There are many special Christmas events for all ages running throughout December across Cork county, including Christmas lights, markets and community events and the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Mary Linehan Foley, is encouraging people to support their towns and villages by shopping at their local businesses this Christmas.
With the Christmas lights now switched on in Fermoy and Mitchelstown, at the heart of The Avondhu area, and markets and events being held, it allows many opportunities for the public to buy unique gifts from locally run shops, and eat at local restaurants and cafes.
“Shopping local at Christmas has huge benefits for your local economy,” Mayor Linehan Foley said. “It has been a challenging year for many, and any support during the Christmas season is appreciated by your local businesses. Let’s all go out to our towns and villages, enjoy the lights, displays and decorations, shop for Christmas gifts, eat in our cafes and restaurants, and enjoy the events that have been organised throughout the county.”
This coming weekend, for instance, Mallow Castle Illumination Walk will make a welcome return on December 7th, while the Youghal Christmas Market and concert takes place on 13th December.
Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Moira Murrell added to the call to support local.
“Continuing to support local businesses is of vital importance to Cork County Council. Shopping local means these businesses and local communities can continue to grow, which allow our towns and villages to thrive.”
Cork County Council is also providing special car parking arrangements across its own operated car parks throughout the month of December – visitors are encouraged to check the offers in their local area.
For more information of Christmas events taking place in Cork county, please visit the Cork County Council website corkcoco.ie
