Cork International Choral Festival

‘I would now identify as Irish rather than British. It was a very proud day when my Irish passport showed up’

Composer Stephen McNeff was born in Belfast, then grew up in south Wales. His Irishness has become increasingly important to his identity

Mon Jan 20 2025 - 05:15

Why am I singing an old Labi Siffre song into my iPad? It must be love

It seems like madness, but being in a Zoom choir with my work colleagues is quite uplifting

Sat Apr 17 2021 - 07:00

Coronavirus: Cork City Marathon postponed by council

Cork International Choral Festival cancelled due to concerns about spread of virus

Mon Mar 16 2020 - 20:09

Cork choral festival to see 50,000 visitors and €10m boost

Festival Director John Fitzpatrick marks 50 years involvement

Sat May 04 2019 - 12:50

2019 cultural highlights: You’ll laugh, you’ll picnic, you’ll plough

The best music, theatre, comedy, film and spoken word in the coming year

Thu Dec 27 2018 - 05:00

Owen O’Callaghan’s greatest legacy was his generosity, mourners hear

Late property developer was man of integrity and his family have lost treasure, says priest

Wed Jan 25 2017 - 18:51

Cultural dates for your 2017 diary

New year promises a richness of fare across all artistic forms in all part of the country

Sat Dec 31 2016 - 05:00

Cork choral event to honour Shakespeare and 1916

Medieval style singers White Raven to feature at Cork International Choral Festival

Fri Apr 29 2016 - 14:49

We have lift-off: Irish cultural calendar 2015

A year of Yeats. The return of the Gathering. The zaniness of TedFest. The muckiness of the National Ploughing Championships. The musical magic of Electric Picnic. The spectacular scenery of Earagail Arts Festival. And much more. Consider yourself told

Wed Dec 31 2014 - 03:00