DeBarra’s Spoken Word went live for the last time on 4 March. A scintillating scenario of serendipitous speakers that started off with Superlative MC, Stan Notte. Not one to stand on ceremony, Stan presented one of his own masterpieces accompanied by a seductive soundscape. And more, he involved virtually the […]
Culture
In view of the high level of uncertainty about the Coronavirus pandemic, West Cork Music is suspending on-line bookings for the West Cork Chamber Music Festival and the West Cork Literary Festival workshops. The West Cork Music office is now closed and the Festival teams are all working from home. […]
An alchemy of Irish crafts, European folklore and magical gifts opening when restrictions are lifted in Skibbereen The Woodsman’s Realm, a unique shopping experience that specialises in Northern European folklore, mythology and legend is still on track to open next month in Skibbereen. Step through the door and you will […]
Hailing from Clonakilty, Eve Clague is a singer-songwriter who draws on the rich variety of music she grew up with in her home and community to create a highly personal and direct style of song writing. Following the release of her debut EP “Young Naïve Me” in 2019, Eve has […]
James Waller is a practicing artist and also runs Clonakilty School of Painting.www.jameswaller.orgwww.paintingschool.jameswaller.org Whether it is a song, a poem, a dance, a painting, a performance or film, there is usually something we can recall that has moved us, resonated with us, made us laugh or cry, or held us […]
Gary plays with the Clonakilty Jazz Collective every Monday night in the Emmet Hotel in Clonakilty. It was my pleasure to interview Damien Dempsey before he comes to play West Cork. WCP: I was reading the liner notes to Ronnie Drew’s last album, ‘The Last Session A Fond Farewell’. The […]
