From filling the holes in Cork’s vegan fast-food offering, to a growing range of kefirs, as well as its extensive involvement in the city’s community and environmental movements, My Goodness has been leading radical change from its stalls at the English Market, farmer’s markets and festivals.

The X Collective has brought an array of new Irish musicians, producers, facilitators and professionals together under one marquee, with an emphasis on inclusivity and addressing social issues. Mike McGrath-Bryan talks with co-founder Emily Shaw and Shookrah frontwoman Senita Appiakorang.