In light of announcements made by the Irish government regarding the shutdown of public spaces, events promoters around the country have begun announcing plans to cancel and postpone events throughout the month and beyond.

Raymond Deane’s operatic version of the Florence Newton witch trial was great drama with a vivid score.

THE inaugural Cork Podcast Festival takes place in various venues on October 11-13.

Cork Opera House has invested in a new online ticketing system after posting another profitable year.

The biennial festival in Cork produced another unique feast of fine music and good vibes.

She’s come a long way since her Cork Opera House debut, aged 11, as Little Red Riding Hood. Next week, the actress tells Marjorie Brennan, she returns to the same stage in Angela’s Ashes.

As the Sounds From A Safe Harbour festival hits Cork, Cillian Murphy and the other curators pick their top tips for the weekend ahead, and tell Des O’Driscoll about their magic moments from previous events.

Sounds From A Safe Harbour in Cork got off to the perfect start with the astounding Loch na hHeala.

Niamh O’Sullivan returns to her home city for Cork Operatic Society’s anniversary concert, writes Cathy Desmond.

This distinctive Crosshaven home has stunning views to lift the spirits, but also has some quirky hidden depths, finds Tommy Barker.

The inaugural Cork Podcast Festival has announced more live events to be held across Leeside in October, including discussions with Blindboy of the Rubberbandits and wrestling star Bret 'The Hitman' Hart.

A book of condolences for one of Ireland's most iconic comedian will be opened at Cork Opera House this afternoon.

The duo behind the popular 'West Cork' podcast will be live in Cork as part of the first podcast festival in the city.

Leeside listeners are in for a treat this autumn when the inaugural Cork Podcast Festival gets underway across the city.

A large and ambitious collaboration between dance-theatre company Junk Ensemble and Belfast musical production company Dumbworld saw 80 Cork choristers, young and old, take to the cavernous stage of the Opera House for a Dance Opera that set out to explore our deepest, darkest fears.

Sinn Féin has accused the larger political parties on Cork City Council of shafting long-serving councillors off certain committees during a tense council meeting last night.

Tom Lane is back in Cork for the third instalment of his lighthearted series, writes Cathy Desmond.

Sinn Féin has accused the larger political parties on Cork City Council of shafting long-serving councillors by removing them from certain committees during a lengthy and at times tense council meeting tonight.

Concert-goers trying to buy tickets for the upcoming Sounds from a Safe Harbour (SFSH) Festival were frustrated in their efforts when a software problem cut the connection between the ticket system providers, SeatGeek, and the Cork Opera House booking system.

The next Sunday Songbook singalong show at the Everyman features the tunes of Vera Lynn, writes Cathy Desmond.

The Sounds From A Safe Harbour festival in Cork has announced the first of its headline acts. Canadian singer Feist, Irish singer-songwriter Damien Rice, and Bryce and Aaron Dessner from The National will be among those playing an event taking place from September 12 to 15.

The inaugural Cork Proms will be staged at Cork Opera House during the Midsummer Festival, in June, and will, hopefully, become an annual event, says Siobhan Howe.

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.

Renowned soprano Cara O’Sullivan has been presented with the inaugural Cork Culture Award.

Classical music lovers on Leeside are in for a treat this summer with the announcement that Cork Opera House is taking us to the Proms.

Cathy Desmond enjoyed The Marriage of Figaro, the first of this year's Concert Series at Cork Opera House

Rory Nolan is from Co Wicklow. He plays Ross O’Carroll Kelly in the stage show Postcards from the Ledge, with upcoming dates including Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire, Feb 5-9; UCH, Limerick, Feb 12-16; and Cork Opera House, Feb 19-23, writes Des O'Driscoll.

The underlying message to the hour-long show was that chasing perfection is folly and we should have more fun.

Here's all you need to know this lunchtime.

More than 1,000 musicians from 20 countries will perform at this year’s Cork Guinness Jazz Festival, which is expected to generate €35m for the local economy.

As the Leeside venue gets ready for a concert performance of The Mikado, Cathy Desmond gives the lowdown on the ever-popular operetta.

Record audience figures have helped Cork Opera House post its highest profit in six years, and its sixth profitable year in a row.

Eoghan O’Sullivan shares the latest from the entertainment world

Simone Collins is an actress from Dublin. She is playing Dorothy in Cork Opera House’s summer production of The Wizard of Oz (July 19 to August 26.

Students and taxpayers might find it strange that University College Cork is paying €3,000 a month on rental accommodation for its president, a TD says.

Just like something straight out of a Disney's movie.