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East Cork and cork city’s rich heritage and culture, its many historic landmarks, heritage towns and stately homes often bring to mind another time and place. That rich history and culture can be seen in full in the upcoming East Cork Early Music Festival a small music festival with a difference. Running from Thursday 10th – Sunday 13th October, it celebrates and brings back classical period instrumental music from a bygone era through live performances utilising many of Cork and East Corks best known historical settings. During the 4 days expect to be entranced by beautifully recreated music from the Medieval, Renaissance and the Baroque periods performed in selected venues around cork city and the surrounding area of East Cork. Continue reading →