Arts Archive
06 Nov 2014
John B. Keane’s Sive Comes to The Everyman
One of the greatest Irish plays of the 20th Century, John B. Keane’s “Sive”, stands tall in the Irish theatre canon. Over 30,000 people enjoyed this gripping new production by director Conall Morrison during a sell out run at the Abbey Theatre. Now it comes to The Everyman, Cork as part of a major tour.
06 Nov 2014
Choral Festival Accepting Submissions For Sean O’ Riada Competition
Cork International Choral Festival is delighted to announce that the Seán Ó Riada Competition will take place once again this year and is now accepting submissions from Irish composers up until the deadline date of December 14th 2014. Judged by a panel of experts and composers of international renown, the competition awards a cash prize (kindly
26 Mar 2014
Mind Your Head – Firkin Crane Theatre, Cork
FRIDAY MARCH 28, 2014 FIRKIN CRANE THEATRE, CORK 7.30PM – 9.30PM. €3.OO on the door GMC, Ophelia, Karen Underwood, RCCG Inspiration House, Niamh Byrne & Christine Cusack (UCC music students), TRIGGER Youth Work Ireland Cork Music Group , Circles(Sound Out) Hosted by Youth Work Ireland Cork (YWIC) ‘Mind Your Head’ is a concert and information evening taking place
27 Feb 2014
Editor’s Notes on this weekend’s Literary Festival in Douglas
One of the highlights starting this Friday in Douglas is a literary event to honour the memory of the internationally known Abbey Theatre playwright Lennox Robinson who lived in Westgrove House, Donnybrook. The Lennox Robinson Literary Festival will be officially opened by Eoghan Harris at St. Columba’s Hall at 9 P.M this Friday 28th of
15 Jan 2014
The Lennox Robinson Literary Festival in Douglas (Feb.28th – March 2nd)
Official Opening Eoghan Harris to perform opening ceremony in St Columba’s Hall at 9pm on Friday February 28th. Plus Launch of Peter Duffy’s new Book “Old Dog for the Hard Road” Douglas Library A new portrait of Douglas born Abbey Theatre playwright Lennox Robinson who lived in Westgrove House, is to be unveiled by
25 Nov 2013
CORK NOVEL WRITERS
Cork Novel Writers – (email: corknovelwriters@gmail.com); is a forum for novel and novella writers; but not writers of erotica, poetry, short stories or memoirs. Prospective members should have written at least one chapter, and are committed to writing in the long-term. With a view of getting to know and establishing mutual confidence with one another,
06 Nov 2013
In this Issue’s Ronnie McGinn Poetry Corner
Cliff Wedgbury, poet, playwright, performing artist and broadcaster, was born in London in 1946. He is now living in Cork and is a leading player in the richly creative community. His formative years were spent in the folk clubs, jazz clubs and second-hand bookshops of the Charing Cross Road area in London. He began writing
06 Nov 2013
Douglas Junior Writer’s Group – Getting Creative with Ronnie McGinn
At the Douglas Junior Writer’s Group meeting, Thursday 21st of November there will be a special reading from Maria Burke from her new book, The Ark of Dun Ruah Protectors of the Flame. Hope to see you all there!
14 Jul 2013
Amber – by Nancy Clarke
In Amber, Nancy Clarke has crafted a bewitching and passionate tale of a young woman’s journey from being orphaned on the streets to having children of her own. The touching story follows Amber as she takes her first tentative steps into womanhood and explores life’s many passions. The way in which author Nancy Clarke captures
