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The Cork International Folk Dance Festival has, since its inception in 1995, brought folk dance troupes from some of the most diverse cultures throughout Europe and the world to perform in Cork. The 2008 festival will be held from the 23rd to 27th of July....

West Cork Chamber Music Festival is dedicated to live music performance of the highest standard of excellence, from all over the world!
The festival is held over 9 days in Bantry House with events which include music concerts, masterclasses, Young Musicians Platform, Literary Fringe, West Cork Craft and West Cork Craft Exhibition....

Originally conceived as a once off event was so popular they are bringing it back for a second year. There will be accordion, fiddle and even a brush dancing workshops, as well as many others, available to all. There are dancers coming from far and wide, including abroad to come to this really special céilí. Harry Bradley will be bringing his magical flute so you can be sure of great craic....

Kevin Bale is one of the most important singer songwriters working in contemporary Ireland. His bittersweet compositions on all facets of Irish life imbued with native autonomy set him apart from his contemporaries. His songs have been covered by professional singers in Ireland, Australia and America.

His comic ballad ‘Bandon Car’ has been recorded no less than six times. He has courageously ploughed the lonesome trail as a solo balladeer and as a member of various musical outfits down t...

This annual festival is a celebration of the best in Irish music, dance and song. There's something here for all the family with songs and stories for children as well as plenty late night sessions with many of Ireland's best performers. The event is held in a number pubs and venues throughout the city so no two nights are ever the same....

The Dancing Thru the Ages show is a new and exhilarating take on traditional Irish music, dance and song. This contemporary work is performed by an energetic troupe of skilled performers as they perfectly portray the mood and pace of the music in both the time-honoured and contempory styles....