The return of Genesis, a feast of French film, and Beckett at the Everyman: arts/ents editor Des O'Driscoll has the lowdown

Irish Examiner arts editor Des O'Driscoll picks his top gigs from the weekend's event, at venues around Cork City.

Brian Hassett is from Blackrock in Cork, and has been involved in various aspects of music in multiple guises.

The Everyman hosts Ronan FitzGibbon’s play about singsongs along the Blackwater, writes Marjorie Brennan

The shortlist for the RTÉ Choice Music Prize Irish Album of the Year 2019 was announced on Wednesday afternoon, with the eclectic list of nominees reflecting the rude health of music in this country at the moment.

Claire Guinan’s exhibition includes a new painting of Phil Lynott, writes Richard Fitzpatrick.

The Cork-born singer-songwriter's sixth studio album is his third chart-topper following 2012's Red to Blue and 2014's By The Rule.

Singer/songwriter Mick Flannery talks childhood, young adulthood and playing music festivals around the country.

Des O'Driscoll shares his picks for the week ahead

Cliona Maher recently moved home from France in recent years, and is the new artistic director of Clonmel Junction Arts Festival, which runs in the Co Tipperary town from July 1-7.

As the musical genre morphs into something exciting and unpredictable, thanks to inventive productions such as Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen and Hadestown, it is clear there is still plenty of room for experimentation within the form.

As it morphs into something exciting and unpredictable, thanks to inventive productions such as Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen and Hadestown, it is clear there is still plenty of room for experimentation within the musical genre.

The stage adaptation of Mick Flannery’s concept album gets its premiere in Cork next week, writes Marjorie Brennan.

Ray Scannell was inspired by his own tribulations in the rental sector to write a play about a man who moves back in with his parents, says Colette Sheridan.

Here's your summer events guide for the month of July, including all things music, arts and ents.

Frankie Ross is director of operations for next week’s Fastnet Film Festival in Schull, Co Cork.

World premiers, comedy, music, and plays will dominate the summer/autumn programme at the Everyman Theatre in Cork.

Reggae royalty, Ireland’s most famous comedy actress and Cork’s first ever Proms concerts are just a few of the attractions at this year’s Cork Midsummer Festival.

Des O'Driscoll shares the latest from the entertainment world

World premieres and prestigious touring productions will feature in the Everyman Theatre’s spring/summer season.

Des O'Driscoll shares this week's talking points from the world of music, TV and film

Not a galaxy far far away, but still a unique venue.

Eoghan O’Sullivan reviews Right Here, Right Now - a music festival at Cork Opera House.

Catch all you need-to-know entertainment news with Eoghan O’Sullivan.

Stuck for cultural events this week? Des O’Driscoll has great suggestions for you, whether it’s tv or theatre you’re in the mood for.

She was born in South Africa, and studied in Cork, but Shookrah singer Senita Appiakorang is still a Kerry woman at heart, writes Ellie O’Byrne.

Most of Ireland’s big music events have unveiled their lineups. Ed Power rounds up his top 10.

Des O’Driscoll with the latest entertainment news and events

Des O’Driscoll takes a look at what’s goes on around the country. 

With 2016 having one extra second on the clock there are dozens of ways to ring in the New Year around the country.

MUSIC NEWS: It takes a lot to get Pink Floyd back together for anything, and while there are no signs of any music collaborations, the three surviving members have at least joined forces to release a statement on behalf of cause they’ve long been supporters of. 

Here are some of the events going on around the country

In terms of sound and sentiment, Mick Flannery has one foot in America for his excellent new album, writes Ed Power

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.