Cork Opera House ...... Celebrating 170 years........

Wishing all Transition Year students every success as they perform 'Matilda' in Cork Opera House on Monday 24th March. at this year’s All Ireland Light Entertainment Festival. Thanks to their Teachers, Miss O’ Regan, Ms Hayes, and Mr Browne for their continued support to Music ,and Drama in our school

Did you know?

Cork Opera House is 170 years in operation this year.

Cork Opera House has had a glorious history of both culture and architecture dating back to the 1850s. The original structure was designed by the much-celebrated architect Sir John Benson and built on Anglesea Street, where it would house the National Exhibition

When did Cork Opera House burn down?

12th of December 1955

On the evening of the 12th of December 1955, there had been a rehearsal for the panto of that year - Sleeping Beauty. The devastating fire saw the building and the people of Cork be brought to their knees through the pain of losing this much-loved house.