That Made Me: James Vincent McMorrow on Ozzfest, Johnny Cash, and Second Captains 
Culture That Made Me: James Vincent McMorrow on Ozzfest, Johnny Cash, and Second Captains 
"As a teenager, I can't think of a band or artist that I was as obsessed with as I was with Deftones. I listened to a lot of heavy records but they felt sophisticated, way beyond what a lot of other metal bands were doing..."

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

Cork-based artist Tom Campbell on the financial insecurity of the creative life 
Cork-based artist Tom Campbell on the financial insecurity of the creative life 
 Tom Campbell is about to launch an exhibition at the Apple Market in Barrack Street, Cork 

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

Culture That Made Me: Jerry Fish on David Bowie, John Cooper Clarke and more
Culture That Made Me: Jerry Fish on David Bowie, John Cooper Clarke and more
Jerry Fish has a new album and is about to embark on an Irish tour. These are some of his touchstones

Tue, 12 Nov, 2024

AC/DC: We salute them — and all those about to rock at Croke Park
AC/DC: We salute them — and all those about to rock at Croke Park
Ahead of their sold-out show in Dublin, Justin Hawkins celebrates the majesty of AC/DC with Pat Carty

Sun, 18 Aug, 2024

Souls, Shadows and Secrets: Revisiting Irish revolutionaries in Barry Monahan’s new play 
Souls, Shadows and Secrets: Revisiting Irish revolutionaries in Barry Monahan’s new play 
An early version of this play was a hit at the Cork International Film Festival — and now fleshed out and developed it premieres at the Everyman on August 21-22

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024

Mary Robinson's accomplishments and controversies chronicled in new documentary
Mary Robinson's accomplishments and controversies chronicled in new documentary
Mary Robinson has lived a rich political life but her work is ongoing, evidenced in a new documentary about her life by Dublin director Aoife Kelleher, Esther McCarthy writes

Tue, 13 Aug, 2024

Podcast Corner: Corporate Disney story is riveting stuff
Podcast Corner: Corporate Disney story is riveting stuff
Theme parks, management, movies, tech — it's all covered in this pretty compelling podcast

Tue, 13 Aug, 2024

Menopause, patches and milestones inspire Éadaoin Glynn
Menopause, patches and milestones inspire Éadaoin Glynn
The Summer Exhibition at the Lavit Gallery continues until August 22 

Mon, 12 Aug, 2024

5 for your radar: Reggie for president, Kilkenny Arts Festival, and Stiff Little Fingers in Cork
5 for your radar: Reggie for president, Kilkenny Arts Festival, and Stiff Little Fingers in Cork
— and Season 4 of Emily in Paris is here 

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

Jack Gleeson and Anthony Boyle cast in House of Guinness series from Peaky Blinders creator
Jack Gleeson and Anthony Boyle cast in House of Guinness series from Peaky Blinders creator
According to Netflix, the series will 'explore an epic story inspired by one of Europe's most famous and enduring dynasties'

Thu, 25 Jul, 2024

Musgrave Park review: The Wolfe Tones thrill with a rousing farewell to the Rebel County
S Musgrave Park review: The Wolfe Tones thrill with a rousing farewell to the Rebel County
The traditional music group filled the night with their most-loved songs and the crowd was crying out for more

Sat, 29 Jun, 2024

Kaleidoscope review: Electric Picnic cool - created with children centrestage
Kaleidoscope review: Electric Picnic cool - created with children centrestage
Walking into Kaleidoscope, it is like landing into the Picnic

Sat, 29 Jun, 2024

Culture That Made Me: David Holmes on Orbital, Sinéad O'Connor and La Dolce Vita
Culture That Made Me: David Holmes on Orbital, Sinéad O'Connor and La Dolce Vita
Musician and composer David Holmes also includes James Baldwin and Andrew Weatherall among his touchstones

Mon, 17 Jun, 2024

Culture That Made Me: Dec Pierce on Guns N’ Roses, Cillian Murphy and his DJ heroes 
Culture That Made Me: Dec Pierce on Guns N’ Roses, Cillian Murphy and his DJ heroes 
The DJ also includes The Beatles and James Dean among his selections

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

Culture That Made Me: The Stunning's Steve Wall on Peggy Lee's Fever, Bob Dylan and more
Culture That Made Me: The Stunning's Steve Wall on Peggy Lee's Fever, Bob Dylan and more
Co-founder of The Stunning, Steve Wall also includes The Beatles and James Dean among his selections

Mon, 03 Jun, 2024

Kerry spend €185,000 on tourism rebrand over fears of falling behind
Kerry spend €185,000 on tourism rebrand over fears of falling behind
One concern was the absence of a 'youth-focused vibrant community culture' and the need to move the county beyond its reputation for 'beaches, mountains, and unspoilt environment'

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

Pillow Queens reign with new album and biggest headline show to date
Pillow Queens reign with new album and biggest headline show to date
The four-piece band is also supporting Snow Patrol at Thomond Park in July 

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

Simple Kid comes home: Cork musician plays first hometown gig in 17 years
Cork musician Simple Kid on middle-age and making a comeback
Kieran Mac Feely, aka Simple Kid, is going on the road again with a new tour that includes his first Cork gig in 17 years.

Tue, 16 Apr, 2024

Podcast Corner: Two new Irish podcasts — including Cork-made The Magdalenes and I
Podcast Corner: Two new Irish podcasts — including Cork-made The Magdalenes and I
A behind-the-scenes look at the process of making a Magdalene survivors documentary from Steven O'Riordan and a 10-part Vogue Williams series that seeks to celebrate the universal truths, secrets, joys, and pain between a parent and their child

Tue, 16 Apr, 2024

David Murphy: Irish slow airs on pedal steel are the real deal
David Murphy: Irish slow airs on pedal steel are the real deal
Cork artist David Murphy's album Cuimhne Ghlinn gives a unique and new life to traditional Irish melodies, Pet O'Connell discovers

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

Electric Picnic Festival
10 Irish music festivals... who's playing, how much, and how to get there
From trad music to dance acts, techno, house, and pop — here's your guide to some of the best festivals coming up this summer

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

Culture That Made Me: Olivia O'Leary on The Beatles, Eavan Boland, and Jane Austen
Culture That Made Me: Olivia O'Leary on The Beatles, Eavan Boland, and Jane Austen
Olivia O'Leary is one the guests at Cork World Book Fest in late April 

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

Five for the Week Ahead: The Japanese Film Festival comes to Cork
Five for the Week Ahead: The Japanese Film Festival comes to Cork
Plus: Focus Ireland's Big Busk; Amy Winehouse's story in Back to Black; Oppenheimer hits streaming; and Baby Reindeer on Netflix

Thu, 11 Apr, 2024

Bell Witch/One Leg One Eye review: Brilliant boundary-pushing from Seattle metallers and Lankum's Ian Lynch 
Bell Witch/One Leg One Eye review: Brilliant boundary-pushing from Seattle metallers and Lankum's Ian Lynch 
At the Academy in Dublin, Bell Witch got experimental with a single 80-minute track, while Lynch unleashed the drones from his solo sojourn 

Wed, 10 Apr, 2024

Medical negligence claims take 520 days longer to resolve in Ireland than UK
Medical negligence claims take 520 days longer to resolve in Ireland than UK
Half of doctors who experienced a claim against them are thinking about leaving the profession

Wed, 31 Jan, 2024

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