Cork Folk Festival returns to showcase Ireland's best acts

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.

Since 1979, the festival has earned a reputation for bringing together some of the biggest names on the traditional and folk scene — as well as championing some of its up-and-coming stars.

The festival’s highlights include Mick Flannery, an unassuming artist from Blarney whose sole focus is on his craft of songwriting.