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KUNG FU CORK

Rita O’Driscoll is from Skibbereen, and works in her hometown as development manager of Uilinn, West Cork Arts Centre. She worked with AIB in Cork before joining her husband in a family business for 20 years and also studied interior design, followed by a BA in visual arts on Sherkin Island.

Ballydehob-born Tara Brandel explores personal issues in her performances, writes Ellie O’Byrne

President Michael D Higgins has stressed the need for the State to protect and sustain the life and culture of Ireland’s islands.

A new exhibition at West Cork Arts Centre in Skibbereen features a range of artists who pay homage to the local environs, writes Alan O’Riordan

Here’s a quick recap of all the weeks entertainment news.

West Cork Arts Centre’s new, €3.5m, 10,000 sq ft Uillinn building is a feature in Skibbereen, says Noel Baker.

ANTIQUES FAIRS

‘We’ve waited many, many years for this’