Cork musician launches mobile home and gig space for artists facing housing crisis

Cork artist Áine Duffy has built a mobile microhome and gig space to help musicians hit by the housing crisis

Singer Áine Duffy at her home outside Bandon, Co. Cork, which she built herself and used those skills in the Duffbox. Picture: David Creedon

Cork musician Áine Duffy has converted a trailer into a mobile microhome and gig space to help fellow artists amid housing crisis pressure on accommodation.

Many musicians are now prevented from touring due to the costs of accommodation and the ever-shrinking number of gig venues.