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Daily Mirror
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Gorgeous seaside town with sandy beaches was Europe's 'best' but tourists don't know it's there
Clonakilty in County Cork, Ireland, is a picturesque town with colourful houses and a bustling food scene - and it's not far from some stunning sandy beaches The quaint town of Clonakilty, often shortened to Clon, is nestled on the south coast of Ireland. With its vibrant houses lining the streets, this quiet town is home to just under 5,000 people. Despite being tucked away in County Cork, Clonakilty boasts a couple of impressive accolades. In 2017, it was crowned as the Best Town in Europe and also bagged the title of Best Place of the Year by the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland. However, despite these prestigious awards, it often slips under the radar. The streets of Clonakilty are adorned with brightly coloured houses that breathe life into the area. It's also home to a number of lively music pubs, including De Barra's Folk Club, Shanley's Music Bar, and O'Donovans, according to the Express. The town hosts several annual festivals, such as the Clonakilty International Guitar Festival, the Motion Festival, Clonakilty Street Carnival and the Waterfront Festival. Clonakilty is renowned for its black pudding, a local delicacy that originated from Edward Twomey's butcher shop in 1880. The secret spice mix recipe has been passed down through generations. The town boasts a thriving food scene with shops selling produce from local organic farms, cheesemakers, foragers, fishmongers, coffee roasters and bakers. Just south of the town lies Inchydoney Island, home to the nearest Blue Flag beach. Known as one of the most family-friendly beaches in County Cork, it's a popular spot among surfers. Just seven miles away, overlooking the Galley Head lighthouse, you'll find Long Strand. This sandy beach stretches for a mile and a half, framed by the dunes of Castlefreke. Nearby attractions include Michael Collins House, West Cork Model Railway Village and Clonakilty Distillery. You can also embark on whale sighting tours, visit Fernhill House or explore the Clonakilty Blackpudding Visitor Centre. A mere 50 minutes away lies Cork, Ireland's second-largest city. It boasts a marketplace that's been around for 250 years, a fort dating back 400 years, a brewery, St Fin Barre's Cathedral, and the Butter Museum. For those planning a trip to Clonakilty, it's accessible by car via the N71, by bus from Cork, Killarney and Skibberdeen, and by plane or train to nearby Cork.
BreakingNews.ie
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
The Mary Wallopers announce intimate gig in DeBarra's Folk Club in Cork
The Mary Wallopers have announced an intimate gig in DeBarra's Folk Club in Cork on Thursday, July 7th. Tickets for the gig will go on sale on Friday, June 20th, from 10am on the Debarra website. Advertisement The Mary Wallopers were formed by brothers Charles and Andrew Hendy and their friend Sean McKenna. They began traveling the length and breadth of Ireland singing and collecting songs before expanding to a six-piece that has torn up the live circuit over the past three years. With their 7 Drunken Nights Winter Tour of Ireland nearly completely sold out, The Wallopers will be playing three big festival gigs in Ireland this summer. Speaking on the upcoming gig, manager of DeBarra's, Ray Blackwell, said: 'Charles and Andrew Hendy's first introduction to DeBarra's folk club was in 2018, opening up for iconic Dundalk punk-folk poet Jinx Lennon. "Since that memorable occasion, they've performed in DeBarra's under multiple guises - The Mary Wallopers, T.P.M. and even hosting a legendary trad session on New Year's Day 2020. "We are thrilled that The Mary Wallopers will be returning to DeBarra's on July 17th for a special intimate show, amidst the roar of their incredible national and international success – it really feels like a full circle moment. The Mary Wallopers are real ones! Beir Bua, Mary Wallopers."
Irish Examiner
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Five For Your Radar: Michael Harding, Private Ryan, Étoile...
Cinema: Spielberg Season Omniplex, Mahon, From Friday, April 25 Steven Spielberg's next film, currently untitled and with a vague possibility of a UFO story, is reportedly not due out until summer 2026. Omniplex cinemas around the country are diving into the archive to screen some of his biggest hits over the next week: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Saving Private Ryan, Hook, and E.T. were all made to be seen on the big screen and are all beloved by different film fans. Treat yourself to some silver screen history. Saving Private Ryan is on at Omniplex cinemas this week as part of Spielberg Season. Streaming: Étoile Prime Video, out now An eight-part series about ballet? We might usually demur but Étoile is from Amy Sherman-Palladino, creator of Gilmore Girls and The Marvelous Mrs Maisel and stars the latter series' alum Luke Kirby as well as Charlotte Gainsbourg. The story: In an ambitious gambit to save their storied institutions, two world-renowned ballet companies in New York City and Paris swap their most talented stars. Étoile celebrates the beauty, humour, and unpredictability of a life devoted to the arts, both on stage and off. Concert: Carsie Blanton De Barra's, Clonakilty, Friday, April 25 An American songwriter with hooks, chutzpah, and revolutionary optimism, the fiercely independent Carsie Blanton kicks off her Irish tour in West Cork on Friday, also calling to Dolan's Limerick, Coughlan's in Cork, and Fermoy in the next week. Acclaimed by the likes of NPR, Blanton will be playing songs from her 2024 album After the Revolution. Carsie Blanton plays De Barra's on Friday, April 25, as she kicks off her Irish tour. Picture: Bobby Bonsey Festival: Cork World Book Fest Various venues, until Sunday, April 27 Continuing throughout the weekend, Cork World Book Fest has something for everything over the coming days. The festival concludes on Sunday evening with crime writers Catherine Kirwan and Catherine Ryan Howard at the River Lee Hotel (4.30pm, free) and in the Roundy later, Cathy Sweeney and Francis Halsall talking about the new collection, In the Good Seats: Essays on Film (6pm, free). Talk: Michael Harding Everyman, Cork. Thursday, May 1 Join writer, podcaster and commentator Michael Harding for an evening at the Everyman next Thursday. He'll be reading from his 2024 book, I Loved Him from the Day He Died. To mark his 70th birthday, Harding took a holiday in Spain, walking a short part of the Camino de Santiago in summer 2024, thoughts of his father, who passed away when his son was 22, revolving in his head. A man who was distant and aloof, but who had a profound effect on the writer's life. Join Michael as he brings to life the Camino walk and the father who shaped his life.
