Cork - Top 5 Christmas Events

Cork is certainly not going to be left behind thisCork on Ice opened on the 14th of November
year when it comes to Christmas events.and will run to the 13th of January, 2009. All you
Christmas Pantomimes and Productions...have to do now is pick up the courage to grab
The usual mixture of "panto mayhem" presides inthose skates and remember the motto: "try
Sleeping Beauty. The production will be staged atanything once"
the Cork Opera House from the 5th ofCarols by Candlelight...
December to the 12th of January 2009. However,Carols by Candlelight at Fota House and Gardens,
if you'd prefer Little Red Riding Hood, this show isFota Island, Carrigtwohill, County Cork.
at Everyman Palace Theatre from the 6th ofCarols by candlelight features the award winning
December to the 11th of January.Carrigaline Singers. This choir has had the privilege
Not hit the spot yet? Maybe Babes in the Woodof performing in the US, the UK, Italy, Capetown
at the Firkin Crane from the 15th of December toand Austria. This is a very popular event in Cork's
the 30th of December, will suit. This how is billedcalendar, taking place on the 7th of December,
as a "magical musical adventure for all the family"2008. If you don't want to miss an outstanding
with Robin Hood, Maid Marian and the whole gangevening of world class entertainment, make sure
to boot!you book early.
Christmas is all about the spirit of giving and CorkWinter Wonderland in Skibbereen...
is no different with the Lord Mayor's ChristmasLike most parents at this time of the year, you're
Concert in aid of local charities. The concert will beon the trail of the main man himself...Santa! Well
held in the City Hall, on Saturday December 6th atthen, here's some good news! Santa will arrive in
8pm. On the night you'll be entertained bySkibbereen on Friday, the 5th of December, 2008
Soprano Regina Nathan, Bass/Baritone Johnand will be doing the very important job of
Molloy, the Lord Mayor's 25-piece Gala concertswitching on the lights at approximately 5pm.
orchestra and the Ballyphephane PresentationAlso on the day, there will be a whole host of
convent choir.events and activities to keep you all amused.
Meanwhile back at the Everyman Palace Theatre,Keeping with the spirit of Christmas there'll be a
Sunday Night at the Palace Christmas Speciallive crib, Christmas carols, a parade, story telling,
promises to be a night of Christmas fun withworkshops, exhibits, face painting, Christmas
Linda Kenny and lots of local talent.markets and not forgetting Mrs. Claus and the
Bringing back the music of the forties seems toElves.
be the "in thing" this year. Crane Lane is hostingThe Christmas crafts and food markets will
The Roaring Forties Christmas Extravaganza -continue on Saturdays and Sundays from 1pm to
Niamh Kavanagh guests for this festive special.6pm in the run up to Christmas.
Cork on Ice...Wren Boys Street Carnival in Carrigaline...
Where's it happening?"Out for the Wren", a dying custom in most of
Eastgate Business and Retail Park.Ireland, but alive and well in Carrigaline. Why not
No worries about weather conditions here, as thepop along to Carrigaline on St. Stephen's Day
rink is in a marquee. And you don't have to be an(26th of December) and find out what this old
expert either with a separate rink allocated tocustom involves.
beginners - so no need to worry about potentialA carnival takes place from 11am to 1pm and
Torvill and Deane's whizzing about the place!includes traditional musicians and dancers and
Need a quick bite after all that exercise? "S-Kimo"hopefully you'll be lucky enough to see donned in
(Ireland's 1st polar restaurant) is on site to curbstraw suits.
any hunger pangs.