Pet O’Connell meets Corkman Seán Ó Muimhneacháin who is set to take up the role of president of Oireachtas na Gaeilge.

The trad singing legend attributes his longevity to a simple diet, regular walks, and a vigilant GP, he tells Sharon Ní Chonchúir.  

The Irish ambassador to Britain, Dan Mulhall, will officially unveil a monument in a North Cork village next Sunday to commemorate the 1916 Rising.

PEADAR Ó RIADA is not a man likely to be haunted by thoughts of his own paucity of accomplishments.

Radio broadcasting legend Donncha Ó Dúlaing and renowned singer Seán Ó Sé will be honoured with civic awards in their native city tonight.

Two generations of accordion players were among the six recipients of the TG4 Gradam Ceoil 2015 (Traditional Music Awards), announced at a media reception in Cork City Hall last night.

Cork tenor and retired teacher Seán Ó Sé has overcome cancer and recorded a new album, says Pet O’Connell

Traditional Irish singing legend Sean Ó Sé has spoken openly about his battle with cancer in the hope that it will encourage men over 50 to get regular health checks.

In the age of Twitter, texting and instant communications it seems that people still love to sit down and listen to others tell stories in the old-fashioned way.

As well as the Eurovision, highlights include the return of The Good Wife to RTÉ

GIG WISE: It’s the hottest ticket in town … Dingle town at least, and probably the entire country.

The ancient art of spinning yarns and tall tales will be celebrated in Sneem, Co Kerry, at the weekend.

THE son of one of Ireland’s greatest composers and musicians believes his father’s drinking was not the main reason for his death.

ONE of Ireland’s greatest musical heroes, the late composer Seán Ó Riada, is to be commemorated with a festival in his adopted home of Cúil Aodha.

THOUSANDS ofmusicians are expected to descend on a Cork town next month for one of the largest traditional Irish music festivals of its kind.

TAOISEACH Brian Cowen and his wife Mary Molloy were among several hundred people who sympathised with Foreign Affairs Minister Micheál Martin and his family last night as they began the heartbreaking process of saying goodbye to their beloved Léana.

Tens of thousands of fans are set to turn out in Cork city this evening for the return of their victorious football team.

A MUCH-LOVED traditional musician who brought joy to many people during his long life was laid to rest in his beloved Sliabh Luachra, yesterday.

THOUSANDS thronged the South Mall in Cork last night to welcome home the defeated All-Ireland senior hurling finalists.

MAD puck goats might be a million miles from the mind of any buyer of Laharne Lodge, near Bantry in West Cork — but the house now has a place in Irish music folklore.