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home and gardens

Damien Enright: ‘How enchanting for humanity that we have birds’

A Courtmacsherry neighbour, Kathy Gannon tells me that when the tide is out, the vast acres of clean, grey mud of the bay reflect the sun in splendour in the clear, sharp air.

racing

A look at the trainer Aidan O'Brien's 50 greatest moments

As Ireland’s most successful sportsperson celebrates a landmark birthday tomorrow. Darren Norris counts down Aidan O’Brien’s 50 greatest moments.

general

Do you have a date for the Cork Proms?

The inaugural Cork Proms will be staged at Cork Opera House during the Midsummer Festival, in June, and will, hopefully, become an annual event, says Siobhan Howe.

general

Midsummer Festival set to shine in Cork

news

Midsummer dream for classical music fans at Cork Proms

home and gardens

Damien Enright: I marvelled at how graceful the buzzard drifted in the sky

Aidan O'Brien with Kew Gardens 21/3/2018

Ana injury gives a new perspective to Aidan O’Brien

Aidan O’Brien cut a supremely relaxed figure yesterday morning as he hosted the launch of the new Irish Flat racing season, which gets under way at Naas on Sunday.

Thu, 22 Mar, 2018

Dog crashes Vienna Chamber Orchestra performance in Turkey

Bravo! Bravo!

Fri, 30 Jun, 2017

A question of taste - Des Keogh

Des Keogh, 81, was born in Birr, Co Offaly, and worked for Guinness for three years before becoming a fulltime actor and presenter in 1963. He’s currently touring in the The Quiet Land by Malachy McKenna, which will run at Cork Arts Theatre from Tuesday, April 11 to Thursday 13.

Thu, 06 Apr, 2017

A question of taste: Sinéad O’Halloran

Sinéad O’Halloran is a 22-year-old cellist from Blackrock, Cork. She is the co-founder and artistic director of the Ortús Chamber Music Festival, which is taking place in Midleton, Cork city and Cobh this weekend. She is currently based in Düsseldorf where she is studying for her Bachelor of Music.

Thu, 02 Mar, 2017

Ten of the best events around Europe for fans of classical music and opera

As many people’s minds turn to planning trips abroad, Cathy Desmond looks at some of the best events for fans of classical music and opera

Wed, 04 Jan, 2017

Classical music: Irish Chamber Orchestra - UCH, Limerick

4/5

Wed, 23 Mar, 2016

A question of taste: Baritone Benjamin Appl discusses his favourite artist things

German baritone Benjamin Appl is about to undertake a tour of Ireland, with dates including Abbeystrewry Church, Skibbereen (Sunday) and Triskel, Cork (November 20). His concert will include arias from popular Mozart operas such as The Marriage of Figaro, as well as songs by Mendelssohn and Schubert, and a new work by Irish composer Marian Ingoldsby.

Thu, 12 Nov, 2015

Colum McCann: It feels entirely like I’ve done right thing

Colum McCann believes in the redemptive power of storytelling so he set up Narrative 4 to foster empathy in communities beset by conflict. He spoke to Caroline O’Doherty about his hopes for it and his new book.

Sat, 07 Nov, 2015

Six things for you to try out this weekend...

1. Dracula Delights

Sat, 17 Oct, 2015

The West Cork Chamber Music Festival has another string in its bow

Declan Townsend is relishing the prospect of the aural delights on offer at this year’s West Cork Chamber Music Festival

Wed, 03 Jun, 2015

Classical Review: Cork Concert Orchestra

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Wed, 15 Apr, 2015

New orchestra is alive to the sound of Cork

CORK has a new orchestra, and the aptly named Cork Concert Orchestra will soon hold its inaugural performance.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2015

Review: Irish Chamber Orchestra at University Concert Hall, Limerick

There was a cheerful buzz at University Concert Hall, Limerick, recently, as pupils of the ‘Sing Out With Strings’ programme tuned up for their interval, foyer performance at the Irish Chamber Orchestra concert. 

Wed, 03 Dec, 2014

Mendelssohn set to hit winning note

Felix Mendelssohn looks good in the Irish Stallion Farms Maiden, the finale on today’s eight-race flat card at Navan.

Wed, 08 Oct, 2014

Reviews

Classical: Defence Forces Massed Bands

Sat, 01 Mar, 2014

A wealth of music in West Cork Chamber Music Festival

THE 20-year-old Franz Schubert was once asked how it was possible for him to have composed so much music at his age.

Tue, 04 Feb, 2014

Classical : Irish Chamber Orchestra

University of Limerick

Wed, 27 Nov, 2013

Rehearsal for Thatcher funeral goes 'very well'

A full military rehearsal for Baroness Thatcher’s funeral has taken place in the early hours of this morning.

Mon, 15 Apr, 2013

Breaking with tradition but still very much in tune

As the first Catholic organist at Westminister Abbey, James O’Donnell led the music for the royal wedding and Obama’s visit, writesMick Duggan

Tue, 07 Feb, 2012

Students get in tune with RTÉ’s national orchestra

THE sound of music took on a new dimension in West Cork yesterday as hundreds of senior second-level students had an opportunity to play alongside the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra.

Tue, 12 Oct, 2004

Making the most of leisure time and work is a delicate balancing act

TODAY is work/life balance day. You may not thank me for bringing it to your attention. Because ‘work/life balance’ is a concept we all feel we should feel warm towards. But the very phrase bores us rigid.

Mon, 01 Mar, 2004

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