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.

Al Pacino discusses his new film with Shilpa Ganatra , and also offers a solution for those who can’t afford the prices for his live appearance in Ireland

The Dubliners capped a fine night for the Irish at this year’s BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, accepting a lifetime achievement award and ending the night in style.