"There's always something on in Clon"
Events
Heritage Week at Michael Collins House
As part of Heritage Week and the annual Michael Collins anniversary commemorations, Michael Collins House will host a week filled with free events.
Sharon Shannon
Sharon Shannon 2019 DeBarras Fri 23rd August Doors 9pm Start 9:30pm Tickets: €25 (+online booking)
The Venue Nightclub
The Venue is Clonakilty's biggest and best nightclub and late bar. Open late every Friday and Saturday Night in O'Donovan's Hotel.
Curator's Talk on the War of Independence
Starting on Saturday 17th August things kick off with a free curators talk on the War of Independence Exhibition at 3pm in Michael Collins House. Join the exhibitions curator, Jamie Murphy for an in d...
Clonakilty Distillery Gin School
For a more hands on experience the Clonakilty Distillery Gin School is a must try. Visitors will learn how to make and distill their very own bespoke bottle of Gin at Munster’s very first Gin School...
The Diviners in concert
• acoustic performance • free entry ('pass the hat') • alcohol-free bar • parking €10 • over 13’s only • gates 7pm, show 8pm, close 10pm
Strange Attractor
Free Gig - Strange Attractor are a Funk/Pop outfit formed in Dingle, Co. Kerry. The band include Ben Bickerdike on Lead Vocals, Fionn o’ Neill on vocals/guitar, Mattie Barker on lead guitar, Cian O Su...
The Venue Nightclub
The Venue is Clonakilty's biggest and best nightclub and late bar. Open late every Friday and Saturday Night in O'Donovan's Hotel.
Sunday Sessions - The Strange Angles
The Strange Angels FEAT: Les Samson, Jeff Ward & Jerome Rimson
Eoin
Eoin released his debut album this Summer & continues to impress with his live performances.
Traditional Music Session with Tommy and Gertian
Traditional Irish Music Sessions - No cover charge
DeBarra's Acoustic Session
One of the finest acoustic sessions in the country w/ alternating hosts every week. Participation is encouraged. Come see what its all about! Free event.
An Evening with Jimmy Crowley
Traditional Irish Music Sessions - No cover charge
Dogtail Soup
‘Dogtail Soup’ is an eclectic and flavourful musical stew made by carefully simmering Camilla Griehsel (Swedish World Music diva) with Maurice Seezer (Twice Golden Globe nominated Film Music composer)
Acoustic Jazz by Candlelight
Relax and enjoy the musical stylings of Matt & George Hart and company, every Thursday evening in Scannells front bar.
Clonakilty Distillery Gin School
For a more hands on experience the Clonakilty Distillery Gin School is a must try. Visitors will learn how to make and distill their very own bespoke bottle of Gin at Munster’s very first Gin School...
Eoin
Eoin released his debut album this Summer & continues to impress with his live performances.
Traditional Music Session with Tommy and Gertian
Traditional Irish Music Sessions - No cover charge
DeBarra's Acoustic Session
One of the finest acoustic sessions in the country w/ alternating hosts every week. Participation is encouraged. Come see what its all about! Free event.
An Evening with Jimmy Crowley
Traditional Irish Music Sessions - No cover charge
John Spillane
John Spillane continues his now legendary DeBarra’s residency playing the first Thursday of every month into infinity! Whether its your first time to see John & his band or a regular visitor, his s...
Acoustic Jazz by Candlelight
Relax and enjoy the musical stylings of Matt & George Hart and company, every Thursday evening in Scannells front bar.
Clonakilty Distillery Gin School
For a more hands on experience the Clonakilty Distillery Gin School is a must try. Visitors will learn how to make and distill their very own bespoke bottle of Gin at Munster’s very first Gin School...
Tradional Session with the Local Lads
Traditional Irish Music Session - No cover charge
DeBarra's Acoustic Session
One of the finest acoustic sessions in the country w/ alternating hosts every week. Participation is encouraged. Come see what its all about! Free event.
Acoustic Jazz by Candlelight
Relax and enjoy the musical stylings of Matt & George Hart and company, every Thursday evening in Scannells front bar.
Clonakilty Distillery Gin School
For a more hands on experience the Clonakilty Distillery Gin School is a must try. Visitors will learn how to make and distill their very own bespoke bottle of Gin at Munster’s very first Gin School...
Clonakilty International Guitar Festival
Clonakilty International Guitar Festival is now entering its 15th year, has also recently been awarded for the second time the esteemed E.F.F.E. (European Festival Association) Label for 2019-2020. Th...
DeBarra's Acoustic Session
One of the finest acoustic sessions in the country w/ alternating hosts every week. Participation is encouraged. Come see what its all about! Free event.
Acoustic Jazz by Candlelight
Relax and enjoy the musical stylings of Matt & George Hart and company, every Thursday evening in Scannells front bar.
Songs & Memories of Makem & Clancy featuring Dan O...
A treat not to be missed..... Dan O'Sullivan plays and sings the wonderful songs of the great Makem and Clancy.. 9.30pm sharp !!! No cover charge.
Clonakilty Distillery Gin School
For a more hands on experience the Clonakilty Distillery Gin School is a must try. Visitors will learn how to make and distill their very own bespoke bottle of Gin at Munster’s very first Gin School...
DeBarra's Acoustic Session
One of the finest acoustic sessions in the country w/ alternating hosts every week. Participation is encouraged. Come see what its all about! Free event.
Acoustic Jazz by Candlelight
Relax and enjoy the musical stylings of Matt & George Hart and company, every Thursday evening in Scannells front bar.
Clonakilty Distillery Gin School
For a more hands on experience the Clonakilty Distillery Gin School is a must try. Visitors will learn how to make and distill their very own bespoke bottle of Gin at Munster’s very first Gin School...
Trad Music Session with the Local Lads
Traditional Irish Music Session - No cover charge
Acoustic Jazz by Candlelight
Relax and enjoy the musical stylings of Matt & George Hart and company, every Thursday evening in Scannells front bar.
Clonakilty Distillery Gin School
For a more hands on experience the Clonakilty Distillery Gin School is a must try. Visitors will learn how to make and distill their very own bespoke bottle of Gin at Munster’s very first Gin School...
Acoustic Jazz by Candlelight
Relax and enjoy the musical stylings of Matt & George Hart and company, every Thursday evening in Scannells front bar.
Clonakilty Distillery Gin School
For a more hands on experience the Clonakilty Distillery Gin School is a must try. Visitors will learn how to make and distill their very own bespoke bottle of Gin at Munster’s very first Gin School...
Acoustic Jazz by Candlelight
Relax and enjoy the musical stylings of Matt & George Hart and company, every Thursday evening in Scannells front bar.
Clonakilty Distillery Gin School
For a more hands on experience the Clonakilty Distillery Gin School is a must try. Visitors will learn how to make and distill their very own bespoke bottle of Gin at Munster’s very first Gin School...
Acoustic Jazz by Candlelight
Relax and enjoy the musical stylings of Matt & George Hart and company, every Thursday evening in Scannells front bar.
Acoustic Jazz by Candlelight
Relax and enjoy the musical stylings of Matt & George Hart and company, every Thursday evening in Scannells front bar.
Acoustic Jazz by Candlelight
Relax and enjoy the musical stylings of Matt & George Hart and company, every Thursday evening in Scannells front bar.
Acoustic Jazz by Candlelight
Relax and enjoy the musical stylings of Matt & George Hart and company, every Thursday evening in Scannells front bar.
Acoustic Jazz by Candlelight
Relax and enjoy the musical stylings of Matt & George Hart and company, every Thursday evening in Scannells front bar.
Acoustic Jazz by Candlelight
Relax and enjoy the musical stylings of Matt & George Hart and company, every Thursday evening in Scannells front bar.
Acoustic Jazz by Candlelight
Relax and enjoy the musical stylings of Matt & George Hart and company, every Thursday evening in Scannells front bar.
Acoustic Jazz by Candlelight
Relax and enjoy the musical stylings of Matt & George Hart and company, every Thursday evening in Scannells front bar.
Acoustic Jazz by Candlelight
Relax and enjoy the musical stylings of Matt & George Hart and company, every Thursday evening in Scannells front bar.
Acoustic Jazz by Candlelight
Relax and enjoy the musical stylings of Matt & George Hart and company, every Thursday evening in Scannells front bar.
Acoustic Jazz by Candlelight
Relax and enjoy the musical stylings of Matt & George Hart and company, every Thursday evening in Scannells front bar.
6th Cork Open Backgammon Warm-up
Thursday 5th March 2020 8pm, O’Donovan’s Hotel, Clonakilty. 7-point Knockout, all welcome, enter at event
6th Cork Open Backgammon Warm-up
Friday 6th March 2020 2pm, O’Donovan’s Hotel, Clonakilty
6th Cork Open Backgammon Warm-up
Friday 6th March 2020 8pm, O’Donovan’s Hotel, Clonakilty. 7-point Knockout, all welcome, enter at event
6th Cork Open Backgammon Tournament
Saturday 7th March 2020 9am, O’Donovan’s Hotel, Clonakilty
Heritage Week at Michael Collins House
Starting on Saturday 17th August things kick off with a free curators talk on the War of Independence Exhibition at 3pm in Michael Collins House. Join the exhibitions curator, Jamie Murphy for an in depth look at the exhibition and its artefacts. If the date doesn’t suit, luckily the event will we repeated on the following Saturday, 24th August at 3pm also. Numbers are very limited for this free event so pre booking is essential.
The next big event is Wednesday 21st August with the anticipated return of History Scoops at DeBarra’s Folk Club, Clonakilty. Sit back with a beer, a glass of wine, a cup of tea or a soft drink and enjoy three short and engaging history talks in an informal setting. Diverging from our a formal lecture style format, History Scoops will consist of three short half hour talks in a much more informal and relaxed atmosphere. The theme of this talk, as part of Heritage Week and on the week of his anniversary, will be, Michael Collins with guest speakers from near and far including Sam Kingston, Philip O’Regan and Dudley Martin. This FREE event starts at 8pm at DeBarras Folk Club, Clonakilty on Wed. 21st August.
Following on from History Scoops will be an Open Day at Michael Collins House on August 22nd, the anniversary of Michael Collins. With no entry free, visitors are welcome to explore the museum and celebrate the life of one of Ireland greatest revolutionary heroes. The annual open day at the museum is one of the busiest days of the year so be prepared for the possibility of having to queue up and wait to enter.
Next is a return to the long format lecture with History Talks on Friday 23rd. Michael Collins takes centre stage again as Anne Dolan & William Murphy discuss the topic of their recently published and acclaimed book ‘Michael Collins: The Man and the Revolution’. This free talk kicks off at 7.45pm at Clonakilty Parish Centre on Friday 23rd August.
In addition to these events the normal schedule of guided tours continues at Michael Collins House at 11am, 1pm and 3pm daily with the option of self guiding also available. For further information about any of the events or for bookings visit michaelcollinshouse.ie, email info@michaelcollinshouse.ie or phone 023-8858676.
Sharon Shannon
Sharon Shannonthe button accordion player from Co Clare,Ireland has recorded and toured with a who’s who of the Irish and Global Music Industry, including Bono, Adam Clayton, Sinead O’Connor, Jackson Browne, John Prine ,Steve Earle, The RTE Concert Orchestra, The Chieftains, The Waterboys, Willie Nelson, Nigel Kennedy, Alison Krauss and Shane MacGowan .
Her 12 studio recorded albums to date have all been very different and groundbreaking mixing traditional Irish with reggae, country, Native American, bluegrass, rap, dance, African,French Canadian.
The genre-defying star has had multi-platinum album sales and has had several number one albums, singles and DVDs in her home country. Her album Galway Girl went 4 times platinum in Ireland with the title track winning her the Meteor award two years running for the most downloaded song.
Sharon grew up in a rural community and was part of a family that all play musical instruments and traditional Irish music.
However, her career took an massive upward trajectory when in the late 80s she was asked to joined the seminal rock band The Waterboys. Her first show with that band ,to an audience of 50,000 ,was the on main stage at perhaps the most well-known music festival on earth-Glastonbury.
Her subsequent debut album was released worldwide and was to become the biggest selling record by a traditional artiste in Ireland.
She has entertained US Presidents Clinton at the White House and Obama in Dublin and Irish Presidents Robinson and MacAleese on presidential visits to Poland and Australia respectively. She recently accompanied Irish president Michael D. Higgins on his official tour of China
Among the many awards she has received including Hot Press and Meteor Awards ,She also celebrates being the youngest ever recipient of the Meteor Lifetime Achievement Award.
She received an IBAM Award in Chicago in 2015 for her ‘unique contribution to irish Music’. Other recipients were Darina Allen and actor Liam Neeson.
Her music has been featured in several Hollywood movies and she also played a cameo role in the Neil Jordan movie ‘Ondine’. She has worked on a stage producton of JM Synges ‘ The Playboy of the Western World’ which was directed by Jim Sheridan.
In March 2017, Sharon released her 10th studio album Sacred Earth. A ground breaking album once again from Sharon. Produced by Justin Adams,this album mixes Irish music with African and blues and features celebrated African Musicians Abass Dodoo and Seikou Keita as well as special guests including Finbar Furey and Alyra Rose.
Sacred Earth was inspired by a visit to New Mexico in early 2015, where Sharon performed with Native American musicians Arvel Bird and Steve Rushingwind. Sharon was the first non- Native American artiste to perform at Acoma Pueblo , outside of Albuquerque.
The Indian peoples philosophy had a profound affect on Sharon and she reconnected with Justin Adams( producer and guitarist with Robert Plant) who has worked closely with many African musicians over the years, to co produce Sacred Earth.
A vegetarian for many years, Sharon recently adopted the vegan diet and is passionate about animal welfare, giving much of her spare time to this cause.Sharon is also an Ambassador to Missionvale Ireland, an agency based in South Africa which helps combat poverty and homelessness in that region.