Brendan Duffin became fascinated with the tale of Goll Essa Ruadh while studying folklore at UCC

Cancer and a stroke are just two of the blows the Cork music legend has had in recent times, but he's now back home in Cobh and keeping himself busy as ever

Vallely's award has been overshadowed by the recent death of his mother, a major influence on his life and music

Pet O'Connell hears from Cork accordion and melodeon player Diarmuid Ó Meachair about his musical journey

In his new memoir, Louis Marcus delves into his time in UCC, and the efforts of a group of Cork people who met at the New Look pub to discuss ways of breaking free of the conservatism of the era

Co Cork-based Belfast native Hammy Hamilton has released a new CD

Before he died recently, Con Kelleher's photographs graced the covers of albums, and were even turned into stamps by An Post

Pet O’Connell rounds up a selection of the latest children’s books, with tales of climate change and Ramadan fasting, mountain climbing, and the wonders of Irish seaweed

Peadar Ó Riada playing the piano at his home near Cúil Aodha as he talks to Irish Examiner's Pet O'Connell about his illness, and the big list he ...

Cork musician Peadar Ó Riada talks about his illness, and the big list he still plans on getting through

A school principal and renowned singer, Seán Ó Sé's love of music endured right to the end

Artificial intelligence, climate change, and employment are among discussion topics at the gathering in Cúil Aodha, writes Pet O'Connell

Cork trad legend Jackie Daly talks Sliabh Luachra, innovative tuning, and doing a Beatles cover that Paul McCartney loved

Cork fiddle player, academic, and authority on Sliabh Luachra music Matt Cranitch will this weekend be presented with a TG4 Gradam Ceoil award for lifetime achievement

A new book shows how the Fleadh played a crucial role in helping to revive traditional music

Pet O’Connell rounds up a selection of the latest children’s books, featuring history, rhymes, and the surreal

As the anniversary of Dr Annie Patterson's death approaches, Pet O'Connell recalls the life of the incredible woman who also was instrumental in the creation of the Feis Ceoil and Oireachtas na Gaeilg...

The Francophone province has a proud music culture, with both fans and ethnomusicologists spotting the strong Irish links in many of the tunes