Culture Night 2025
Colman Quirke
Business Owner and Literature Lover
Colman Quirke is a fixture in the heart of Cahersiveen. For 40 years, he has continued the family business Quirke's Newsagents, which has been on Main Street for over 70 years, with great dedication. Under his leadership, the shop has become a cultural landmark and a central meeting place for the community.
Colman's personal touch is especially appreciated: he recommends books, curates his own recommendation corner, and takes the time to chat with customers.
During Culture Night, Colman engages in an extraordinary dialogue inspired by Brian Bilston’s poem Refugees, exploring its meaning from different perspectives through a mix of reading and interview with a special guest.
This event will be video documented by photographer Christy Riordan.