Person: Gerry Barnes

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Michael Twomey had ‘war chest of wisdom’

Beloved Cork actor Michael Twomey never got the opportunity to see what was thought to be his final acting role in the movie which is now in its final stages of post-production, it has emerged.

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Curtain comes down on Bryan Flynn’s inspiring life

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Leading an army of children

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Rousing show of valour

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Blackboard jungle

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The show (and garage) must go on

Council approves €1m loan for Opera House

CORK City Council sanctioned a €1 million interest-free loan last night to help secure the future of Cork Opera House.

Tue, 15 Jun, 2010

Former Heineken boss takes helm at city theatre

THE former boss of brewing giant Heineken Ireland has been appointed the interim executive director of Cork Opera House.

Sat, 05 Jun, 2010

Opera House chief of 20 years retires

THE executive director of Cork Opera House, Gerry Barnes, announced his retirement last night after more than 20 years of service.

Fri, 04 Jun, 2010

No main Jazz act for Opera House after sponsorship row

IT has hosted some of the biggest names in jazz, but Cork Opera House will be without a headline act next month following a row between Ireland’s biggest drinks companies.

Fri, 18 Sep, 2009

Farewell to much-loved ‘man for all people’

HUNDREDS bid a fond farewell yesterday to a much-loved man who believed the arts and sport were the heartbeat of humanity.

Thu, 24 Jul, 2008

Death of Charlie Hennessy, 77, ‘tremendous loss’

THE death of Charlie Hennessy yesterday was described as “a tremendous loss to Cork city” by Cork film festival director Mick Hannigan.

Tue, 22 Jul, 2008

Curtain drops on jobs at theatre

A UNION criticised the managers of Cork Opera House last night after job cuts were announced just weeks after a staff pay rise was agreed.

Thu, 24 Aug, 2006

Festivals get cash injection after Cork 2005 success

THE ‘city of festivals’ has just received a cash injection for two high-profile events in Cork’s cultural calendar.

Fri, 27 Jan, 2006

Panto in doubt over strike

THE opening night of Cork’s biggest Christmas pantomime was in doubt again last night after last-ditch pay talks between Opera House staff and management collapsed.

Wed, 07 Dec, 2005

Why theatre sought additional revenue

I REFER to Joe McNamee’s report of the annual general meeting of Cork Opera House (Irish Examiner, November 17).

Fri, 02 Dec, 2005

I, Keano passed up in Cork, claims producer

CASH-STRAPPED Cork Opera House passed up the opportunity to stage the hit musical, I, Keano in the soccer star’s home town, the show’s producer has claimed.

Sat, 19 Feb, 2005

Opera House slashes deficit

ALMOST €2.8 million is to be wiped off the Cork Opera House’s €3.7m debts in the coming months.

Thu, 16 Sep, 2004

Opera House ‘desperately needs extra funding’

CORK Opera House plc will be unable to provide the city with the cultural oxygen the city deserves without extra funding, the company said yesterday after reporting an 46% increase in losses to €0.5 million.

Thu, 09 Oct, 2003