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Loudest Whisper Live at Mallow Arts Festival 2026

We are thrilled to announce that legendary Fermoy folk-rock group Loudest Whisper will perform at St James’ Church of Ireland on Thursday 23rd July, from 8pm to 10pm, as part of this year’s Mallow Arts Festival.

Brian O’Reilly returns to front the group for a special evening in two halves — an acoustic set featuring material from their iconic 1974 debut album The Children of Lir, followed by a full-on electric rock and blues session. Their debut album was famously ranked among the top 100 most collectible albums on the planet.

This is a rare chance to see one of Ireland’s most celebrated folk-rock acts live in an intimate setting.

Tickets are available now on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/mallow-arts-festival-2026-loudest-whisper-tickets-1987962112192

West End Art Studio Open Call

OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS

In collaboration with Mallow Arts Festival, West End Art Studios is delighted to announce an open call for submissions to our group exhibition, taking place in July–August 2026.

This exhibition celebrates creativity, inclusivity, and the vibrant diversity of artistic expression within our community and beyond. We welcome applications from both emerging and established artists working across all visual art forms, with submissions of up to three pieces in any medium. 3D work is particularly welcome for this show.

Our aim is to create a dynamic, engaging showcase that reflects a wide range of perspectives, practices, and creative voices. Submissions including proposals for artist talks or workshops will also be considered.

Submission Guidelines

Artists may submit up to three artworks, all of which must have been created within the last three years (2023–2026). Each application must include a current artist CV and high-quality, high-resolution images of each artwork (max file size 10 MB).

Submit your application through our Google Form: https://forms.gle/CfjkrNYrkqdxaray8

If you experience any difficulties with the online form, please contact the studio team at westendartstudios@gmail.com to arrange an alternative submission method.

Deadline: 18th June 2026