Ten Cork music venues among 60 nationwide to get Government funds to nurture local talent

Other notable venues to get between €5,000 and €20,000 are Dolans, the Commercial Bar and Wickham Way in Limerick city, and Bank Lane and the Reg in Waterford city

Edel Curtin: 'This is not just vital financial help for our venues; it is also an acknowledgement of the essential role our stages play in the development of Irish artists.' Picture: Larry Cummins

Ten Cork venues have been selected as recipients of a €1m Government scheme to support grassroots music venues across the country, and showcase emerging Irish talent.

In amounts ranging from €5,000 to €20,000, each of the venues has been given funding to put on events of artists performing material they have written or created themselves. As well as musicians, venues platforming Irish comedy and comedians have also received funding this year.