Hazel O'Connor to support Camille O'Sullivan

Article Updated : 23 June 2010

HAZEL O'CONNOR to take the stage with Camille at Charles Fort 

The bad news this week is that Maria Doyle Kennedy will no longer be playing support to Camille O'Sullivan at Charles Fort on 10th July. This may be good news for her however, as the reason she has had to withdraw from the engagement is due to her winning a role on major US TV hit show Dexter. Fans of the rising star will no doubt wish her well as she heads to LA to begin filming.

The good news is that we have convinced eighties icon Hazel O'Connor to perform the vacant slot.

This is a real coup for Kinsale Arts Week as this year marks the 30^th anniversary of Breaking Glass. Striding into the spotlight with the cult movie in 1980, Hazel immediately became an iconic figure.  Here celebrating the film’s 30^th anniversary, live and onstage, her ageless songs from the soundtrack – Eighth Day, Will You and Big Brother – will seem even more relevant in our present time.

Hazel O' Connor has fast re-established herself as an artist and performer to be reckoned with.  Her husky voice remains charged with passion and her enthusiasm, love of music, and wicked sense of humour, is ever present.  From initially catapulting to stardom, Hazel continues to tour extensively delighting audiences along the way, winning over fans old and new .

The rock star has returned to her soul folk-roots and  O'Connor will perform with the celebrated Irish harpist Cormac De Barra, in a captivating performance at Kinsale Arts Week.

Cormac De Barra, fresh from presenting TG4’s Imeall series, which will be back on air in the autumn, has represented Ireland internationally and currently also plays with Moya Brennan, Julie Feeney, Clannad, Ann Marie O’Farrell and Karin Leitner.   He has recorded three of his own harp-led CDs.   The combination of De Barra’s harp with Hazel’s unforgettable voice is truly magical.

"Simply stunning” Janice Long - BBC Radio 2. "The sturdiness and earthy expression of her voice… marvellous" Hot Press

Stay in Town for Discounted Tickets!

Article Updated : 09 June 2010

20% off tickets when you book a 2 night stay with any of our accommodation partners during Kinsale Arts Week

How it works:

1. 1. Book 2 nights accommodation with any of the hotels / B&B's listed on our Where to Stay page.
2. 2. Quote your booking details when you purchase Kinsale Arts Week tickets over the phone / in person through the KAW Box Office.
3. 3. Receive a discount of 20% off 2 tickets to any Kinsale Arts Week event.*

*Offer limited to 2 tickets per reservation.  Excludes La Locandiera

For any queries contact the KAW Box Office:

• By Phone : + 353 (0)21 4700877
• In Person:  4 Newmans Mall, Kinsale

Volunteer For Kinsale Arts Week

Article Updated : 28 May 2010

Whether it is pure fun, skill building or cultural indulgance you are after, we have a volunteer experience for you.

How to get involved:

• Contact KAW Volunteer Coordinator Ed O'Leary (edoleary@kinsaleartsweek.com)
• Distinguish the areas of the festival you would like to get involved in.
• Let us know what kind of timetable works for you.
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We look forward to having you on board!

Be our Friend

Article Updated : 16 March 2010

Be a special part of the nine most exciting days and  nights of the summer!

Become a Friend of Kinsale Arts Week and join us for a close-up and unique experience of the festival fun. For a Friend's subscription of as little as €150 you will receive an array of exclusive invitations, discounts, special offers and much more, while supporting one of Ireland's most vibrant arts festivals. 

Friends of KAW can look forward to insider knowledge and launch events at scenic locations such as Ballinacurra House and Charles Fort, as well as a broad range of special offers on the festival tickets.  A full list of these benefits can be found on our Friends webpage.

Kinsale Arts Week is proud to be greatly supported by the community that surrounds it and Friends of the festival are at the heart of this support. Needless to say in these tough financial times we need our good friends more than ever before. Sign up as a Friend today

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We look forward to rewarding our Friends with a fun, thrilling and stimulating KAW 2010!

'The Bulman' Sails Again

Article Updated : 30 November 2009

Kinsale Arts Week is delighted that 'The Bulman' is open for a special winter run after it's sell-out success at Kinsale Arts Week 2009. The play, written by Donal Hayes and performed by David Peare was produced especially for KAW under the directorship of Asylum Theatre's Donal Gallagher. This run of the play is produced by Asylum Theatre Company and will run this Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 3-5th December at The Lord Kingsale Inn, Kinsale. Tickets are only €8. Good luck guys!

It is 1860 and the trade routes between Cork and Italy are worked hard by a tall ship called the Bulman.  Butter and ham are sold and wine is bought in return.  One night, off the French coast, she hits a storm of epic proportions. The ship is saved but at what cost?  Death and redemption battle through the night but when the dawn comes and the fog lifts things will never be the same.

Part maritime yarn, part ghost story, the core of the tale is based on actual records of the Cork Harbour authorities.

Tickets available from Quay Foods.