Cork Folk Festival-Féile Chorcaí

07/09/2026

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ScullionBand . Sunday Oct 11th . An Intimate afternoon show as part of Cork Folk Festival-Féile Chorcaí .
For over four decades, Scullion have remained one of Ireland’s most distinctive musical voices, blending Folk, Rock, Americana, Traditional Irish music and poetic storytelling.

The group have recently been working in Big Tree Studio with acclaimed producer John Reynolds on a new collection of songs, described by the band as a deeply creative and energizing experience. “ Home In The Sky” will be released in 2027.

07/09/2026

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Just Announced + On Sale NOW
ScullionBand . Sunday Oct 11th . An Intimate afternoon show as part of Cork Folk Festival-Féile Chorcaí .
For over four decades, Scullion have remained one of Ireland’s most distinctive musical voices, blending Folk, Rock, Americana, Traditional Irish music and poetic storytelling.

The group have recently been working in Big Tree Studio with acclaimed producer John Reynolds on a new collection of songs, described by the band as a deeply creative and energizing experience. “ Home In The Sky” will be released in 2027.

03/09/2026

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Continuing to celebrate Irish women & Irish talent, delighted to announce Róisín O and Aoife Scott will deliver one of Saturday night’s most poignant moments, performing Amhrán na bhFiann at Croke Park ahead of Katie Taylor’s final dance

03/09/2026

The 47th Cork Folk Festival
October 8th – 11th, 2026
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The Cork Folk Festival is preparing for a spectacular 47th edition, 8-11th October, here is a rundown of what to expect.

Headline acts for this year’s festival will include: the iconic Donegal band Altan, featuring fiddler Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Ciarán Curran (bouzouki), Mark Kelly (guitar), Martin Tourish (accordion) and fiddler Clare Friel.

Ace accordionist Máirtín Ó Connor will feature with Cathal Hayden and Seamie O’ Dowd and Sliabh Luachra’s finest, Jackie Daly & Matt Cranitch will feature again.

‘Gals at Play organised by Mary Greene will include Mide Houlihan, Suzanne Rowe and Trish Reilly, Breanndán Begley from Baíle na BPoc will arrive with Cáit Ní Riain on harp and Colm Murphy on bodhran. Peadar Ó Riada, Jack Talty and Macdara Ó Faoláin will also feature this year.

A historic concert celebrating 100 years of traditional music on Irish radio will be curated by Peter Browne featuring an all-star lineup.

Over the festival weekend we will present Lee Valley String Band, Aidan Coffee, the Noel Brazil Song Contest, a ‘Pop Up Céilí’, Douglas Comhaltas, William Jack, Praire Jaywalkers, a concertina gathering, a fiddle recital, an uilleann pipes concert, a singers circle a Céilí Mór, music workshops and a walking singing tour.

On Sunday of the festival musicians will gather in Elizabeth Fort for ‘Trad in the Fort’.

The Book ‘Reeling down the Years’ Cork Folk Festival 1979-2024 by William Hammond will be on sale over the festival weekend.

The festival is offering a Spáilpín Season Ticket for 65 Euro; it includes all An Spailpín Fánach Concerts. More details available at [email protected] / phone 0872759311.

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01/09/2026

Sad news today with the passing of Elmarie Mawe, condolences to her husband Conor their families and friends.

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41905306.html?fbclid=IwdGRjcAUEEHBwZG9mBWZkaWQWUNlQPC3Mn9js-H_74M3xrMAexpdal2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR64crYDEaquhwCOBVN6ej0nMEhKEfVKR-QQy56j_3pKzOjNUKKsSd4g4L-Ehg_aem_lH0Sa4meTUICMr51mXD_BA

The broadcaster, actor and teacher was remembered for her decades-long contribution to Cork’s cultural life and her support for emerging artists

31/07/2026

The 47th Cork Folk Festival
October 8th – 11th, 2026
[email protected]

The Cork Folk Festival is preparing for a spectacular 47th edition, 8-11th October, here is a rundown of what to expect.

Headline acts for this year’s festival will include: the iconic Donegal band Altan, featuring fiddler Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Ciarán Curran (bouzouki), Mark Kelly (guitar), Martin Tourish (accordion) and fiddler Clare Friel. Ace accordionist Máirtín Ó Connor will feature with Cathal Hayden and Seamie O’ Dowd and Sliabh Luachra’s finest, Jackie Daly & Matt Cranitch will feature again.

‘Gals at Play organised by Mary Greene will include Mide Houlihan, Suzanne Rowe and Trish Reilly, Breanndán Begley from Baíle na BPoc will arrive with Cáit Ní Riain on harp and Colm Murphy on bodhran. A historic concert celebrating 100 years of traditional music on Irish radio will be curated by Peter Browne featuring an all-star lineup.

Over the festival weekend we will present Lee Valley String Band, Aidan Coffee, the Noel Brazil Song Contest, a ‘Pop Up Céilí’, Douglas Comhaltas, William Jack, Praire Jaywalkers, a concertina gathering, a fiddle recital, an uilleann pipes concert, a singers circle a Céilí Mór, music workshops and a walking singing tour. On Sunday of the festival musicians will gather in Elizabeth Fort for ‘Trad in the Fort’.

The Book ‘Reeling down the Years’ Cork Folk Festival 1979-2024 by William Hammond will be on sale over the festival weekend.

The festival is offering a Spáilpín Season Ticket for 65 Euro; it includes all An Spailpín Fánach Concerts.

More details available at [email protected] or phone 0872759311.

Cork Folk Festival-Féile Chorcaí
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Irish Music Magazine official

23/07/2026

Condolences to the family of Con Herbert, RIP.

It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of our good friend, Con Herbert.

On 29 March 2025, at Con’s kind invitation, we had the honour of performing a concert in his beloved Ashford. It was one of those very special nights that seemed to take on a life of its own. The evening was made even more memorable when Con joined us on stage. The warmth, friendship and genuine affection between everyone that night was palpable.

Meeting Con in his own community, surrounded by his own people, it was clear to see just how deeply he was respected and loved. He was, in every sense, king of his own patch.

I first got to know Con through Tim Collins, who introduced us, and from that initial meeting a great friendship emerged. It was always a pleasure to meet up with Con, see that lovely smile and enjoy one of our quiet chats together. I will miss you, my friend.

On behalf of the band, I wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to Con’s family, friends and to the community he served and loved so dearly — a community that clearly loved him just as much in return.

Rest in peace, my kind and gentle friend. May God grant you the peace and happiness of Heaven.

You will be greatly missed..

20/06/2026

https://www.echolive.ie/corkviews/arid-41864856.html

More than 40 performers will take part in A Musical Tribute To Jimmy Crowley at Cork City Hall next week - an astonishing response after the call ...

20/06/2026

A Musical Tribute to Jimmy Crowley
Cork City Hall
Wednesday, 24 June, 7.30pm
Tickets: €29 from Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-musical-tribute-to-jimmy-crowley-tickets-1990737188520

An outstanding line-up of musicians, singers, storytellers and friends will come together to celebrate the unique contribution of Jimmy Crowley to Irish music and culture. This special fundraising concert will honour the beloved Cork balladeer and support him during a period of ill health.

The performers appearing on the night include:

• Aoife Granville
• Barry Tierney
• Brian Morrissy & Eoin Coughlan (The Oars)
• Colm Murphy
• Con Ó Drisceoil
• Conal Creedon
• Darragh Jamie McGann
• Darby Crowley (Jimmy’s brother)
• Des Geraghty
• Eoin Jordan & Anthony Ruby
• Eoin Ó Riabhaigh & Johnny Murphy (Stokers Lodge)
• Fiona Kennedy
• Garry Cronin, John Mitchell, Linda Quinlan, Catherine Frost & William Hammond (Spailpín)
• Gerry Murphy
• John Spillane
• Máire Ní Chéileachair
• Marla Fibish & Macdara Ó Faoláin
• Mick Daly, Mick O’Brien, Brendan Butler & Hal O’Neill (Lee Valley String Band)
• Michael Murtagh, Jason Turk, Brian Leach, Seán Murphy & Danny Dineen
• Tim O’Riordan
• Tom Long, Mick Buckley, Bill Daly & Hammy (The Cheese Club)

Support what promises to be a memorable evening of music, song and celebration in honour of one of Cork’s most cherished musical voices.

14/05/2026

Jimmy Crowley go fund me

Dear people of the Beautiful City and beyond,
This is Jimmy Crowley, the singer from Cork. I'm having to call upon your kindness as a last resort. I've been rather under the weather of late. In late September 2025 I was diagnosed with Stage Three oesophageal cancer. Three months later, on 27th December, I had a debilitating stroke. I've been in the Stroke Ward in Cork University Hospital for nearly five months now. I had a good many setbacks and complications during that time, including several falls which resulted in a hip replacement and then periprosthetic surgery on the same hip. I am now mostly wheelchair-bound, but have not given up on learning to walk.

Before the cancer diagnosis and stroke, I was a full-time musician, cyclist, all-year-round sea-swimmer, and walker. Now all I want is to be able to return home to Cobh, to my pussycat Smudge and my sweetheart Eve. I'm soon to be discharged from CUH, and the choice is stark: home or nursing home. Unfortunately the only way I can return home is if I have two carers living with me 24/ 7. My partner Eve will be a full-time carer, but I need a second carer. I kindly request any donations, large or small, to help me afford a second live-in carer so I can finally return to Cobh and live at home, rather than in a nursing home, for the time I have left. Your donations will also help with the rising costs of suddenly having to live with not one but two dramatic, life-changing health conditions.

See link below.

Beannacht, Jimmy C x

DRAFT: With your help, I'll be able to afford a live-in carer, and come home to bea… Eve Telford Moore needs your support for Help Jimmy Crowley Come Home