Irish and Estonian musicians come together for four-concert Cork tour

Two Irish and two Estonian musicians are to play their traditional music together at four Cork venues this month.

The event, entitled Koos/ Le Chéile (Together), features award winning Irish duo Aoife Ní Bhriain and Cormac McCarthy alongside Estonia's Duo Ruut of Ann-Lisett Rebane and Katariina Kivi.

Funded as part of the Culture Programme for Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026, the four-concert tour celebrates shared European musical connections.

Ms Ní Bhriain and Mr McCarthy bring together Irish traditional music, classical and jazz influences.

Estonia’s Duo Ruut use a single Estonian zither and two voices for performances drawing on their musical heritage alongside contemporary songwriting that have attracted international acclaim.

There will be shows on Thursday 26 November at Mall Arts Centre in Youghal, Friday 27 at Briery Gap in Macroom, Saturday 28 in Skibbereen Town Hall, and Sunday 29 at Saint George's, Mitchelstown.

All concerts begin at 8pm, and tickets are €25 and available directly from each venue.