And now...a large city centre concert

IF you thought Saturday’s 2005 celebrations were good, then watch this space because there’s more on the way.

A large city centre concert is now being planned following the success of Saturday’s European Capital of Culture Awakenings ceremony, Cork 2005 director John Kennedy revealed yesterday.

“We had a lot to prove. It was a very complex day to put together,” said Mr Kennedy last night. “It was a unique event for Cork. The success of Saturday shows that the city is now under no illusions about what it is capable of. So let’s get on with the rest of the year,” he said.