Majella Cullagh will perform at a fundraiser next week for St Mary’s in Cork, writes Jo Kerrigan

A €500,000 fundraising drive is under way to save and restore a landmark church and priory in the heart of Cork City.

Never mind the World Cup — there’s way more drama lined up for the historic stage of Cork’s Everyman Theatre.

Director of the Montfort College of Performing Arts Trevor Ryan is up to his eyes in pantomime, which is his favourite genre of theatre.

Founder Eileen Nolan is still at the helm of the Montfort College of Performing Arts as it launches its new HQ, says Colette Sheridan