Something for the weekend
From 1pm to 5pm Christmas trees will be available to purchase on site, while a full range of Christmas cards, ‘Working Dogs’ calendars and gift ideas like tote bags, candles, mugs and stationery are available now through the Irish Guide Dogs’ online shop and at select craft fairs around the country.
Book your visit to see Santa at Irish Guide Dogs HQ on Model Farm Road in Cork by calling 1850 506 300 or by visiting www.guidedogs.ie. Anyone interested in fundraising for the guide dogs can e-mail fundraising@guidedogs.ie.
The East Cork Christmas Market takes place at Garryvoe Hotel tomorrow from 11.30am-4.30pm.
Local artisans, craft and food producers will be there to provide delicious Christmas treats such as homemade stuffing, pates, puddings, chutney, as well as the opportunity to order your Christmas poultry.
There will also be a selection of home-baked traditional Christmas fare while local growers will offer “just out of the ground” fresh produce. Handmade crafts for the Christmas stocking, face painting and fun for the children will add to the festive spirit.
Admission is a voluntary donation with all proceeds going towards Cancer Care Support.
It’s time to turn that dial and tune into Christmas FM, the hugely popular charity radio station which raises hundreds of thousands of euro for deserving organisations every year.
This year, Christmas FM will be raising awareness and funds for Make-A-Wish Ireland, the charity which grants wishes to children with life threatening medical conditions.
Many familiar radio voices volunteer their time to bring round-the-clock Christmas tunes and festive updates until St Stephen’s Day.
The main radio frequencies for Christmas FM are Dublin City and County 94.3FM, Dublin Commuter Belt 88.1FM, Limerick 105.5FM, Galway 89.5FM, Cork 106.7FM, South East103.8FM, North Midlands 101.6FM, North East 99.4 and North Wicklow is 99.5FM.
Christmas FM will also broadcast on Virgin Media Channel 900 Christmas FM is also available online at www.christmasfm.com and you can follow the station on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/christmasfm.
It’s the greatest Christmas classic of them all, where hard-hearted Scrooge discovers the true spirit of Christmas during one ghostly night. All of Dickens’ unforgettable characters - The Spirit of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Yet-To-Come, Bob Cratchit, and Tiny Tim will all be on state at the Cork Arts Theatre from Tuesday to Saturday.
Tickets cost €12 per adults and €5 children under 12, with a variety of 11am shows on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with evening shows at 8pm, a matinee show on Saturday at 2.30pm and an evening show at 6pm on Friday.
Evening shows will have complimentary mulled wine and mince pies and a Christmas sing-along afterwards. The Saturday 8pm show will be in aid of Cork Penny Dinners.
Cork Arts Theatre Box Office on 021 4505624 or www.corkartstheatre.com
If you are looking to find the perfect gift for the Star Wars fanatic in your life, head to Zing Pop Culutre shop in Mahon Point Shopping Centre in Cork.
From Star Wars collectibles and games to Marvel masks and figures, Disney toys and Harry Potter wanted posters, the store is treasure trove to pop culture.
GameStop Ireland has also introduced a select range of Zing Pop Culture products into its 50 stores across the country.
Winter Funderland in the RDS has just opened and will run until Sunday January 10.
For the first time, Winter Funderland will launch its Fossett’s Circus Experience, a giant Ice Skating Rink, a Continental Christmas Market and a Santa Experience today, while next Thursday the fairground attractions will open to the public.
For thrills and spills and a great way to shake off any Christmas cobwebs check out www.funderland.com for more information.
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