2024 Lord Mayor’s Gala Christmas Concert launched

Director Yvonne Coughlan and performer Fiona Tierney (Lady Fi) at the launch of the Lord Mayor's Christmas Concert 2024 at Cork City Hall. (Pic: Brian Lougheed)

Christmas festivities were well underway at Cork City Hall last Thursday (24th), as Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Dan Boyle officially launched the 2024 Lord Mayor’s Gala Christmas Concert, which will take place on 7th December in Cork City Hall.

Led by Programme Director Yvonne Coughlan, the spectacular line up will include Cork acts such as Majella Cullagh, Stephanie Rainey, Lady Fi, Kevin Walsh, and the Cork Concert Orchestra conducted by Brian Prendergast. Also performing will be Pakie O’ Callaghan, Montforts Youth Choir, Choral Con Fusion, Kalyna Choir, Citadel, the Joan Denise Moriarty School of Dance and more!

Sharing his excitement at the launch, Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Dan Boyle said: “I’m thrilled to officially launch this year’s Gala Concert, and look forward to bringing together families, friends, and music lovers on December 7th. This year’s concert will be a wonderful occasion in aid of three organisations that do incredible work in our city all year round.

That the concert is now in its 62nd year is testament to the unwavering generosity and charitable spirit of the people of Cork at Christmas and I am honoured to be part of this marvellous tradition.”

Attendees at the launch were treated to incredible performances from the High Hopes Choir representing Cork Penny Dinners, as well as Inclusive Dance Cork and Balance Summer Camp – the Lord Mayor’s three chosen charity beneficiaries for this year’s Gala Concert.

Tickets for the Lord Mayor’s Gala Christmas Concert are on sale now and can be purchased through The Everyman website or in Pro Musica, Oliver Plunkett Street, Cork. With excitement already building from the launch tickets are sure to sell fast, and people of Cork are urged not to miss out!