Ireland’s bloody past should not be sanitised, Peadar Ó Riada tells Pet O’Connell, as he prepares for the premiere of his new work inspired by Pádraig Pearse

The trad singing legend attributes his longevity to a simple diet, regular walks, and a vigilant GP, he tells Sharon Ní Chonchúir.  

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As Mise Éire features in the opening concert of the Cork International Choral Festival, Jo Kerrigan talks to Seán Ó Riada’s son Peadar about its creation

Nearly 5,000 singers from all around the world will take part in the 62nd Cork International Choral Festival, an event expected to attract up to 50,000 visitors to the city.

Artist and designer Robert Ballagh is set to address a conference exploring The Arts and the 1916 Rising.

PEADAR Ó RIADA is not a man likely to be haunted by thoughts of his own paucity of accomplishments.

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Cork’s choral festival again promises to be one of the highlights of the cultural calendar, says Jo Kerrigan

Eoin Edwards talks to Peadar Ó Riada about the final of this week’s competition named in honour of his father

Plans are under way to establish a monastery in Cork’s Muskerry Gaeltacht.

Ó GHLÚIN go glúin, from generation to generation, the sean-nós singing tradition is passed carefully down in Cork’s Múscraí Gaeltacht: from the 200-year-old songs of Máire Bhuí Ní Laoire, to Bess Cronin, Peaití Thaidhg Pheig Ó Tuama, Máire Ní Cheocháin and Diarmuid Ó Súilleabháin to today’s young singers. And to Nell Ní Chróinín, winner this month of sean-nós singing’s most coveted prize, the Corn Uí Riada.

Harpists from the USA, Canada, and Italy will travel to Co Limerick for next week’s Harp Festival to commemorate the Brian Boru Millennium.

The returning officer had barely announced the election of Ireland South’s Liadh Ní Riada when Sinn Féin and the Ó Riada clan, one of the most acclaimed traditional music families in the country, burst into song.

Cork tenor and retired teacher Seán Ó Sé has overcome cancer and recorded a new album, says Pet O’Connell

As Philip King takes to the stage with Scullion at a musical celebration hosted by UCC, he tells Ed Power how his studies there helped shape him as an artist

Fifteen talented traditional musicians will take to the stage of the Rochestown Park Hotel in Cork this Friday to compete in the final of the Séan Ó Riada Gold Medal Competition, broadcast live on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta.

Fifteen talented traditional musicians will take to the stage of the Rochestown Park Hotel in Cork this Friday to compete in the final of the Séan Ó Riada Gold Medal Competition, broadcast live on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta.

The respected traditional musician, poet, and writer Tomás Ó Canainn has died, aged 82.

Two previously unpublished works by the composer Seán Ó Riada have been recorded for the first time on a CD to be released today.

THE Cork Midsummer Festival opens at the Cork Opera House on June 21 with the critically acclaimed show, ‘Rian,’ created by musician Liam Ó Maonlaí of ‘The Hothouse Flowers’ fame and innovative choreographer Michael Keegan-Dolan of ‘Fabulous Beast Dance Theatre Company.’

Martin Hayes, Peadar Ó Riada and Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh reunite for second album Triúr Arís,says Nicki ffrench Davis

This weekend brings the final events in a year-long tribute to our greatest modern composer, says Nicki ffrench Davis

O’Riada’s iconic radio series is now being rebroadcast to mark 40 years since his death,says Colette Sheridan

THE son of one of Ireland’s greatest composers and musicians believes his father’s drinking was not the main reason for his death.

ONE of Ireland’s greatest musical heroes, the late composer Seán Ó Riada, is to be commemorated with a festival in his adopted home of Cúil Aodha.

A MORE clinical Naomh Abán edged out Carrigaline after extra-time in the Cork PIFC second round at Ovens on Saturday.

PUPILS at a school named after composer Seán O Riada performed a new piece from the famous Cork family’s repertoire yesterday.

THE Cabinet will this morning clear the way for the Crawford Gallery to receive State funding as it meets in Cork to mark the city’s year as European Capital of Culture.

A UNIVERSITY last night acquired the entire collection of one of the country’s most important traditional musicians.