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
HTTPS://celticdanceco.com

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.