Musical Events in Cork City

 

🎄 December Events in West, North & East Cork

(Information kindly shared by our member, Brendan Meade)

Our member Brendan has sent through a very helpful roundup of some events happening across West, North, and East Cork this December. Full details exactly as provided below — thank you, Brendan!

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West Cork

ABBA by Candlelight
Wednesday Dec 3rd, 8pm
Maritime Hotel Bantry
Hits played by pianist Frank McNamara & The Bridgerton String Quartet.
Tickets available at Eventbrite.ie

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Ficino Quartet, 

Friday Dec 5th 7.30pm

St Brendan's Church, Wolfe Tone Square, Bantry
Tickets: westcorkmusic.ie or call (027) 52788

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Victorian Christmas Carols

Saturday Dec 6th, 3.30pm

The Lake Hotel Dunmanway

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André Rieu’s 2025 Christmas Concert on the BIG SCREEN – Christmas Cinema Event 

Sunday 7th December, 7.30pm
Briery Gap Macroom

Tickets: €20 via www.brierygap.ie

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New Year’s Family Gathering,

Wednesday Dec 31st 9pm
Wolfe Tone Square, Bantry
Music starts 9pm

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North Cork

Mallow Castle Illuminated Walkway

Sunday December 7th, 4–7pm

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Annual Christmas Concert

St. James Church Mallow
Friday Dec 12th & Sat 13th 
Tickets available at the church on Wednesdays, during the Farmers Market on Fridays & Saturdays.

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Mitchelstown Christmas Concert

Friday December 12th, 8pm
St. Georges Art & Heritage Centre (free parking)

Tickets €25 available from Centre (087)4696913, through Eventbrite.ie, or local outlets.

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For Family

Saturday 13th December, 3pm
St. Georges Art & Heritage Centre (free parking)
Witches of Oz (Family event & sing-along)
Tickets available through Eventbrite.ie

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Fermoy Classical Music Society Christmas Concert

Friday 5th December, 7.30pm (Free Event)
Fermoy Community Youth Centre

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East Cork Events

Midleton

Festive Concert by Jubilate Deo Choir

Friday 19th December, 7.30pm
St. Johns Co-Cathedral

Tickets available through showshappening.com

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Youghal 

Holy Family Church Choir & Carol Service

Thursday December 14th, 7.30pm, Holy Family Church
Check ringofcork.ie for details. Free Event

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Friday December 19th, 7.30pm
Our Lady of Lourdes Strand Church
Christmas Carol Service

Friday 19th December, 9pm–10.15pm
Walter Raleigh Hotel
A Very Irish Candlelight Christmas
Tickets available through Eventbrite.ie

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Cobh

Thursday 11th December, 7.30pm
St. Colmans Cathedral
Carols by Candlelight
Tickets €15 Adult / €10 children
Available from Parish Office (cash only)

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Spike Island

Sunday 7th December
Christmas Concert @ Spike Island
Tickets €20
Book via www.spikeisland.ie
Proceeds go to Charity Street Angels Cork
Boat departs Kennedy Quay 2.15pm

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Thanks again to Brendan Meade for gathering and sharing all this inform

Musical Events in Cork County

 

🎄 December Events in West, North & East Cork

(Information kindly shared by our member, Brendan Meade)

Our member Brendan has sent through a very helpful roundup of some events happening across West, North, and East Cork this December. Full details exactly as provided below — thank you, Brendan!

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West Cork

ABBA by Candlelight
Wednesday Dec 3rd, 8pm
Maritime Hotel Bantry
Hits played by pianist Frank McNamara & The Bridgerton String Quartet.
Tickets available at Eventbrite.ie

---

Ficino Quartet, 

Friday Dec 5th 7.30pm

St Brendan's Church, Wolfe Tone Square, Bantry
Tickets: westcorkmusic.ie or call (027) 52788

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Victorian Christmas Carols

Saturday Dec 6th, 3.30pm

The Lake Hotel Dunmanway

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André Rieu’s 2025 Christmas Concert on the BIG SCREEN – Christmas Cinema Event 

Sunday 7th December, 7.30pm
Briery Gap Macroom

Tickets: €20 via www.brierygap.ie

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New Year’s Family Gathering,

Wednesday Dec 31st 9pm
Wolfe Tone Square, Bantry
Music starts 9pm

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North Cork

Mallow Castle Illuminated Walkway

Sunday December 7th, 4–7pm

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Annual Christmas Concert

St. James Church Mallow
Friday Dec 12th & Sat 13th 
Tickets available at the church on Wednesdays, during the Farmers Market on Fridays & Saturdays.

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Mitchelstown Christmas Concert

Friday December 12th, 8pm
St. Georges Art & Heritage Centre (free parking)

Tickets €25 available from Centre (087)4696913, through Eventbrite.ie, or local outlets.

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For Family

Saturday 13th December, 3pm
St. Georges Art & Heritage Centre (free parking)
Witches of Oz (Family event & sing-along)
Tickets available through Eventbrite.ie

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Fermoy Classical Music Society Christmas Concert

Friday 5th December, 7.30pm (Free Event)
Fermoy Community Youth Centre

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East Cork Events

Midleton

Festive Concert by Jubilate Deo Choir

Friday 19th December, 7.30pm
St. Johns Co-Cathedral

Tickets available through showshappening.com

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Youghal 

Holy Family Church Choir & Carol Service

Thursday December 14th, 7.30pm, Holy Family Church
Check ringofcork.ie for details. Free Event

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Friday December 19th, 7.30pm
Our Lady of Lourdes Strand Church
Christmas Carol Service

Friday 19th December, 9pm–10.15pm
Walter Raleigh Hotel
A Very Irish Candlelight Christmas
Tickets available through Eventbrite.ie

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Cobh

Thursday 11th December, 7.30pm
St. Colmans Cathedral
Carols by Candlelight
Tickets €15 Adult / €10 children
Available from Parish Office (cash only)

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Spike Island

Sunday 7th December
Christmas Concert @ Spike Island
Tickets €20
Book via www.spikeisland.ie
Proceeds go to Charity Street Angels Cork
Boat departs Kennedy Quay 2.15pm

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Thanks again to Brendan Meade for gathering and sharing all this inform

Lights of Love Remembrance Tree Event 2025

 Lights of Love Remembrance Tree 2025

Fermoy Community Health Project, Fermoy Community Resource Centre and the Fermoy Committee of Cork Mental Health invite you to their annual Lights of Love Remembrance Tree event which takes place on Sunday, 7th December, 5 to 6pm, at the Fermoy Community Resource Centre, 42 McCurtain Street.

What to expect at the Lights of Love Remembrance Event

Sponsor a Light (5pm – 5.45pm)

When you arrive, you will be welcomed into the Fermoy Community Resource Centre and guided towards the Cahill Room. Here, if you wish, you may sponsor a light on the Remembrance Tree for a €5 donation, each light symbolising the memory of someone special.

• Each sponsorship includes a Lights of Love remembrance card, printed this year on plantable seeded paper.

• You are also welcome to write a named dedication in the memory frame, which will be displayed beside the tree throughout the Christmas and New Year season.

Taking Time to Reflect (throughout the hour)

Guests are invited to enjoy seasonal refreshments in the kitchen, kindly provided by Meals on Wheels. Music will be performed by the Fermoy Men’s Group choir. You can spend time in the peaceful garden, or connect with others in this shared spirit of remembrance and comfort.

Tree Lighting Ceremony (5.45pm – 6pm)

We will gather together in the courtyard in front of the Remembrance Tree for reflections, the lighting ceremony, and a final piece of music.  The ceremony will be live-streamed on the Facebook page Lights of Love Remembrance Tree Event – Fermoy.

The lights on the tree will continue to shine throughout the Christmas season, offering a symbol of hope and remembrance as we move into the New Year.  For more information, contact Jacinta McCormack, Community Health Worker, on 085 874 2320.

Jacinta McCormack 

Oibrí Sláinte Pobail Fhear Maí 

Fermoy  Community Health Worker

Tionscadal Sláinte Pobail Fhear Maí | Ionad Acmhainní Pobail Fhear Maí | 42 Sráid McCurtain | Fhear Maí | Co. Chorcaí | P61 T267

Fermoy Community Health Project |  Fermoy Community Resource Centre | 42 McCurtain Street | Fermoy | Co Cork | P61 T267

085 8742320 | jacinta.mccormack@hse.ie | healthactionzone.ie

I work full days on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday; and half day on Friday

“My working day may not match yours, please do not feel you have to respond outside of your normal working hours”

Working in partnership with the Community & Voluntary Sector in Cork and Kerry since 1975 

CORK COUNTY COUNCIL REQUIRES Environmental Technician Grade 1 (Agricultural)

 CORK COUNTY COUNCIL

REQUIRES

 

• Environmental Technician Grade 1 (Agricultural)

 Closing date for the receipt of completed application forms is 4pm on Friday, 2nd January 2026.

Further details and application forms for the above posts are available on the careers’ section of the website: www.corkcoco.ie; or by e-mailing: recruit@corkcoco.ie

 

CORK COUNTY COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Businesses in Cork County Towns and Villages Open for Christmas Season

 

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Mary Linehan Foley is encouraging people to support their towns and villages by shopping at their local businesses this Christmas.

There are special Christmas events for all ages running throughout December across the county, including Christmas lights, markets and community events in Bantry, Mallow, Macroom and Youghal. This will allow many opportunities to buy unique gifts from locally run shops, and eat at local restaurants and cafes.

Mayor Linehan Foley said, ‘Shopping local at Christmas has huge benefits for your local economy. It has been a challenging year for many, and any support during the Christmas season is appreciated by your local businesses. Let’s all go out to our towns and villages, enjoy the lights, displays and decorations, shop for Christmas gifts, eat in our cafes and restaurants, and enjoy the events that have been organised throughout the county.’

The Youghal Christmas Market and concert takes place on 13th December and the Mallow Castle Illumination Walk will also make a welcome return on the 7th of December.

Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Moira Murrell added, ‘Continuing to support local businesses is of vital importance to Cork County Council. Shopping local means these businesses and local communities can continue to grow, which allow our towns and villages to thrive.’

Cork County Council is also providing special car parking arrangements across its own operated car parks throughout the month of December. Visitors are encouraged to check the offers in their local area. 

For more information of Christmas events taking place in Cork County, please click the link below.

Christmas events

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Rethink Ireland Launches Impact Fund 2025

New Rethink Ireland fund to invest €1.1 million in community-led change across Munster and Wexford

Rethink Ireland has launched Impact Fund 2025, a €1.1 million initiative designed to support innovative, community-led projects across Munster and Wexford. The fund, established by Rethink Ireland in partnership with the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, as well as a suite of philanthropic donors, will back up to eight high-impact projects strengthening social inclusion, wellbeing, and environmental resilience at a local level across the south of Ireland.

Applications are now open at rethinkireland.ie/open-funds/ and will close on Friday, 16 January at 1pm. 

Rethink Ireland is the national funding body supporting the most innovative non-profit organisations and social enterprises working to create a more just, equal and sustainable Ireland.?

Impact Fund 2025 is created by Rethink Ireland and the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, in partnership with the Parkes Family, Limerick; the Estate of Mary Coffey c/o Pat Toomey, Tipperary; the Hospital Saturday Fund; The Luan Fund, Cork; Ed Murphy, Wexford; Turas Nua and The Ireland Funds.

Further information: Impact Fund 2025 - Rethink Ireland 

Best regards,

Noelle Nally | PPN Support & Development Worker | Cork County PPN
Community, Tourism & Rural Development
Cork County Council | Cork | T12 R2NC Ireland
T (021) 4285265 | M +353 860597563
Noelle.Nally@corkcoco.ie
Cork County PPN | Public Participation Network

Launch of Christmas Road Safety Campaign 2025

 Launch of Christmas Road Safety Campaign 2025 

 

As the Christmas period approaches, An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority are appealing to all road users to stay safe and never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

To date this year, 166 people have lost their lives in road traffic collisions on Irish roads.

Over the Christmas and New Year period, there is an increase in the use of the roads for recreational purposes and the risk of fatal or serious injury road traffic collisions is increased.

An Garda Síochána is conducting a dedicated road traffic enforcement operation throughout the Christmas period, which began at 7:00am this morning, Monday 1 December 2025 and continues until 7:00am on Monday 5 January 2026.

Every member of An Garda Síochána on duty will be out conducting road traffic enforcement activity.

There will be an increased presence on the roads to detect drink and drug drivers and also to deter key risk behaviours such as speeding, mobile phone use and non-wearing of seat belts.

According to a new survey from the Road Safety Authority*, 12% of drivers admitted to having driven after consuming alcohol in the past 12 months.

The survey found that the most common scenario for a driver to be on the road while potentially over the legal alcohol limit is after drinking in a pub/restaurant, or at home, and then driving on a rural road, with a slightly higher likelihood of this occurring over a weekend.

A smaller percentage of drivers (4%) admit to having driven after using illicit drugs over the past 12 months.

To date (30/11/2025) An Garda Síochána has detected nearly 8,000 drivers, Driving under the Influence of an Intoxicant (Drugs or Alcohol) and carried out over 93,000 checkpoints.

Assistant Commissioner Catharina Gunne, Roads Policing and Community Engagement said:

“We are appealing to all those that will be taking to the roads over the Christmas period to slow down, take extra care and to give your driving your full attention and never, ever drive after drinking alcohol or taking drugs.

“Many people will be out socialising with colleagues, friends and family over the next few weeks. Please plan your ahead for your journey. Leave the car at home. Use taxis and public transport where possible to get home and avoid driving the following morning also. Members of An Garda Síochána will be out day and night across the country as part of our enforcement campaign. We will intercept drink and drug drivers. If convicted, you will lose your licence. Please don’t be one of them.

“166 people have lost their lives on our roads so far this year. No Garda wants to be calling to your family’s door this Christmas.”

Minister of State with responsibility for Road Safety, Seán Canney T.D., said:

“I welcome An Garda Síochána’s plans over the busy Christmas period. Gardaí will be out in force testing drivers and can test for drink and drugs at the roadside.

“My absolute priority as Minister for Road Safety is to see a reduction in the number of deaths on our roads. My message is simple: be safe this Christmas. Do not drive while intoxicated, do not speed, wear your seatbelt, and do not drive while distracted.

“Do not put your life or the lives of others at risk.  Don’t let friends or family drink and drive. If you plan to socialise – plan how you are to get home safely, and if you have been out the night before, think before you start the car. Alcohol and drugs can remain in your system longer than you think. The consequences are real and tragically, can be fatal.”

Sam Waide, Chief Executive Officer, Road Safety Authority, said:

“Christmas should be a time of joy, not loss. Our research has shown that over a third of drivers killed between 2016 and 2020 had a positive toxicology for alcohol. These decisions leave empty seats at family tables and communities devastated. I’m urging everyone: if you’re drinking or using drugs, don’t drive – ever. Plan your journey, use alternative transport, and look out for one another. Together, we can prevent tragedy on our roads this Christmas.”

Best regards,

Noelle Nally | PPN Support & Development Worker | Cork County PPN
Community, Tourism & Rural Development
Cork County Council | Cork | T12 R2NC Ireland
T (021) 4285265 | M +353 860597563
Noelle.Nally@corkcoco.ie
Cork County PPN | Public Participation Network

Lights of Love Remembrance Tree Event

 

Lights of Love Remembrance Tree 2025

Fermoy Community Health Project, Fermoy Community Resource Centre and the Fermoy Committee of Cork Mental Health invite you to their annual Lights of Love Remembrance Tree event.  The event takes place on Sunday, 7th December, 5 to 6pm, at the Fermoy Community Resource Centre, 42 McCurtain Street. All are warmly welcome.

What to expect at the Lights of Love Remembrance Event

Sponsor a Light (5pm – 5.45pm)

When you arrive, you will be welcomed into the Fermoy Community Resource Centre and guided towards the Cahill Room. Here, if you wish, you may sponsor a light on the Remembrance Tree for a €5 donation — each light symbolising the memory of someone special.

Each sponsorship includes a Lights of Love remembrance card, printed this year on plantable seeded paper.

You can also write a named dedication for the memory frame, which will be displayed beside the tree throughout the Christmas and New Year season.

Taking Time to Reflect (throughout the hour)

Guests are invited to enjoy seasonal refreshments in the kitchen, kindly provided by Meals on Wheels. Music will be performed by the Fermoy Men’s Group choir. You are welcome to spend time in the peaceful garden, or to connect with others in this shared spirit of remembrance and comfort.

Tree Lighting Ceremony (5.45pm – 6pm)

We will gather together in the courtyard in front of the Remembrance Tree for reflections, the lighting ceremony, and a final piece of music.  The ceremony will be live-streamed on the Facebook page Lights of Love Remembrance Tree Event – Fermoy.

The lights on the tree will continue to shine throughout the Christmas season, offering a symbol of hope and remembrance as we move into the New Year.  For more information, contact Jacinta McCormack, Community Health Worker, on 085 874 2320.

Jacinta McCormack 

Oibrí Sláinte Pobail Fhear Maí 

Fermoy  Community Health Worker

Tionscadal Sláinte Pobail Fhear Maí | Ionad Acmhainní Pobail Fhear Maí | 42 Sráid McCurtain | Fhear Maí | Co. Chorcaí | P61 T267

Fermoy Community Health Project |  Fermoy Community Resource Centre | 42 McCurtain Street | Fermoy | Co Cork | P61 T267

085 8742320 | jacinta.mccormack@hse.ie | healthactionzone.ie

I work full days on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday; and half day on Friday

“My working day may not match yours, please do not feel you have to respond outside of your normal working hours”

Working in partnership with the Community & Voluntary Sector in Cork and Kerry since 1975 

Christmas Events in Cork County 2025

 

Towns and villages across the county are inviting people to experience the best of what County Cork has to offer while supporting local businesses, jobs and communities. Cork County Council is delighted to support a host of community groups and organisations in bringing festive light and cheer to their towns and village.

Below is a selection of just some of the festive events taking place across the county this year. Please note events are subject to change, please check local arrangements before travelling.

Cork County Council is also providing for special car parking arrangements across its own operated car parks throughout the month of December. Visitors are encouraged to check the offers in their local area.

Town/Village	Event	Date	Time	Location
Bandon	Christmas Lights Switch on	22nd November	6.30pm
Ballinacarriga	Ballinacarriga Christmas Craft Fair	22nd November	1-5pm	Ballinacarriga & Lisbealad, Community Hall
Mallow - In the Plaza	Mallow Christmas Lights Switch on	23rd November	4-5pm
Fermoy - Patrick Street	Christmas Lights Switch on	23rd November	5.30pm
Clonakilty	Clonakilty Christmas Lights	23rd November	3pm Knockskeagh Choir, 3.15pm Clonakilty Brass Band,  4.15pm Believe and Santa arrive,   5.15pm Kilmeen Elf Parade & Snow Queen to Emmet Square for switching on of lights	Astna Square & Emmet Square
Bantry	Bantry Macra na Feirme Tractor Run	23rd November	Registration at 12, leaving at 2pm	Barrett's Yard, Bantry P75KN96
Dunmanway	Three Family History Classes	27th November	2.15pm
Charleville	Charleville Christmas Lights Switch on	28th November	5-6pm
Macroom	Christmas Lights Switch on	28th November	7pm
Dunmanway Lake	Lakeside Illumination	28th November	7pm
Bantry	Switch on of lights in Bantry town	28th November	TBC	New Street, Bantry
Ahiohill	Ahiohill Christmas Craft Fair	29th November	4pm, Santa arrives at 5pm	The Four Winds Pub, Ahiohill
Millstreet	Christmas Lights Switch on	30th November	6pm
Ballineen	BEDA Christmas Fair	30th November	12 noon to 4pm	BEDA Hall, Ballineen
Dunmanway	Dunmanway Christmas Market	4th December	2- 7pm	West End Yard
Bantry	Bantry Garden Centre Indoor Festive Christmas Market	4th December	10 am - 2pm	Bantry Garden Centre at the NLN, Donemark, Bantry
Bantry	Santa @ the Black Gate, Kilcrohane	6th & 7th December		The Black Gate, Kilcrohane
The Lake Dunmanway	Victorian Christmas Carols	6th December	3.30pm
Castletownbere	Turning on of Christmas Lights	6th December	TBC	The Square, Castletownbere
Bantry	Mealagh Valley Community Hall Christmas Craft Workshop	6th December	11am -1pm or 2pm-4pm	Mealagh Community Hall, P75K253
	Clogagh N.S. Craft Fair	7th December	10 am until 5 pm	Clogagh Hall, P72EP38
Castletownbere	Christmas Market Day & Santa Day in Scoil an Chroi Ro Naofa	7th December	TBC	Scoil an Chroi Ro Naofa
Allihies	Santa in Allihies Hall	7th December	12.30 pm	Allihies Hall
Bantry	Christmas Market & Santa	7th December		New Street
	Mallow Castle Illumination Walk	7th December	4-7PM	Mallow Castle
Macroom	Christmas Market	9th December	9am (all Day)
Bantry	St. Colum's Christmas Market & Santa	12th, 13th & 14th December		St Colum's GAA Club P75 HW62

Please note: Information correct at time of publishing but is subject to change, please check local arrangements

Date & Time

Sat, 22/11/2025 - 13:00 to
Sun, 14/12/2025 - 23:59

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