21 years young, Pontious Pilate & The Naildrivers are a nine-piece band that include founding member Ian Walsh on drums and, fellow survivor through all the incarnations over the years, lead singer Sean McDonnell. Influenced by Punk, Ska and Reggae, they are an outrageously fun live band that have to be experienced to be fully and properly understood. See the video for latest song "Own Your Spectrum" here: https://youtu.be/MuEISNn-z-s

Cork Boi! Nothing But A Ghost Town A look back at living with Covid - Pure Cork Style. Also available on Stan's website is various types of merchandise including Cork orientated Mugs, Hoodies, t-shirts and Art. All of which can be found at: https://youtu.be/6ZUaxd-vuqw https://stannottecreations.ie/ https://stannottecreations.ie/videos

Vanessa Byrne and Niamh O'Leary, students at Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal Blarney, won the Cork Student Enterprise Programme with by making a ‘Bosca Cóisir’ - essentially, a series of 100% recyclable and biodegradable boxes, which, when opened, reveal personalised photos and messages for loved ones and friends. They will represent Cork in the ‘virtual’ National Final Friday 14th streaming live from Croke Park, hosted by Rick O'Shea with Leo Varadkar as special guest, they will be up against 20 other schools and we wish them the best of luck!

If your car needs a wash and you are also feeling charitable David will clean your car from his home in Curraghbinny. In aid of Cystic Fibrosis which is something that David suffers from himself, it's a decease that effects the lungs, the pancreas and makes it challenging to breathe. So far David has already raised over €6,000, and would appreciate it if you would help him continue to raise more by visiting : David Howard (@davidnvdhoward) • Instagram photos and videosFundraiser by David Howard : Help raise vital funds for cystic fibrosis Ireland (gofundme.com)

Sean is attempting to break world records using his basketball skills, after some inspiration from his PE teacher at the start of the closing of schools in January. He took it apon himself to look up world records which he could try breaking. One of which was to break a record for bouncing 2 basketballs simultaneously while blindfolded,which he did for 2 hours 6 minutes. He is also aiming to break the record in Skibbereen sports centre for the most bounces of 2 basketballs in 1 minute. The elements involved in trying to officially set a record is making sure you have proper balls and two time keepers, as well as video footage for evidence. We wish Sean all the best with his forthcoming record breaking attempt!

The Music Management and Sound Course can boast graduates such as Stephanie Rainy and Mick Flannery.Those hoping to follow in their footsteps include: Kit with a Soul and R n B set, Rita Doherty with Jazz music, a band called Moss who play Heavy Rock and Dylan Wentz and They Might Be Retro Sloths who are influenced by Johnny Marr and The Stone Roses. All of which is overseen by Kit as event manager and Covid officer To keep an eye on future events visit: https://www.facebook.com/CSNLiveNGigging/

We hear about this year's virtual darkness into light, a fundraising event that was started by Imelda O'Keeffe and Viv Mulqueen in Clonakilty 8 years ago. Sinead who was volunteering from day 1 is still helping out prior to them stepping as side.However now more then ever it is just as important if not more so to keep the event going in order to promote the importance of mental health and looking after it.With funds going to Pieta House. The walk is a very special one with a great bond with each member of the community looking out for one another, or remembering loved ones, family or friends who have challenges in the current climate. Registration forms for the event can be found at: https://www.darknessintolight.ie/home-page-2021

TEST SITE is a collaborative, urban research project based on Kyrl’s Quay, Cork City. Co-created by Ailbhe Cunningham + Aoife Desmond, the project works at the intersection of art, architecture and ecology. Engaging with natural and built heritage, the project uses site-specific architectural interventions, film/performance work, discursive talks and live events to respond to a vacant ‘island’ site on Kyrl’s Quay, Cork City Centre. Aoife and a number of others including Ailbhe Cunningham, Mary Kelleher and Cáit Ní Dhuinnín are all working on an urban research project on Kyrl's Quay, at the end of Cornmarket Street. On a site which was H.Parker & Sons / Cork Timber, Slate & Cement Co. timber yard and sawmill. Aoife and her team decided to take advantage of the empty space to draw the attention to the space, as well as it's artistic potential and how the public can participate in the building of our city. They are aiming to be open by the end of June, with live talks, live performances, music and film. It is a temporary installation for a two month period, but it’s hoped that it may become a long running project.For more information visit: testsitekyrlsquay.ie

Currently completing a master's degree in Cork School of Music, Sarah has previously released a track titled Hollow and new song, ‘Free,’ is her follow up that’s perfectly timed for the easing of restrictions. Self-described as: Reflective, Ethereal and Earthy, Free was produced with the assistance of Cork Musicians/Producers Peter Piggott, Herbie Mac, Chris McCarthy and mixed by Christian Best and master by Ruairi O'Flaherty, all carried out remotely. For more info on Sarah visit: https://sarahhickeymusic.wordpress.com/ https://music.apple.com/ie/album/free-single/1560132677

Written over lockdown "My Life" documents Cillian’s approach to becoming an artist and singer. The message is to follow your dreams. Hear his new single now:My Life - Single by Cillian | Spotify