August 2006 Cork

Live Music Listings

Wednesday 2
Dae Kim, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Nick Harper, 9pm @ DeBarras, Clon.
Hank & Ray, 9.30pm @ Charlies.

Thursday 3
Asian Dub Foundation, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Stanley Super 800 + Sister, 8.30pm @ Unitarian Church, Princes St.
Roy Harper, 9pm @ DeBarras, Clon.

Friday 4
Saucy Monky, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Tidal Suns, 9pm @ The Quad.
Head Over Heels, 10pm @ Charlies.
Qool DJ Marv, 10.30pm @ Savoy Theatre.
DJ Weekender, 10pm @ An Bróg.
Remedy, Rochestown Inn.

Saturday 5
Captain Insano (album launch),9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
The Loaded Kings + The Frets, 2pm @ The Square, Mitchelstown.
The Proclaimers + Roesy + Iron Jelloids, 8pm @ The Square, Mitchelstown.
Jed Thomas Blues Band, 10pm @ Beale St. Blues Bar.
Tres Hombres, 10pm @ Charlies.
DJ Weekender, 10pm @ An Bróg.
Eighties Band, Rochestown Inn.

Sunday 6
Ricky Warwick with SJ McArdle, 8pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Sultans Of Ping + Hybrasil + The Vital Spark + Eve Of Mind + Fair
Verona, 2pm @ The Square, Mitchelstown.
The Chalets + Frank & Walters + Lotus Lullaby, 8pm @ The Square,
Mitchelstown.
Arm The Elderly, 9pm @ Pine Lodge, Myrtleville.
Jed Thomas Blues Band, 10pm @ Beale St. Blues Bar.
Red Herrings, 10pm @ Charlies.
DJ Weekender, 10pm @ An Bróg.
Exit the Street + The Dardanelles + The Vital Signs + Yom and Friends
+ Aphonia, 4pm @ Thatch Bar, Lisgoold.
Dead Ringer, Rochestown Inn.

Monday 7
Hank & Ray, 9.30pm @ Charlies.

wednesday 9
Jon Leahy & Diane War, 9pm @ Tikki Lounge.
Hybrasil, 9.30pm @ An Bróg.
Open Mic, 9.30pm @ Charlies.

Thursday 10
Christy Moore & Declan Sinnott, 9pm @ Savoy.
John Spillane, 9pm @ DeBarras, Clon.
The Sessions with John Leahy, 9pm @ Nancy Spains.

Friday 11
Peter, Bjorn & John, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Clive Barnes & Jeffrey Foucault, 9pm @ An Cruiscín Lán.
Josh Veldman, 10.15pm @ Beale St. Blues Bar.
Christy Moore & Declan Sinnott, 9pm @ Community Hall, Clon.
Mojo Rejects, 10pm @ Charlies.
Phelan Goodman, Rochestown Inn.

Saturday 12
Exit The Street, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Belfast ROCKS Cork II: Clone Quartet, Komodo, PatioSounds,
SixShooter, Three Tales, Party Weirdo, 8.30pm @ Crúiscín Lán.
Barefoot Blues, 10pm @ Charlies.
Head Over Heels, Rochestown Inn.

Sunday 13
W.W.O. (W Witrynach Odbicia), 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Pierce Turner, 9pm @ DeBarras, Clon.
Route 66, Rochestown Inn.

Monday 14
Hank & Ray, 9.30pm @ Charlies.

wednesday 16
Painting By Numbers + Open Door Policy + Beveren’s Toy, 9pm @ Cyprus
Ave.
Open Mic, 9.30pm @ Charlies.

Thursday 17
Lerner, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

Friday 18
Jodavino, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
The Telescopes + Magnetize, 9pm @ Tikki Lounge.
Prester John Blues Band, 10pm @ Beale St. Blues Bar.
ChezMaca + Ray Beggan + Flesh and Bones, 9pm @ LV Bar.
Achim LanganKaemper (flamenco & panflute), 8.30pm @ Triskel.
Fintan Lucy, 10pm @ Charlies.
Electrodelux Bookashade + Quirky + Jimmy, 10.30pm @ Savoy Theatre.
Dave Evans, Rochestown Inn.

Saturday 19
Bruce Mathiske, 9pm @ Half Moon.
Redneck Manifesto, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Red Sea Pedestrians, 9pm @ DeBarras, Clon.
Karma Parking, 10pm @ Charlies.
The Naildrivers, Rochestown Inn.

Sunday 20
Exit: Pursued By A Bear, 9pm @ DeBarras, Clon.
The Boogie Band, 7pm @ Rochestown Inn.

Monday 21
Hank & Ray, 9.30pm @ Charlies.

wednesday 23
The Immediate, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Rulers Of The Planet, 9.30pm @ An Bróg.
Open Mic, 9.30pm @ Charlies.

Thursday 24
Jack Rose, 9pm @ Tikki Lounge.
The Blizzards, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
The Immediate + Berkeley, 9pm @ DeBarras, Clon.

Friday 25
Arm The Elderly + Wallmark + Lerner + more, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Inner City Blues Band,10pm @ Beale St. Blues Bar.
The Outside, 10pm @ Charlies.
Cecilia & Fernando (Brazilian guitar duo), 8pm @ Triskel.
Grooverider + Source + Jet Li, 10.30pm @ Savoy Theatre.
Colin O’Donnell, Rochestown Inn.

Saturday 26
Bic Runga, 8pm @ Savoy Theatre.
The Buds, 10.15pm @ Beale St. Blues Bar.
Red Herrings, 10pm @ Charlies.
Doctor Dynamite, Rochestown Inn.

Sunday 27
The Boogie Band, 7pm @ Rochestown Inn.

Monday 28
Hank & Ray, 9.30pm @ Charlies.

wednesday 30
Open Mic, 9.30pm @ Charlies.

to August 9
It’s All Hunky Dory
Group Exhibition with Mark Redden, Tom Campbell, Loraine MacDonoghal, Rob Irreson, Terasa Jackson. “We are five artists using various mediums, painting, drawing, sculpture and performance as a means to express a personal response to the world around us. We live in a society that is largely based on distraction from feeling. As humans our actions are a reaction based on feeling.”
Tigh Fili, Thompson House, MacCurtain Street.

to August 9
Landscapes & Seascapes
An exhibition of oil paintings by Paula Burke.
Courtyard Gallery, Midleton, Co. Cork.

to August 10
Matisse: Drawing with Scissors
Late works 1950 - 54. The French painter, sculptor and designer, Henri Matisse (1869-1954) was one of the 20th century’s most influential artists. His vibrant works are celebrated for their extraordinary richness and luminosity of colour. Matisse: Drawing with Scissors, features thirty five lithographic prints of the famous cut-outs, produced in the last four years of his life, when the artist was confined to his bed. It includes many of his iconic images, such as The Snail and the Blue Nudes.
21 Lavitt’s Quay.

to August 20
work [w3:k]
The exhibition includes artistic work from the 1960s to the present day by more than 30 international artists. It examines different aspects of work such as globalisation, gender relations, migration, industrial action and working conditions. The theme of work and labour is a very relevant and topical issue in Ireland at the Glucksman Gallery, UCC, Cork.

to August 26
Whipping The Herring: Survival & Celebration in 19th Century Irish Art
Whipping the Herring examines everyday life in nineteenth century
Ireland, with particular focus on the depiction of the less well-off,
for whom life was often a struggle for survival. The exhibition will
include depictions of fairs and funerals, weddings and wakes,
pilgrimages and penances. Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place.

to August 31
Summer Dreaming
Exciting local exhibition with the Savoy Artists Group: June
Matthews, Michael Downes, Peig Quinlan, Joan Lawlor, Rena Wood and
Eileen Garvey. Adm. free. NSC National Software Centre, Mahon.

to August 31
GROUP SUMMER SHOW
Vangard Gallery, Carey’s Lane.

to September 11
Behind the Mask
A rich and colourful exhibition of international masks. Cork Public
Museum, Fitzgerald Park.

August
Showcase 2006
Fine new work by sculptor, Robin Daly. Lavit Gallery, Fr Mathew Street.

August
Exhibition
Artists include Markey Robinson, Bill Griffin, Arthur Madderson and
featuring sketches by Mark O’ Neill, Colin Middleton and William
Harrington. The Shaw Gallery, 23 Washington Street West (next to the
Kino).

August 2 to 30
Irish Professional Photographers Association and Royal & Sun Alliance
National Photographic Awards
August sees the Cork Vision Centre host an extensive selection of the
award winning entries in the Irish Professional Photographers
Association (IPPA) National Photographic Awards. Cork Vision Centre @
St. Peter’s, North Main Street.

from August 3
Painting the Maze and The Hands of History
Belfast based artist, Raymond Watson exhibits a collection of
sculpture, painting and print works exploring the individual human
experience of life in The Maze Prison where political prisoners were
held. His work portrays important icons and events that constituted
the daily routine of prison life; including a unique image portraying
how prisoners communicated using a plastic knife and a button.Sirius
Arts Centre, Cobh.

August 15 to September 8
Summer Group Exhibition
Including work by some of Ireland’s leading contemporary artists.
Fenton Gallery, Wandesford Quay.

August 22 to September 2
CAS Student of the Year
CAS’s annual award to a graduating student from Crawford College of
Art & Design. This year’s recipient is painter, Elizabeth Charleson.
Lavit Gallery, Fr Mathew Street.

August 22 to September 26
A Memory of Humanity
From Solferino to Bagdad, 145 Years of Red Cross Photography. 21
Lavitt’s Quay.

August 29 to September 9
Fledglings
A show of new and emerging artists from Crawford College of Art &
Design. Lavit Gallery, Fr Mathew Street.

Coming
in September

September 1 to November 26
Cooling Out: On the paradox of feminism
The exhibition examines the influences of media, education and
existing social structures on the constitution of a gender identity
through works of contemporary female and male artists. Glucksman
Gallery, UCC, Cork.

September 8 to November 4
Robert Gibbings
(1889 - 1958)
A retrospective exhibition of Cork-born Robert Gibbings of over 100
prints and drawings from both private and public collections, to
provide an overview of his development as an artist and wood-
engraver, particular in the field of book engraving. Crawford Art
Gallery, Emmet Place.

Theatre & Opera

August 15 to 26
(previews from August 9)
Goldfish in the Sun
By Donal Giltinan, with edited material by Raymond Scannell. Goldfish
in the Sun is an affectionate, funny and moving evocation of Cork
city and its people, set against the romance but hard realities of a
1950’s summer. 8pm. Tickets: f25/18, f15 on Mon & Tues. Box Office:
4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

August 8 to 12
FUNNY MONEY
A comedy by Ray Cooney, writer of comedies such as ‘Run for Your
Wife’ and ‘Out of Order’. With an all star cast led by one of British
TV most popular characters - The Bill’s DI Burnside (Chris Ellison)
and the notorious Eastenders’ Nick Cotton (John Altman), Kim Hartman
who played Helga in all 96 episodes of the long-running and well-
loved comedy series ‘Allo, ‘Allo, Peter Blake (Kirk in Dear John) and
David Callister. This brilliant farce by Ray Cooney has been made
into a major Hollywood film starring Chevy Chase to be released later
this year. ‘Farce-Lovers are in for two and a half hours of inspired,
demented bliss’ - Sunday Times. 8pm. Tickets: f20/25/27.50 plus f2.50
booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

August 19
Mary Shelley’s
FRANKENSTEIN
- THE NEW MUSICAL
Cork based composer/director Girish Paul who wrote songs whilst
surviving missile attacks during the Gulf War in 1991 is proud to
present FRANKENSTEIN - THE NEW MUSICAL, in association with the
Firkin Crane, prior to touring the UK in the near future. Mary
Shelley’s classic story is brought to life in this haunting and
beautiful musical. 8pm. Tickets: f15/12. Booking: 021-4507487. The
Firkin Crane, Shandon.

Coming
in September

September 5 to 9
The Lieutenant of Inishmore
The Lieutenant of Inishmore is a sensational and provocative black
comedy set on an island off the West coast of Ireland. Written by the
author of the worldwide smash hit, the Tony Award-winning “The Beauty
Queen of Leenane”, Martin McDonagh’s Lieutenant of Inishmore caused a
storm in London’s West End and more recently conquered Boardway,
N.Y.C. audiences. 8pm. Tickets: f20/25/30 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box
Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

from September 11
The Full Monty
Jerry’s out of work. He's got just two weeks to raise the money to
keep seeing his son but he's got only one idea. They said it couldn't
be done.They said they'd fall flat on their faces and make fools of
themselves. They said it was impossible to make a musical from THE
FULL MONTY. A feel-fabulous musical that celebrates masculinity in
all its variations. 8pm. Tickets: f32/32.50/35 plus f2.50 booking
fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

Dance

July 31 to August 5
MAGIC OF THE DANCE
Experience the world’s most exciting Irish Dance show, featuring Cork
born Irish Dance World Champions Alan Kenefick and Suzanne Cleary.
8pm. Tickets f25/28/30 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022.
Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

August 18
Doubletime!
A night of hot swing jazz with Dj Gary. Jump, jive, romp, and stomp
to the best big band swing of the 30’s and 40’s. The only night in
Cork that guarantees the jazz will get you up so you can really get
down. This is our 3rd anniversary so come out and party like it’s
1939! 10pm, f5. An Spailpin Fanac, South Main Street.

August 12
Céilí Dancing
Music by Four Provinces (Midlands). All welcome. 9.30am-1.30am, f8
including tea. Carrigaline GAA Pavilion.

Salsa Classes
Spice up your life with Salsa, Learn this vibrant, fun-filled Latin
dance. Mon & Thurs Beginners class at 8.30pm in The Garda Club,
Penrose Wharf, Cork. Tues Beginners class at 8pm in Innishannon house
hotel. Wed Beginners class at 8.30 in Marion Hall, Ballinhassig.
Monthly Club every 3rd Saturday of the month in the Viaduct Bar,
Bandon Road. Weekly Club every Thursday in the Garda Club at 9.30 to
12pm and every Friday night in JD Styles at 10pm to 12pm. No partner
needed, come down and join the fun. www.salsaireland.com,
info@salsaireland.com, tel: 085 1059140 also…Salsa Bonanza 6 -
August Bank Holiday Weekend 5th-7th - 3 days and 2 nights of non-stop
Salsa dancing with workshops, parties, live band, shows and a unique
beach party extravaganza on bank holiday Monday. For those who want
to improve their Salsa dancing this festival is a must. Novices too
can avail of a special beginners programme. For information and
booking visit www.salsaireland.com/festival or call Tanja on 086
2121273 Gresham Metrepole Hotel.

Tuesdays
Cork International Folk Dance Club
You are invited to dance every Tuesday night, all year round from
8-10pm.?5 per person, first night free. Carrigrohane Parish Hall
(down the hill from St. Peter’s Church). Men and women of all ages
and fitness levels are very welcome. No previous experience
necessary. More info/directions phone Larry 4886541 or Patsy 4872550.

Ongoing
Rashenkoti Tribal Belly Dance
A Cork dance community since 1995 Tribal is a dance of Friends.
Ongoing classes in all levels, childrens, and baby/toddler friendly
morning class, moms need a space to dance too. Build your strength,
pride, flexibility, creative skills, ethics and friendships. More
than a dance class.( But less difficult than a trip to Tibet.) Did I
mention fun? Fun is very big with us as well, that and very big
skirts. For More Info pleases contact Marius Griffin Teacher/Director
021 435 9086 Over 30 years in the performance arts, 15 years
dedicated to Tribal Dance.

Tuesdays
5 Rhythms TM
Ecstatic Dance
Caroline Carey presents - Tuesday evening ‘drop-in’ classes 5.15 -
6.45pm (suitable for beginners) ?10. 7pm to 9.30pm ?15. Sweat Your
Prayers, (session with no instruction). All at UCC DramaLab, Lee
Maltings Building, Prospect Row, Cork. Enquiries to hazel@newton-
net.co.uk, 021 4961247 www.carolinecarey.com

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays
Thursdays & Fridays
Muses Bellydance school of Ireland
We offer a large diversity of bellydance classes at ALL LEVELS
including Tribal Fusion, Egyptian Classical, Wise Bellies, American
Cabaret, Wake up your Belly class, Hip Hop Bellydance, Belly-2-abs,
Latin Bellies, Props Classes and more! All ages, shapes and sizes
welcome! Ongoing classes (featuring yoga / pilates warm ups and
stretches for bellydance, solo as well as playful troupe dance,
choreography and improvisation) EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK! Morning
Classes: 10:30-11:45; Evening Classes: 18:30-19:45, 19:00-20:15,
20:00-21:15, 20:30-21:45. Our school also features workshops with
experienced guest teachers, regular performances and haflas
(bellydance parties), costume teaching, open studio for practice at
no cost. f45 monthly payment (4 classes). Booking & Info: Graziela
(086 353 2962 / 021 455 3173 or Adriana (085 125 9100 / 021 438
6560). Email:musesbellydanceschool@yahoo.com Visit: www.hipcircles.tk
Middle Parish Community Centre, Grattan Street (parallel to North
Main Street), Cork.
also…
“The Gathering of the Muses Bellydance Show” - 16/17 Sept 2006 @ 7pm
at the Firkin Crane, Cork: inspired on the tales of Greek mythology,
an exotic and extravagant bellydance event not to be missed! Proceeds
going to Edel House & Riverview Residential Services for women,
teenagers and children of Grattan
St. Tickets (f18 in advance, f20 at the door) available from Muses
and at Dervish (old Crystal Connection beside Bodega).

Wednesdays
Argentine Tango
Summer Tango @ Garda Social Club, Penrose Wharf. Argentine Tango
Classes for August with Special Guest Teachers Monica and Nestor
Castillo, Visiting from Buenos Aires Classes: Beginners 7pm,
Improvers 8.15pm, Advanced 9.15pm (no partner required), Tango Club
10.15pm till close. Summer Ball & Workshops @ Garda Social Club,
Penrose Wharf on Sat August 19th at 9pm. Further Details from Aileen
087 2627887 or www.corktango.com

Wednesdays
Modern & Contemporary
Dance Classes
Professional/advanced Dance Classes continue at 12noon on Wednesdays
at the Firkin Crane in association with APDI with the following guest
teachers: Inma Moya - 2nd, 16th and 30th August; Andrea Pastorelli -
9th & 23rd August. Classes will continue throughout September. For
more details and class times please contact the Firkin Crane,
021-4507487. The Firkin Crane, Shandon.

August 26 & 27
Kalari Weekend Workshop
Kalaripayattu residency with Abhilash Ningappa. Kalaripayattu aims at
the ultimate co ordination of the mind and body, improving and
maintaining agility, plasticity and control. This residency is aimed
at dancers, performing artists and body practitioners alike. For more
details and session times please contact the Firkin Crane,
021-4507487. The Firkin Crane, Shandon.

Concerts

August 6
The Dubliners
8pm. Tickets f35.50/32/27.50 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office:
4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

August 13
The Wolfe Tones
8pm. Tickets f25/27.50 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022.
Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

August 16
EMERALD ELVIS
8pm. Tickets ftbc plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork
Opera House, Emmet Place.

August 24 to 26
Legends of Irish Folk
With Ronnie Drew, Finbar Furey, Paddy Reilly, Johnny McEvoy and
compere Jim McCann. After ten sell-out nights in Dublin in 2005,
these living legends will appear in Cork Opera House for three nights
only, playing favourites such as The Fields of Athenry; The Town I
Loved So Well; Red Rose Cafe; From Clare to Here; and many more. No
history of Irish folk music would be complete without these
distinguished talents, each of whom has, in his own inimitable
fashion, brought Irish music to the world. Truly they were Raised on
Songs and Stories, and we may never see their likes again. 8pm.
Tickets f27.50/32/35.50 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022.
Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

August 31 to September 2
The Celtic Tenors
Niall Morris, James Nelson and Matthew Gilsenan celebrating the
Worlds Greatest Tenors. Co-Starring David Munro with his Strings and
Choir and introducing Donna Malone, the teenage soprano sensation!
The Celtic Tenors are now established as Ireland’s most successful
classical crossover artists. ‘The best singing group I have ever
heard. Their version of ‘Danny Boy’ quite honestly brought tears to
my eyes’ - Bill Clinton. Dublin Castle, 2002. 8pm. Tickets f32/35/38
plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet
Place.

August
lunchtime Concerts
Aug 3: Joanne Camilleri from Malta will perform Mussorgsky’s Pictures
at an Exhibition & Bach’s Nun komm der Hieden Hieland (arr. Busoni)
Aug 10: Harvard Krokodiloes from USA, World-famous a capella singing
group Aug 17: Saulius Siauciulis Trio from Lithuania. A trio of top
jazzers from festival city Vilnius: Vytautas Mikeliunas (violin),
Saulius Siauciulis (piano), Mykolas Eiva (percussion). Aug 24: Bo
Elley. The Danish bass will sing Opera and Romances including work by
Mozart, Verdi, Britten, Heise and Harder. 1.10pm-1.50pm. Tickets
f10/7 from door. Crawford Gallery Lecture Theatre, Emmet Place.

Coming
in September

September 6 to 10
EAST CORK EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL
After the wonderful and increasing success of the first three East
Cork Early Music Festivals, the fourth Festival will take place in
venues throughout East Cork including Cloyne Cathedral, St. John the
Baptist Church, Midleton, St. Mary's Collegiate Church, Youghal and
Fota House, Carraigtwohill. Amongst those taking part will be some of
the leading figures in the world of early music from Ireland and
abroad. Booking through Cork Opera House Box Office: 4270022.
Info: www.eastcorkearlymusic.ie
East Cork.

September 25
Buddy Holly
& The Cricketers
8pm. Tickets f27.50 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork
Opera House, Emmet Place.

Comedy

Saturdays
The Craichouse
Aug 5: Kevin Goldsmith. Aug 12: Colin McCarthy. Show 9pm. Visit:
www.myspace.com/craichouse The Craichouse @ The LV, MacCurtain Street.

Festivals

August 4 to 7
Mitchelstown Music and Arts Festival
This year’s festival, running across the August Bank Holiday weekend,
will take place at the New Square in Mitchelstown, which can hold up
to 10,000 people. There is a great mix of music on the programme for
all, with performancers set from The Proclaimers, Rosey, Sultans of
Ping, Cork's finest Frank and Walters, Hybrasil, The Cahlets and many
more. The best thing about this festival is that ALL OF THE GIGS ARE
FREE! Other events over the weekend will include Cork Rocks “off-
stage” gigs in smaller venues all over the town. There will also be
an art exhibition including art from Musician and Artist Roesy. There
will also be additional artistic events over the weekend. More info:
www.mitchelstownfest.com Mitchelstown, Co. Cork.

August 16 to 20
Cork International Folk Dance Festival ‘06
Public Performances: Wed 16: Old Distillery, Midleton @11am; The
Lough, Cork @ 8pm. Thurs 17: Kinsale, Short Quay @ 3pm. Fri 18:
Clonakilty @ Afternoon; Timoleague Festival @ 8pm. Sat 19: Cork City
Centre @ Afternoon; Carrigaline GAA @ 9.30pm. Sun 20: Carrigaline @
Noon; Half Way Harvest Festiva @ 3pm. Cork City & County.

August 16 to 20
Masters of Tradition 2006
Celebrating Traditional Music in its purest form. Booking Now Open
Call 00353 (0)27 52788 or Low-call 1850 788 789 (Ireland only). More
info: www.westcorkmusic.ie Bantry House, Bantry, Co. Cork.

Other Stuff

Last Friday in August
Critical Mass
Come join the celebration the last Friday of EVERY month 6pm at Daunt
Square. CRITICAL MASS is a monthly bike ride round town celebrating
community and the virutes of cycling, its a direct action against
‘Car Culture’, and striving for safer streets by promoting cycling as
a fun and sustainable alternative to drving in the city. See you
there! Daunt Square.

ongoing
Conserving the Dream
Treasures of St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral, celebrating the works of
William Burges, Architect. Opening hours: Mon to Fri (11am-5pm,
closed 1pm-2.15pm); Sat (11am-4pm, closed 1pm-2.15pm); Sun (3pm-5pm).
Cork Public Museum, Fitzgerald Park.

July & August
Ceolta Si - séisiún 2006
Evenings of music, song, dance and story. Mondays: Walter Raleigh
Hotel, Youghal. Thursdays: Brú na Si Cultural Centre, Cork Hill,
Youghal. Doors: 8.30pm, Show: 9pm, Enquiries: 087 2353717 & 086
8693091 www. ceoltasi.com

Saturdays
Art In The Park
Weekly exhibitions by Cork-based artists in Bishop Lucey Park, Cork.

Mondays to Fridays,
June to August
Walking Tour of Cork
Sponsored by Beamish Stout. Weeknights @ 8pm. Starting Tourist Office
Grand Parade. Cost 7euros Tickets available from Guide. Tour finishes
in Tradtional Irish Pub ‘An Spailpin Fanac’ where you will enjoy a
complimentary pint of Beamish Stout or Tea/Coffee. Additional Tours
on request. Contact O.L.G.A. Cork (Official Local Guiding
Association) Phone: 353-21-4885405/ 353-21-4291649 Email
olgacork@eircom.net.

August
GUIDED Tour of Cork
Explore the historically-rich southside of the city with Kieran
McCarthy. Contact Kieran on 087 6553389 or ask for details from The
Flying Enterprise Lounge, South Gate Bridge.

New Dining Out Listing

The Four Liars Bistro
Shandon, 4394040
By the Shandon Bells historical area, 2 minutes walk from the Opera
House. The best sirloin steak in town! Also featuring spicy wings,
pasta, seafood, great chicken dishes, home-made desserts, and much,
much more. Everything cooked to order by award-winning chef/
proprietor Brendan Murphy. Open 7 evenings and for Sunday Lunch.
Fully licensed – bring your own wine if you wish.
fourliarsbistro.com