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 […]
Most people have heard of PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) and associate it with the effects of a traffic accident or war-related experience. What many do not realise is that in Ireland postpartum or perinatal PTSD (PPTSD) is a birth trauma affecting three per cent of all new mothers and […]
“As you ramble on through life, whatever be your goal, keep your eye upon the doughnut and not upon the hole.” Margaret Atwood Noreen Coomey of Transition Coaching and Psychotherapy looks at how solution-focused coaching helps with workplace and life transitions. Solution-focused coaching is a powerful approach that can help you not only […]