Clonakilty Brass Band

Clonakilty Brass Band

There has always been a strong tradition of brass music in Clonakilty. The original St. Patrick’s Brass Band played for more than a decade around the 1920’s and several of the present members are descendants of some of those early musicians. Clonakilty Brass Band has...
Rhapsody on the Blackwater

Rhapsody on the Blackwater

Rhapsody on the Blackwater is a result of a collaboration between the Cork ETB School of Music Guitar students from Fermoy and Mallow. Aged between 9 and 17, they are a diverse group, with differing musical interests. Some have studied classical and other guitar...
The Northern Stars

The Northern Stars

The Northern Stars (formed in 2016) are a group of young, traditional musicians from the Sliabh Luachra region of North Cork. The group members are talented, award-winning musicians whose music focuses on innovation and regeneration of regional styles. Their...

Ballincollig Youth Band

Formed in September 2017, the Ballincollig Youth Band follows in the footsteps of a strong local band history in association with the Ballincollig Concert Band. The Youth Band rehearses every Wednesday 3.50pm – 5.00pm at Coláiste Choilm, Ballincollig. The members come...

Fermoy Youth Band

Formed in 2002, the Fermoy Youth Band is for students aged 10-16 who have completed their grade 2 instrumental exam up to grade 5. The Youth Band performs regularly at local events in Fermoy and elsewhere in County Cork. They were awarded first place in the Junior...