Russian choir to become first concert at iconic Shandon setting

CORK’S iconic Shandon church is to host its first fully paid concert later this month.

A number of local choirs have performed before in St Anne’s Church of Ireland, for centuries a symbol of Cork.

But it is hoped the concert by leading Russian choir, the Black Sea Don Cossacks, on August 18 will establish the church as a new intimate venue for classical and church-style music.