Immerse yourself in the Rebel county’s rich and diverse cultural legacy

CULTURE vultures will be in seventh heaven on Friday, September 16 with an extensive programme of events planned to celebrate Ireland’s rich and vibrant cultural heritage.

The public have been issued with an open invitation to become part of the sixth annual Culture Night celebrations - a wonderful and magical celebration highlighting the astounding wealth of cultural heritage on our doorstep.

Now in its sixth year the nationwide initiative has become instrumental in inspiring individual communities to shine the spotlight on the wide, varied and fascinating cultural heritage that has made Ireland the envy of many other countries across the world.

On Culture Night people are invited to immerse themselves in this and be part of an evening of entertainment, discovery and adventure in the company of historians, musicians and artists.

Museums, galleries, churches, historic houses, artists’ studios and cultural centres will remain open until late in the evening, with people encouraged to wander in and out to sample their sights and sounds.

A full programme of events has been planned for the Rebel county and city, offering people of all ages a superb opportunity to immerse themselves in our history and rekindle their love of all things Cork.

With more than 200 events taking place in over 100 venues across Cork there will be plenty going on to suit all ages and tastes – one of which will cost a single red cent.

From Blarney to Baltimore, from Kanturk to Kinsale from Mallow to the City and County Hall’s the county will come alive honouring the vision and enthusiasm of individuals and communities whose efforts have ensured Cork remains a thriving cultural hub.

Highlights will include music and dancing in Fermoy, Clonakilty and Cork City, theatre in Mallow and tours of historical sites and museums across the county.

County Mayor, Cllr Seasmus McGrath, urged people to take the opportunity to immerse themselves in Cork’s culture for the night.

“I wish to thank all of the organisations, artists and individuals who have worked to create this programme of events. Culture Night only comes around once a years so I invite you to join us on Friday to see and enjoy the wealth of creativity that abounds in Cork” he said.

For a the ful programme of events taking place across the county visit www.culturenightcorkcounty.ie.

The Military Museum at Collins Barracks will open its doors to the public from 5pm - 10pm on Culture Night giving people a chance to hear the stories of those who served there over the past two centuries.

The Thomas Kent Pipe Band will play outside the CMYS Hall in Fermoy fom 7.30pm to 9pm on Culture Night.