Awakening, the dramatic opening event on the River Lee on Saturday, January 8, 2005, marking the start of Cork’s year as European Capital of Culture, will be sponsored by An Post National Lottery Company.
The National Lottery/Cork 2005 Awakening Ceremony and Fireworks will be the most daring outdoor performance ever undertaken in Ireland.
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