Culture Night in Cork City

So, I am now living in Cork 3 months and only lifted my camera last night to use it for the first time (well I was at a camera club meeting in Cobh a few days before but that doesn’t count!). Hang my head in shame but I’ve been so busy getting settled in that the camera had to take a bit of a back seat.

Last night was Culture Night across many towns and cities in Ireland. “Perhaps as a nation we are financially strained, but we will never be culturally bankrupt. Not even close.” commented The Irish Independent this morning and I would have to agree whole heartedly. I only managed to attend one event in Cork last night, due to the awful drizzle that descended the moment I stepped out of the car and took my camera out, and that was too The English Market. The market usually closes at 6pm everyday but last night it stayed open until 9pm so it was my first time seeing it in the dark, with its fairy lights om, wrapped up customers and free flowing wine and drink. I go to the market every weekend if I can, either to buy some food or just sit in the Farmgate Cafe with a coffee and a slice of cake, watch the world go by or catch up with my Donegal peeps on the phone. I love it there! Its a very special asset for the city to have and so full of culture, character, sights and smells. Last night around every corner there was music, laughter and fun. Families out for the night, couples talking, holding hands and stall holders buttering up the tourists.

I will endeavor to be more proactive in documenting my time here in Cork – however long that may be for! Here’s some of the photos from last night. Enjoy!