Author Jane Harper has been in the vanguard of the ‘outback-noir’ genre — tense thrillers set in Australia’s desolate landscape, writes Marjorie Brennan.

Reggae royalty, Ireland’s most famous comedy actress and Cork’s first ever Proms concerts are just a few of the attractions at this year’s Cork Midsummer Festival.

Cork Midsummer Festival returns for 2016 with the announcement of a 20% increase in funding from the Arts Council.