Walking the same paths within our 5km, day in, day out, during this pandemic, many of us gained an insight into and appreciation for the many sometimes fragile wonders right on our doorstep. For three women and artists from Rossmore living just over the hill from each other, their well-trodden […]
Culture
Holger and Nicola Smyth’s home brings to mind a quote by American art historian Bernard Berenson “My house is a library with living rooms attached.” Every room and corner of their home, from floor to ceiling, is crammed with all manner of rare books…out-of-print, secondhand, antique gems of all genres, […]
The Sherkin Island Haiku group has launched its fourth collection of poetry. ‘Light Between Seasons – a year of Haiku poetry from Sherkin Island’ features edited threads of Haiku and the lively quips of conversations that flowed between group members via WhatsApp during Covid lockdown over a twelve-month period from […]
Nuala Mahon, a Sherkin Island-based fine art photographer, will hold a multi-media exhibition in the Community Hall on Sherkin Island from to September 3-8, from 11am to 5pm daily. ‘Leave no visible trace’ captures Nuala’s interest in environmental issues, and particularly, the detrimental impact of ocean plastic pollution. Her project […]
The Clonakilty International Guitar Festival (September 9-18) turns 18 this year and will once again make Clonakilty’s colourful streets ring with the music of the very best Irish and international pickers, strummers, and one-chord heroes. Headliners This year we’re being joined by Irish trad legend and national treasure Andy Irvine; Xylouris White, […]
Irish and international collectors and readers will come together this year for the inaugural West Cork Rare Book Fair, which will run for three days (August 12-14) at the beautiful Inish Beg Estate near Baltimore. This unique event will attract professional and leading international booksellers and some of the world’s […]