Cork is a-Glow as Lord Mayor switches on festive lights

The Christmas celebrations got off to a glittering start last night as upwards of 20,000 people flocked to Cork city centre for the switching on of the Christmas lights, with Lord Mayor Tony Fitzgerald lighting up the city centre shortly after 7pm.

“We are a city of festivals at this stage,” he said. “There is always something different, and Christmas is a particular time of celebration. It [the turning on of the lights] is a great experience for kids and the Glow festival is amazing. It is a big family

occasion. People can enjoy the Christmas experience whilst also picking up a few bargains in the city. We have an incredible 55,000 lights around the city.”