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<p>Cork musician and academic Matt Cranitch is the 2025 recipient of the TG4 Gradam Ceoil for lifetime achievement. Picture: Bryan Brophy</p>

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Matt Cranitch takes a bow for lifetime of musical achievement

Cork fiddle player, academic, and authority on Sliabh Luachra music Matt Cranitch will this weekend be presented with a TG4 Gradam Ceoil award for lifetime achievement

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Cork Folk Festival rounded off its 40th event in fine style at Cork Opera House

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Musical partnership across two continents

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In the name of the Fada: Con Ó Drisceoil on his new collection of comic songs

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Trad meets technology for World Fiddle Day

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Legendary accordion player has been making music for six decades

New chapter for hard-working John Spillane

With a new book, an Irish opera on the way and the re-release of his Irish Songs album, John Spillane is busier than ever, writes Colette Sheridan.

Tue, 18 Oct, 2016

Cork Folk Festival returns to showcase Ireland's best acts

The 37th annual Cork Folk Festival will showcase some of Ireland’s best folk and traditional acts in 12 venues around the city from Wednesday through to Sunday.

Mon, 26 Sep, 2016

World Fiddle Day in Kerry village of Scartaglin pays tribute to Sliabh Luachra master Pádraig O’Keeffe

ONCE a year, fiddle players old and young cluster around the statue of Sliabh Luachra master Pádraig O’Keeffe in the Kerry village of Scartaglin.

Fri, 13 May, 2016

Kevin Burke adds another string to his bow with Gradam Ceoil honour

As Kevin Burke picks up his Gradam Ceoil honour, he tells Richard Fitzpatrick how a boy from London in the Swinging Sixties ended up becoming a top Irish fiddle player

Mon, 15 Feb, 2016

Talent of a new generation in Seán Ó Riada competition

SCHOOLGIRL Eimhear Flannery may be of a different millennium from the iconic composer Seán Ó Riada, yet nearly 45 years after his death, their musical trajectories are about to coincide.

Thu, 04 Feb, 2016

Scene + Heard: All the best entertainment news

MUSIC NEWS: Rumours have been proliferating about the unification of NWA since Ice Cube told a US talk show about bringing the surviving former members of the seminal rap group together again. “I’ve got some tricks up my sleeves,” he hinted. 

Fri, 22 Jan, 2016

What to watch on TV this week

Brilliant TV to check out this week.

Sat, 16 Jan, 2016

A tribute to the master, Séamus Creagh, at the Cork Folk Festival

As Cork Folk Festival remembers Séamus Creagh, Richard Fitzpatrick hears about a brilliant musician who was also a much-loved man

Mon, 28 Sep, 2015

A question of taste: Liam Ó Maonlaí

Liam Ó Maonlaí will be appearing at Masters of Tradition which takes place in Bantry from Wednesday, August 19. He will be appearing alongside Steve Cooney and Chris Droney, with Francis Droney, Ann Droney Kirrane, and Ainé McGrath on Saturday, August 22, at Bantry House.

Thu, 13 Aug, 2015

Cormac MacConnell: Where the Irish once had no value at all

A groundhog on the lawn was a nightmarish early morning eye-opener for Cormac last Friday, high up in the airy Catskills, above New York. He christened him John Thomas.

Thu, 23 Jul, 2015

Machine to reduce risk of MRSA installed at Bantry Hospital

A machine which can significantly reduce the presence of MRSA and the winter vomiting bug has been installed in a Cork hospital.

Thu, 23 Apr, 2015

Folk giants stand tall with Sliabh Luachra gem

Eoin Edwards talks to Cork fiddler Matt Cranitch about his latest collaboration with Jackie Daly

Tue, 06 Jan, 2015

Sliabh Luachra launches music trail

The 2014 Sliabh Luachra Music Trail, celebrating the traditional musical style of the area, will be launched on Friday by Arts Minister, Jimmy Deenihan, TD, at Ballydesmond Community Centre. The aim is a year-round calendar of events, encompassing festivals and venues throughout the region.

Thu, 06 Mar, 2014