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Cork X Southwest

  • 05.20.10
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    Cork X Southwest returns to the West Cork town of Skibbereen for a fourth outing on Saturday July 31st . The Showgrounds will play host to Ireland’s best one-day music and arts festival, with an eclectic offering of local and international musicians, bands, DJs, art, drama, comedy, fringe events, and food. Folk queen Martha Wainwright and alt country legend Bonnie Prince Billy will play, along with local legends The Frank and Walters, folk hero John Spillane, leading singer songwriter Mick Flannery and the spellbinding Interference.  Also on the bill, The Hothouse Flowers, Luka Bloom and Jinx Lennon, with many more acts yet ...
  • 07.27.09
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    It looks like good old Skibbereen will become a proper hot spot for live music this weekend, with the Cork by Southwest festival taking place on Saturday, August 1. The fest will be headlined by The Waterboys (pictured), who will also be performing in Galway the previous night. Thankfully the event is all tented and thus completely rain-proof, and the line-up also boasts Jerry Fish and the Mudbug Club, Lisa Hannigan, John Spillane and David O’Doherty. Camping is available on site for those who wish to brave the elements in the name good fun, with plenty of accommodation also on offer in ...