Cork’s Ukrainian Choir appeals for support to play series of Christmas concerts

Kalyna Choir is seeking assistance in buying uniforms, instruments and compensation for the choir’s conductor

After receiving much attention since their first gathering last month, the Kalyna Choir has secured Christmas concerts in Cork City Hall on December 8 and 12, performances at the Carraig Centre in Ballincollig where they practice, and radio appearances in the coming weeks. Picture: Jim Coughlan

Cork’s first Ukrainian Choir has appealed for support ahead of a series of Christmas concerts where they hope to “express our sadness, our hope and pain” through music, and connect with the local community.

The 20-strong choir has become a source of great comfort to members of the Ukrainian community in recent weeks, and organisers are keen to share their culture with the rest of Cork.