NOBODY is quite sure when John Spillane began his residency in De Barra’s Folk Club in Clonakilty, West Cork.

CULTURE NIGHT: Yes, Culture Night is upon us once again, and we couldn’t begin to list the gazillion events that are taking place nationwide, other than to say that if you’ve ever complained about the price of things in this country, tonight is the night to make the most of some of the free stuff. Check out www.culturenightcork.ie or www.culturenight.ie

Canadian singer Amelia Curran hears sounds of home in the Irish accent. She talks to Ed Power