Jimmy Barry-Murphy to turn on Christmas lights in Cork next week

Let it Glow — the countdown to the festive season in Cork is officially on.

Jimmy Barry-Murphy to turn on Christmas lights in Cork next week
Wed, 11 Nov, 2015 - 00:00
Rebecca Maher

Huge crowds are expected to flock to Cork to get the city’s festivities underway with the official switch on of the Christmas lights taking place on St Patrick’s St on Thursday, November 19.

GAA legend Jimmy Barry-Murphy is this year’s guest and will switch on the lights with the Lord Mayor of Cork, Chris O’Leary.

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