An all-Russian musical extravaganza is coming to Cork and Cathy Desmond has everything you need to know ahead of time.

Richard Fitzpatrick selects an eclectic mix of summer reading options

JULIAN BARNES transports us back to the former Soviet Union’s days of “endless terror” for his first novel since winning the Man Booker Prize in 2011. 

Banish the winter blues with some classical music or opera. Cathy Desmond selects the best events of the months ahead.

Guinness Cork Jazz Festival - Chic