Brian Hayes Curtin
Reporter, Entertainment
Brian Hayes Curtin reports on entertainment and news for the Cork Independent. A former professional hockey player, he is a big Cork City FC fan and has an Arts degree and a Masters in International Relations from UCC.
No ambulance for critically injured Midleton toddler
The HSE are under fire after it was claimed that there was no ambulance available to take a toddler from Midleton to CUH on Monday. He died there on Wednesday.
Choral fest hailed as huge success
The Cork International Choral Festival closed last weekend and it has been hailed as a huge success, attracting larger and more diverse audiences. Organisers estimate that around 35,000 people attended events during the festival.
Cobh group to start legal action against recycling facility
A Cobh group have decided to pursue legal action against the development of a metal recycling facility at Rushbrooke.
IndieCork launches with new ownership model
A new Cork festival called IndieCork was launched this week to a very positive reaction. IndieCork will run in October.
Forecast dampens farmers' hopes
Bad weather until Sunday means the fodder crisis is set to continue for Cork farmers. Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney confirmed that the special transport subsidy will finish on Friday.
DIYSCO is not dead!
Pop funksters Tieranniesaur were one of the surprise hits of 2010 and will be launching their hotly anticipated second album ‘DIYSCO’ on Friday 10 May. Corkonians will get first taste when they play The Pavilion on Thursday 9 May. Annie Tierney told Brian Hayes Curtin what to expect from the new album and the importance of keeping things fun.
3 arrested after €150k heroin find
Three men were arrested in Cork yesterday after gardaí seized €150k worth of heroin and a sawn off shotgun from the northside of the city.
Mad Pride Ireland set up new event this June
On Saturday 9 June, the Mad Pride Ireland Village Fair is taking place on Emmett Place, it was announced on Tuesday. The new look flagship event is looking for hobbyists to showcase their skills at the event.
New Enemies record making friends
Enemies unleash their new album 'Embark, Embrace' this week in Cork with a gig at the Pav.
Willy Loman returns to Everyman stage
Irish American actor Patrick Cronin will star on a Cork stage for the first time this Monday as Willy Loman in ‘Death of a Salesman’.
Hit the tapas trail!
The Campo Viejo Tapas Trail to the streets of Cork city this month for the first time and features four great restaurants in the Cornstore, Electric, Arthur Maynes, and Oysters.
The David Nelligan Thing launches ‘Dark Matters’
Davis Nelligan independently released his new album back in April and this Friday plays his first live gig in support with a full band.
Bright sparks Delorentos make it big in Spain
Guitarist and singer Kieran McGuinness from indie band Delorentos explains the problem with boasting four songwriters in one band and how to get big in Spain to Brian Hayes Curtin. They play the new stout festival in Cork in a few weeks and are writing their new album too.
What Nidge did next
The Everyman has announced a summer of theatrical treats with a slew of interesting plays and featuring the leading Irish stage actors. They include Tom Vaughan-Lawlor in 'Howie the Rookie'.
Purling Hiss to make Cork debut
Philadelphia psych-rockers trio Purling Hiss play the Pav this Sunday.
Get into nature during National Biodiversity Week
National Biodiversity Week kicks off this Saturday with plenty of interesting free events that will get us immersed in nature.
Van Doorn returns to Savoy
Residence makes its return to Cork for the first of many dates with one of the most renowned names in electronic music today, Dutch DJ Sander van Doorn.
Cork City hope to arrest poor form against Bohs
Cork City are looking to pick up three points against Bohemians in Dublin tonight, something they have not done since 2009.
The perils of authenticity
It's hard to be authentic, from the re-interpretation of 'The Great Gatsby' to the meaning of punk, Sarah Waldron thinks.
Funeral of Cork man after tragic 10 month fight for life
Con Twomey died at CUH on Saturday morning after a ten month fight to survive after a car crash in Devon last July. His wife Elber is now the only survivor of the crash.
UCC students raise record €42,000 for charity
This year UCC students managed to raise a record amount as part of a cleaned-up Raise and Give (RAG) Week.
Karen Underwood brings Nina Simone to Opera House
Karen Underwood brings her superb re-telling of the life of Nina Simone to the Opera House stage once more.
Play is an analgesic for modern life
Stefanie Preissner's excellent comic drama ‘Solpadeine is my Boyfriend’ makes its Cork debut this Tuesday.
Cork theatre group gets biblical
A new adaptation of a tale from the Old Testament continues this week in Cork Arts Theatre.
last Steve Redmond doc to premiere at Schull film festival
‘Defeating Oceans Seven’, which follows Steve Redmond's open water swimming exploits in Japan, will premiere on 24 May in Schull.
Cork festivals boosted by €45,000 funding
Nine different Cork festivals, including the Cork Folk Festival this year, after new funding was announced.
Click Cork bring more techno treats
There are two nights of Djs on in Cyprus Avenue on Friday and Saturday night over the weekend.
IndieCork launched
A new film festival called IndieCork will be running in October and will act as an alternative to the Cork Film Festival.
Mental health group drums up a storm in West Cork
A West Cork group recently performed a drumming concert in Skibbereen to highlight a new approach to tackling mental health issues.
Delightful concert to celebrate a decade of Cork ARC
On Friday 17 May a wonderful concert will take place in Ballyphehane to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Cancer support group Cork ARC.
Czech out Cork Vision Centre this week
The Cork Vision Centre will be taken over by Czech culture this week when an art exhibition and film week begin.
Meitheal Mara clean up our own lovely Lee
The banks of our own lovely Lee look a little bit lovelier after volunteers conducted a cleanup last Friday.
Bring your lady to Limerick this May
Now that the weather has improved and there is a sense that summer is an actual possibility, rather than a theory, it’s a great time to look at what to do for the May Bank Holiday, and Limerick is worth a look writes Brian Hayes Curtin.
S**t Robot plays Cork ahead of new releases
The brilliant Shit Robot returns to Cork this week to play a live set, which should feature some of his new material.
Choral Fest to bring Cork to life
The Cork International Choral Festival kicked off last night with a great night at Cork City Hall, but Brian Hayes Curtin looks at some of the other choral treats on offer over the next few days.
Opera House summer programme electrifyin’! : ‘Grease’ among a host of treats
The Cork Opera House has launched its summer programme and it's a typically eclectic mix of events with some real stand outs.
Everyman present week of theatre treats
‘Oliver Reed - Wild Thing’ may be the pick of three plays coming to the Everyman next week.
Shikari to Enter Pav
Post-hardcore rockers Enter Shikari play The Pavilion tonight and it should be a raucous affair.
Fodder situation remains ‘dire’ for some farmers
While the fodder crisis has been alleviated in some areas, the situation remains very bad in other areas, with no immediate end in prospect.
Carbery Group reports over €10m profits for 2012 despite bad weather
Poor weather in 2012 in Ireland resulted in lower milk yields but West Cork food group Carbery has announced increased profits and turnover.
Gardaí seek information on Ballydesmond murder
New information has come to light in the 2007 murder of David Brett and Crimestoppers want anyone with information to contact them.
Group to take legal action against Cobh scrap recycling plant
A metal recycling facility in Cobh will continue to be opposed by a local group. They are currently seeking legal opinion on how best to proceed.
