We look back on a summer of song in Cork

Here's a round-up of gigs and events running in Cork this weekend (August 29 to 31). Or if you decide to stay in, here's what's on the box

Cork bands and DJs will be there in full effect, and you can catch yours truly at the Schweppes stage in the main arena tomorrow from 2pm-5pm.

Cork has a long tradition of film-making and story-telling, and a new film, set in Knocknaheeny on the northside of the city, is about to join the lineage, writes CARA O'DOHERTY. 

The PRISMA Queer Film Festival returns to Cork from August 29 to 31. 

What's on Cork's stages this week? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her weekly Theatre Nights column.

A special concert takes place next month, as part of Sounds from a Safe Harbour, remembering late musician and songwriter Eoin French, aka Talos. 

As autumn descends upon Cork city, the fifth instalment of Sounds from a Safe Harbour marks the festival’s tenth anniversary, and celebrates the lives and work of artists across media, genres and geography, with a space to make new connections and display new work. MIKE McGRATH-BRYAN talks with festival director Mary Hickson, and musicians GodKnows and Niamh Regan.

Among the many sounds of Cork City are those who provide the backing track to our walk down Pana, to our coffee break on Oliver Plunkett Street or our pint at one of the city’s pubs. Elaine Whelan takes it all in

Here's a round-up of gigs and events running in Cork this weekend (August 22 to 24). Or if you decide to stay in, here's what's on the box.

While we argue about the use of AI in music, it’s also interesting to me that many of the current man v machine arguments in music also took place at the turn of the 80s, when this synth-pop sound started to hit the mainstream, says STEVIE G. 

What's on Cork's stages this week? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her weekly Theatre Nights column.

Triskel is devoting a night tomorrow (August 22) to the work of US film-maker James Glickenhaus, along with a discussion on the exploitation genre he mined so well, says CARA O’DOHERTY

Minchin says he feels that a “really important part of comedy” has been “lost” as comedians try to “make sure we never upset anyone ever”.

There was Sweat, there was underground dance, there was indie, and there is even an older generation who will even remember Sir Henry's as a bikers bar, writes Don O'Mahony

Among the many sounds of Cork city are those who provide the backing track to our walk down Pana, to our coffee break on Oliver Plunkett Street or our pint at one of the city’s pubs. Elaine Whelan takes it all in. 

Here's a round-up of gigs and events running in Cork this weekend (August 15 to 17). Or if you decide to stay in, here's what's on the box...

As long as we have a mainstream, we will need an underground, and the spirit that powered the pirates will continue in other ways, writes Stevie G. 

A new organisation, called Screen Cork, aims to put added focus on the city and county as a film-making centre, says CARA O’DOHERTY

What's on Cork's stages this week? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her weekly Theatre Nights column.

Marking the 13th birthday of one of Cork’s most consistent and vital venues, Coughlan’s Live Music Festival brings together an eclectic selection of big names, emerging quantities and important cultural voices in Irish music. Mike McGrath-Bryan speaks with co-director Brian Hassett, as well as musicians Finn Sedas of The Guilteens, and Niamh Dalton and Rúairí de Burca of Ana Palindrome.

Among the many sounds of Cork City are those who provide the backing track to our walk down Pana, to our coffee break on Oliver Plunkett Street or our pint at one of the city’s pubs. Elaine Whelan takes it all in

Here's a round-up of gigs and events running in Cork this weekend (August 8 to 10). Or if you decide to stay in, here's what's on the box...

Sadly, in the streaming era, the obsession with numbers has extended to music fans who endlessly argue online about how popular their favourite artist is, says Stevie G

Niall McNamee tells CARA O’DOHERTY about his role in the film about Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy’s 2002 bust-up - and about his other life as a singer as he prepares for a gig in Cork

What's on Cork's stages this week? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her weekly Theatre Nights column.

With youngsters like Jim Legxacy making powerful music, we are gonna be alright, says Stevie G. 

Here's a round-up of gigs and events running in Cork this weekend (August 1 to 3). Or if you decide to stay in, here's what's on the box...

Among the many sounds of Cork City are those who provide the backing track to our walk down Pana, to our coffee break on Oliver Plunkett Street or our pint at one of the city’s pubs. Elaine Whelan takes it all in

A Cork film-maker researched Cork party club Sir Henry’s ahead of his new short about the ’90s rave scene, says CARA O’DOHERTY

What's on Cork's stages this week? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her weekly Theatre Nights column.

Bursting on to the scene in 1973 with a run of thunderous rock and roll singles that began with Can The Can, Suzi Quatro was one of the first women to become a rock superstar.

Among the many sounds of Cork City are those who provide the backing track to our walk down Pana, to our coffee break on Oliver Plunkett Street or our pint at one of the city’s pubs. Elaine Whelan takes it all in

Fancy a gig, or how about some comedy? Or if you're staying in this weekend, there's a new crime doc starting on TV: Here's our picks...

Imagine if live music venues went the way of nightclubs and were gone too? It doesn’t bear thinking about, really, writes Stevie G

Erotic thrillers from the 1980s take centre stage in a film season celebrating director Adrian Lyne in Cork, says CARA O’DOHERTY

This week, Mallow Arts Festival returns, and the North Cork town is filled with music from the likes of Scullion, Bressie, and singer Rita Lynn in a homecoming gig - as well as loads of exhibitions, screenings and workshops. Local-boy-done-alright Mike McGrath-Bryan speaks with Rita and festival director Tadhg Curtis.

A feast of shows are coming up in Cork city and county this week to entertain all the family, says JO KERRIGAN

Among the many sounds of Cork City are those who provide the backing track to our walk down Pana, to our coffee break on Oliver Plunkett Street or our pint at one of the city’s pubs. Elaine Whelan takes it all in

Here's a round-up of gigs and events running in Cork this weekend (July 18 to 20). Or if you decide to stay in, here's what's on the box...

This album’s hype was accelerated by an impressive rollout where well-received singles were accompanied by explosive interviews and appearances which reminded us of what we missed in that time, writes STEVIE G. 

What's on Cork's stages this week? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her weekly Theatre Nights column.

Cork actor Precious Adimbola tells CARA O’DOHERTY about landing a dream role in Little Shop Of Horrors at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre, and why Cork people are doing so well in the business at present

Singer Calum Scott said that recently receiving the Brit Billion Award certifying one billion streams 'means so much to me'.

Dublin DJ and media personality Dec Pierce’s 30th anniversary behind the decks approaches - and as part of live dance-music experience Block Rockin’ Beats, his story has seen dizzying heights and terrifying challenges. Ahead of his debut appearance at Live at the Marquee on Saturday July 12, the cult TodayFM hero sat down with Mike McGrath-Bryan to tell all.

While not everyone is overly enthusiastic about superheroes, Superman has always been the one superpowered being that brings people together, writes CARA O'DOHERTY. 

A new documentary about the Allihies Copper Mines has a special screening on Sunday in the West Cork village, says CARA O’DOHERTY

Here's a round-up of gigs and events running in Cork this weekend (July 11 to 13). Or if you decide to stay in, here's what's on the box...

Other cities shout about their artists, and we, especially since we are from Cork, should never be shy about celebrating our own!

What's on Cork's stages this week? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her weekly Theatre Nights column.

A sort of homecoming for a Favourite Girl. Jess Smyth talks about identity, destiny and creativity. Don O'Mahony reports.

It feels a bit mean to be hard on a kid’s cartoon, but Jungle Trouble is a little on the ropey side, writes CARA O'DOHERTY. 

The cast of Jurassic World Rebirth, including Mahershala Ali and Rupert Friend, on the challenges of filming with CGI. 

Here's a round-up of gigs and events running in Cork this weekend (July 4 to 6). Or if you decide to stay in, here's what's on the box...

Cork-originating arts and culture group DOSE Collective is hosting its latest DOSE Weekender festival this weekend, in venues across the city centre’s quayside area - bringing Leeside’s sonic fringes to the fore, alongside selected guests and returning faces. Mike McGrath-Bryan speaks with members and co-organisers Roy Stam and Michelle Delea.

For many members of the 200,000 strong crowd, they were probably too busy enjoying themselves to even have been aware of this controversy, which raged online for most of the weekend, writes Stevie G. 

Stefan Klincewicz tells CARA O’DOHERTY that he decided to take part in Beat The Lotto to set the record straight on his lotto win bid in 1992.

What's on Cork's stages this week? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her weekly Theatre Nights column.

Ronan Leonard looks forward to seeing Cork’s Chris Kent be one of a handful of comedians to play at the Marquee.

The Waterboys’ lead singer, Mike Scott, insists that the band is not ‘one of those bands that comes to Dublin and fecks off again’, writes Concubhar Ó Liatháin. 

Cara O'Doherty says this film is one which is tender, funny, and deeply moving. 

Here's a round-up of gigs and events running in Cork this weekend (June 27 to 29). Or if you decide to stay in, here's what's on the box...

Stevie G reflects on some of his favourite Live at the Marquee shows from the last 20 years.

What's on Cork's stages this week? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her weekly Theatre Nights column.

Can a 7-minute film really be made from scratch in just two days? That’s the challenge facing creatives in Cork, says CARA O’DOHERTY

The Kildare band share their not-so-secret love of Cork with Don O'Mahony

Although she’s enjoying a very successful career abroad, manager Dennis Dunstan sees an even bigger future for Rebecca.

Writer-director Daisy-May Hudson and star Posy Sterling talk to Rachael Davis about Lollipop, a tale of a mother facing a catastrophic catch 22.

Here's a round-up of gigs and events running in Cork this weekend (June 20 to 22). Or if you decide to stay in, here's what's on the box...

This week sees the arrival of Elio, the latest film from the Disney-Pixar collaboration, and CARA O'DOHERTY says it is worth a watch. 

The festival circuit is undergoing what seems to be an almost permanent period of transition, writes STEVIE G. 

28 Days Later marked the beginning of a new era in filmmaking and on it had introduced audiences to a captivating new talent of the time: Cillian Murphy.

The film starts strong and ends on a high note, but it lags for a considerable amount of time in the middle. 

What's on Cork's stages this week? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her weekly Theatre Nights column.

Featuring in the 2025 Cork Midsummer Festival, 12 Cork girls have shared their hopes for the future as part of the Rebel Resistors Radio Club.

Live-action remakes have a tendency to be carbon copies of the original, and there are places where How To Train Your Dragon falls into this pit; however, it works in this case.

With 20 pieces of theatre to pick from, Cork Midsummer Festival plays are the backbone of the festival's programme, says Ronan Leonard. 

My own relationship with Beyoncé's music started a long time ago, and I still remember receiving a promo of Destiny Child’s No, No, No remix from Niven in Sony Music UK’s urban department in late 1997, recalls Stevie G. 

The Cork Midsummer Festival runs from June 13 to 22 with an eclectic mix of performances. Everyone brings their A game to a festival,writes Ronan Leonard

Here's a round-up of gigs and events running in Cork this weekend (June 13 to 15). Or if you decide to stay in, here's what's on the box...

Hong Kong movie star Jackie Chan - celebrated for his brilliant stunts - gets the Triskel cinema series treatment, says CARA O’DOHERTY

What's on Cork's stages this week? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her weekly Theatre Nights column.

Stars Benicio del Toro, Michael Cera and Mia Threapleton talk about working on Wes Anderson's espionage black comedy The Phoenician Scheme.

Does Jesse Armstrong's new film Mountainhead measure up to the greatness of Succession? 

Here's a round-up of gigs and events running in Cork this weekend (June 6 to 8). Or if you decide to stay in, here's what's on the box...

The summer series of gigs at Virgin Media Park gets underway this evening. 

Showgirls, The Doors, and La Heine are among the films lined up for this month at the Cork city venue, says CARA O’DOHERTY

An RTÉ TV show will relate the love story behind the famous song by The Frank And Walters

Music festivals galore, drama, and more are lined up in Cork this bank holiday weekend - plus some TV picks if you're staying in

There is also a crunch Munster rugby clash on the box this weekend, and the UEFA Champions League final, says JOHN DOLAN

The trio talk all things Cork, pre gig rituals and role models with The Echo's Chani Anderson as they get ready for their Cork show.

There seems to be a huge vacuum when it comes to big stars these days - but that's not necessarily a bad thing.

We hear from Bono, frontman of U2, about removing his emotional armour for documentary Bono: Stories Of Surrender, which airs from Friday, May 30.

Theatre Nights: JO KERRIGAN previews the shows coming to city and county stages in the weeks ahead

Successful actor Cillian OSullivan tells CARA O’DOHERTY about his New York roots, and moving to Cork as a child