The Covid crisis has created an uncertain time for the culture sector, an area where many people’s incomes are linked to events that have been cancelled, writes Ellie O’Byrne.

In advance of his gigs in Cork and Dublin, Ellie O’Byrne about the heady days of the 2 Tone movement, and the recent tragic stabbing of his grandson

From running venues to managing festivals, numerous women are front and centre in the cultural life of the Rebel county. Ellie O’Byrne spoke to some them about progress and challenges

As the painting by Sean Keating is released as a stamp, Ellie O’Byrne tells the incredible tale behind the classic image from the War of Independence

Georgina and Paul Driver bring their little girls on hiking adventures that they hope will trigger a life-long respect for the environment, writes Ellie O’Byrne.

Empowering, fun, and a great way to stay in shape — Ellie O’Byrne found much to love at a belly dancing class in Cork

Event co-founder Caoilian Sherlock tells Ellie O’Byrne about some of the highlights of the Cork festival this weekend

As the Zurich Portrait Prize comes to Cork for the first time, Ellie O’Byrne hears how our definition of the genre has expanded in the modern age

From Sesame Street to Jaws, Mario Rosenstock tells Ellie O’Byrne about some of his cultural touchstones

A rave experience needn’t be about late nights and loads of drugs, writes Ellie O’Byrne, as she meets organisers and attendees at an event aimed at kids and parents.

He’s made his list and he’s checked it twice, but maybe Santa Claus should be considering whether plastic toys are naughty or nice, writes Ellie O’Byrne.

Rossa Ó Snodaigh of Kíla tells Ellie O’Byrne about the music, books and other touchstones that have influenced him, from his mother tongue to the global village.

Kids’ TV presenter, writer and first-time mum Muireann ní Chíobháin is learning that less is more when it comes to what babies really need, writes Ellie O’Byrne.

Johnny ‘Fang’ Murphy, frontman with Cork group The Stargazers, tells Ellie O’Byrne about the cultural milestones on his musical journey.

Cork-based photographer Dara McGrath has spent years taking pictures of chemical weapons sites and other contaminated military areas, writes Ellie O’Byrne.

Ellie O’Byrne paid a visit to the Kabin in Knocknaheeny to see the supportive atmosphere that gave rise to the duo behind the ‘Yeah Boy’ hit.

John Spillane tells Ellie O’Byrne how he’s hoping to fund his next album by taking the bardic route of writing unique compositions for people on whatever they’d like

Colm Murphy, of a renowned Cork arts family, used to travel the world as bodhrán player with Dé Dannan, but these days he’s happiest fishing and observing bird life, writes Ellie O’Byrne.

Harry Moore was born in Zambia, but has spent recent years photographing the rapidly-changing city that provides his adopted home, writes Ellie O’Byrne

The impending threat of Brexit, the domestic beef crisis and the growing awareness of climate change have put the importance of supporting local food producers back on the menu in Co Cork, writes Ellie O’Byrne

Cutting back on Fast Fashion, carpooling and eating her mum’s homegrown veg are some of the ways TG4 presenter Máire Treasa ní Dhubhghaill is playing her part for the planet as mother to little Aela, writes Ellie O’Byrne

Ellie O’Byrne went on set in Cork with The Young Offenders in advance of their return to our TV screens next week

On a recent visit to Cork, Michael Landy told Ellie O’Byrne about his dramatic decluttering project and how the Young British Artists movement he was a part of have inevitably become assimilated.

Mica Paris kicks off the Cork Jazz Festival tomorrow night with a show featuring the songs of Ella Fitzgerald. She tells Ellie O’Byrne about her own rise to fame and her love of the American legend.

North Cork basket-maker Diane Carton is optimistic that a growing interest in sustainability and climate change will help revive what was once a flourishing Irish craft, writes Ellie O’Byrne.

Lacemakers in Limerick want to preserve their unique craft for future generations and hope to gain UNESCO heritage status, writes Ellie O’Byrne.

Charleville hurley maker Tony McCauliffe lives and breathes GAA. He inherited the North Cork business that makes custom hurleys for some of Munster’s biggest stars from his father, writes Ellie O’Byrne.

Ellie O’Byrne went to Oslo to meet the Russian dancers bringing Swan Lake to Dublin next week

Participants and organisers at dance classes in Cork Migrant Centre tell Ellie O’Byrne how it’s a win-win set-up for all concerned

Cork artist Natasha Bourke went on site to film the demolition of the old Fás building, writes Ellie O’Byrne

The diver who has spent more time than any other at the wreck of the RMS Titanic, Paul Henri Nargeolet, tells Ellie O’Byrne about the joys and controversies of his work, as he prepares to host a talk about his work in Cork, where his family lives.

As they celebrate four decades of Cork Folk Festival, organisers William ‘Hammy’ Hammond and Jim Walsh select some standout memories, writes

East Cork vegetable farmers Joe and Sandra Burns see eating seasonally and educating the next generation as the cornerstones of sustainability, so it’s all hands on deck as their children learn through doing, writes Ellie O’Byrne.

Outside the Glucksman, in the grounds of UCC, a curious clock is on display.

On this day fifty years ago, West Cork-based Jim Fielder was on his way to play at the music festival that defined an era. He tells Ellie O’Byrne

Geraldine Carton and Taz Kelleher, the trendy duo behind Sustainable Fashion Dublin, are running fun events with a strong message about the fashion industry’s global environmental impact, writes Ellie O’Byrne

For chef Tony Carty and his wife, photographer Paula Malone Carty, shopping and eating local is high on the menu when it comes to factoring in sustainability for their busy family of six,

A TV documentary on the chilling realities of plastic pollution made ice-cream chain owner Jonathan Kirwan focus on more sustainability in his business, while at home it’s the little things that count, he tells Ellie O’Byrne.

Mary Sullivan’s art has been heavily influenced by her life in West Cork, writes Ellie O’Byrne.

Fair City actor Tommy O’Neill drew on his own time in prison for a video installation currently on display on Spike Island, writes Ellie O’Byrne

Kevin Toolis waked his father in the traditional manner on Achill Island, and the resulting book has been adapted into a stage show at Skibbereen Arts Festival, writes Ellie O’Byrne