This years Cork Jazz Festival Kicks off on Friday night with the legendary Roy Ayers playing at the Savoy Theatre followed by a freestyle DJ set by Norman Jay. Other Highlights include Nils Petter Molvaer, Imperial Hotel Sat. Oct 26th 8:30 pm and Esbjorn Svensson Trio at the Everyman Palace Theatre Sun. Oct 27th, 2.30pm. more details

Kerry arts festival www.samhlaiocht.com wins Eircom best website award at the AOIFE (Association of Irish Festival Events conference).