Grand Parade Open from 10Am to 8Pm on the Same Dates As Bishop Lucey Park

BISHOP LUCEY A CORKCHRISTMAS A K CELEBRATION P R Cork: one of Lonely Planet’s ON top 10 places to visit THE R A A OPEN EACH G AND P R DE AFTERNOON Presented by Cork City Council 4PM TO 8PM in association with Bord Gáis Energy

■ Friday 26th — Awarded Festival Sunday 28th November of the Year 2010 ■ Friday 3rd — Sunday 5th December ■ Friday 10th — Sunday 12th December ■ Friday 17th — Wednesday 22nd December

MARKET STALLS Markets on the Grand Parade open from 10am to 8pm on the same dates as Bishop Lucey Park

BEAMISH & CRAWFORD Beamish & Crawford’s Santa’s Secret Village open 12 noon to 8pm on the same dates as Bishop Lucey Park and the �� Grand Parade IO ON IO ON 2 A CORK CHRISTMAS CELEBRAT N T H E GRAND PARADE A CORK CHRISTMAS CELEBRAT N T H E GRAND PARADE 3 Lord Mayor’s Franc’s fun and festive cheer message Christmas means the world to sharing and an overwhelming children’s wishes and dreams. Everybody both young and share with others and me. I think Christmas is what sense of happiness. This year Even though the characters old, will all interpret the Park Christmas is alive and well Welcome to Cork, to the smell of keeps me young at heart and the characters in the Park this have changed the essence of differently but a common in Cork. spiced beef and hot chocolate, the I’ve never lost the wonderment Christmas have changed. the Park is still my original overwhelming feeling for all as sound of Christmas carols and to PETER ‘A Cork Christmas Celebration on and excitement of what Christ- There will be robins sitting design of creating a magical you enter the Park is a feeling KELLY, the Grand Parade’. mas brings. in their nests gathering letters environment with sound and of happiness and the Christmas At Christmas we meet up with For me, the word Christmas everyday from the children for lighting transporting the visitors spirit. friends and family, bring them conjures up the feeling of family Santa, and each night  ying to a fairyland of dreams and Christmas really is not about Weddings into the living room and share our and friends, warmth, open  res, to the North Pole with all the fairytales. money but the emotions we By Franc hospitality with them. The Grand Parade is the city’s living room, all dressed up and ready to welcome our special guests. I see this event as a present from Cork City Council, a Christmas gift to all, resident and visitor alike. Please take the time to gaze at the lights and wander through the many stalls full of local foods and goods. This event H MA I o C R has now become a part of our tradition, it is a part of our city of T E G C F O K culture. ‘A Cork Christmas Celebration on the Grand Parade’ was Four of our best-loved celebs tell us why they like Cork named Festival of the Year in October of this year by the Chambers of Commerce of Ireland. It is a mark of excellence and quality of the event that it has been honoured in this way. MIRIAM JOSEPH IAN MARY The number of people who visited us last year, 120,000, is O’CONNOR, DEMPSEY, KENNEDY, a demonstration of the desire of people to come together and O’CALLAGHAN, to celebrate. Because of the demand this year the event has expanded and now includes the front courtyard of the Beamish Broadcaster Author Radio presenter Presenter and Crawford Brewery. I would like to thank all of our partners in this project, as well as all of voluntary groups and organisations, who will be performing over the  fteen days of the event. This is a special time of the year for everyone, a time when we pause and show our appreciation and affection for each other. I hope that you will take the time this year to come to the Grand Parade and to see for yourself this magical event. I wish you all of very happy Christmas, Nollaig Shona daoibh go léir.

Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Michael O’Connell

Bord Gáis Energy

Bord Gáis Energy is committed to helping our customers in every way we can, and that’s why we are delighted to be involved for a second year with” A Cork Christmas Celebration on the Grand Parade”. Cork City Council have shown the way when it comes to promoting a city at this time of year when it is vital that Cork is at its best.That commitment was rewarded last year with the Chambers Ireland Award for the Best Festival run by a Local Authority. It shows that when the local authority and businesses get together to promote their city the results are tangible and of huge bene t to the local economy. It also demonstrates that even in the unprecedented times we are living in, partnership and a positive approach can yield Hannah Daly, enjoying the Rockin’ Robin themed Bishop Lucey Park. rewards, lift spirits and boost business. At Bord Gáis Energy, we I like Cork because of the wonderful I like Cork because it was the home- Not only do I like Cork, I love Cork I like Cork because of all the good are determined to support these initiatives to ensure customers people who live there. Cork people are town of Rory Gallagher, and because because of Hay eld Manor Hotel, and friendly coffee shops in the city. and visitors get an opportunity to see a city putting its best foot simply great human beings - clever, of the “ ash-mob” public dance that the best hotel in Ireland. I’ve stayed I get to visit them when I’m working forward. funny, warm and friendly and always took place there on 14th November there twice this year and it’s a real in the Nationwide production of ce We’re also delighted that this year the festival has grown to DID YOU KNOW? home from home. That’s my number in the RTÉ building in Fr Mathew take in the historic Beamish and Crawford site and also that it so welcoming. 2009. will run for  fteen days. Finally, on behalf of everyone in Bord one, but two, three and four include Street. It’s an opportunity to meet Gáis Energy, can I wish you all a happy and peaceful Christmas. the people of Cork, The Opera House up with the programme team and The Irish or Gaelic name for Cork is ‘Corcaigh’ meaning ‘a marsh’. and the fascinating English Market. go for a coffee and a chat. JOHN MULLINS, Cork City began on an island in the swampy estuary of the River Lee. Chief Executive Bord Gáis Eireann

CORK CITY COUNCIL CORK CITY COUNCIL IO ON IO ON 4 A CORK CHRISTMAS CELEBRAT N T H E GRAND PARADE A CORK CHRISTMAS CELEBRAT N T H E GRAND PARADE 5 Cara O’Sullivan’s WHAT’S ON IN Only ne Red Army BISHOP LUCEY PARK o Christmas fairytale O KIN’ The original line-up of the As part of ‘A Cork Christmas Celebration on the R C St Luke’s Male Voice Choir Grand Parade’ Cara O’Sullivan will be performing on OBIN Sunday, December 12th, at 5pm on the Grand Parade. R The concert will also include the gifted singers from BRINGS Presentation Secondary School, who won the All-Ireland ADD D School Choir Competition two weeks ago E E T “CHRISTMAS is a very special time for me,” CH ER O says Cara O’Sullivan. “Not alone for the obvious joy of being with the family, but also E O O for the relief of getting some downtime away S AS N F from the stage.” With a packed annual schedule operating G D LL for the other  fty-one weeks of the year, OO WI that time of home and hearth is a chance to unwind and recharge amongst family and friends. “Work can often be particularly frenetic in PETER KELLY (Weddings By Franc) is designing an the weeks leading up to Christmas, which is illuminated park with a lighting installation, and another reason why the break is so important which includes highly entertaining performances of CHOIR LINE UP and special. The Irish Christmas is truly unique characters and atmospheric soundtracks which and I rarely miss the chance to be home,” she will bring Bishop Lucey Park in Cork to life every ■ Friday 3rd of December says. weekend in the build-up to Christmas. Kisd Pigmon Choir - 5.15 to 6.00pm There have been a few occasions when work Fantastic outdoor events are also scheduled ■ Sat 4th of December did prevent this renowned international opera for the week days prior to Christmas Day. The installations will give Bishop Lucey Basement Resource Centre - 12.30 to 2.30pm star from making it back to her native city - and one in particular stands out. Park and the nearby Grand Parade an ■ Saturday 4th Of December “I remember I was working with the Paris unrivalled seasonal atmosphere — a Ballincollig Concert Band - 6.00 to 7.00pm Opera at the Palais Garnier and we had a must-see to bring a smile to every face in this seasonal of good cheer. two men were smoking outside Henchy’s as with all traditions there is always one ■ performance on Christmas Day. Happily, my Sat 4th/5th of December As the Park gates open, children and pub in St Luke’s, and rather than curse the unchanging constant, and at 4pm the full daughter came over to be with me and we Surgeon Noonan adults of all ages will immediately be cold and the Government, they decided to compliment of the St Luke’s Male Voice spent Christmas Eve at Disneyland, which 3.30 to 5.30pm/5.00pm to 7.00pm transported into a magical Christmas sing a song. Choir re-group at the Farm Gate Restaurant was lovely. Mind you, on that particular year, experience in the middle of the city Others joined in and by the time they got in the English Market. ■ Sun 5th of December Christmas Eve fell on a Sunday, so there were centre. The trees and paths throughout to the second chorus, the St Luke’s Male Maybe it’s the magic of the acoustics Java Barber Shop - 2.00 to 3.00pm no shops open and we ended up going to a the park will be up lit creating a focus on speci c Voice Choir had been formed… Well, that’s or the sense of anticipation, whatever pizza parlour for Christmas dinner,” she laughs. ■ Sat 5th/Sun 19th of December entertaining areas in the park and festive signage will guide our myth and I’m sticking with it, and every the reason, this is the highlight of our This December Cara’s Cork fans will have a Barrack Street and Butter exchange children and adults through the paths. Christmas since that time we have taken to performing season. And afterwards, Kay double helping of her dazzling talent beginning 3.30 to 4.30pm/3.30 to 4.30pm “Rockin’ Robin” is this year’s central theme. Three wonderfully the streets of Cork to collect money in aid Harte plates up seasonal snacks, all with her annual Cork Autism Association friendly Robins, Robin, Corky and Lucey, who live in of St Patrick’s Hospice in St Luke’s. washed down with jugs of the most ■ Fri 10th of December Christmas Concert on Friday December 10 Bishop Lucey Park will be there to meet and greet This male voice choir is not, as our heart-warming, aromatically fragrant and at St Patrick’s Church, Rochestown. “It’s a The Note Perfect Choir - 4.00 to 5.00pm the children. The Robins will have a staged name might suggest, an exclusively male potent mulled wine to be found this side of concert very much geared around Christmas ■ Sat 11th of December area where they will dance and perform reserve, fundamental to our existence is the North Pole. music,” she says. to the children at intervals throughout a team of women who organise permits, Then on to The Corner House on Coburg Voices of Cork - 3.00 to 4.00pm Two days later, Cara will be performing on the evening. The three Robins themed accounts, schedules — in fact they organise Street, where Fergal McGowan’s hospitality ■ Sunday, December 12, at 5pm on the Grand Conal Creedon Sat 11th of December for Christmas will carry satchels to everything down to the minute detail of our pours generously from the taps while we Parade as part of Cork City Council’s annual Whitechurch Community Choir - 5.30 to 6.30pm carry letters to Santa. Throughout the signature red scarves. sing carols. festival. dusts down his red Park the Robins will also have their own For weeks leading up to Christmas we At around 8pm a  eet of taxis carries ■ Sunday 12th December “This promises to be something really ‘nests’ where they will keep scarf for the annual practice in the back room of the Belle us back to where it all began eight weeks St Nicholas Brass Band - 1.00 to 2.00pm different given it is an outdoor concert with a the children’s letters, Vue Bar on Old Youghal Road. Then, on earlier — back to Mardie, the most gracious lovely festive atmosphere. I want all who come ■ Friday 17th December these areas can be outing of St Luke’s the Friday before Christmas, we gather host and landlady at the Belle Vue Bar to bring their voices,” she smiles. “I don’t want Cork Simon Community - 5.00 to 7.00pm used as beautiful photo outside Henchy’s pub to present a preview on Old Youghal Road. There the boys and to do it all on my own.” Male Voice Choir opportunities. performance for friends, family and the girls of the St Luke’s Male Voice Choir ■ Sat 18th/Sun 19th of December There will also be a very friendly squirrel neighbours. Paddy in Henchy’s marks the celebrate the Christmas season in true Cork The Jingle Bells - 1 to 1.30pm/1 to 1.30pm character called Noelle meeting and greeting THE tradition of Christmas is over two occasion by serving up lashings of mulled style. Then we put away the red scarves for ■ Sat 18th of December children as the park gates open. thousand years old, and it’s fair to say that wine and Christmas cake — this settles the another year. DID YOU KNOW? Champagne Cork - 2.00 to 3.00pm At the end of the Park near the fountain the origins of many traditions are cloaked nerves for the following day, because the So if you happen to be around the town there will be a large scale bird house in myth and mystery. So, for the record, Saturday before Christmas is our big day. on the Saturday before Christmas, keep an ■ Sat 18th of December ‘post box’, lit up with stunning lights. Festive I’d like share with you of the origins of a We usually hit the  at of the city around eye out for the red scarves of the men and County Cork is the largest County in Ireland, and Cork City is Ireland’s third largest city Phizerphonics - 6.00 to 7.00pm atmospheric music, mistletoe, bubbles and snow will relatively new tradition here in Cork. midday, and sing at various street corners women of the St Luke’s Male Voice Choir after Dublin and Belfast. The area of Cork City is 3,731 hectares. County Cork covers an ■  ll the air further creating the magic and high spirits of Christmas It all began back in 2004, the year of the and plazas around the town, often losing — who knows, given time we might even Tues 21st of December area of 7,459 square kilometres or 2,880 square miles, which is 11% of the Irish State. that everyone will enjoy. smoking ban. On a bleak October evening, a few of our number along the way. But become a tradition. Cork City Male Choir - 7.00 to 8.00pm

CORK CITY COUNCIL CORK CITY COUNCIL IO ON IO ON 6 A CORK CHRISTMAS CELEBRAT N T H E GRAND PARADE A CORK CHRISTMAS CELEBRAT N T H E GRAND PARADE 7 A taste of Christmas A city worth Rachel Allen takes a personal walk singing about through the culinary streets of Cork Camille O’Sullivan offers a performer’s view of a city that explodes into life after dark I SOMETIMES feel the atmosphere in anticipation of Christmas is as exciting as the day itself. There’s such a wonderful feeling in the air and I love coming down to a busy and bustling Cork City THERE’S no place like home. Whether I’m returning in after my gig for last orders and toasted sandwiches to soak it all in. The beautiful lights, the sound of home for a gig or to visit my family, I’m always excited — you feel you have stepped back 50 years, there is no carols and the tastes and smells of all that lovely to head out to the old haunts and be entertained by the pounding house music here, only the wonderful sound of market food, Cork at Christmas time is a feast for all great vibrant city that is Cork at night. conversation. the senses. When touring abroad I’ve yearned for the friendliness, Be warned, us Corkonians do like to talk. We’re a bit The Christmas Market on Grand Parade is always warm atmosphere and unique charm of those pubs that theatrical and musical in personality, so you can expect an important part of Christmas in Cork. The craft I used to hang out in, madly chatting or listening to live fun and the odd impromptu acapella. stalls are perfect for picking up unique handmade music. Whilst many cities have replaced their historic, Other gems include Dan Lowrey’s on MacCurtain St, gifts. I particularly love the handmade jewellery character- lled pubs with modern over-stylised bars, I’m an old world tavern (1897), rich in history and capturing that lots of different stalls have for sale. The Grand delighted to see things haven’t changed that much here Cork’s timeless character; and Sin É on Coburg Street, Parade is also full of fabulous food stalls. There’s — thankfully we are  xed in our ways! advertising itself as “the only public house left in Cork; fudge, jams and chutneys for sale that would make This Christmas, you could challenge yourself to a the rest are only bars”. ideal edible gifts. Then of course there’s delicious fun evening by visiting the main island of Cork all in You can set yourself a test to  nd the Mutton Lane warming Christmas food for sale. Apart of course one night! This is a great, intimate way to see this Bar or Vineyard Bar, located in Market Lane, hidden off from mince pies it’s worth trying a bratwurst, the city through its different varied colourful venues and the lovely warren of lanes off the English Market. And, in sausage is an essential part of the amazing markets experience how it really comes alive. Everything is within fact, that market alone is a reason to move to Cork! in Germany and goes particularly well washed down easy walking distance from the three main streets, you Music is alive and well in Cork. We love it and, as a with some sweetly aromatic mulled wine. can join the natives by jay-walking down ‘The Panna’ performer myself, it’s a really fantastic atmosphere to As well as the Christmas Market I love to shop (our affectionate name for Patrick Street), then cross perform here with lively audiences and brilliant venues at Cork’s English Market. The English Market has over to Oliver Plunkett Street and the Grand Parade. including Charlie’s on Union Quay — you’ll probably been around since 1788 and is the perfect place to At Christmas, the Grand Parade is magical with  nd you’ll get handed a bodhrán. Others worth visiting pick up organic turkeys and hams, oysters, smoked live music, choirs and a marquee. From there you can are Cypress Avenue on Caroline Street, the Pavilion off salmon and everything you need for Christmas lunch. wander down lovely little lanes. Two genuine old time Patrick Street, Savoy Theatre, EveryMan Palace Theatre The market is full of second and third generation bars on Winthrop Street that are a must-see are the (lovely old interior), and lastly Cork Opera House to artisan producers who have some of the best meat, Hi- B (my favourite pub in the world, climb the narrow catch a big show — with everything from a rock gig, to cheese and bread available in Ireland. One of the stairs up to this hidden gem and try squeeze yourself opera, ballet or theatre. things I love about the English Market is the variety into their intimate rooms); or visit that Cork institution, This is a musical city that loves to stay up late and of produce. As well as traditional Irish produce, if The Long Valley, full of interesting types. Both are places chat. Great, just thinking about it has me looking forward you’d like a more international Christmas there’s a to indulge in a lost afternoon or two. I usually try and get to coming home soon. huge amount of food for sale from Asia and further a eld. When shopping in Cork there are lots of great places to go for lunch. Try the Woodford bar on Paul St for a Harty pub lunch or the Crawford Gallery Café, managed by Jean Manning and Ivan Whelan, DID YOU KNOW? does gorgeous lunches as well as tea, coffee and Rachel various different cakes. Café Paradiso is another Camille of my favourite restaurants in Cork. Dennis Cotter makes incredible food, each dish has so many Saint Fin Barre is the founder and Patron Saint of Cork City. different elements you won’t even notice they’re Allen It was he who followed the River Lee from its beginning in Gougane Barra vegetarian. O’Sullivan to Cork City where he founded a monastery in the 7th Century where Isaacs is another lovely place to eat, its set in a Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral now stands. beautifully restored 18th century warehouse.

O STARTING on the city’s premier & Spencers, Debenhams and favourite, outlets like Compu B, and Waterstones. city, alongside quirky boutiques and Cork City is well served with cinema as well as many food and with its 65 shops including Lifestyle shopping centres, the constantly A SH PPER’S thoroughfare, Patrick Street, and Dunnes Stores as anchor tenants, CC Viyella, Gap, H&M, New Look, At the lower end of Patrick Street, vintage clothing shops, a relaxing suburban shopping centres, and café outlets. Sports, Gamestop, Golden Discs, and expanding Blackpool Shopping PARADISE its award winning people-friendly backed up with Adams, 3G Phones, Next, River Island, Topshop and take a turn into one of the city’s coffee at the upper  oor Farm Gate their easy access, free parking and A short drive away are Douglas Boots Chemists to name just a few. Centre on the city’s north side offers design, the shopper has all of the Laura Ashley, Boots and Brian De Topman have re-energised the oldest quarters toward TK Maxx at Café affords a bird’s eye view of a plentiful entertainment options. Court Centre and the recently Further along the western suburbs another roster of familiar names Cork has long enjoyed a world’s leading brands as well as Staic. city centre. Nipping across ‘Pana’ the Cornmarket Centre. And when thriving market in full swing. And be Munster’s biggest shopping centre revamped Douglas Shopping Centre, is the Ballincollig Shopping Centre including Argos, Atlantic Homecare reputation as the perfect quirky and unusual smaller shops Across the street are Easons, once more, the delights of Brown all that shopping gets too much prepared to share the space with the at Mahon Point continues to grow which includes a new Marks & and another variety of High Street and Next Home as the largest city for shopping with all to linger and pass a pleasant Quills, Champion Sports and Thomas department store await, and you yearn for a slice of genuine constant  ow of tourists who throng with stores like Zara, Sam McCauley, Spencer as well as the biggest Tesco outlets including Carrig Donn, tenants, plus a variety of smaller afternoon. the recently opened Opera Lane while further along the street are Cork City camaraderie, make sure the aisles on a daily basis — many Jack & Jones, Carrig Donn, Berksha, in Munster. In the western suburbs Cummins Sports, Fitzpatricks outlets and cafes. All in all, whether the stores and boutiques Starting at the top end of ‘Pana’, pedestrian mall. Along this Porters, Vero Moda, Mango, French you include a visit to the Old English of them arrived as a result of Cork Jane Norman, Principles, La Senza, and close by the Cork University Jewellers, Easons and Dunnes it’s Christmas or anytime, Cork is within easy walking as it is known locally, the Merchant attractive stroll that has already Connection, Penneys, Monsoon, Market as part of the itinerary. With being chosen as one of the Top Ten Ecco, Adams and many more. Hospital, the Wilton Shopping Centre Stores. certain to tick all the boxes with distance. Quay Shopping Centre offers Marks become enshrined as a shopper’s HMV, Oasis, Swamp, The Body Shop some of the best food stalls in the Cities in the World to visit in 2010. The centre also has a multiscreen offers a varied shopping experience Rounding out the circle of even the most demanding shopper.

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O O �� C AF AN H W T �� R T D FOO STAL S GET TO CORK �� D L VOLCANO PIZZA KAY’S CAKES BY AIR: BY BUS: Cakes and bakes every �� Wood  red pizza made morning www.corkairport.com www.buseireann.ie using artisan ingredients �� TAOUFIK HAMMAMI SANDRAS SANDWICHES BY FERRY: BY TRAIN: Spices, hot foods, and Toasties to warm you up on �� a cold day �� sweets from Tunisia www.brittany-ferries.ie www.irishrail.ie �� CATHAY PEARLS www.fastnetline.com �� McCARTHYS BAR �� & GRILL Handcrafted jewellery made www.stenaline.ie �� Classic Irish dishes right here in Cork �� REBEL BURGER TARA’S COOKIES �� Burgers Christmas cakes, puddings �� and other seasonal treats �� AURELLIA’S CREPES �� ...and now you’re in Cork... �� Classic French gallettes HANORAS �� and crepes Fairtrade crafts sourced �� from all over the world THE CREPE MAN P RK & ID �� SIDNEY SANTOS A R E �� Aussie crepes using Irish �� produce Hand-carved ornaments and incense holders Cork is a very compact city that it is easy to get around �� O’FLYNNS SAUSAGES by foot. Why not leave your car and travel into A Cork �� A Cork institution MARTIN PRINCE Indonesian handicrafts all Christmas Celebration on the Grand Parade by Park & Ride. �� DEE’S VEGGIE BURGERS sourced from fair trade BLACK ASH PARK & RIDE �� Veggie burgers packed with approved sources (Off South Link Road, City Approach) goodness �� LUIS CASTANEDA Monday-Saturday 7.30am-7.15pm �� OLD IRISH CREAMARY South American knitwear, Open Sunday December 5th, 12th and 19th from Farmhouse Irish cheese crafts and jewellery 11am-7.15pm. Buses every 15 minutes. �� €5 fee inclusive of parking and bus fare for drivers and BAKERY UNION FEARGAL DUNNE passengers. Polish and Eastern Key chains, hats, scarves European baker and jewellery �� COUNTY HALL PARK & RIDE �� CREEDONS DOGGIE (Carrigrohane Road) � �� MOTHER NATURES �� DAYCARE �� RECIPES Open Saturday December 4th, 11th and 18th. First bus �� Gifts for your best friend �� Teas, ghee,  avoured ghee � �� to depart County Hall at 9.30am. Last bus to depart from �� from leads to doggie �� and herbal remedies � Liberty Street at 6.15pm. Park & Ride site to open at 9am � � sweaters � � �� and close at 7pm. �� CORK COFFEE ROASTERS �� Another Cork institution OLE SALSA �� Great burritos made using � Open Sunday December 5th, 12th and 19th. First bus to �� the best of Irish ingredients �� SOAP DREAMS �� depart County Hall at 10.30am. Last bus to depart from � �� Handmade soaps Liberty Street at 6.15pm. Buses every 15 minutes. Adult � � REBEL STEAK �� and bath oils �� SANDWICHES €3, Child €1.50 return; Family €5 return. Fare includes � � � � � � � �� Mouth-wateringly delicious �� ANAMARY VARAS parking and bus fare. Park & Ride site to open at 9am and � �� South American crafts and steak sandwiches all made �� close at 7pm. �� using local produce �� knitwear �� WOK N ROLL �� GLANMIRE ICES Candy oss and popcorn Cork’s favorite noodles �� and rice �� SAMMY SAIES �� Moroccan cuisine and MARTINS HURLEYS warming spiced sweets Kids hurleys and � knick-knacks and � �� DONUTS BY CHRIS Christmas gifts Freshly baked treats PIPERS YUMI Candy  oss for Japanese noodles made all the family using great Irish ingredients WILLIAMS BBQ BITESIZE CATERING Chicken skewers Mulled wine, spiced Christmas seasonal cakes and buns DEXTER BBQ Beef BBQ using the  nest SHEILA HAMI of dexter beef Sweets, brownies and turnovers VANESSA’S CRYSTAL Parking Irish crystal, perfect for a RAINBOW FOODS Christmas gift Delicious Eastern sweets, spiced nuts and olives POMPEI PIZZA P Wood- red pizzas from in Cork O’CONNAILS Johnny’s portable oven Cork’s famous hot Cork City Council has extended Street Car Park will open chocolates, coffees, teas DECORATIVE and treats Christmas decorations both parking services for the from December 5th, from handmade and imported pre-Christmas period in an 9am to 6.30pm. Paul Street AMERICANO ICES effort to encourage more Car Park will open at 9am Candy oss and popcorn JOHN’S TOYS Kids’ toys and shoppers into the city centre. (instead of usual opening time BADGER AND DODO stocking  llers The opening hours of the of 11.30am) from Sunday Single estate coffee Sisters Ellie, Eabha and Sarah Collins enjoying multi-storey carparks have November 28 through to roasted in Fermoy the Christmas festivities on the Grand Parade. been extended. North Main December 19.

CORK CITY COUNCIL CORK CITY COUNCIL IO ON IO ON 10 A CORK CHRISTMAS CELEBRAT N T H E GRAND PARADE A CORK CHRISTMAS CELEBRAT N T H E GRAND PARADE 11 Sinbad & DID YOU KNOW? he apital of Cu tur Did you know that Cork invented steeplechasing? Yes, steeplechasing T C l e The Sea Pirates was born in 1752 when a member of the Duhallow Hunt Club at the Everyman Palace Theatre challenged his neighbour to race from the church steeple at Buttevant to the church steeple at Doneraile. This tradition continues today, but with alot more at stake than ever! Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs at the Cork Opera House

Marc O’Sullivan on the village vibe which makes Cork City culture unique

IT IS often said that Cork city Cast of The centre has a village atmos- Opera House phere, and this is especially Pantomime E T so at Christmas. After all, the C N RAL Production of seasonal entertainments laid Snow White, on by the city’s cultural institu- LIBRARY tions and theatre venues are all Maeve Curry with readily accessible once one has the Wicked Witch parked up in town. George Hanover. EVENTS The pantos at Cork Opera House, the Everyman Palace ■ SAT NOV 27 Theatre and Cork Arts Theatre; 11.30am: Colouring the concerts at City Hall, Cork Competition and stories School of Music and St Fin from the Barre’s Cathedral; and the art Everyman Palace Theatre, Sinbad the Sailor exhibitions at venues such as the Crawford Art Gallery; all are ■ SAT DEC 4 a short hop from Patrick St. 11.30am: Colouring Accessibility is a byword for the cultural life of the city in Competition and stories Cast of The from more ways than one. Cork deliver the aria with appropriate Cork Printmakers, meanwhile, age of children’s activities might necessitate a short spin Cork Opera House, Snow is not the place for airs and passion and vigour. Everyman Palace will present their Christmas around town. The Opera House out of town, but it will surely be White and the Seven graces; its arts scene, and Christmas is still the time Theatre Pantomime exhibition at the Wandesford and the Everyman both have worth it. After all, Santa Claus Dwarfs particularly its music and when Cork’s local talent is Production of Sinbad Quay Gallery, showcasing the colouring competitions to is making a far more remark- 2pm: Fairytale Christmas theatre, is famously rooted in pushed to the fore. This is & The Sea Pirates, work produced in the visual complement their pantos, and able journey, riding a comet to Decoration Workshop the community.This, after all, especially true in gallery spaces Sean Carey and arts centre that also houses the there are similar art workshops the castle to meet the children is the city where opera singers such as the Lavit on Fr Matthew Backwater Artists’ studios. at the Glucksman Gallery in person. And Christmas in the ■ Cork’s favourite Dame SAT DEC 11 of old who did not measure up St and Buckley’s Fine Art on Christmas is for the kids, of and Cork City Library.A trip to village of Cork would not be 11.30am: Christmas Colouring Competition Jim Mulcahy. were not just booed off stage; Fenn’s Quay, which tradition- course, and there is no short- Blackrock Castle Observatory quite complete without him. they faced the further indignity ally promote local ■ SAT DEC 18 of witnessing one or other local artists throughout 11am: Food Glorious Food CSN Dramask Theatre Company talent rise up in the gods to December. 11.30am: Christmas Colouring Competition CALENDAR OF EVENTS

■ The Lord Mayor 50th Gala Christmas ■ Concert “ Carol by Candlelight” at ■ Lighting of the Christmas Tree, Carol Sullivan at St Patrick’s Church, - Dec 19 3pm Curtis Auditorium, Cork ■ Cork Arts Theatre Meet Father Christmas ■ The Lavit Gallery Christmas Show, Dec 19 8.30pm, MARKETS Charity Concert, Dec 4, Concert Fota House, Dec 4, 5 and 8, 8pm Singing and Mince Pies, December Rochestown. Tickets available from School of Music. Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild and send a message to the Exhibition will run from November 26 Crane Lane Theatre Hall, City Hall. Programme includes ■ An Evening of Christmas Carols and 8, 6.30pm Leisureworld Church eld Pro Musica, Cork ■ Cork on Ice in Mahon Point Christmas Binge Dec 1-11 North Pole. and will consist of a beautiful range ■ Christmas Open House in Killumney, IN CORK Mary Hegarty, Soprano, Joe Corbett, Seasonal Music performed by Trinity ■ Come along and enjoy the switching ■ Cork Orchestral Society Christmas Shopping Centre features a gigantic www.corkartstheatre.com ■ Cork Printmakers’ Christmas of paintings, ceramics and sculpture. Ballincollig. Your ears and eyes Baritone, Ryan Morgan, Tenor, The Gospel Choir and special guests. on of the Christmas Lights at the Recital by Madrigal ‘75 Dec 18 in 600sqm ice pad, separate beginners ■ Beauty and the Beast Adult Panto, Showcase, December 4-18, Open Tues-Sat will be treated to the sounds and EMMET PLACE FOOD MARKET Cork School of Music Concert St Finbarre’s Cathedral, Cork. Dec Lough by the Lord Mayor of Cork, CIT Cork School of Music at 8pm. ice rink and state of the art lightning Crane Lane Theatre, Dec 3-23 Wandesford Quay Gallery. An ■ 2020 Art Gallery Christmas sights of Christmas. Entry €10 and Sat: 8.30am-4pm. Featuring a range of Orchestra and The Voices of Cork 4th 8pm Tickets available from Pro Cllr Michael O’Connell on Tuesday ■ The Chorus of Opera Cork and and sound systems. Runs ■ The Snow Queen Fairytale by exhibition of original  ne art prints- Exhibition, Grif th House, North Mall proceeds go to Marymount Hospice local artisan food and crafts producers, Choir. Tickets available from Pro Musica, Cork December 7th at 7pm. Come guests present a Christmas Dec-Jan 2011 Hans Christian Anderson, Firkin the perfect place to  nd a special - paintings, sculpture, ceramics and and Down Syndrome Ireland Cork come early as it sells out fast Musica, Cork ■ An evening of music and readings and enjoy the festive treats with Concert of all your seasonal ■ Cork Opera House: Snow White Crane, Dec 10-19 and lasting Christmas gift. prints. Open Tues- Sat Branch ■ Handels Messiah Concert, with the Cathedral Choirs at Saint Christmas Carols, Fairies, Reindeers favourites at Ballyphehane and the Seven Dwarfs Pantomime ■ Cosmic Christmas Dec 18 – 23: ■ The Glucksman Gallery ■ W inter Exhibition at Buckley’s Fine ■ The Fair Alternative, Cork’s THE ENGLISH MARKET Christ the King Church, Turners Fin Barres Cathedral, Dec 5, 7pm and one very special visitor! Community Centre on Saturday 18th www.corkoperahouse.ie Santa and his helpers are riding Christmas Art Club Saturday Art Gallery in Fenns Quay, Cork Alternative Christmas Market, hosted Mon-Sat 9am-5.30pm. Foods from all Cross, Dec 4, 8pm. Presented by the ■ St John’s Gospel Choir ■ Cork Autism Association Christmas December at 8pm. ■ Ever yman Palace Theatre Sinbad a comet to Blackrock Castle mornings, 10am –12pm, 27th www.buckley neart.com: in Prince Street Unitarian Church, over the world as well as traditional Cork Rotary Club of Cork and East Cork at Cork Arts Theatre, Camden Concert Fri Dec 10 with renowned ■ Cork Music Works Christmas Gala and the Sea Pirates Pantomime Observatory for a traditional ‘green’ November, 4th, 11th and 18th Open Tues-Sat one of Cork’s oldest buildings Produce can be purchased Choral Society Court, Dec 7, 7pm international opera star Cara O’ Concert with the CSM Jazz Big Band www.everymanpalace.com Christmas celebration! December, Glucksman Art Gallery ■ Snatch Comedy Improv Big Christmas throughout December

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CORK CITY COUNCIL CORK CITY COUNCIL IO ON IO ON 14 A CORK CHRISTMAS CELEBRAT N T H E GRAND PARADE A CORK CHRISTMAS CELEBRAT N T H E GRAND PARADE 15 BEAMISH & CRAWFORD BEAMISH & CRAWFORD HISTORY CHRISTMAS 2010 Beamish & Crawford’s Santa’s Secret Village site will be open from: Seasonal fun A taste Friday to Sunday, November 26 to ...... 12 noon to 8pm Friday to Sunday, December 3 to 5 ...... 12 noon to 8pm at Beamish site of times Friday to Sunday, December 10 to 12 ...... 12 noon to 8pm Friday to Wednesday, December 17 to 22 ...... 12 noon to 8pm past... Admission fee €2

IN THE late eighteenth century Alymer Allen acquired a brewery on this site that had previously been operated by Henry Rugge, and Allen subsequently converted the brewery to porter production. He acquired a large amount of property in the area including houses, sta- bles, cellars, plots of land and gardens. It was one of his bene ciaries, Edward Allen, who sold the property to William Beamish and William Crawford. This well established porter brewery was at this time situated to the south of Lambley’s Lane and along Cremer’s Lane/Cremer’s Square. The South Gate to the city, situated at the end of South Main Street and leading to the bridge over the south channel of the river, was still extant at this time. It incorporated a prison and was dismantled in the late-18th century. The medieval laneways ran west from South Main Street to the quay walls. The brewery was to expand rapidly over the coming years to become the largest brewery in Ireland by 1805. By 1861 DESIGNED by Peter Kelly (Weddings By Franc), Santa’s the Beamish & Crawford brewery provided employment Secret Village is the theme of the Beamish and Craw- for 350 men. ford site this year. The site will be transformed into a secret village with snow covered trees, beautiful lighting, sound and all the magical elements that make for a wonderful Christmas experience. The Counting A beautifully lit walkway will guide you past elves House, South working in their snowy houses getting all the toys ready for Santa for Christmas night and of course the most Main Street important person — Santa will be there! He will be chatting to all the children about their Santa letters! DETACHED seven-bay three-storey mock-Tudor People are invited to bring their own cameras along brewery counting house, c. 1895, with a two-storey to take photographs of Santa and family photographs crowstepped gabled wing to each side. Double pitched, in this wonderful new experience for Ireland. pantiled roofs, plain barge boards and timber  nial to There will be lots of other beautiful photo opportuni- pediment. The main entrance to the central block is by ties along the walkway for families to get those perfect imperial style stone stairs to the  rst level. This central Christmas pictures! As well as the elves and Santa, block has decorative timber panelling, and a gabled there will be stalls selling lots of treats for everyone to enjoy – so a truly memorable experience for everyone centre bay with clock. The arcaded ground  oor is set Jurgen the Elf with Anna Rosa and Kate Lane in Santa’s Secret Village at Beamish & Crawford. back from building line. guaranteed. €2.00 entry fee for each person.

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SHANDON WALK Starts from Daunt’s Square SOUTH PARISH WALK�� Starts from Daunt’s Square �� A SELF-guided walking tour, with on-street Pugin,�� son of the more famous Augustus. At this point, Paul Street �� AS YOU walk along the Grand Parade, Cork�� City Hall. They were placed here in Lane, was named after Timothy Tuckey, Mayor of Cork in �� Walking �� information panels and signs to guide the visitor passes�� through Rory Gallagher Place.The walk takes in Carey’s Lane �� you’re reminded that this was a major 1985, when the park was opened for 1677. French’s Quay was named after James French, a �� through Cork’s historic city centre. Passing by 18th and French Church Street, an area was associated with Cork’s once �� waterway until the latter half of the 18th the 800th anniversary of the granting wine merchant and Mayor of Cork in 1696. Tour �� and 19th century Anglican and Catholic churches, thriving�� Huguenot community, whose graveyard�� is on French Church �� century. On your right is the beautiful of Cork’s  rst city charter in 1185. Then there’s Keyser’s Hill, Proby’s Bridge, and the �� information �� a fascinating walk through the city’s political his- Street.�� Continue across the junction of Paul ��Street and Half Moon �� 19th century facade of the department With similar potted histories Beamish and Crawford’s Brewery. You’ll see the southern �� tory. This walk takes in the busy thoroughfares of Street, onto Emmet Place. Half Moon Street was the childhood �� store once known as the Queen’s Old pasted�� on info panels, you follow the wall of the Elizabeth Fort, Barrack Street, Evergreen Build- �� available �� Shandon Street, the North Main Street, and Paul home�� of the writer, Seán Ó Faoláin. The Crawford Art Gallery, de- �� Castle. directional�� signs (see accompanying ings, Abbey Street, Douglas Street and onto Cove Street, �� Street. Cultural highlights: The old Custom House, signed by Arthur Hill, was built in 1884 and ��incorporates the 1724 �� The major thoroughfare that is Wash- logo) through a myriad of Cork’s most residence of two of Ireland’s great 19th century  gures, from the �� which is now incorporated into the Crawford Gallery; Customs House. �� ington Street was completed in 1824 and beautiful�� city centre streets. This the sculptor John Hogan and the “Apostle of Temperance” �� Cork the Butter Exchange complex, now home to cultural Continue around the front of the Crawford Gallery (Info Panel �� was then known as Great George’s Street, walk takes you past St Finn Barre’s Fr Mathew. Next door to RTÉ’s south headquarters is Fr �� bodies. 2,�� Emmet Place). From there cross the road at the Christy Ring �� called after King George IV. In 1918 the Cathedral, Nano Nagle’s grave at the Mathew Hall, which has hosted the schools theatrical �� Tourist �� Starts on Daunt’s Square, continues along Paul Bridge�� (do not cross the bridge) and proceed�� left along the �� Cork Corporation re-named it in honour South Presentation Convent, the Red competition Feis Mathiú since 1927. You’ll see the South �� Street. Takes in 18th century St Paul’s Church. Stran- river�� side of Lavitt’s Quay. The walk also takes�� in Lavitt’s Quay, �� of the  rst American President, George Abbey as well as the Synagogue on Mall, which has variously housed banks, hotels, gentle- �� Of ce. �� gers to the city, often mariners, were buried in St Shandon�� Bridge, Pope’s Quay and St Mary’s Church, the home of �� Washington. The impressive entrance South Terrace, with street names men’s clubs, Turkish baths, cinemas, libraries and war �� Shane Murphy�� and Anthea McGinley and their�� Paul’s graveyard. At the junction with St Paul’s Avenue �� Butter Exchange Band (established in 1878),�� and along a wealth �� gates�� to Bishop Lucey Park once formed that�� tell of prominent families and memorials. From here, you’ll make your way back to the �� daughter�� Molly, at the Rockin’ Robin themed �� is the former SS Peter & Paul School and Presbytery, built in 1879. Off�� of other colourful�� streets and quays, steeped in rich history. The  nal �� the entrance to the old�� Corn Market that individuals in the city’s history. Grand Parade, the English Market and the  nish of this �� Bishop Lucey Park. �� Paul Street is the 1859 Church of SS Peter and Paul, designed by Edward Information Panel 10 (North Main Street) is situated at the Vision Centre. �� stood on Anglesea Street, to the rear of the Tuckey Street, formerly Tuckey’s walk. �� CORK CITY COUNCIL �� CORK CITY COUNCIL ��