West Cork Music

23/08/2026

22/08/2026

Coming up in Cork city and county!

For Cork Eyes Only! Once again NSQF.ie brings a fantastic line-up of music and musicians to Cork City and County as part its nationwide programme. See NSQF.ie for details and thanks to Cork County Council and Cork City Council for making this possible!

20/08/2026

We are delighted that Cork County Council has granted planning permission for West Cork Music's landmark multipurpose arts venue and education hub in the heart of Bantry, subject to the normal conditions.

The 1,970 sq m development, designed by award-winning Dublin practice McCullough Mulvin Architects, and an experienced design team, will feature a 270+-seat auditorium, dedicated education and rehearsal spaces, and a café and public plaza. The new facilities will sit alongside Bantry's iconic library as part of an emerging cultural quarter in our harbour town.

"For thirty years we have dreamed of creating a permanent home for the performing arts and arts education in West Cork, and this decision brings that dream significantly closer to reality," said Francis Humphrys, CEO of West Cork Music. "We're delighted planning has been granted, and that the final grant of permission is expected in the coming weeks. We are hugely grateful to everyone who has supported us to reach this point."

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20/08/2026

The 2026 Masters of Tradition opened last night with a sold out concert in the Maritime Hotel, Bantry featuring Martin Hayes, Kyle Sanna, Libby McCrohan, Liam O'Brien and Ciara Ní Bhriain.

Earlier in the evening the five day festival was launched in Marino Church with speeches by Christopher O'Sullivan TD, Chair of West Cork Music Donagh Collins, CEO of West Cork Music & Director of the West Cork Chamber Music Festival Francis Humphrys and Artistic Director of Masters of Tradition Martin Hayes.

There are still some tickets available for the talks in Marino Church at 3.30pm, the late night concerts in Bantry House and the Secret Concert in St Brendan's Church on Friday.

Book online at www.westcorkmusic.ie or by ringing the festival office on +353 (0) 27 52788.

Masters of Tradition is generously supported by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon and Cork County Council.

📷 Karlis Dzjamko Photography

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19/08/2026

Tune in to today's Full Score on RTÉ lyric fm to catch another of the fabulous Attacca Quartet's performances at this summer's WCCMF.

www.rte.ie/radio/lyricfm/full-score/

Irresistible! World acclaimed Attacca Quartet grace a West Cork Music concert- Haydn's Quartet Op.77/1 & Ravel's Quartet in F. While Marin Alsop leads the charge in the "Heroes" Symphony of Philip Glass, & Sabine Devieilhe trips the light fantastic in Delibes' Bell Song. 1-4pm RTÉ lyric fm

19/08/2026

Masters of Tradition starts tomorrow!

Directed by the extraordinary Martin Hayes, this world-class festival celebrates the very best of Irish traditional music, bringing together acclaimed musicians and emerging talent in the unique setting of West Cork. 19–23 August 2026. Don’t miss it!

Find out more and book your tickets at www.westcorkmusic.ie.

07/08/2026

Travel to Co. Kerry for three intimate evenings of chamber music on the north coast of the Di**le Peninsula.

Classical Sessions runs from 13 to 16 August 2026, in the villages of Castlegregory, Brandon and Cloghane in County Kerry.

Concerts begin at 7:30pm, in a community hall at Ballyquin and in a cottage on Strand Street. Admission is free and donations are welcome.

This year's programme reaches from Vivaldi and Mozart through Kodály, Arensky, Schumann and Tchaikovsky to Max Richter, Gabriella Smith, Sam Perkin and two new works by Hannah Ishizaki.

04/08/2026

Music Network and West Cork Music present:

Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Pauline Scanlon, Tom Morrow &
John Doyle

📅 Saturday 26 September
⏰ 8pm
📍 St Brendan's Church, Bantry

Join us to explore songs and tunes that celebrate the beauty, depth and spirit of Irish music. Music Network continues its 40th anniversary celebrations with a dynamic new collaboration featuring four of Ireland’s most outstanding traditional musicians.

This sensational new ensemble unites the phenomenal voices of Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh and Pauline Scanlon, two of Ireland’s most striking interpreters of traditional and contemporary song. Their seamless vocal blend, rich, emotive and deeply rooted in the tradition, promises to create moments of pure magic.

Joining them are Tom Morrow, Dervish’s distinguished fiddle player, whose effortless style and artistry have graced stages worldwide, and acclaimed guitarist, singer and songwriter John Doyle, renowned for his dynamic musicianship and creative flair.

Together they will weave new interpretations with time-honoured tradition in an evening of exquisite harmonies, fiery instrumentals and musical storytelling at its finest.

🎟 www.westcorkmusic.ie/whats-on/concert-series-programme/



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31/07/2026

🍂 The music continues in Bantry this autumn with our concert series which runs throughout September, October and November.

🎟 Booking is now open for a very special performance on Saturday 26 September at 8pm.

✨Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Pauline Scanlon, Tom Morrow & John Doyle✨

This sensational new ensemble unites the phenomenal voices of Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh and Pauline Scanlon, two of Ireland’s most striking interpreters of traditional and contemporary song. Their seamless vocal blend, rich, emotive and deeply rooted in the tradition, promises to create moments of pure magic.

Joining them are Tom Morrow, Dervish’s distinguished fiddle player, whose effortless style and artistry have graced stages worldwide, and acclaimed guitarist, singer and songwriter John Doyle, renowned for his dynamic musicianship and creative flair.

Together they will weave new interpretations with time-honoured tradition in an evening of exquisite harmonies, fiery instrumentals and musical storytelling at its finest.

This concert is part of Music Network's 40th anniversary celebrations.

To book, go to https://www.westcorkmusic.ie/concert-series/muireann-nic-amhlaoibh-pauline-scanlon-tom-morrow-john-doyle/



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22/07/2026

Reflect on this! The fabulous Sonoro Quartet command a West Cork Music concert- Beethoven's "Razumovsky" Quartet Op.59/1, & his anarchic "Hunt" Quartet by Jörg Widmann. While BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra brave Tchaikovsky's "Storm" Overture, & Westminster Cathedral Choir portray Kodály's Missa Brevis. 1-4pm RTÉ lyric fm