Today sees the beginning of the West Cork Chamber Music Festival, which runs until 7th July & promises to provide a diverse range of music for all ears. That said, once again, there are an equal number of diverse festivals & events taking place throughout West Cork over the coming 7 days. Here are just […]

Our mental health & wellbeing are rightly so at the forefront of many a conversation. In this one-off special episode of the ‘Voice of West Cork’ podcast series, I am talking with Alan Cooke – Poet, who has spent the last year on a personal journey, across Ireland, of self-discovery following the death of his […]

Yes, believe it or not, today is the 1st official day of summer. It is also World Music Day, so suffice to say, there are plenty of events taking place to celebrate both. As ever, if neither of these occasions are to your liking, then there are plenty of alternatives to choose from. Here are […]

If you are looking for something to do over the summer months, then look no further. I have taken the liberty to do a quick scan for the months of June, July & August and to date, there are currently; 89 Summer Camps, 23 Festivals & 11 Retreats – not to mention the usual mix […]

This Sunday is all about the Dad’s. I can’t guarantee the weather, but as per usual, there are a whole host of festivals & events taking place over the weekend & coming 7 days. Here are just a few suggestions. 14-16   BEDA Summer Festival   Ballineen 14-16   Skibbereen Music Festival   Skibbereen 15   Kinsale Voices Concert   Kinsale […]

…or indeed more? This week coming is National Carers Week & to celebrate all of the magnificent work that they do, there are a series of events taking place throughout West Cork over the coming 7 days. As ever, there is the usual mix of festivals, retreats, live theatre, music gigs, bingo, social clubs & […]