Rory Dunne

Cara O’Sullivan’s Irish opera legacy: ‘An almost mythical figure, tall, imperious – and hilarious’

Late soprano’s contribution to music is remembered in Cork Opera House’s Cara O’Sullivan Associate Artists programme

Tue Dec 12 2023 - 05:15

I Capuleti e i Montecchi: A different take on Romeo and Juliet

Wexford Festival Opera: A young cast takes on Bellini’s challenging music

Fri Oct 22 2021 - 13:19

Wexford opera, virtually: A bittersweet affair in Covid’s shadow

First-rate soloists and the Wexford Factory enliven binge-watching this year’s Wexford Festival Opera online, a Festival in the Air

Tue Oct 20 2020 - 01:00

Wexford Factory performers at heart of this year’s Opera Festival productions

Singers will appear in Waiting for Shakespeare and Falstaff and more

Thu Sept 24 2020 - 05:00

Vagabones review: Irish witchcraft meets Irish opera

Raymond Deane’s Vagabones dramatises one of the few witch trials to have ever taken place in Ireland

Mon Sept 09 2019 - 15:30

This week’s best classical music gigs

Yuga Wang makes her Irish debut, and Vagabones gets its first Irish airing

Sat Aug 31 2019 - 05:00

Cavan’s star fades as Derry stage Breffni Park ambush

Terry Hyland’s side can’t hold on as Ulster rivals come from behind to reach last 12

Sat Jul 16 2016 - 17:51

Impressive Cavan ease past Armagh to reach Ulster semis

Seanie Johnston enjoys fine return as Terry Hyland’s side send out a message to Tyrone

Sun May 29 2016 - 17:29

Roscommon injuries give Cavan upper hand in qualifier

Terry Hyland’s men can overturn bad run of results against team from Connacht

Sat Jul 04 2015 - 01:00

Gearoid McKiernan hits 1-6 as Cavan dismantle London

Midfielder was outstanding in one-sided contest at Ruislip

Sat Jun 20 2015 - 19:19

Something from the weekend: Our GAA team’s views from the pressbox

Seán Moran and Malachy Clerkin with the main talking points from the weekend

Mon May 25 2015 - 17:50

Monaghan creep past Cavan in bruising Breffni Park encounter

Ulster favourites turn to the bench to help them pass tough examination from rivals

Mon May 25 2015 - 12:45

Cavan survive Monaghan revival in McKenna Cup encounter

Fermanagh qualify for semi-final despite Donegal defeat as Tyrone join them

Sun Jan 18 2015 - 19:29

Gearóid McKiernan’s presence can tip the balance in Cavan’s favour

Breffni men can repeat last year’s victory over Armagh

Sat Jun 07 2014 - 01:00

Cavan prove too strong for Down

Kevin Tierney’s goal helps Breffni Blues to a second win in Dr McKenna Cup

Mon Jan 13 2014 - 01:00

Cavan too late in bringing fight to Kerry

Kingdom manager Eamonn Fitzmaurice will be concerned by second-half drop in intensity

Sun Aug 04 2013 - 15:59