Showing posts with label Christmas Market. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas Market. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Christmas in Cork: Let it Glow, Let It Glow

Let it Glow, Let It Glow
Cork on a high roll this Christmas
An enchanted Tir na Nollag, a Christmas Market alongside, lights twinkling above the busy streets, the English Market abuzz, many restaurants (catering for all tastes and budgets) are all part of Glow, A Cork Christmas Celebration, which is now up and running. And towering above it all is a huge 30 metre Ferris Wheel (open every day) and, at its base, a vintage carousel for the smallies.   See www.glowcork.ie or Facebook for more information. It is a festival that has something for everyone. 

Enter an enchanted Faery Village – Tir na Nollag
Tir na Nollag, a magical ‘faery’ village created by Dowtcha, is open free of charge for all at Bishop Lucey Park in the heart of Cork City Centre for the duration of the Glow festival. Larger than life toy soldiers guard a fort which hides this enchanted village.  As visitors step into the Christmas fairytale, they are greeted by magical faery inhabitants as they wander around a faery woodland where the Spirit of Christmas lives.  The woodland is filled with faery houses, magical forest creatures, a Christmas throne and sleigh, a magical well, and the charm of childhood imagination brought to life.  Make sure you peek through the windows in the faery village hall to see a magical world where Geese come to life in the fountain, snowflakes fall and faeries fly.

Original traditional Irish music has also been composed for Tir na Nollag so that visitors truly feel transported to a magical place.  Not only that, but kids can post their letter to the North Pole, sprinkled with magical faery dust to ensure their wishes come true.  Open from 4-8pm for the weekends in the run up to Christmas, the journey through the park takes approximately 20 minutes.

The famous cathedral from the big wheel
Enjoy Cork’s Christmas Culinary delights - Food Markets
Cork is renowned as the culinary capital of Ireland, so there’s no better place to sample tasty tidbits from local food producers than at the Glow Christmas Food Market (list of traders below) on the Grand Parade, or at the nearby permanent famous food market, The English Market.  From crepes and gourmet sausages to locally produced spiced beef, poultry, cheese, vegetables, breads, and fresh organic herbs, there’s something to tantalise all taste buds.  This outdoor food court also has a seating area so you can relax and take in the atmosphere.  Make sure you also savour some of Cork’s fantastic restaurants during your stay.

Come to Cork to shop this Christmas
From high street shops, boutiques and quirky gift shops, there’s something special about Christmas shopping in Cork.  Everything is within a few minutes’ walk as it’s a very compact city. The locals are renowned for their friendliness, and the city has the most individually owned shops in the country, which means you have a better chance of finding something unique.

For more details, please visit www.GlowCork.ie or www.Facebook.com/GlowCork Presented by Cork City Council.  Sponsored by Cork’s 96FM.




List of Traders
COFFEE
PRODUCE
Cork Coffee Roasters
Hot Chocolates/Organic & Traditional Teas/Mulled apple Juice
HOT FOOD TRADERS

The Crepe Man
Sweet/Savory Crepes & Belgian Waffles
Wok 'n' Roll
Currys/Noodles
Hans Frankenfurter
Bratwurst (German Sausage)/Pulled Pork/Curlywurst
Pompeii Pizza
Wood fired Pizza
Hammami Kebab Catering
Labanesse Food, Fresh Herb & Spices
Glanmire Ices
Fresh Fish & Chunky Chips
360 Catering - The Rebel Burger Co
Gourmet Beef Burgers
Bad Boys BBQ
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich/Hot Dogs/BBQ Beef Burger
Barracuda Barbeque Company
BBQ Local Produce & Roast Herb Potatoes
O'Flynn's Gourmet Sausage Co.
Gourmet Sausage Sandwiches
SNACK FOODS

Choc Amore
Various Choc Products
Candy Rock Lane
Traditional Irish Sweets/Jellies/Fudge
Rainbow Delights
Nuts/Fudge/Turkish Delights/Baklava/Pick & Mix/Lollipops