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The English Market in-
troduced new tour group protocols over 12 months ago in March 2017 and now, ahead of the new tourist season kicking off, they are delighted with the success of these new pro- cedures to date and are re- minding large tour groups to book in advance and to break into smaller groups when visiting the market. The
English Market
is Ireland’s oldest indoor food market and each year grows in populari- ty as a prominent visitor attraction in Cork City Centre. Its unique offering
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and unmistakable atmos- phere has made it world famous among customers and tourists alike and as a result is attracting a huge number of tourists. This increase in tourism
is extremely positive and tour groups are very much welcome by The English Market however with a greater demand and foot- fall of tourists and groups visiting the market, the problem of overcrowding and the potential for sub- sequent health and safety issues became a major concern for everyone re- sulting in new group tour-
ist protocols being put in place. Speaking about
the
success of the new pro- cedures, manager of The English Market
Órla
Lannin explains how a few small procedures has made a huge difference to the flow and health and safety of everyone in the market “I am delighted that
the new procedures
we have put in place are working and the majority of
people are adhering
to them which is great, it means the safety of tour- ists, customers and staff are no longer a worrying
issue in The English Mar- ket. It can operate as a functioning food market as well as a visitor attrac- tion. We have had great feedback and I want to thank everyone who has got on board and helped us to get to where we are today. A huge credit to the traders for their patience and commitment to make this work so that
can run their businesses successfully and that
they the
Market also serves a big- ger purpose for the city. The procedures are mi- nor but make such a huge difference and allow us to
accommodate everyone.
We have been encouraged by Cork City Council’s engagement in delivering a sustainable tourist initi- ative for the Market. We are looking forward to a fantastic summer season”. Tour operators are re-
quired to register at least eight weeks in advance with Market
Manage-
ment. Large tour groups are required to split into smaller groups as they make their way through the market John
Boyling, Chair-
person, English Market Traders Committee ech-
oed Órla’s comments and agreed the necessary protocols
have proved
a huge success and pro- tected the market against major threats, “It’s great that a year on the proce- dures are making such a positive impact and that The English Market can now
accommodate all
visitors in a positive and more organised manor. It is vital that The English Market can continue to be enjoyed as a working food market and a friendly and welcoming place for both customers and visitors as it plays such a huge role
in Cork City in so many ways. Overcrowding of Tour Groups was a major issue that had been recur- ring over the last few years and we really needed to do something about it be- fore it permanently affect- ed the market. As the new tourist season is set to kick off, it’s great that everyone is working together and enabling everyone who visits
to experience it in
a positive and enjoyable manner.” Visit www.englishmar-
ket.ie for further infor- mation.
Townlands Carnival Reveals New Irish Music Line-Up For Rising Sons Stage and Battle of the Bands Contest to Play TLC18 July 20 - 22
FATHER TED Saturday 12 May
Win Two Tickets to STARS OF
at 8pm at
Ballymaloe Grainstore Shanagarry, Co. Cork
Having nailed their colours to
the mast with a first wave of an- nouncements that includes soul legends Sister Sledge, UK elec- tronic icon Neil Barnes (Leftfield) for a special DJ set, Waterford fes- tival favourites King Kong Com- pany and Kila, Townlands Carni- val continues its commitment to supporting local music with the announcement of both its Rising Sons Stage and a county-wide Bat- tle of the Bands, with seven heats during May and June. Working with Rising Sons craft brewery, a proud product of Cork city, the in- itiative sees an eclectic array of the best and brightest in Leeside music spotlighted over the course of the summer. Across six different
dates
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Closing date Wednesday 9th May at 12 noon. All entries to be sent to , 88 Main Street, Midleton
throughout May and June, music venues and pubs around the coun- ty will get a flavour of the Town- lands Carnival experience, as the Rising Sons TLC ‘18 Battle of the Bands comes to Fermoy, Youghal, Skibbereen, Macroom and Mal- low, as well as Cork and Limerick cities. Bands, artists and producers of all kinds of original material are welcome to apply for a spot on the billing, with regional heats leading to a final in Cork’s esteemed Poor Relation bar and music venue. The winner not only takes home a slot at TLC18 itself, but a full day of recording in Co. Cork’s White- well Studios, a world-class facility
Rusheen Farm, Macroom, Co Cork
in the heart of the county. Choice Prize-nominated elec-
tronic artist and composer Ban- tum leads proceedings, fresh off the back of last year’s critically acclaimed
included guest
album Move, which appearances by
LOAH, Rusangano Family and Senita
among others. Always
moving forward, always explor- ing, Bantum’s live excursions are life-affirming audiovisual affairs, and his debut TLC performance will be no different. Orchid Collective meanwhile
are responsible for creating rous- ing, alternative folk-influenced rock that has seen them resonate with fans of Alt-J, James Vin- cent McMorrow and Bon Iver. Through their own distinctive use of vocal harmonies and searing layers of reverb guitars, Orchid Collective
have set themselves
apart from their contemporaries, offering a bold new imagining of the indie genre. Fresh from a victorious two-
week rampage through the rock venues of Russia to promote their new release, and with appearanc- es in Kerrang! & Metal Hammer magazines already this year, Cork city hardcore
four-piece BAIL-
ER stand ready to take on the world. Brandishing a hefty, hard- core-driven squall that’s sure to resonate with fans of punk and metal alike, BAILER have fought
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tooth-and-claw for their reputa- tion as one of the country’s finest heavy bands. Going from metal-influenced
doomsayer to a pillar of the nas- cent Irish hip-hop scene, Cork rapper and producer Spekulativ Fiktion displays a command of wordplay and worldly knowledge that belies his relative youth, pro- pelling himself and collaborators to critical acclaim from the likes of Nialler9, GoldenPlec and Broad-
sheet.ie. This year is a big one for the man colloquially known as Spek - with new EP Effigies out now and pushing the Corkonian poet to his most eclectic rhyming yet. His stop at Townlands Carni- val is at the centre of a busy festi- val season. Following a sell-out launch gig
at Cork’s Poor Relation early last week, and a pair of singles that have built serious momentum on streaming services, Leeside elec- tronic outfit Happyalone’s third single ‘Bodybags’ sees them begin to expand their sound. The band’s story is an example of how artists can garner serious traction in the streaming age. Having formed in only November of last year, their first single ‘Colours’ went to the top of the Spotify Ireland Viral 50 during Christmas week of last year, clocking in at over 40,000 streams since. A DJ, producer and promoter
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at the centre of Cork’s music com- munity, Leeside hip-hop legend Stevie G. anchors the billing for the Rising Sons stage after appear- ing last year at TLC to accompany old-school rap hero Jeru the Da- maja. Also appearing throughout the weekend are Limerick DIY punks Cruiser, alt-rock duo Or- der of The Mess, festival-friendly pop combo The Elation, vocalist and songwriter Sarah Beth, hot- ly-tipped composer Lowli, and dream-poppers Damsel, with more announcements due in the coming weeks. Speaking on the announce- ment, Townlands Carnival festival director Sam Beshoff says: “We’re delighted to announce a new stage at TLC this year for up-and-com- ing local acts. We often get asked ‘Why Carnival?’ and my answer is ‘a carnival has participants, where a concert or festival has specta- tors’. So in a nutshell, we create the space for the act, crew and cus- tomers to all come together and enjoy the gathering and explosive energy of the Carnival. Rising Sons is a key part of this, to create a space where up-and-coming acts have the chance to get their voices heard.” Information on how to enter
TLC Battle of the Bands can be found on the festival website
www.townlandscarnival.com
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