Féile Fearann Rí festival to make a welcome return to Cork's northside 

Féile Fearann Rí returns in April for four days of traditional and folk music on the northside of Cork city.

This is the festival’s third year, and it will run from Wednesday, April 9, until Saturday, April 12.

Legendary Corkonian John Spillane is headlining the event, and the festival will feature workshops, rehearsals, concerts, recitals, sessions and storytelling across key venues around the northside.

Musicians

This year’s festival will bring together young traditional musicians from local schools, including Scoil Íosagáin, North Monastery National School, and Scoil Aiséirí Chríost, alongside adult tradional and folk groups from the community, including Club Ceoil Knocknaheeny and Blarney.

The festival will launch at 7pm on Wednesday, April 9, at 7pm in The Kabin Studio, with a night of traditional music, song, and storytelling with The Gab.

Thursday, April 10, will see the festival’s flagship event take place at the Church of the Resurrection, featuring John Spillane and traditional musicians.

Tickets are €5, and are available from Scoil Aiseirí Chriost, Scoil ´losagáin and online at Eventbrite.

Sessions

Community sessions, recitals and workshops will take place on the Friday and Saturday, with free traditional music workshops and sessions in Hollyhill Library and Maureen’s Pub, providing a platform for musicians of all ages and abilities.

On Saturday, April 12, John Spillane will play an intimate concert in-the-round in Hollyhill Library. The event is free, but booking is required, due to limited capacity.

Féile Fearann Rí is born out of the collaborative efforts of Creative Tradition, Music Generation, Musical Neighbourhoods, local schools, Farranree Parish, Cork City Council and community groups like The Kabin Studio. Most events are free, but some require pre-registration due to limited space.

For the full festival programme and reservations, visit https://www.creativetradition.ie/feile.