CADA Performing Arts drama school in Cork, having successfully staged the musical CATS, is now preparing for Les Miserables, at the Firkin Crane theatre. Catherine Mahon-Buckley, CADA’s unflappable director, takes the enormous undertaking in her stride.

Cork Choral Festival 2013 was another huge success, writes Declan Townsend

Cork Choral Festival is more than competition, it is primarily about the joy of singing, writes Declan Townsend

THE screams of joy were almost audible at home in Cork when the girls from Presentation Secondary School in Ballyphehane were announced as winners of the All-Island Choir Competition in Belfast.