Venues - Cork International Choral Festival

Festival Venues

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Ballincollig Library

Ballincollig Library offers a wide range of books for lending to adults and children, including large print books, books on tape and CDs. A selection of general reference books, such as encyclopaedias and dictionaries, is also available.

Bishopstown Library

Bishopstown Library is the newest and the largest of the six local public libraries in the city. Housed in a modern and spacious building, making extensive use of natural light, it incorporates the best features of modern library design. The Library is located in the…

Blackpool Library

Blackpool Library opened on 15th April 2010 and is situated on the second, and third floors of the premises on Redforge Road. These premises are situated between Blackpool Shopping Centre and the Marian Shrine in Blackpool. The library offers a whole floor of children’s services,…

Blarney Castle

Built nearly six hundred years ago by one of Ireland’s greatest chieftans, Cormac MacCarthy, and has been attracting attention ever since. Over the last few hundred years, millions have flocked to Blarney making it a world landmark and one of Ireland’s greatest treasures.

Blarney GAA Hall

Blarney GAA Hall is part of the Blarney GAA Club, located in Shean Lower, Blarney, Co. Cork, Ireland, with the Eircode T23 KP73. Situated near the iconic Blarney Castle, the club boasts a rich history dating back to its affiliation on May 1, 1884. The…

Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh

In Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh we strive to create an inclusive child-centred environment where each individual can learn and develop to their full potential.Underpinning our holistic approach to life and education in a Catholic school is our school motto – ‘Mo Chumas Abú – Be…

Carrigtwohill Community College

Carrigtwohill Community College is a community of learning and teaching where all members have the opportunity, and are encouraged, to reach their potential, where talents are nurtured, and positive relationships fostered through mutual respect.

Cathedral of St Mary & St Anne (North Cathedral)

The Catholic Cathedral of St. Mary & St. Anne is “the Mother Church of the Dioceses of Cork and Ross” and was dedicated in 1808, (building had begun in 1799). It is the fourth church of this parish since, at least, 1306. The construction of…

Central Library, Cork City

The City Library on the Grand Parade is home to Cork City Libraries’ largest collections of books, periodicals, CDs, DVDs and other materials for adults and children. The City Library delivers a library service through five public-service departments: Adult Lending; Children's and Teens' Library; Reference;…

Christ Church, Cobh

Christ Church was built during the period 1866/67 when the surrounding district was formed into a new parish, separated from the original Great Island parish then known as Clonmel. The first incumbent (1866 -1899) was Rev'd Canon Richard Loane and in 1903 it is noted…

Church of Christ Our Light, Ballincollig

Built in 1984, the design, clearly defines the main worship area, sheltered under one roof. The secondary functions of the church are gathered round the central space, with open glazed areas on all four sides to suggest the light of Christ emanating and extending outwards.…

Church of Our Lady and St John, Carrigaline

The first sod of the new site for the Church of Our Lady and St John was blessed and turned on the Feast of the Annunciation in March 1955 by the Bishop of Cork, Most Rev. Dr. Lucey. The Church of Our Lady and St…

Church of St Mary & St John, Ballincollig

Prior to 1808, Catholic families living in the Ballincollig area had to travel to Clash Cross in Carriganarra, Ballinora or Kilnaglory to attend Mass. With the advent of the Powder mills, and the employment they created, the population increased to such an extent that it…

Church of the Annunciation, Blackpool

The Church of the Annunciation is a notable example of mid-twentieth-century ecclesiastical architecture. Designed by noted Irish sculptor and Blackpool native, Seamus Murphy, along with architect E.P. O'Flynn, it is of concrete block construction and very characteristic of its period. Built on the site of…

Church of the Incarnation, Frankfield

Built in the 1970s, this church is an interesting example of the form of churches built post Vatican II. It breaks with traditional church plans and layouts, and embraces the constructional possibilities opened up by contemporary engineering and materials. It is a fine twentieth century…

Church of the Way of the Cross, Togher

Church of the Way of the Cross is a Roman Catholic Church located in Togher on the southside of Cork City. The foundation stone was laid and blessed by Bishop Cornelius Lucey on 29th July 1971 and the church opened on 29th July 1972.

Clayton Hotel

Our preferred hotel in Cork is the 4 star Clayton Hotel which is situated opposite City Hall (our main performance venue) and just a two minute walk to the city centre.

Cobh Band Stand (Promenade)

The magestic Cobh Bandstand sits at the heart of the Promenade in JFK Park. Arriving at the Town Centre, it’s easy to notice the Bandstand is in in the middle of many attractions and activities in Cobh. It is a walk away to restaurants, pubs, shops and…

Cobh Hospital

Cobh Community Hospital is rooted in a deep heritage of high standards of care for the older person. The Hospital aims to act as an advocate to the older person. They will work in partnership with the resident to meet their physical, psychological, social, emotional…

Cork City Hall

Festival events and performances centre around Cork’s City Hall, capacity 1,000; one of the most attractive and acoustically superb venues in Ireland.

Curtis Auditorium

MTU Cork School of Music Opened in September 2007, the CIT Cork School of Music is a landmark Music School. It’s 400 seater Curtis Auditorium is supplemented by several smaller performing spaces and the Offquay Bistro provides a relaxing place to sit and eat prior…

Douglas Library

Founded in 1976. From the time of the opening of Douglas Library, the total number of issues of books from the suburban libraries has consistently exceeded that of the Central Library, illustrating how important the network of local libraries is to the people of the…

Fota House & Gardens

Today, Fota House is one of Ireland’s great houses, home to a nationally significant collection of paintings, a beautifully restored arboretum and gardens, and an award-winning volunteering programme.

Gaelscoil Ui Riada

Gaelscoil Uí Riada was founded in 1984 to give parents the opportunity to provide their children with an all-Irish primary education, so that they would have a unique understanding of their own culture and language and be bilingual.

Glanmire Community College

Glanmire Community College strives to be a happy, safe, caring and inclusive Christian community that promotes quality teaching and learning in an environment of mutual respect.

Glanmire Library

On 31 May 2019, a further expantiton when the boundary revision of Cork City brought Ballincollig, Blarney and Glanmire Libraries into the city fold.

Griffith College, Cork

The venue is the deconsecrated Chapel at Griffith College, Cork, commissioned by Isabella Honan in 1908.It was the former Marymount Hospice Church.It is currently the venue for the Fever Up Candlelight Concerts and has hosted numerous charity concerts in the past 10 years since Griffith…

Hollyhill Library

Hollyhill Library has been serving the north west ward since 1980. The new purpose-built library was officially opened in 2015.

Killavullen N.S.

Killavullen National School was established in 1907 as a Co-Educational Catholic School, located in the heart of the picturesque village of Killavullen, through which the river Blackwater meanders. The original school building has stood the test of time very well and continues to serve the village more…

Lapp's Quay, Cork

Lapps Quay is a classic example of a disused and crumbling site which was completely renovated in the 1990s and is now the showpiece of the Cork Docks area. It exudes new money & confidence and has a Continental feel, with its glass fronted 4…

Lavit Gallery

Cork Arts Society (est 1963), trading as Lavit Gallery, is a not-for-profit arts organisation, registered charity (CHY 13297) and CLG dedicated to promoting an appreciation of art in Cork City through the provision of a gallery space in which artists can exhibit their artwork for…

Marina Market

The Marina Market is an indoor food hall and multipurpose venue near the centre of Cork, Ireland. Formerly a warehouse, it was converted and then opened to the public in September 2020 during the COVID-19 Pandemic to offer food services to the community in an…

Mayfield Library

Mayfield Library, situated near Montenotte on the Old Youghal Road, serves the people of the north-east suburb of Cork city and its surrounding area. When it opened to the public in November 1984, this was the fifth local library branch. The Mayfield Library is officially…

Millennium Hall

A part of the Cork City Hall. Opened in 2001, this venue is an award winning architectural feat, designed to compliment and contribute to a classical building through its sleek and functional design. This can be used in conjunction with the Concert Hall for large scale…

MTU Cork School of Music, Cork

Founded in 1878, the Cork School of Music was the first Municipal School of Music to be established in Ireland and the United Kingdom. The musical life of Ireland is rich and varied, and nowhere more so than in Cork. The staff and students of…

Nano Nagle Place

Nano Nagle Place is an unexpected oasis in the centre of bustling Cork City, a place that celebrates Nano Nagle’s vision of empowerment through education, community inclusion and spiritual engagement for a contemporary world. The complex houses an award-winning museum, regenerated heritage buildings, walled gardens,…

On The Pig's Back, Douglas

Established in 1992 by Isabelle Sheridan selling Farmhouse Cheeses, Charcuterie, Fresh Breads, Irish Artisan Food, and French Gourmet Food Specialities in The English Market, in Cork City. On The Pig's Back produces award-winning Pâté and Terrines. Check out our full list of awards and prizes…

Scoil Mhuire Ballincollig

Nestled at the heart of our vibrant community, Scoil Mhuire is a place where curiosity is kindled, and lifelong learning begins. The school is a tapestry of diverse cultures, rich traditions, and innovative teaching, dedicated to nurturing the potential within each child.

Sirius Arts Centre

Sirius Arts Centre in Cobh, County Cork facilitates the production and presentation of, and public engagement with, art and knowledge, and offers professional development opportunities to artists through commissions and residencies. It operates across all art forms, programming a mix of exhibitions, performances, events, activities,…

Ss Peter & Paul Church, Paul Street

In Ss Peter and Paul's Place, just off Saint Patrick's Street, is the church of Saints Peter and Paul. This is the parish church of the parish of Saints Peter and Paul. Architecturally, it is one of the finest churches in the city. The foundation…

St Anne’s Church, Shandon

Built in 1722, the Church of St. Anne is one of the most important early-18th century churches in Ireland. Standing 50 metres high above the surrounding Shandon neighbourhood, visitors can climb the narrow stone steps to the bell tower, topped by a 3-metre gold fish…

St Colman’s Cathedral

Built in the neo French gothic style, St Colman’s is the cathedral church of the Diocese of Cloyne. Famous for its magnificent stone and wood sculptures, mosaic and stained-glass windows and also for its historic Telford pipe organ and 49-bell carillon.

St Columba's Church, Douglas

Douglas/Rochestown Parish is an extensive suburban parish stretching from Ballincurrig Park on the Douglas Road to the Rochestown Inn on the Rochestown Road with approximately 20,000 living in the area. The parish was originally joined with Ballygarvan until about 1900 when it became independent. The…

St Fin Barre’s Cathedral

Situated near the heart of Cork, St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral is the most recent ecclesiastical site located where the saint is believed to have founded his monastic school in the 7th century. The building contains more than 1,260 sculptures and even a 24-lb cannonball, a…

St Finbarr's South Church

St. Finbarr's South, also known as the South Chapel, is an 18th century church in Cork in Ireland. Constructed in 1766 as the "first Catholic church built in Cork since before the Reformation", the Penal-era church was deliberately built to be relatively unimposing.[3][4] It is the oldest Catholic church still in use in…

St James's Church of Ireland, Mallow

This is the place of worship for the congregation in Mallow. It is a Gothic style building though with a very distinctive ‘H’ shape, with a tower and steeple at one end and a large chancel at the other. It is built mainly in limestone,…

St Joseph's Church, Glanmire

St. Joseph’s Church in Springhill is the Glanmire Parish Church and was dedicated in 1837. The church is located not far from the banks of the Glashaboy river. This river was used in earlier times as a power source for milling. St. Joseph’s Church is…

St Joseph's SMA Church, Blackrock Road

St Joseph's SMA Church is a Roman Catholic Church located on the Blackrock Road on the southside of Cork City. It is attached to the Society of African Missions (SMA) and was built in 1881. John Sisk & Sons built this church and its of…

St Joseph's SMA Church, Wilton

The Parish includes Lower Bishopscourt, Donscourt, Cardinal Court, Wilton Court & Manor, Clashduv & Riverview Estate, Sandymount, Southbury Road, Summerstown, Green Park, Wilton Lawn & Villas, part of Glasheen Road, Wilton Park Villas, part of Bishopstown Road. St Joseph’s Church, Wilton was built in 1897.…

St Luke's Church

The present church is an attractive building of early English architectural style. Within the walls are the remains of the earlier church and a contemporary illustration in the vestry shows that it was simpler and smaller building. The nave was lengthened in 1885 and the large…

St Mary's Church, Carrigaline

St Mary's Church is a Gothic Revival Church of Ireland (Anglican) church near Carrigaline, County Cork, Ireland. It was completed in 1824, and dedicated to Mary, the mother of Jesus. It is in the Diocese of Cork, Cloyne, and Ross. St Mary's Church was built on the site of an earlier church dating…

St Michael’s Church, Blackrock

Blackrock is a village and suburb contained within Cork City. It began as a small fishing village about five kilometres from Cork City but the growth of the city has meant the village became incorporated into the city. Blackrock has a rich GAA tradition and…

St Patrick's Church, Lower Glanmire Road

Saint Patrick's Catholic Church, c. 1840, designed by George. R. Paine, well maintained, little altered and retaining both interior and exterior decorative elements.

St Patrick’s Church, Rochestown

St Peter's N.S. Dungourney

St. Peter's National School is a Catholic, co-educational primary school located in the heart of beautiful East Cork.

Sunday's Well Tennis Club, Cork

Sunday's Well Tennis Club is celebrating its 125th Anniversary in 2024 having been founded in 1899. The Club is Cork City's oldest and largest tennis club with 8 courts, 2 squash courts, a snooker room, and full gym facilities. Please join us on May 3rd…

Tequila Jack's, Cork

Located on the vibrant boardwalk on Lapp’s Quay overlooking Corks lovey Lee, it offers the best Mexican dishes and an amazing cocktail menu with the best margarita in town!

The Commodore Hotel, Cobh

The Commodore Hotel is an integral part of the long history of Cobh. It was completed in 1854 and opened as the Queens Hotel, recorded to be the first purpose-built hotel in Ireland. The name commemorated the fact that Queen Victoria, on her first visit…

The Goldie Chapel

The beautiful high Victorian chapel in the heart of Nano Nagle Place is one of Cork’s most intimate venues. The chapel was designed by architect George Goldie in 1865 and retains the layout of a convent chapel with stalls ranged around the nave. The architecture…

The Imperial Hotel

The luxurious Imperial Hotel is a timeless landmark in the heart of Cork City. Our boutique Cork hotel enjoys an unrivalled setting in the centre of the pedestrianised zone in Cork City. The world famous English Market and the bustling main shopping districts of Patrick…

Tory Top Road Library

Tory Top Road Library has been serving the south central ward since 1974. In 2005 a purpose built library was opened to the public.

Festival Venues

Venue Category

Venue Category

Ballincollig Library

Bishopstown Library

Blackpool Library

Blarney Castle

Blarney GAA Hall

Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh

Carrigtwohill Community College

Cathedral of St Mary & St Anne (North Cathedral)

Central Library, Cork City

Christ Church, Cobh

Church of Christ Our Light, Ballincollig

Church of Our Lady and St John, Carrigaline

Church of St Mary & St John, Ballincollig

Church of the Annunciation, Blackpool

Church of the Incarnation, Frankfield

Church of the Way of the Cross, Togher

Clayton Hotel

Cobh Band Stand (Promenade)

Cobh Hospital

Cork City Hall

Curtis Auditorium

Douglas Library

Fota House & Gardens

Gaelscoil Ui Riada

Glanmire Community College

Glanmire Library

Griffith College, Cork

Hollyhill Library

Killavullen N.S.

Lapp's Quay, Cork

Lavit Gallery

Marina Market

Mayfield Library

Millennium Hall

MTU Cork School of Music, Cork

Nano Nagle Place

On The Pig's Back, Douglas

Scoil Mhuire Ballincollig

Sirius Arts Centre

Ss Peter & Paul Church, Paul Street

St Anne’s Church, Shandon

St Colman’s Cathedral

St Columba's Church, Douglas

St Fin Barre’s Cathedral

St Finbarr's South Church

St James's Church of Ireland, Mallow

St Joseph's Church, Glanmire

St Joseph's SMA Church, Blackrock Road

St Joseph's SMA Church, Wilton

St Luke's Church

St Mary's Church, Carrigaline

St Michael’s Church, Blackrock

St Patrick's Church, Lower Glanmire Road

St Patrick’s Church, Rochestown

St Peter's N.S. Dungourney

Sunday's Well Tennis Club, Cork

Tequila Jack's, Cork

The Commodore Hotel, Cobh

The Goldie Chapel

The Imperial Hotel

Tory Top Road Library

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