Who we are

Cork Cultural Companions is an Age & Opportunity Arts initiative, delivered by Muintir Cork and supported by the HSE and Cork City and County Councils. Cork Cultural Companions has local networks of members who attend events together regularly in Cork City, Mallow, Bantry and East Cork.

Monday, 30 October 2023

Social Irish Dance Classes with Celtic Dance Co at the Lough


Do you enjoy dancing, socialising, meeting new people? Well… Celtic Dance Co are starting up weekly social Irish dance classes at The Lough Community Centre, Cork City every Wednesday from October for anyone 16+ looking to have some fun, socialise, keep fit and make new friends. Classes cater towards all levels.

Class fee is €10

Social Irish Dance Classes with Celtic Dance Co
The Lough Community Centre
Every Wednesday @ 8:00 pm €10
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Cork Fleischmann Symphony Orchestra Concert in City Hall 11th Nov



Cork Fleischmann Orchestra conducted by Keith Pascoe and led by Eithne Willis will perform Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor with renowned international pianist Artur Pizarro. The programme will also include Butterworth’s The Banks of Green Willow and Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9. Presented by Evelyn Grant. 

Tickets available on Eventbrite and at the door: Balcony €25, Downstairs €20. Students €10, OAP and COS concession €5.



Cork Fleischmann Symphony Orchestra Concert
Cork City Hall
Sat 11 Nov, 19:30
€25/€20/10
Corkfleischmannsymphonyorchestra.ie

An Evening with Frances Black in Mitchellstown

An Evening with Frances Black at Saint Georges Arts And Heritage Centre
Sat 04 Nov, 8pm Tickets €35

Frances Black is an Award winning Irish singer, songwriter, and politician. Born in Dublin, Ireland, she has left an indelible mark on the Irish music scene and has been a prominent voice for social justice and advocacy.
Frances Black's musical journey began in the late 1980s when she joined the traditional Irish music group called Arcady. Her ethereal and emotive voice quickly captivated audiences, earning her widespread recognition and acclaim. With her distinctive style and heartfelt performances, she became known for interpreting Irish folk songs and breathing new life into them.
In 1992, Frances embarked on a successful solo career, releasing her debut album, "Talk to Me." The album showcased her versatility as an artist and featured a blend of traditional and contemporary songs. Over the years, she released several more albums, including "The Smile on Your Face" and "This Love Will Carry."
Beyond her musical accomplishments, Frances Black has consistently used her platform to advocate for various social causes. She has been an outspoken advocate for issues such as mental health, human rights, and homelessness.


Tickets €35 (Available on Eventbrite, Reidy’s Kitchen Garden, The Favourite & Roche’s Spar or call 087 4696913 or 087 8113611). 

Saint George’s Arts & Heritage Centre is a Bring your own Bottle venue.

Cork City Ballet presents Swan Lake



If you’ve never seen Swan Lake, now’s your chance! Cork City Ballet is back, and the company’s full-length production of this ballet lays claim to a legacy that extends back to its premiere at the Bolshoi Theatre in 1895.


Cork Opera House, Emmet Place, Cork 2 -4 November 2023
Tickets €27.00
See www.corkoperahouse.ie



The Lee Sessions Trad Music


The Lee Sessions are an extensive series of traditional Irish music sessions in Cork city centre, featuring masters of traditional music. The sessions have been running continuously since May 2011 and are sponsored by Cork City Council.


 

Cork city is blessed with the best pubs in Ireland, all within walking distance of each other - furthermore Cork has, not one, but two separate third level colleges with hugely respected music degree courses, UCC's Department of Music and CIT's School of Music, making Leeside a hub for the cream of traditional Irish musicians.

The Lee Sessions undoubtedly offers the best choice and highest standard of musicianship in the country.

Venues include The Corner House (Coburg Street), Sin (Coburg Street), The Oliver Plunkett (Oliver Plunkett St) The Long Valley (Winthrop St) and many more... Weekly gigs listings can be found here and on our facebook page with information on when and where you can find high quality, vibrant and authentic trad sessions!

For the full listings go to https://www.theleesessions.com/gigs_full_page.php

The People's Picturehouse Cork at the Pav

The People's Picturehouse Cork is a monthly filmmaking showcase at The Pav. Every month they screen locally made short films, sketches, music videos, and experimental film - aiming to foster a community of local filmmakers where we can see each other's work, network with each other, and also see our own work on the big screen!

If you’ve got something you’d love to screen, get in contact! We would prefer films under 15 minutes, but we may make exceptions. Send your submissions on picturehousecork.com.


Wed, 29 Nov 2023 19:00 - 22:30 at The Pav, Carey's Lane Cork Tickets €5/10 

Follow Picturehouse Cork on Instagram - instagram.com/picturehousecork

The Peoples’ Picturehouse Cork is a new monthly filmmaking showcase at The Pav. Locally made short films, sketches, music videos, and more! 

Thursday, 26 October 2023

A Christmas Carol at Nano Nagle

 Thursday 30th November – Sunday 3rd December, 19.00 – 20.00, Goldie Chapel

Back by popular demand Oceans of Notions Theatre Company and Nano Nagle Place 

are bringing back “A Christmas Carol” to the iconic Goldie Chapel on the 30th Nov- 3rd

Dec.

We’ll have evening performances from Thurs to Sun at 7pm and 2 special matinee 

performances at 3pm on Sat & Sun.

In this production, the wonderfully talented and versatile actor, Kieran O’Leary will bring 

a host of characters to life including the miserly Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, the Ghost of Jacob

Marley and the frail Tiny Tim. Accompanied by a selection of original carols from Victorian

England, sung live by the incredible Michèle de Foubert.

Winter Warmer Poetry Festival 24th to 26th November

 Friday 24th – Sunday 26th November, All Day, Conference Space

 

Ó Bhéal’s 11th Winter Warmer (and 3rd hybrid) festival presents over 30 poets from seven countries. Most of these featured guests will read/perform in-person at Nano Nagle Place, with others appearing virtually. All events are free to access at the venue or via our online Festival Stage and usual social media channels. In-person audience capacity is 100.

The festival hosts two poetry workshops with Dylan Brennan and Jessica Traynor, a poetry-film workshop with Colm Scully, three music/poetry fusions from Rónán Ó Snodaigh, Aindrias de Staic and Alistair Mackay (with Rody Gorman) (all in-person), an Open-Mic Showcase featuring four Cork-based regular open-mic events, poetry-films from the verse of the late Macdara Woods, plus a Closed-Mic set for poets from Ó Bhéal’s regular open-mic sessions during 2023.

Other guests include Eiléan Ni Chuilleanáin, Fred D’Aguiar, Sarah Clancy, Vona Groarke, Lauren O’Donovan, Emma Must, Kim Shuck, Alejandro Murguía, Gormfhlaith Ni Shiochain Ni Bheolain, Laima VincÄ—, Jason J. Fisher and S’phongo.

The shortlist and prize-giving for Ó Bhéal’s 11th International Poetry-Film Competition will be screened and simulcast, as will an additional, special selection of poetry-films made in Ireland.

Free admission to all events!

For more information visit: https://www.obheal.ie/blog/winter-warmer-poetry-festival/winter-warmer-festival-2023/

 

Christmas at the Cathedral Cork International Choral Festival

 


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October Newsletter



2023 Christmas at the Cathedral,
Seán Ó Riada Composition Competition, and more



October is traditionally a month packed with announcements at our festival office! 



First things first, as many of you have already been enquiring, we are thrilled to announce that our fundraiser event, Christmas at the Cathedral, will be returning on Saturday, 25th November, and Sunday, 26th November! 



For all Irish composers, or composers based in Ireland: this month we also launched the 2024 edition of the Seán Ó Riada Composition Competition (application closing date: 8th December).

October brings us the first festival application deadlines - Entries for the 2024 Fleischmann International Trophy Competition are closing on 31st October. Read on for full details.

As always, if you have any questions you can reach out to us at info@corkchoral.ie.



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Gospel at the Cathedral

Saturday 21st October 2023, 8pm

Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral, Cork



There are still some tickets left for this extraordinary fundraising evening celebrating the vibrant world of gospel music and contemporary vocal performances in the amazing surroundings of Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral, Cork.



Joining us for this special occasion is The NuVoices Project, all the way from Italy, bringing their unique blend of gospel and contemporary music to the stage. In addition, we are thrilled to feature some of the finest gospel choirs from Cork, including the Carrigtwohill Gospel Choir, the White Horse Gospel Choir, and the Carrigaline Gospel Choir.

Tickets: €22 (incl. booking fee)

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2023 Christmas at the Cathedral

Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th November, 7:30pm

Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral, Cork



Save the dates for the 2023 edition of the popular Christmas at the Cathedral, presented by the Cork International Choral Festival under the direction of Catherine Mahon Buckley.


Join us in the magical surroundings of Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral for two nights of music and readings, this year under the iconic title 'A Cork Christmas'. Due to its overwhelming popularity in past editions, we're doubling up this year to ensure more of you can enjoy this much-loved event.

Stay tuned for the full programme and lineup, which will be unveiled in the coming days, and get ready for a celebration of voices like no other! 
Tickets: €26 (incl. booking fee)

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2024 Seán Ó Riada Composition Competition

Calling all composers born or based in Ireland!



Exciting news - Our annual Seán Ó Riada Composition Competition is now open. Be in with a chance of winning this esteemed composition competition and having your work premiered in St Fin Barre’s Cathedral by the acclaimed Chamber Choir Ireland on Friday 3rd May 2024.



Application deadline:

8th December 2023



In collaboration with Chamber Choir Ireland and the Ó Riada Family Trust.

Apply now

2024 International 
Applications

Fleischmann International Trophy Competition

Each year some of the finest amateur choirs are selected to compete in the prestigious Fleischmann International Trophy Competition.


The selected choirs will also be scheduled for a range of additional Festival activities throughout the week including fringe concerts, church and informal performances, and much more!

Application deadline:
31st October 2023

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International
Non-Competitive Choirs

The Festival has always featured great choirs from around the world on a non-competitive basis. Selected Non-Competitive Choirs are given the opportunity to present informal performances in various locations across Cork city and county, see some of Ireland’s beautiful countryside, meet with other choirs, attend Festival events, sing, mingle and soak up the Festival atmosphere.



Application deadline:
30th November 2023

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2024 National
Applications

National Open Competitions

Youth and Adults choirs from all over the country are invited to compete in Ireland's foremost choral festival in a variety of categories, including Male, Female & Mixed Voices, Chamber Choir & Ensembles, Youth Choirs, Light, Jazz & Popular Music, Church Music, and Workplace Choir of the Year Competition.


Application deadline:
19th January 2024

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Ireland's Choir of the Year

The Ireland Choir of the Year Competition is an important performing and competitive platform for Irish choirs of national standing, offering them the opportunity to compare themselves with international standards of choral performance


Application deadline:
19th January 2024

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National School Competitions

For its 69th edition, the Cork International Choral Festival once again offers a platform for Schools choirs from all over the country to perform, listen to and experience different expressions of the choral art:
Section 1: Primary School Choirs
Section 2: Equal Voice Post-Primary
Section 3: Mixed Voice Post-Primary



Application deadline:
19th January 2024

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National Non-Competitive Choirs

Should your choir be interested in joining us in Cork but not wish to enter into competition, you can participate non-competitively. This will give your choir the opportunity to be part of a world-renowned festival, while meeting and mingling with other visiting choirs.


Application deadline:
2nd February 2024

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