The week features experiments, tours, and workshops, in venues including the Marina Market, Blackrock Castle Observatory, Liberty, Greywood Arts, and University College Cork (UCC). 

lenty of free and fun activities will be taking place in the village north of Macroom for both young and old from Friday to Sunday.

Fine Gael councillor Shane O’Callaghan told The Echo that the fleadh “was fantastic for Wexford, and I have no doubt it will be a great success for Belfast. It can only be a good thing for Cork”.

The original home of the Cork Jazz Festival is welcoming firm favourites and new additions. Music fans can expect a mixture of swing, funk, groove, and blues from top Irish and international artists.

Tickets for this date go on sale from Ticketmaster on Friday October 10 at 9am.

From 2022 to 2024, €256,058.84 in total was spent by the council on the festival, though this was offset by some third-party sponsorship in 2023 and 2024, making €209,738.84 the total cost to council, when the sponsorship cost is subtracted from the spend.

Announced earlier this month, the line-up for the October bank-holiday weekend includes Cymande, JP Cooper, Maverick Sabre, the Adrian Younge Orchestra, and Lee Fields and The Expressions.

Now in its 47th year, the festival — which takes place from October 23-27 — will feature a world-class line-up that spans jazz, funk, soul, hip-hop, and electronic innovation.

The event, sponsored by Birra Moretti, brought together 450 diners, with others attending a Business of Food breakfast, a Community Garden Party, whiskey tastings, and a pig-on-a-spit dinner, with storytelling on Glenbrook Farm, on the first day of the festival.

Taking place at the new Dunnes Stores food hall on Patrick Street, the event in partnership with Cork Business Association (CBA) and Network Cork will provide an opportunity for businesses to connect and collaborate.

The festival offers literature, music, culture, and heritage with a full programme of free cultural walking tours featuring renowned writers, poets, musicians, and cultural creatives including author Kevin Barry, poet Victoria Kennefick and ornithologist Sean Ronayne

The festival, taking place across Cork city from August 13 to 17, is led by Cork City Council and includes a wide range of events for everyone to enjoy.

With more than 60% of Ireland’s artisan producers based in the region, the festival champions local produce, culinary traditions, and grassroots movements.

The festival, organised by Cork Craft & Design, will officially open with a launch party at Fota House Arboretum and Gardens on Friday at 5.30pm, with no pre booking required.

The rapping and frontman duties were all shouldered by Young Adz on the evening, but what might have been lacking in manpower was not lacking in energy and showmanship.

Mr Leahy will be presented with the award by Cork Mother Jones Committee chairman James Nolan at a presentation ceremony to be held after Lord Mayor Fergal Dennehy performs the official opening of the three-day event at the city’s Maldron Hotel.

Amble brought their rising folk sound to Cork’s Live at the Marquee on Thursday evening, delivering a stripped-back, heartfelt set that connected strongly with the audience.

“We didn’t know anyone cared about a song about hurling. But as we travel around, it is clear that this is more than that, this is a song about community and being part of something that is bigger than yourself.” 

“15 years ago I took a chance, an audition that would change my life forever,” he said.

While Cork’s social media was abuzz about the gig, the irony is that Chris Kent’s show was about getting off social media, the internet and the phone in general.

One-time midfield maestro Roy Keane was drowned in “Keano” chants from the second the in-house video screens began depicting his walk to the spotlight, accompanied by interviewer and autobiography collaborator Roddy Doyle, an Irish literary legend in his own right.

Fleadh na Mumhan, which has been running since 1961, is the largest provincial fleadh in Ireland, operated under the auspices of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.

For both shows on Friday and Saturday, the opening act was Cork’s Kyla Cobbler, one of the fastest-growing names in Irish comedy, but there was no doubt about who the main attraction was when Tiernan took to the stage.

The Spirit of Mother Jones Festival will run from Thursday, July 24, and continue for three days and nights until Saturday, July 26.

Bonamassa has spent the past week in Cork, visiting Crowley’s Music shop, where Rory purchased his famous Fender Stratocaster, and walking in the footsteps of his idol. At the Marquee, he completed his pilgrimage to perfection.

Speaking on the Brendan O'Connor show on RTÉ Radio 1 this morning, Mr Norton also spoke extensively about his love of West Cork and said he will shortly be heading 'home' to his house at Ahakista on Sheep's Head.

As the first act of this year’s summer-long celebration, Picture This didn’t just open the festival — they set the bar high for every act that will follow.

Liam Mullaney founded the Pope’s Quay based Myo Café which will be hosting a series of events, the day after the US celebrate their independence.

The “Supper by the Fountain” event to take place on Saturday, August 16, will present diners with a multi-course meal prepared by three of the city’s most respected chefs

The four-day event, taking place from June 19 to 22, will feature a range of music-focused activities including a performance from The Frank and Walters, and much more.

Since its inception 20 years ago, Live at the Marquee has seen more than 1.7 million audience members come from far and wide to enjoy a taste of Cork’s entertainment scene.

The toolkit will serve as a one-stop guide for festival organisers across the county, including a directory of useful contacts and checklists.

The festival will run from April 30 to May 4 for its 70th edition, welcoming choirs from across Ireland and around the globe to perform in more than 90 venues throughout Cork city and county.

The Rubbish Film Festival, jointly funded by Cork County Council and Cork City Council, challenges TY students to create one-minute films tackling key environmental issues, including climate change, sustainability, and waste reduction.

The band promises an unforgettable night of punk-fuelled nostalgia and high-energy chaos. 

The festival is renowned for its engaging workshops, networking opportunities with industry professionals, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

The festival will screen 200 short films across six days, offering filmmakers aged 12 to 25 the opportunity to showcase their work, participate in workshops, and engage with industry professionals.

Highlights include the annual fun family bingo fundraising night, which will take place on February 20 at the Trident Hotel from 8pm, and the annual Church Gate Collection, taking place on February 22 and 23.

Festival organiser Shane Dunne confirmed the news that INDIE will not be returning this year.

The scheme is open to a variety of events, including heritage festivals, music, food, family festivals, Halloween festivals, and sport.

Aiken Promotions announced the popular will now play at the Marquee on June 25 and 26

Indian Society host celebration of victory of light over darkness

According to festival organisers, businesses are reporting a 12% increase in sales compared to last year, bringing a €45 million injection to the local economy.

Porter hit all the right notes and the California-born Grammy winner was inviting us to join his band as he sang his encore.

The announcement of Mr Langlois’s passing was made on IndieCork’s Facebook page on Sunday afternoon.

Tickets go on sale on Friday October 4 at 10am from Ticketmaster.

Headlining this year’s festival at the Cork Opera House will be singer Paul Brady.

This will be the gallery’s last Culture Night for a number of years as they are set to close to the public on September 22 for a major redevelopment project.

The parade kicked off from 2pm, which saw groups of parade goers march down Patrick St with bubbles, music, streamers and banners flying proudly, followed by the port party from 3pm.

Some 500 people gathered at Daunt Square in glorious sunshine, crowding in front of a huge, multicoloured chariot which had been built that morning “in next to no time".