Award-winning filmmaker Ken O’Sullivan to share 'Stories from the Sea' at Cork's Everyman

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        September 17, 2026

Award-winning filmmaker Ken O’Sullivan to share 'Stories from the Sea' at Cork's Everyman

Good Morning Cork — 2026-09-17

Ken has produced more than 20 natural history documentaries for RTÉ, with his last series North Atlantic acquired by the BBC and broadcast in more than 30...
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Award-winning filmmaker Ken O’Sullivan to share 'Stories from the Sea' at Cork's Everyman
• Ken has produced more than 20 natural history documentaries for RTÉ, with his last series North Atlantic acquired by the BBC and broadcast in more than 30 countries.
Almanac · Daily readings
Today in Cork city, commuter towns and county hubs
Conditions in your area this morning.
Cork city
14°C
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Local news · 8 stories
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Here's the local news from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.
The Echo (Cork) — Top News · yesterday
Cork man's girlfriend hopes fundraiser will help complete his 'bucket list' after terminal diagnosis
• In under two months, Mr Burgess received his terminal diagnosis and underwent open brain surgery.
• While the surgery was successful, seeing 75% of the mass removed, his life expectancy has been cut to 18 months.
Cork Beo · yesterday
Four Garda whistleblowers make bombshell allegations set to rock the force
• Four Gardaí have claimed they were 'singled out for doing their jobs'
Cork Beo · yesterday
Michael Healy-Rae rushed to hospital after alleged assault
• A video on social media shows the TD's car surrounded by gardaí
The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · yesterday
Bishopstown desperate to arrest decline as they seek to avoid third successive hurling relegation
• City outfit face Lisgoold on Saturday in Riverstown
TheCork.ie · Local news · yesterday
Former senior government adviser to lead expanded Springboard public affairs practice
• Aimée Millar joins three-time PRCA Agency of the Year as Client Director, leading the practice from Dublin alongside Client Manager Art O’Mahony Springboard Communications, the Cork based communications agency, has expanded its public affairs practice with the appointment of Aimée Millar as Client Director and Art O’Mahony as.
TheCork.ie · Local news · yesterday
Carrigaline Weekly News
• Culture Night in Carrigaline It is great to see that so much is going on in Carrigaline for Culture Night.
• With eight venues, over 40 dancers between Kiely Walsh Academy and ELC School of Dance, over 30 singers between a choir, buskers, a concert in the GAA hall.
Irish Examiner — Munster · Local news · yesterday
Cork politicians call for proposed public transport fare hikes to be overturned
• Cork City Council unanimously backed a motion opposing fare increases, while the Green Party is seeking €85 million in Budget funding
Irish Examiner — Munster · Local news · yesterday
Two endangered red panda cubs born at Cork's Fota Wildlife Park
• In celebration of International Red Panda Day on Saturday, September 19, Fota is inviting visitors to help choose names for the red panda cubs in keeping with the species native range and cultural heritage.
Place watch · 6 areas
Across the coverage area
Place-level signals from Cork City, commuter towns and county hubs, kept separate from the main lead list.
Cork City · 808 signal(s) · 11 route(s)
Cork politicians call for proposed public transport fare hikes to be overturned
Cork City Council unanimously backed a motion opposing fare increases, while the Green Party is seeking €85 million in Budget funding
Source: Irish Examiner — Munster
Routes:Cork City Council · Cork City Council consultations · Cork City planning search
Douglas · 34 signal(s) · 6 route(s)
Decathlon is Coming Soon to Douglas Village Shopping Centre!
Retail, food and local event signal for Douglas resident service coverage.
Source: Douglas Village Shopping Centre
Routes:Douglas Court Shopping Centre · Douglas Court Shopping Centre JSON feed · Douglas Court Shopping Centre RSS feed
Fermoy · 58 signal(s) · 4 route(s)
How’s Your Father? – Starring Conal Gallen at the Palace Theatre Fermoy
How’s Your Father? – Starring Conal Gallen at the Palace Theatre Fermoy Date: 19th September 2026 Saturday Time: 8pm (Doors open at 7.30pm) Tickets: €28 + Booking Fee Ticket Link: https://www.gr8events.ie/tickets/index.php?event=2802 Tickets available right now here at the Box Office. How’s Your Father? – Starring Conal Gallen “How’s Your Father?” is a non-stop, laugh a minute riot of craic, confusion and constant laughter! It’s the hilarious brand new comedy play from the cream of Irish comedy! Father and son team, Conal and Rory Gallen have written probably their funniest comedy play to date! A B&B! A Landlady! A Priest! A Jockey! A Mystery! Bridie Murphy opens Bridie’s Boutique B&B, much to her husband Willie’s bewilderment! “This is a B&B which has to be seen to be believed!! – Tripadvisor” With their young, confused neighbour, Dick, having some family problems, Bridie steps in to help! There’s only one thing for it! Bring in the Priest! Which only serves to make things even more confusing!! Its a side-splitting tale of love, deceit, mystery, bad food and a bit of “How’s Your Father” thrown in for good measure! Age Recommendation 16+ Check out Conal Gallen on Facebook, Instagram and website.
Source: Fermoy Community Youth Centre JSON feed
Routes:Fermoy Community Youth Centre · Fermoy Community Youth Centre JSON feed · Fermoy Community Youth Centre RSS feed
Kinsale · 2 signal(s) · 4 route(s)
Battle of Kinsale to be marked on 425th anniversary
15 September 2026 By Tom Collins [email protected] The Kinsale Cultural and Heritage Society is preparing to mark the 425th anniversary of the Battle of Kinsale with two special weekends of commemorative events in September, bringing history to life and highlighting the international significance of one of the defining events in Irish history. The programme will... The post Battle of Kinsale to be marked on 425th anniversary appeared first on TheCork.ie (News & Entertainment).
Source: TheCork.ie
Routes:Kinsale Library - Cork County Council · Kinsale town site · Kinsale town site JSON feed
Mallow · 31 signal(s) · 3 route(s)
Mallow United Voices and Colours
Voices and Colours is an interactive, family-friendly event celebrating diversity, creativity, and community connection. The event will bring together children, young people, and families from diverse...
Source: Pure Cork events
Routes:Kanturk-Mallow Municipal District - Cork County Council · Mallow town site · Mallow town site RSS feed
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Tide Table · Today
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Cork Harbour (Cobh) high water, estimated from the lunar cycle. Check EasyTide for exact times.
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What's On · 78 items
What's on: next 14 days
A quick-view of 78 priority public listings from 78 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.
17 SepAI Certification: Master ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude17 Sep · Le Cabaret, CorkLe Cabaret & Hidden Attic-Thursday 17th September-Freshers Reloaded!17 Sep · 115 Café And Wine Bar115 Jazz Jam Sessions17 Sep · Triskel Arts CentreAmores Perros (18)17 Sep · The Welcome InnBallads & Banjos17 Sep · The Blue HavenBear Bojack17 Sep · Kino Events HouseBetween Words - Indie Films & Live Performance17 Sep · Intermission BarBounce17 Sep · Crane Lane TheatreCaptain Kangaroo17 Sep · Centre Park RoadCircus Vegas17 Sep · St. Peters CorkCork Voices Of The Irish Revolution17 Sep · The RoundyDeirdre O’kane - Work In Progress At The Coco Comedy Club17 Sep · Crane Lane TheatreDJ Sean Hardware(Crystal Bar)17 Sep · The VicarstownDJ. Dvn17 Sep · Studio 12 | Backwater Artists GroupExhibition — Room Innate By Danny Foley17 Sep · Cork Public MuseumExhibition: Life, Death, Legacy: Ireland's Connected Bronze Age17 Sep · The GablesGables Thursday Session17 Sep · Quaker Meeting HouseInternational Folk Dancing17 Sep · Sin ÉJawbone17 Sep · Coughlan'sKat Eaton17 Sep · Wavelength (Cyprus Avenue Rooftop)Katherine Priddy17 Sep · Seventy SevenKelvin Long17 Sep · Cyprus AvenueLE BOOM - UCC Freshers Ball 202617 Sep · The Lavit GalleryLorraine Parker | Unfamiliar Landscape17 Sep · Dwyers Of CorkMick Grace17 Sep · The Lavit GalleryNew Irish Art17 Sep · St. Peters CorkPlayspaces17 Sep · Triskel Arts CentreSarah Long: Residency & Exhibition17 Sep · El FenixSeán Long17 Sep · Blackwater Valley Makers GalleryStill Standing17 Sep · Old OakThe 2 Drops17 Sep · CantysThe Insiders17 Sep · An Spailpín FánachThe Lee Sessions Trad Trail18 Sep · Tyndall National InstituteCulture Night at Tyndall18 Sep · Concert Hall, City Hall, CorkThe Devil's in the Dance Hall - Culture Night Late Cork City18 Sep · Cyprus AvenueTwoFaced18 Sep · FermoyA Night of Melody and Harmony18 Sep · Mitchelstown Town HallComhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann Baile Mhisteala18 Sep · Cork City GaolCork Light Orchestra18 Sep · Cork CountyCulture Night Cork County18 Sep · MallowKantos Quartet – Centenaries18 Sep · Hibernian Hotel & Leisure CentreMallow United Voices and Colours18 Sep · Lions Club Youth CentreMunster Music Therapy Workshops18 Sep · Windmill Rock AmphitheatreOíche Chultúir ag Ár n-Áit: Muris at the Rock18 Sep · Le Cheile Family Resource CentreOne Town One Voice18 Sep · Carrigtohill Community CentreRaised on songs and stories18 Sep · 8 Cork RoadSWERVE Double Bill18 Sep · St Matthews ChurchThe Fynches18 Sep · Briery GapThe Irish Guitar Quartet18 Sep · Heir IslandThe Stonewall Builder – A West Cork Musical18 Sep at 18:30 · The Palace Theatre FermoyCULTURE NIGHT AT THE PALACE THEATRE FERMOY 202619 Sep · Kino Events HouseATASTEOFTHEWORLD CORK POP UP <3319 Sep · Mayfield Branch LibraryCushion Concerts at the Library (2 - 5 years)19 Sep · Cork PrintmakersEtching Weekend Course19 Sep · The PavilionIron Maiden and Thin Lizzy. Two legendary live albums. One night LIVE19 Sep · Kino Events HouseJALEO @ The Kino19 Sep · New Acropolis Ireland - CorkMagic in the Renaissance - A Vision Beyond the Material19 Sep · My Goodness Cafe, upstairs @ The Quay Co-opRéalta Voices, Natural Voice Singing September 202619 Sep · ActorsVisionSacred Sound Bath Facilitator 1-Day Certified Training19 & 26 Sep at 19:30; 19 Sep at 20:00How’s Your Father? – Starring Conal Gallen at the Palace Theatre Fermoy20 Sep · Cork City HallA Night at the Opera by Candlelight - 20th September, Cork20 Sep · Clayton Hotel Silver SpringsNavigating ADHD: A Supportive Workshop for Parents Cork20 Sep · Scoil Cholmcille- Blarney StreetOne Day Voice Workshop for Actors21 Sep · Voodoo RoomsCLUB 99 @ VOODOO ROOMS MON 21 SEPT21 SepOut of Area, Out of Mind? Beyond Boundaries22 Sep · Ursuline College BlackrockUrsuline College Blackrock Open Night 202624 Sep · 5 MacCurtain StADHD and Eating: OT Workshop for Adults - CORK24 Sep · Hayfield Manor Hotel CorkAn Evening of Wine & Grazing at Hayfield Manor24 SepSHOWBANDS LIVE MUSIC AND MOVIE SCREENING AT THE PALACE THEATRE FERMOY25 Sep · The GlucksmanFriday Lates: DOSE at the Glucksman with Nashpaints26 Sep · Method FitnessAfrobeats X Urban Hip Hop Dance Class (Cork Pop-Up)26 Sep at 10:00 · Griffith College CorkCNM Cork Open Day - Saturday 26 September 202626 Sep · Kino Events HouseLions Led By Donkeys Podcast LIVE IN CORK 26th September27 Sep · Cork Lotus YogaAmbient Sound Bath: Traditional & Electronic Sounds27 Sep at 10:00 · Marina MarketFeelgood Live27 SepMarketing Breakthrough: 40X Your Holistic Business [$297 Value]28 SepCram 4 The Exam30 Sep · My Goodness Café @The Co-opBuild Healthy Habits
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Midleton Distillery is where Jameson and other Irish whiskeys are made, with tours of the historic 15-acre site.
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Local fact
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Charles Fort, the star-shaped fortress at Kinsale, was built in the 1670s-80s and named after King Charles II, garrisoning British troops until 1922.
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