The importance of the arts to the economy and the country generally must not be underestimated when the distribution of third-level funding is being decided, the president of University College Cork says.

Student internships at Cork Opera House and a new postgraduate degree are part of a new partnership that will see University College Cork invest more than €500,000 in the cultural institution.

A creative partnership is set to see University College Cork’s name in lights in new signage over Cork Opera House from next year.

The Lord Mayor of Cork says the city owes a debt of gratitude to the chairman of the board of Cork Opera House, who is stepping down after helping to save the theatre from the brink of financial collapse.

Cork Opera House has recorded a profit for the fifth consecutive year.

Cork Opera House has apologised to music fans for the issues that plagued its ‘frustrating’ booking system during the sale of tickets for a hotly anticipated show.

As ProdiJIG returns to the stage, Marjorie Brennan meets the man behind the dance sensation, Alan Kenefick and his stage and real life partner Nawal Elbadri. 

 

One of the stars of Cork Opera House’s Christmas panto is hitting the gym to prepare for what will be its longest ever run.

Cork Opera House has staged another strong financial performance and posted a profit of just over €265,000, its fourth profitable year in a row.

ProdiJIG’s new show is going to break the mould with its sexy and streetwise approach to Irish dancing, writes Jo Kerrigan

Renowned worldwide for their razor-sharp wit and cutting sense of humour, Corkonians are getting their very own comedy festival.