Going out or staying in? Your weekend guide to what's happening in Cork this weekend
Singer-songwriter Gemma Hayes brings her intimate acoustic show to St. Catherine’s Cultural Centre, Kinsale, Co Cork on 12th July at 8pm.
, by Nancy Harris, Everyman, 2pm & 7.30pm: Beiv, a celebrated feminist artist, is renovating a house on an island in West Cork. Her ex-husband died in mysterious circumstances a decade ago. Tickets €25.
, Cork Arts Theatre, 8pm: Chris O’Donovan, a 23-year-old, wannabe writer is leading a hermit-like existence in his mould-infested bedroom. Scrolling through his socials one day, he discovers five words that are about to send him spiralling… “Allison is in a relationship”. Tickets €18.
Leo Sayer, Cork Opera House, 8pm: Leo has spent over five decades as an iconic singer and songwriter. Tickets €46.50.
Cranberries Tribute, by The Lizberries, Cyprus Avenue, 7pm: The Lizberries put on an accurate and thrilling show which includes the best hits of the Cranberries. Tickets €20.
Peter Street Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan, An Spailpín Fánach, 8pm: Street is an exciting new force in traditional Irish music, blending youthful energy with exceptional talent. Tickets €17.
Gemma Hayes, St Catherine’s Cultural Centre, Kinsale, 8pm: In 2020, Gemma and her family relocated from London to West Cork in her native Ireland. This reignited her passion for songwriting and provided the spark for what would become her sixth studio album, Blind Faith. Tickets €33.
West Cork Choral Singers perform Mozart’s Vespers and more, St Barrahane’s Church, 8pm: A programme of baroque and classical music at the Castletownshend venue. Tickets €22.42.
The Fureys, Bandon GAA Club, 7pm: Part of the band’s Farewell Tour, supported by local artist Danny O’Leary.
Cardinals and the Guilteens, White Lady Hotel, 9pm: Cardinals are a five-piece rock and roll group from Cork. Tickets €17.
Family Saturday Social, Fitzgerald’s Park, 11am: A meet and greet for parents of children who have or may have ADHD, as well as a space for the children to interact. Free admission.
Clothes Swap, Rebel Reads Bookshop, 11am: Buy a ticket for €2-5, find up to five items of clothes in your wardrobe you no longer wear and browse through the clothes rails for up to five items. €2-5.
Daylight Disco, Popscene Late Bar, 6pm: Cork’s only ’80s-themed late-night venue hosts an evening of nostalgia and great tunes. Tickets €6.34.
Wimbledon Brunch at The Montenotte, The Montenotte Hotel, 12.30pm: Elegant, exclusive event to celebrate Men’s final day. Tickets €89.
Vibes and Verses - Open Mic Night, Sonflour, 6.30pm: A new poetry and spoken word open mic night to spotlight authentic voices. Tickets €11.70.
1. : All action, all adrenaline, this is a joyride.
2. : A new era, and David Corenswet is a perfect Superman.
3. : Danny Boyle’s zombies are back in this nerve-wracking outing.
4. : Fascinating documentary about ’50s actor Jayne Mansfield by her daughter.
5. : More dinos, more adventures.
, BBC2, 9.25pm: Relive highlights from that famous day, July 13, 1985 - including Status Quo, Bowie, and Phil Collins.
Jimmy Doherty’s , Channel 4, 8pm: A pack of 12 arctic wolves need a new home.
, Prime: The chilling murder of four students in 2022.
, Disney+: Feature-length documentary revealing how the hit film came about.
