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
€ = Fee applies
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