A monochrome figure carries a netted bundle of colourful baggage, many times his own weight and mass, on his bent, drawn back. The image is resonant of medieval depictions of ‘Folly,’ which often showed the Fool with the world on his shoulders, or of classical depictions of the mighty Atlas, holding […]
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Having just released his debut album ‘Cold Sea’ last month, Navan folk musician Oisín Leech is set to tour the month of April with a rake of gigs that will see him perform across the island – north and south, followed by some UK dates and a highly anticipated Paris […]
Opening in Rossmore theatre on Saturday March 9, the 61st West Cork Drama Festival runs until Saturday, March 16 with eight participating plays staged. Dark comedies (The Lonesome West), Irish Classics (Dancing at Lughnasa), Dark Tragedy (On Raftery’s Hill), Hilarious Romps (Out of Order), Contemporary Drama (The Ferryman, Stolen Child) […]
One of Ireland’s favourite music festivals, The Baltimore Fiddle Fair takes place this year from May 9 to 12, with musicians from USA, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Scotland, England and from all over Ireland. Baltimore Fiddle Fair has evolved from humble beginnings to become one of the most loved and respected […]
A concert raising funds for Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) will take place at DeBarras Folkclub in Clonakilty on Sunday, April 7 at 6.30pm. This event is an evening of sublime words, music and song with the impressive line-up of Peter Broderick, Susan O’Neill, Liam O’Maonlaoi and Little John […]
New York-based guitarist and songwriter Steve Gunn is making a comeback to Ireland this spring. With a career spanning nearly fifteen years, the prolific musician has produced volumes of critically acclaimed solo, duo, and ensemble recordings, working with the likes of pianist and composer David Moore, Sonic Youth bassist and […]