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Events Guide..

December
Sat 6 1. Santa arrives at Hamlets 5pm
     (attended by Kinsale Vintage & Classic Motor Club) He will have his milk and cookies and the onwards to
     turning on of lights ceremony at the Plaza
2. Storytime Christmas Special, Bookstor, 10am
3. Turning on of the Lights by Mayor of Kinsale at the Plaza5.30pm
4. 10% Off Christmas Shopping Weekend
     (for participating shops see website and window posters)
Sun 7 1. Christmas Puppet Show with Conor Lambert Puppet Show
    Blue Haven, (021 4772209) 2 shows: 12:00 & 3pm
    (pre-booking tickets at Blue Haven reception)
2. 10% Off Christmas Shopping Weekend
     (for participating shops see website and window posters)
Mon 8 The Kinsale Christmas Supermodel Competition, The Whit Lady 8pm
Contact Anthony Collins Tel: 087 2333357
Tue 9

Christmas Market Short Quay 9am
Contact Anthony Miles Cattell 086 8162528

Wed 10

Fashion Show in aid of Kinsale Christmas
8pm in the White Lady

Thurs 11 Christmas Art Exhibition with Local Kinsale artists,Blue Haven, 5.30 - 7.30pm
Fri 12 Christmas storytelling by the fire with Famous Author Colin Hawkins followed by interactive display of www.PatandPals.com in The Old Bank House 6pm. (Cookies & Smoothies for kids) in the new cafe "blu" at Old Bank House
Sat 13 Street Entertainment and outdoor carol singing all over town
Sun 14

Christmas themed Jazz Brunch
Hamlets of Kinsale, 12- 3pm.
Contact Tony on 021-4772939

Mon 15 Christmas Tree & Ginerbread Man Making competitions
"blu" at the Bluehaven, 6pm
Tue 16 1. Kinsale Good Food Circle Christmas Pudding Competition
     Who has the best Christmas pudding in town? Crackpots Restaurant 6.30pm
2.Christmas Market Short Quay 9am
Contact Anthony Miles Cattell 086 8162528
Wed 17 Christmas Gift Ideas by Kinsale Traders & Artists
(indoor & outdoor market) contact maureen@bluehavenkinsale.com or call 021 4772209
Thurs 18 White Lady Christmas Carols with the Cork Male Voice Choir
8.00pm - 10.00pm in aid of RNLI
Fri 19 Kinsale Business & Traders End of Year Drinks Party
Hamlets VIP Room 7pm (Bring your Santa Hat!)
Announcement of winner of the best-dressed window competition
Sat 20 Santa at The Old Bank House, plus Christmas Brunch,
9am - 4pm, (by appointment only)
Sun 21 1. Children's Torchlight Parade (dress for occasion)
Assembly is at the Jim Edwards at 7.00p.m. Bring a torch Parade to the White Lady followed by
a DJ and kids party there at 8pm. (attended by Kinsale Vintage & Classic Motor Club)
Contact Bronwyn Connolly by email: kinsalecommunitycentre@gmail.com
2.Carol Singing (Incorporating local schools)
Bring candles & torches
3. Christmas Open Air Market - Christmas Market (Food & Crafts), 12 - 6pm, Short Quay.
     Contact Miles Cattell on 086-8162528 or on 021 4771021. Come savour the atmosphere!
Mon 22 Christmas Ghost Tour Special, Tap Tavern, 8pm
Call Brian or David Pier: 087 9480910
Tue 23 1. Christmas Jazz Special With Billy Crosbie & Friends, Hamlets Cafe Bar 8pm
     Bring candles & torches
2. History Society - Remembering the Famine and 1601, meeting at The Rock, 3pm
     Ffollowed by member's time at Hamlets.
3. Christmas Open Air Market - Christmas Market (Food & Crafts), 12 - 6pm, Short Quay.
     Contact Miles Cattell on 086-8162528 or on 021 4771021. Come savour the atmosphere!
Mon 24 Christmas Eve Carnival atmosphere on the streets of the town
Tue 25 Christmas Pier Swim, 1pm
Kinsale and District & Lions Club