Cork Folk Festival-Féile Chorcaí

12/09/2026

Tickets for the 47th Cork Folk Festival at now on sale

11/09/2026

Four weeks to go , tickets now on sale at www.proc.ie

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. 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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10/09/2026

The great piper Paddy Keenan RIP

Born into a renowned musical family, Keenan blazed a trail in the Bothy Band and other outfits

07/09/2026

Get your tickets now !!

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.

07/09/2026

Get your tickets now for this great concert

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

★ ★ 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆 ★ ★

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
[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. 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.

Cork Folk Festival-Féile Chorcaí
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Irish Music Magazine official

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
fans
Irish Music Magazine official

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

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