Cork Opera House appeals for memorabilia to help it mark its 170th birthday

The venue has put out a public appeal for programmes, posters, photos and more as part of its 'Send It Home' campaign

Cork Opera House chief executive Eibhlín Gleeson and flymaster Billy Moore. As the venue prepares to celebrate its 170th anniversary, the Opera House has put out an appeal for memorabilia. Picture: Michael O'Sullivan/OSM

Cork Opera House has issued a global appeal for memorabilia associated with it over the decades to take centre stage as it prepares to celebrate its 170th anniversary.

It has invited people around the world to dust off their Opera House-related attic treasures and share them with the venue as part of its Send It Home public engagement project, which could end up playing a starring role in the celebrations. It is looking specifically for: