Wexford native Norah O’Leary is the cellist with period ensemble Ensemble Dagda who specialise in 17th century music. They will be performing as part of the East Cork Early Music Festival on Saturday in Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh. Full details on www.eastcorkearlymusic.ie

Bantry, Co Cork

Bantry’s chamber music festival has all combinations: string and brass soloists, pianists, and even a quintet,says Declan Townsend.

This year’s West Cork Chamber Music Festival promises to be the best ever, writes Declan Townsend.

What I do: Baroque cellist and virtuoso recorder player.