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  • In Photos: The Scratch at Cork Opera House

    October 31, 2023 - By Loreana Rushe

    The Scratch live at the Cork Opera House as part of the Cork Jazz Festival. Photos by Erin Plaice

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  • In Photos: Lankum at the Cork Opera House

    May 25, 2023 - By Loreana Rushe

    Lankum live at the Cork Opera House last night. Photos by Celeste Burdon

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  • In Photos: The New Power Generation at Cork Opera House

    November 1, 2022 - By Loreana Rushe

    The New Power Generation live at Cork Opera House. Photos by Philip Corkery

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  • In Photos: Kojaque at the Cork Opera House

    October 17, 2022 - By Loreana Rushe

    Kojaque live at the Cork Opera House with support from Junior Brother. Photos by John Sheehy

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  • In Photos: Imelda May at Cork Opera House

    May 10, 2022 - By Loreana Rushe

    Imelda May live at the Cork Opera House last night. Photos by Philip Corkery.

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  • Bell X1 @ The Opera House, Cork

    October 7, 2015 - By Loreana Rushe

    There’s an atmosphere of excitement through Cork Opera House when Dublin indie pop heroes Bell X1 take to the stage before a sold out Saturday night audience. Frontman Paul Noonan and his talented bandmates have always inspired a devoted fanbase with their accessible yet mildly obtuse indie rock and their crossover appeal is highly apparent in the eclectic set of gig-goers waiting on baited breath for the band. This is a particularly anticipated evening due to the acoustic nature of the show, a special chance to see one of Ireland’s most entertaining live acts completely stripped back. The show succeeds…

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  • Lisa Hannigan & Aaron Dessner @ Cork Opera House

    September 22, 2015 - By Kelly Doherty

    It’s a Friday night like no other of the year in Cork City when Lisa Hannigan and Aaron Dessner take to the stage in Cork Opera House. Where the streets would normally be filled entirely with workers seeking their weekly escape from the monotony of paid employment in the corners of Cork’s pubs and clubs, this particular Friday is a night to remember rather than to numb. With the collision of the annual Irish initiative, Culture Night, and the Bryce Dessner curated showcase/festival, Sounds From A Safe Harbour, the combination of Irish folkster Lisa Hannigan and The National’s Aaron Dessner…

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  • David Gray @ Cork Opera House

    December 8, 2014 - By Loreana Rushe

    David Gray played the Cork Opera House on Friday night. Photos by Melanie Mullan.

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  • In Photos: Kasabian @ Cork Opera House

    May 16, 2014 - By Loreana Rushe

    Rory Coomey shoots Kasabian at Cork’s Opera House on Wednesday, May 14. Look at Sergio there, refusing to get that hair cut, perpetually stuck in the mid-noughties.

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  • In Photos: Neil Finn w/ Tiny Ruins @ Cork Opera House

    May 2, 2014 - By Loreana Rushe

    Crowded House frontman Neil Finn played Cork’s Opera House last night (Thursday, May 1) as part of his Dizzy Heights tour, supported by fellow Kiwi, enchanting songstress Hollie Fullbrook AKA Tiny Ruins. Our photographer Shaun Neary was in attendance to capture the night.

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