Many free gigs as Cork gears up for folk festival

Music fans are lined up for a real treat with loads of gigs, many of them free, as part of the annual Cork Folk Festival which kicks off on Oct 10.

One of this year’s highlights will be an attempt to assemble the world’s largest céilí band at a free gig in City Hall.

Details were announced at The Bodega last night. The festival will open at An Spailpín Fánach with Lumiere, Nell Ní Chróinín, Máire Ní Chéileachair and Haddo.