For Culture Night 2026 join us we celebrate the cultural links between Ireland and Europe to celebrate the EU Presidency. West Cork has long been a haven for artists from all around the world, bringing their unique contributions to our artistic melting pot. Tomasz Madajczak and Leeanne O’ Donnell will be discussing Polish literature and reading from Olga Tocarzuk’s mythic fable Primeval and Other Times. Cellist Lea Miklody will play a selection of Hungarian tunes inspired  by Hungary’s rich and influential folklore. We will be discussing shared imagery and interwoven themes in the tapestry of Irish and European culture; going back into the past and looking forward to the future.