St. Patrick's Festival 2024 Brochure

Presented by Cork City Council

Music and Comedy David O’Doherty David O’Doherty performs his new show Tiny Piano Man. Thurs March 14, 8pm. €. The Everyman, 15 MacCurtain Street. www.everymancork.com See festival website for full weekend listings in the Everyman. Cherokee Trail High School Concert Enjoy music performed by Cherokee Trail High School Band from Colorado, including Jazz standards from the big band era, musicals, and American folk tunes. Fri March 15, 7.30pm. Free. The Metropole Hotel, MacCurtain Street. www.themetropolehotel.ie Mundy Irish Singer songwriter Mundy to perform for the first time at Live at St. Lukes. Sat March 16, 8pm. €. Live at St Lukes, Summerhill North. www.liveatstlukes.com See festival website for full weekend listings in Live at St Lukes. Darragh O’Rourke Enjoy a live percussion set with Darragh O’Rourke. Sat March 16, 8pm. Free. Seventy Seven Cork, Grand Parade. www.instagram.com/seventysevencork See festival website for full weekend listings at Seventy Seven Cork. Hysterical Histories A comedic dinner jam-packed with all things Cork and Ireland. Fri March 15 to Sun March 17, 7pm. €. Amicus Restaurant, Paul Street. www.hystericalhistories.ie Irish Hooley A St. Patrick’s Eve Party like no other! Sat March 16, 10pm. Free. Old Oak, 113 Oliver Plunkett Street. www.instagram.com/oldoakpub See festival website for full weekend listings at Old Oak.

Music and Comedy Music at the Crawford Art Gallery A traditional Irish music performance. Sun March 17, 2.30pm. Free. Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place. www.crawfordartgallery.ie Céilí Allstars An exciting traditional Irish music collective from North Cork. Sun March 17, 6pm. Free. Coughlans, Douglas Street. www.coughlans.ie See festival website for full weekend listings at Coughlans. Celtic Knights Cork based band covering a range of music with their own Celtic twist. Sun March 17, 7pm. Free. Dwyers of Cork, 27/28 Washington Street. www.dwyersofcork.ie See festival website for full weekend listings at Dwyers of Cork. Franciscan Well Traditional Irish Music, Storytelling, Jazz and Comedy. Sun March 17, 2.30pm. Free. 14 North Mall, Sunday’s Well, Cork. www.franwellbar.com

15 - 18 March 2024

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A chairde, fáilte romhat chuig eagrán 2024 dár bhFéile Pádraig. Lord Mayor’s Message Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh go léir! Arna chur i láthair go bródúil ag Comhairle Cathrach Chorcaí, is féile ceithre lá í a thaispeánann raon imeachtaí atá sainchláraithe. Is é téama Pharáid na bliana seo ná Samhlaíocht Íon, ag tabhairt cuireadh dóibh siúd atá rannpháirteach draíocht, iontais, dathanna agus saol aisling Chorcaí a fhiosrú, agus iad go léir i gcomhar le chéile. ‘Sé a bheidh inár bParáid ná an saol i gCorcaigh agus ár gcathair fáilteach, lenár ngrúpaí spóirt agus damhsa traidisiúnta in éineacht le pobail nua a bhfuil ár gcathair mar bhaile acu.

Just for Kids Elizabeth Fort Some sneaky snakes are hiding from St. Patrick at Elizabeth Fort. Help find and banish them all! Fri March 15, Sat March 16 & Sun March 17, 9.30am to 5pm. Elizabeth Fort, Barracks Street. www.elizabethfort.ie The Glucksman ‘Beneath Our Feet’ artwork display of over 800 young people exploring ideas of history, heritage, climate change, archaeology, and biodiversity. Fri March 15 & Sat March 16, 10am to 5pm, Sun March 17, 2pm to 5pm. Free. The Glucksman, University College Cork. www.glucksman.org

City Hall Afternoon Céilí Mór

Live traditional Irish music from The Cork Trad Trio. Experience the thrill of Irish dancing and enjoy dancing to the Sliabh Luachra, Ballyvourney Jig, Merchant and Connemara sets, the Siege of Ennis, the Walls of Limerick, Peeler and the Goat, the Highland Fling and Haymakers Jig. Everyone invited to take part, no experience necessary. Dancers will be guided through the parts of each dance with the help of experienced dancers on the floor. The caller for the Afternoon Céilí Mór is dance teacher William (Hammy) Hammond.

So get on down to the Céilí Mór at Cork City Hall and bring your dancing shoes.

St Peter’s Church Cork’s Many Childhoods

A family friendly walking tour of Cork, looking at the treats and games that children played in different times of Cork’s history. Meeting Point St Peter’s Church, North Main Street. Fri March 15, Sat March 16, Mon March 18, 11am. €. Contact: ronanleonard@gmail.com Crawford Art Gallery Family Interactive Trail in the Gallery. Portrait Peek- A Boo. Carnival style fun for all ages in conjunction with the exhibition ‘All Eyes On Us’ Sat March 16, 10am to 5pm, Sun March 17, 11am to 4pm. Free. Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place. www.crawfordartgallery.ie Nano Nagle Place

The Cork Trad Trio currently has FOUR members: John Mitchell on flute, Garry Cronin on fiddle, Tomás Walsh on accordion and Mick Willis on piano. Saturday March 16, 3pm to 6pm, Free (but ticketed) Booking: www.corkcity.ie/afternoon-ceili-mor-at-city-hall Organised by Cork Folk Festival, in association with Cork St. Patrick’s Festival, supported by Fáilte Ireland.

Cibé mas duine áitiúil tú nó ma ta tú díreach ar cuairt, bain taitneamh as ár bhFéile, ár Paráid, agus ár gCathair iontach.

Dear friends, welcome to the 2024 edition of our St Patrick’s Festival.

Proudly presented by Cork City Council, it is a packed four- day festival showcasing a specially-programmed range of events. The theme of this year’s parade is Pure Imagination , inviting those participating to explore the magic, wonder, colours and the world of dreams of Cork, and all in a sense of togetherness. Our parade will be a celebration of life in Cork and our city of welcomes, with our traditional sporting and dance groups alongside new communities that have made our city their home.

Saints and Shamrocks Kids Trail. Sun March 17, 9.30am to 5pm. €. Nano Nagle Place, Douglas Street. www.nanonagleplace.ie

Whether you are a local or just visiting, please enjoy our Festival, our Parade, and our great City.

CLLR. KIERAN McCARTHY, ARDMHÉARA CHORCAÍ LORD MAYOR OF CORK CITY

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Tours Rebel City Distillery Guided Tour Learn about the Rebel City Distillery and create your own bespoke cocktail. Fri March 15 & Sat March 16, 5.45pm. €. Unit P6, Marina Commercial Park, Centre Park Road. www.rebelcitydistillery.com Cork Harbour Cruises Jump on board our family-friendly ferry for a 2-hour scenic guided return tour along the lovely Lee.

Sat March 16, 2pm to 4pm. €. Custom House Quay, Cork City. www.corkharbourcruises.com Crawford Art Gallery Tour of ‘Great Irish Artists in the Collection’.

The Parade Sun March 17 1pm to 3pm South Mall > Grand Parade

Sun March 17, 2pm to 2.45pm. Free. Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place. www.crawfordartgallery.ie Outdoor Events St Patrick’s Hill Ball Run

> St. Patrick’s Street > Merchant’s Quay Theme Pure Imagination

12,000 multicoloured balls cascade down St. Patrick’s Hill in aid of Cork Life Centre. Sponsor a ball for €2 at www.corklionsclub.ie Mon March 18, 2pm. €. Patrick’s Hill, Cork. www.corklionsclub.ie Online Events Cork City St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The Cork City Parade is livestreamed as it happens, and remains available on Cork City Council’s You Tube Channel. Send greetings and well wishes to the Festival Facebook Page to be read out live. See links on the Festival website. Sun March 17, 1pm. www.corkstpatricksfestival.ie Cork International Film Festival Free online programme of Irish shorts selected from the 2023 Cork international Film Festival. Fri March 15 to Mon March 18, All day. Free. www.corkfilmfest.org

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Cork’s Traditional Irish Music Trail Tours Rebel City Distillery Guided Tour Learn about the Rebel City Distillery and create your own bespoke cocktail. Fri March 15 & Sat March 16, 5.45pm. €. Unit P6, Marina Commercial Park, Centre Park Road. www.rebelcitydistillery.com Cork Harbour Cruises Jump on board our family-friendly ferry for a 2-hour scenic guided return tour along the lovely Lee. Enjoy traditional Irish Music sessions in Cork pubs featuring masters of traditional music.

Triskel Arts Centre Paul Noonan A songwriter, vocalist and multi-

instrumentalist, Paul Noonan is best known as the frontman of the Irish group Bell X1. Paul also performs as a solo artist and collaborator on a variety of musical projects including Printer Clips, a record of recorded duets with Joan As Policewoman, Martha Wainwright & Lisa Hannigan and Houseplants, with the electronic

Thursday March 14 9.30pm An Spailpín Fánach Sat March 16, 2pm to 4pm. €. Custom House Quay, Cork City. www.corkharbourcruises.com Crawford Art Gallery Tour of ‘Great Irish Artists in the Collection’. Friday March 15 6:30pm Sin É 9pm Sin É Sun March 17, 2pm to 2.45pm. Free. Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place. www.crawfordartgallery.ie Outdoor Events St Patrick’s Hill Ball Run Saturday March 16 3.30pm Sin É 6.30pm Sin É 7pm JJ Walsh’s 9pm Sin É 9.30pm An Spailpín Fánach 12,000 multicoloured balls cascade down St. Patrick’s Hill in aid of Cork Life Centre. Sponsor a ball for €2 at www.corklionsclub.ie Mon March 18, 2pm. €. Patrick’s Hill, Cork. www.corklionsclub.ie Online Events Cork City St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday March 17 2pm JJ Walsh’s 3pm Seventy Seven Cork

Elizabeth Fort Circus High Jinks

The Parade Sun March 17 1pm to 3pm South Mall > Grand Parade

musician Daithi. Paul has also featured as contributor to records by Gemma Hayes, The Frames and The Cake Sale. Friday March 15, 8pm, € More info: triskelartscentre.ie/events/paul-noonan Booking: www.corkcity.ie/cork-st-patricks-festival-at-triskel Kingfishr Limerick-based 3-piece Kingfishr have quickly established themselves as one of the rising prospects in Irish music. A debut sold out tour across Ireland & the UK as well as a host of supports with major artists, such as Dermot Kennedy and George Ezra, and notable festival performances including BST Hyde Park, Latitude, All Points East and Electric Picnic, have cemented the band’s reputation as one to watch for. Saturday March 16, 8pm, € More info: triskelartscentre.ie/events/kingfishr Booking: www.corkcity.ie/cork-st-patricks-festival-at-triskel Paul Noonan and Kingfishr perform at Triskel Arts Centre as part of the Cork St Patrick’s Festival, supported by Fáilte Ireland.

An afternoon programme of Circus High Jinks in the beautiful and historical surroundings of Elizabeth Fort, off Barrack Street. Expect a circus disco, towering aerial acrobatics, fire juggling on a tightwire, and exquisite hand balancing displays. 12pm to 12.50pm Lidija Sola: Aerial Trapeze Louis Plissonneau: Hand Balancing The Wobbly Circus Show 1pm to 2.15pm Captain C-Man: Host Kate Mitchell: Hula Hoop Youth Ensemble Haj & Anna: Duo Acrobatics 2.30pm to 3.15pm Anna Jones: Aerial Silks Captain C-Man: Ready Steady Hup 3.30pm to 4.30pm Circus Disco Lidija Sola: Aerial Trapeze Louis Plissonneau: Hand Balancing The Wobbly Circus Show Free Booking strongly encouraged although walk-ups facilitated where space allows. Booking link: www.corkcity.ie/circus-high-jinks-at- elizabeth-fort Saturday March 16, 1pm to 5pm Presented by Circus Factory and Cork St Patrick’s Festival, supported by Cork City Council and Failte Ireland.

> St. Patrick’s Street > Merchant’s Quay Theme Pure Imagination

3.30pm Sin É 4.30pm JJ Walsh’s 6.30pm Sin É 9pm Sin É 9.30pm An Spailpín Fánach 9.30pm The Gables The Cork City Parade is livestreamed as it happens, and remains available on Cork City Council’s You Tube Channel. Send greetings and well wishes to the Festival Facebook Page to be read out live. See links on the Festival website. Sun March 17, 1pm. www.corkstpatricksfestival.ie Cork International Film Festival Free online programme of Irish shorts selected from the 2023 Cork international Film Festival. Fri March 15 to Mon March 18, All day. Free. www.corkfilmfest.org Monday March 18 5pm 6.30pm Sin É 9pm Sin É JJ Walsh’s

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Free. www.theleesessions.com

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