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Graham Norton speaking with Festival Director Eimear O'Herlihy before going onstage at the second last night of the West Cork Literary Festival in the Maritime Hotel, Bantry, Co Cork. Pic Darragh Kane.

Actor and Vintner Sam Neill during a visit to Cork promoting his wine Two Paddocks Pic Darragh Kane

Actor and Vintner Sam Neill during a visit to Cork promoting his wine Two Paddocks Pic Darragh Kane

Actor and Vintner Sam Neill during a visit to Cork promoting his wine Two Paddocks Pic Darragh Kane

Professor Jeff Halper, Director of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions (ICAHD) and author of War Against The People in Cork City before speaking in the Clarion Hotel about the Israel-Palestine war. PIC DARRAGH KANE

Professor Jeff Halper, Director of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions (ICAHD) and author of War Against The People in Cork City before speaking in the Clarion Hotel about the Israel-Palestine war. PIC DARRAGH KANE

Author of Asking For It Louise O’Neill before the stage adaptations world premiere in the Everyman Theatre Picture Darragh Kane

Donal Sullivan, Tyco, winners of the Cork Company of the Year Award at the Cork Chamber Annual Dinner 2016 in Cork City Hall. PIC DARRAGH KANE

Historian Tim Pat Coogan speaking at the official opening of the Commemoration Centre at St Peter’s Church on North Main St . St Peter's Church hosted a wide range of exhibitions and cultural events during 2016 to mark Cork City Council’s Centenary Programme, celebrating the 100 years since the Proclamation of the Irish Republic. PIC DARRAGH KANE

DKANE 25/05/2016 REPRO FREE Gavin James in Cork today ahead of his date Live at The Marquee on Friday 10 June. Tickets available from www.ticketmaster.iePic Darragh Kane

Francis Humphrys, Director of West Cork Chamber Music Festival and Eimear O'Herlihy, Director of West Cork Literary Festival at Vaughans Point, Bantry for the launch of the West Cork Literary Festival and West Cork Chamber Music Festival. The Festival takes place in Bantry between Sunday the 17th to Saturday the 23rd of July. for more information visit http://www.westcorkmusic.ie/literaryfestival/ or loCall 1850788789 PIC Darragh Kane

The Late Michael Twomey during production of the Bruce Grahams The Outgoing Tide Pic Darragh Kane.

The Late Michael Twomey during production of the Bruce Grahams The Outgoing Tide Pic Darragh Kane. Pic Darragh Kane.

The Late Michael Twomey during production of the Bruce Grahams The Outgoing Tide Pic Darragh Kane.

Miko Peled, Israeli peace activist and son of Mattityahu Peled, General in the Israeli Army and member of the Knesset during a visit to Cork. Pic Darragh Kane

Julie Kelleher Artistic Director of the Everyman Theatre. Picture Darragh Kane

Dermot Doggett, brother of first female Lord Mayor of Cork Jane Dowdall and Jane Dowdall, Granddaughter of first female Lord Mayor of Cork at the unveiling in Cork City Council of the portrait of Senator Jane Dowdall, Cork’s first female Lord Mayor. The portrait, by Soirle McCanna was unveiled as part of this year’s celebration of ‘Democracy for All - 100 Years of the Vote for Women’ – the centenary of women securing the right to vote. PICTURE Darragh Kane

Festival Director for the West Cork Literary Festival, Eimear O’Herlihy, relaxing before the start of one of the country’s most prestigious Literary Festivals which kicks off in the town of Bantry on July 13th and continues in venues throughout the town until July 20th. Pic Darragh Kane

Cellist Norah O'Leary from Ensemble Dagda at the launch of the West Cork Chamber Music Festival in Bantry, Co Cork. Picture Darragh Kane

Activist and writer Gloria Steinem at the West Cork Literary Festival in Bantry. Ms Steinem spoke about her book My Life on the Road on the final day of the Festival. Pic Darragh Kane

Activist and writer Gloria Steinem at the West Cork Literary Festival in Bantry. Ms Steinem spoke about her book My Life on the Road on the final day of the Festival. Pic Darragh Kane

Graham Norton before going onstage at the second last night of the West Cork Literary Festival in the Maritime Hotel, Bantry, Co Cork. Pic Darragh Kane.

Talk Show Hosts Miriam O'Callaghan and Sir Michael Parkinson in the Maritime Hotel, Bantry for the 14th West Cork Literary Festival.

Sir Michael Parkinson in the Maritime Hotel, Bantry for the 14th West Cork Literary Festival. Pic Darragh Kane

Author Melvyn Bragg in Bantry for the West Cork Literary Festival. Pic Darragh Kane