When Valerie Kingston began bringing cheesecakes to sell at Bantry market in 1997, she found that people just loved the rich tasty milk produced on Glenilen farm in Drimoleague. Today, Alan and Valerie’s cheesecakes, yoghurts and desserts have gained a reputation across Ireland and beyond, and the family farm is a hive of activity. But […]
Masters of Tradition: A Traditional Music Festival
Masters of Tradition is a five-day world-class traditional music festival held each August in the West Cork town of Bantry
Masters of Tradition Festival features a series of performances, covering the full spectrum of Irish traditional music, with a focus on showcasing elite and innovative performances. Atmospheric venues include Bantry House, one of Ireland’s most exquisite historic mansions, and St Brendan’s Church.
This intimate festival provides a platform where subtle and sometimes obscure elements of Irish traditional music can be heard, and connections with other traditions are celebrated. By seeking the heart of traditional music, the festival finds a universal appeal that helps it reach across many cultural and musical barriers.
Did you know West Cork Music is making plans to build a permanent home for its festivals and a hub for its education and outreach work. Find out more at https://bantrymusiccentre.ie
