This sweet ‘Giving Thanks’ Market will fund Shandon Bells conservation work
This sounds like the perfect wholesome Christmas day out.
St Anne’s Church, Shandon, home of the iconic Shandon Bells, is hosting a special ‘Giving Thanks’ Christmas Market to help raise crucial funds for the conservation and preservation of the historic city landmark.
Scheduled for Saturday, November 22nd, from 11am to 5pm, the market will feature high-quality gifts from Shandon area artists and makers. This ensures patrons can find truly unique, locally-made Christmas gifts—from jewellery and ceramics—while directly funding the preservation of the church and its 300-year-old tower.
“St Anne’s Church is a cultural and historical anchor for Cork, and conservation is an ongoing, vital process,” said Rev Maghan Farr, Priest in Charge, Shandon.
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“By focusing on our incredible local Shandon artists and makers, as well as others from across Cork, we hope to host a market that is not only a fantastic source of high-quality Christmas gifts but also a meaningful display of community support for our shared heritage.”
All vendor spaces have been filled and the organisers received an enthusiastic response, with applications from talented artists, craftspeople, and makers pouring in from the Shandon area and across the wider Cork community.
