An Open Occasion ‘24 at 2 Studios One Gallery

VISUAL ART | CRAFTS
Venue: 2 STUDIOS – ONE GALLERY, The Old Church
Town: Coachford
Time: 4:30pm - 8:00pm

The studios of Michael Quane RHA artist, and Johanna Connor visual artist, will be open to visit for Culture Night, with an exhibition of drawing and sculpture.

Blue Of Distance

Venue: Sarah Walker Gallery, Sarah Walker Gallery
Town: Castletownbere
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Dorota Borowa, Julie Forgues, Julian Forrest and Adam Fung met in Svalbard, Norway, in the summer of 2023, marking the start of their Arctic Circle Residency aboard the Antigua tall ship. Their inaugural exhibition at Sarah Walker Gallery captures the transformative experiences of their journey, inviting viewers into the Arctic’s complex environment with powerful images…

Exhibition: Home

Venue: Blue House Gallery, Main Street
Town: Schull
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

An exhibition of paintings by Transition Year students, Schull Community College. Home’ is an exhibition of expressive and lively mixed media paintings by 25 Schull Community College Transition Year students, exploring their personal responses to what it means to live as a young person in this particular place and time.

Stories of the Revolution Exhibition

Venue: West Cork Leisure Centre, 16 Bantry Road
Town: Dunmanway
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

The 24-panel exhibition details many noteworthy events from these momentous years in Irish history. It also includes descriptions of key figures such as Tom Barry, Liam Lynch, Michael Collins and the role of women and Cumann na mBan, as well as reflections on the civilian experience. Margaret Murphy from Skibbereen Heritage Centre will give a…

Kevin Corcoran talk on the Gearagh

TALKS | TOURS | WORKSHOPS
Venue: Dunmanway, Market Square
Town: Dunmanway
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Local author, artist and ecologist Kevin Corcoran will bring his enthusiasm of our local landscape to Dunmanway Library on Culture night with an illustrated lecture about the Gearagh near Macroom, titled, The Gearagh Past, Present and Future: An illustrated talk on the future fate of Western Europe’s last intact stand of primeval alluvial rainforest, as…

Culture Night on Bere Island

Venue: The Drill Hall, The Drill Hall
Town: Bere Island
Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm

Culture night is set to be a very exciting night this year. The festival will be officially opened by renowned poet and member of Aosdána, Peter Sirr. This will be followed by an artist talk by contemporary West Cork-based painter Bill Griffin. Bill will be accompanied by musician Deirdre Ní Dhonnachán and poet Niall O’Sullivan.…

Culture Night on Bere Island – Bere Island Arts Festival

Venue: The Drill Hall, Bere Island
Town: Bere Island
Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm

Offical festival opening and reading by renowned poet, Peter Sirr. Artist talk by West Cork-based painter Bill Griffin accompanied by musician Deirdre Ní Dhonnachán and poet Niall O’Sullivan. A night of old time Irish dancing with West Cork musicians Martin Kearney and Derry Kennedy. Tea, sandwiches and cakes will be served during the night as…

I Know What I Like

VISUAL ART | CRAFTS
Venue: Cnoc Bui Community Arts Centre, Cnoc Bui Community Arts Centre
Town: Union Hall
Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm

An exploration of the “RHA/RUA at Cnoc Bui’ exhibition with a focus on the most popular and least popular works on display. People who profess to know little or nothing about art will explain their preferences, followed by a commentary by an acknowledged art expert.

Cullen Pipe Band Open Music Event

MUSIC
Venue: Cullen Pipe Band Hall, Cullen Pipe Band Hall
Town: Cullen
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Piping, Drumming, Song and Music.

Fastnet Film Festival 2024 Award Winning Shorts

Venue: Fastnet Film Centre, Fastnet Film Centre
Town: Schull
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm

A free screening of the best short films from the Fastnet Film Festival 2024.

Mór Access – Mór Artists Collective Exhibition

VISUAL ART | CRAFTS
Venue: Greywood Arts, Coach House
Town: Killeagh
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Mór Artists Collective presents Mór Access, an exhibition that brings together members’ cultural landscapes. Working from a common starting point of a simple square canvas, members will showcase an eclectic body of work.

Óiche Cheoil

FILM | PERFORMANCE
MUSIC
Venue: Atkins Hall, Dunmanway Methodist Church
Town: Dunmanway
Time: 8:00pm - 10:30pm

Comhaltas Dunmanway will host an Óiche Cheoil with music, song, dance and storytelling. Audience participation will be encouraged in a very informal atmosphere.

Óiche Gaelach

MUSIC
Venue: Jimmy's Bar, Jimmy's Bar
Town: Cork
Time: 8:00pm - 11:30pm

Pint agus caint followed by Seisiún cheoil agus amhránaíochta leis Na hAgallies.

Connolly's of Leap present Way of the West

MUSIC
Venue: Connollys of Leap, Main Street
Town: Leap
Time: 9:00pm - 2:00am

Experience the magic of Culture Night with Way of the West (WOTW) – a spectacular Late Night Event of music and art on the 20th of September, 2024, at Connolly’s of Leap. This event, supported by the Arts Council in partnership with Cork County Council, promises to be a highlight of the cultural calendar, showcasing…