Early treat for sick children

More than 240 sick children will get a real treat next week when they’re transported into a winter wonderland at Fota House.

Santa’s guest list for the stately home on Dec 6 and 7 includes children from Cork University Hospital, Mercy University Hospital, Cork Deaf Association, Edel House, and St Gabriel’s Special School.

It is the 10th annual event organised by Cork City Hospitals’ Children’s Club volunteers, who have arranged to have guests transported to Fota in vintage cars, Mini Coopers, and limousines. They will be escorted by gardaí, the Army, and the fire brigade.