As the popular Alpine Skate Trail moves to SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh this winter, there’s been an even bigger announcement made today.
‘Winterlee’, a new immersive winter wonderland experience, is coming to Cork City.
The Christmas market will feature various wooden chalets offering festive food and drinks, local craft stalls, a funfair, and, of course, Cork’s favourite ice skating experience, Alpine Skate Trail!
Three homegrown Cork businesses – Cool Running Events, SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh and Brook Foods – have teamed up, combining the thrill of a skate trail, a bustling winter village and a vibrant funfair to create Winterlee.
Bill Cremin, Managing Director of Cool Running Events said: “We couldn’t be happier with our new home at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
“At Cool Running Events, we like to bring the unimaginable to life and we certainly feel like we’re doing that by opening the world’s first ice skating trail in a stadium concourse.
“After serving the people of Cork since 2007 with Cork On Ice, before moving to Fota House for a few years, we knew our return to the city would need to be spectacular, and that’s what Winterlee will be.
“We’re delighted to team up with SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh and Brook Foods for the most unique Winter experience in Cork City, and one we’ll remember for a long, long time.”
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Kevin O’Donovan, CEO of Cork GAA & SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, added: “We are excited to see our stadium continue to evolve, offering a unique experience for the Cork public and beyond.
” I am delighted to welcome Bill and the team at Cool Running Events, we believe this will be the first skate through an international stadium.
“Together with our catering partners, Brook Foods, we will provide yet another opportunity for people to gather in Cork City and experience our venue on a whole new level.”
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Alpine Skate Trail will officially open its doors on 8th November, along with Winterlee, and will run through to 19th January, offering a fun-filled winter experience for families, friends, teams, clubs, schools, and corporate groups.
Kieran Callinan, Managing Director of Brook Foods operating the market, food and drinks offerings and funfair, said: “Brook Foods are excited to partner with SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh and Cool Running Events in creating Winterlee, a transformational Winter experience designed to appeal to everyone of all ages that are out to enjoy themselves for the festive period- it will be a must visit destination in Cork City.”
To celebrate the announcement of Winterlee, Alpine Skate Trail is offering limited Early Bird ice skating tickets at a discounted price at iceskating.ie.
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Action in the Cork GAA Premier Senior Football Championship gets underway on Friday 27th September with the first of three Quarter Final Ties.
Pairc Ui Rinn host the St Finbarrs v Ballincollig tie at 7.45pm. St Finbarrs opened championship 2024 with victory over Valley Rovers before going under to Mallow and securing their quarter final place with victory over Douglas.
Ballincollig for their part lost to Nemo Rangers in the opening round before edging Newcestown in round 2 and defeating near neighbours, Eire Og last time out;
Sunday 29th September sees the remaining quarter finals along with the relegation play-off.
Bandon houses the Quarter Final tie involving Nemo Rangers & Clonakilty with a 2.15pm start. City side, Nemo are the only team to take full points from their three group games defeating Ballincollig, Eire Og & Newcestown while Clonakilty recovered from an opening defeat to Castlehaven to share the spoils with Carbery Rangers and record a big victory over St Michaels.
Indeed Bandon has a doubleheader, hosting the Relegation play off between Carbery Rangers & Eire Og at 4pm. Carbery Rangers gained one league point in the group stages drawing with neighbours Clonakily between defeats at the hands of St Michaels and Castlehaven. For their part, Eire Og suffered defeat to Newcestown, Nemo and Ballincollig.
The remaining McCarthy Insurance Group Quarter Final is listed for Pairc Ui Rinn on Sunday 29th September with Mallow facing Muskerry at 4pm. Mallow drew with Valley Rovers before surprising St Finbarrs in round two and lost out to Douglas last time out. Muskerry, for their part had to withstand a Duhallow fightback in the Divisional/Colleges final at Macroom.
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This weekend promises to deliver thrilling clashes as some of Cork’s finest hurling teams battle it out for a place in the Semi-Finals. Fans can watch all the action live through Rebelsonline.gaacork.ie.
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Winterlee’ is coming to SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh this festive season
‘Winterlee’, a new immersive winter wonderland experience, is coming to Cork City.
The Christmas market will feature various wooden chalets offering festive food and drinks, local craft stalls, a funfair, and, of course, Cork’s favourite ice skating experience, Alpine Skate Trail!
Three homegrown Cork businesses – Cool Running Events, SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh and Brook Foods – have teamed up, combining the thrill of a skate trail, a bustling winter village and a vibrant funfair to create Winterlee.
Bill Cremin, Managing Director of Cool Running Events said: “We couldn’t be happier with our new home at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
“At Cool Running Events, we like to bring the unimaginable to life and we certainly feel like we’re doing that by opening the world’s first ice skating trail in a stadium concourse.
“After serving the people of Cork since 2007 with Cork On Ice, before moving to Fota House for a few years, we knew our return to the city would need to be spectacular, and that’s what Winterlee will be.
“We’re delighted to team up with SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh and Brook Foods for the most unique Winter experience in Cork City, and one we’ll remember for a long, long time.”
(via Getty Images)
Kevin O’Donovan, CEO of Cork GAA & SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, added: “We are excited to see our stadium continue to evolve, offering a unique experience for the Cork public and beyond.
” I am delighted to welcome Bill and the team at Cool Running Events, we believe this will be the first skate through an international stadium.
“Together with our catering partners, Brook Foods, we will provide yet another opportunity for people to gather in Cork City and experience our venue on a whole new level.”
(via Getty Images)
Alpine Skate Trail will officially open its doors on 8th November, along with Winterlee, and will run through to 19th January, offering a fun-filled winter experience for families, friends, teams, clubs, schools, and corporate groups.
Kieran Callinan, Managing Director of Brook Foods operating the market, food and drinks offerings and funfair, said: “Brook Foods are excited to partner with SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh and Cool Running Events in creating Winterlee, a transformational Winter experience designed to appeal to everyone of all ages that are out to enjoy themselves for the festive period- it will be a must visit destination in Cork City.”
To celebrate the announcement of Winterlee, Alpine Skate Trail is offering limited Early Bird ice skating tickets at a discounted price at iceskating.ie.