News

Keep up to date with our latest West Cork Music news and announcements here, including news from all our festivals, concert series and educational projects.

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Calling All Readers of YA Fiction
Friday 27 March 2020

Calling All Readers of YA Fiction

Have you ever wanted to ask an author about their work, when you've just finished their book? Now is your chance!

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COVID-19 Update March 24th
Tuesday 24 March 2020

COVID-19 Update March 24th

In view of the high level of uncertainty about the Coronavirus pandemic, West Cork Music is suspending on-line bookings for the West Cork Chamber Music Festival and the West Cork Literary Festival workshops. The West Cork Music office is now closed and the Festival teams are all working from home.

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Safety Measures
Thursday 12 March 2020

Safety Measures

We regret to inform you that we are closing our office to the public as of today due to the current situation with the COVID-19 virus. However, please note that bookings can still be made by phone and online.

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2020 J G Farrell Award
Tuesday 3 March 2020

2020 J G Farrell Award

The J G Farrell Fiction Award is for the best opening chapter of a novel-in-progress by a writer resident in Munster. The prize includes a place on the West Cork Literary Festival’s Novel with Paul McVeigh workshop (12 – 16 July) and accommodation in Bantry.

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Accommodation Sought
Wednesday 12 February 2020

Accommodation Sought

WCM is looking for reasonably priced accommodation in Bantry town during our festivals this summer.

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