Bandon Christmas Lights - December 1

Keep December 1 free in your diary!

Plans are being made to celebrate the official turning on of the special Christmas lights in Bandon. The event, aptly name 'Festival of Light' will be taking place on Saturday, December 1.

A great community effort is being undertaken to make the day a special one. Entertainment will be provided by the many skilled young people of the area. More details on this to follow soon.

It is a whole day event beginning with the Bandon Market relocating for the day on South Main St. Bandon retailers are also invited to get involved with the outdoor market. This market will commence @10am and should be open until c.5pm.

The official festivites will centre around the main stage that will be located at the western end of South Main St. (Ballymodan).
Music will start at 2pm,
There will be a very special arrival of Mr & Mrs Claus at c.3.30pm and they will be distributing goodie bags from the main stage thereafter.
We will also have a courtesy visit by the 96&103 FM cruisers and crew.
4.30pm sees the start of the official ceremonies which should include a few 'Thank you's' and plans are being made to have an ecumenical prayer said by members of the various faiths.

The lights will be turned on at 5pm.

So there you have it ... everyone is welcome, come along and join the party.

Looking forward to seeing you there!
TC

Bandon Music Festival - Timetable of events.

A music festival for all tastes and ages. The eleventh year of the famous bandon Music festival commences on Friday, June 1 2007. It promises to be a magical weekend.

As well as free outdoor concerts, there is a music trail for all in the participating pubs throughout the town.

Sponsored by the Bandon Vintners, Coolfadda Developers, Red FM, Evening Echo, Cork & Kerry Tourism, Failte & Communicate, the festival incorporates the very best of traditional and contemporary music.

Times and events are as follows: F=Friday, St = Saturday and Sn = Sunday.
Watch out for the finer details including starting and finishing times on local posters.

Enjoy the weekend ... hope you have a great time.

Remember to check out the business listings on the main www.bandon.ie homepage for places to stay, eat, wine and dine.

The Forge:
F= See in house, St = Hatrick, Sn = Jimmy McCarthy

Chaplins:
St = For Folks Sake, Sn = Connies Men

O'Mahony's:
F = THe Fuchsia band, St = Local musicians, Sn = Local Musicians

Poitin House:
f = Astronomy, Sn = The Hobys

O'Hara's:
F = Bob McMahon, St = Vince & Friends, Sn = Emma

De Barra's;
F = Karna Parking, St = Bobby Lee Band, Sn = Jeff Martin

The Old Still:
St = Boozle Brothers

Nyhans Bar:
F = The Hobys, St = Rubicon, Sn = The Fuchsia Band

Brady's:
F = Connies Men, St = Handi Pax, Sn = Boozle Brothers

Plunkett Inn:
F = Boozle brothers, St = Shamrouges, Sn = The Odd Couple

Munster Arms:
St: Jennifer Lemasney, Sn = Rubicon

The Bridge Bar:
F = See in-house poster, St = See in-house, Sn = See in-house

O'Donovans:
F = The Odd Couple, St = See in-house, Sn = Boozle Brothers

Da Vida Cafe:
F: Bobby Lee Band, St = See in-house, Sn = Lee & Sam Clague

Castle Bar:
Sn = Paul O'Carroll & Friends

Poachers Inn:
St = Fuchsia Band, Sn = Rising Waters

Crossmahon Bar:
Sn: For Folks Sake