Church transformed into artistic hub

AN ANCIENT church inthe heart of Cork city has been transformed into one of the country’s most exciting multi-purpose arts and cultural hubs.

Christchurch on South Main Street, which dates from the 18th Century, will open its doors as a state-of-the-art 250-seat concert, cinema and exhibition venue on April 15 with a weekend-long arts gala.

The €4.8 million restoration and refurbishment was supported by Cork City Council, with funding from the European Regional Development Fund and the Southern and Eastern Regional Assembly.