A city that adores arias and loves a gala

Cork has seen many financial hardships over the years, but its love affair with opera has never wavered, Jo Kerrigan reports.

A city that adores arias and loves a gala
Fri, 11 Nov, 2011 - 00:00

MOST of us come to opera in our mellower years. First nursery rhymes, then pop, rock and finally the beauty of great arias.

For impresario Barra Ó Tuama, though, it was opera all the way.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

Benefit image

Introductory offer. Annual billed once for first year. Monthly (discount first 3 months) billed monthly, then €12/month. Ts&Cs apply.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

CC JOHN MOYLAN Mick Clifford: Promises broken — the long trail of complaints against one Cork solicitor
The Mick Clifford Podcast: Michael Moynihan explores the GAA’s future in new book The Mick Clifford Podcast: Michael Moynihan explores the GAA’s future in new book
Who's behind the Catherine Connolly deepfake video, and why? Who's behind the Catherine Connolly deepfake video, and why?
CourtsAnalysisPlace: CorkPlace: IrelandPlace: RussiaPlace: Soviet UnionPlace: UKPlace: Palace TheatrePerson: Jo KerriganPerson: Barra Ó TuamaPerson: Ó TuamaPerson: Josef LockePerson: GigliPerson: Heddle NashPerson: Josephine ScanlonPerson: MaritanaPerson: Giuseppe di StefanoPerson: Di StefanoPerson: Mario MalagniniPerson: MalagniniPerson: DeirdrePerson: Kiri Te KanawaPerson: KiriPerson: Julian GavinPerson: CullaghPerson: Phillip ThomasPerson: Nyle WolfeEvent: Opera GalaEvent: CorkOrganisation: Irish EmbassyOrganisation: Barra O’Tuama PromotionsOrganisation: CIT CSM Vocal Chamber EnsembleOrganisation: Palace
<p>The brothers of Bloody Sunday victim William McKinney, Mickey (left) John (centre) and Joe (right) arrive at Belfast Crown Court where the verdict in the trial of a former paratrooper, referred to as Soldier F for legal reasons, accused of two murders during the Bloody Sunday shootings in 1972 is expected to be delivered. The veteran is accused of the murders of James Wray and William McKinney during disorder after a civil rights parade in Londonderry on January 30 1972. Picture date: Thursday October 23, 2025. PA Photo. Some 13 people were shot dead by the Parachute Regiment on that day. Soldier F is also accused of attempting to murder Michael Quinn, Patrick O'Donnell, Joseph Friel, Joe Mahon and an unknown person. Photo credit should read: Liam McBurney/PA Wire</p>

Colin Sheridan: The Soldier F verdict shows the Republic’s peace was built on someone else’s pain

READ NOW

Revoiced

Newsletter

Sign up to the best reads of the week from irishexaminer.com selected just for you.

Latest

Suzanne Harrington
Suzanne Harrington

Lifestyle

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Revoiced

Newsletter

Sign up to the best reads of the week from irishexaminer.com selected just for you.

Mick Clifford
IE_Podcast_Logo

The Mick Clifford Podcast

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited