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Thanks to the many sponsors who come on board with financial and in kind support. Go Raibh Mile maith agaibh!
PARTICULAR THANKS
- Cork City Council Environment & Recreation
- HSE
- Cork city Partnership
- An garda Síochána
- Cork City Council Traffic Department
- Rapid Community Development
- TEAM at Cork City Council
- Blackpool Shopping
- Leaders Menswear
- Cathedral Credit Union &
- All the other generous donors and local businesses who supported us.
Road Closure Details for The Dragon of Shandon Parade - Cork City (31st October 2016 at 7 pm)
At 7pm all props and parade participants will exit from the Craft Centre, Shandon and follow the proposed parade route down Church Street.
The parade will turn left onto Shandon Street at approx. 7.30pm
Between 7.30pm–7:50pm the Parade will descend Shandon Street. Required road closure from Church Street – Shandon Street in the direction of North Gate Bridge with the cooperation of the Gardaí.
The parade will reach the junction Shandon Street/North Gate Bridge by 7:50pm and will cross the bridge (in the north bound lane) and head towards North Main Street (under the direction of An Garda Siochána).
The Parade Continues through North Main Street at 8.00pm (temporary closure of traffic from Grattan Street and Kyle Street at this point).
At the end of North Main Street the parade route will turn right at Castle Street at 8.15pm (Castle Street traffic to be held at Coal Quay and Castle Street Junction).
Parade will proceed up Castle Street onto the Cornmarket Street at 8.25pm and turn onto the paved area at Dennehy’s Bar (Left Turn).
Parade will enter traffic again at Kyle Street and will turn right onto North Main Street onto the North Gate Bridge again (north bound lane) and up Shandon Street where a 15 minute road closure at the top of Shandon Street will be required between 8.40pm and 9pm in order for the parade to mount Shandon Street as far as Church Street Junction.
The parade will finally turn right along Church Street at 9pm and will arrive back at the Craft Centre at 9.10pm via Church Street.
All Day on Monday the 31st of October , Dominic Street, John Redmond Street, Church Street and Exchange Street in Shandon will remain closed to traffic. Pleas refrain from parking in this area and along the route on the bank holiday Monday to ensure the smooth running of the parade.
The parade will turn left onto Shandon Street at approx. 7.30pm
Between 7.30pm–7:50pm the Parade will descend Shandon Street. Required road closure from Church Street – Shandon Street in the direction of North Gate Bridge with the cooperation of the Gardaí.
The parade will reach the junction Shandon Street/North Gate Bridge by 7:50pm and will cross the bridge (in the north bound lane) and head towards North Main Street (under the direction of An Garda Siochána).
The Parade Continues through North Main Street at 8.00pm (temporary closure of traffic from Grattan Street and Kyle Street at this point).
At the end of North Main Street the parade route will turn right at Castle Street at 8.15pm (Castle Street traffic to be held at Coal Quay and Castle Street Junction).
Parade will proceed up Castle Street onto the Cornmarket Street at 8.25pm and turn onto the paved area at Dennehy’s Bar (Left Turn).
Parade will enter traffic again at Kyle Street and will turn right onto North Main Street onto the North Gate Bridge again (north bound lane) and up Shandon Street where a 15 minute road closure at the top of Shandon Street will be required between 8.40pm and 9pm in order for the parade to mount Shandon Street as far as Church Street Junction.
The parade will finally turn right along Church Street at 9pm and will arrive back at the Craft Centre at 9.10pm via Church Street.
All Day on Monday the 31st of October , Dominic Street, John Redmond Street, Church Street and Exchange Street in Shandon will remain closed to traffic. Pleas refrain from parking in this area and along the route on the bank holiday Monday to ensure the smooth running of the parade.
Table Quiz 18th October 2016
A big thank you to everyone for taking part in the table quiz !
Thanks to the Four Liars Bistro for letting us use this place and for the finger food !
Finally, thank you very much to Ger McCarthy for organizing this event every year ! It's a really good support for Cork Community Art Link and people who work with us
Launch : The Dragon of Shandon 14th October 2016
A big thank you to everyone for taking part to the launch of The Dragon of Shandon 2016!
Thanks to Dara Murphy TD, Minister for European Affairs, EU Digital Single Market & Data Protection for this impressive speech
And we also thank DJ IAN FIASCO and Onthepigsback Ireland for catering !
A big thank you to everyone for taking part to the launch of The Dragon of Shandon 2016!
Thanks to Dara Murphy TD, Minister for European Affairs, EU Digital Single Market & Data Protection for this impressive speech
And we also thank DJ IAN FIASCO and Onthepigsback Ireland for catering !
Launch of Dragon of Shandon 2016 (October 2016)
Cork Community Art Link invites you to the launch of the Dragon of Shandon Parade 2016, Friday October 14th at 6pm. The parade will be officially launched by Dana Murphy TD, Minister for European Affairs, EU Digital Single Market & Data Protection
We hope you can join us for some music by DJ IAN FIASCO & Catering Sponsored by ON THE PIG'S BACK
This event is open to the public. Feel free to share the event page. The more the merrier!
Fundited (October 2016)
Successful Fundit Campaign
We would like to say a massive THANK YOU to everybody who donated to our recent Fundit campaign, as well as everyone who shared and publicised it!
It was nail-biting coming up to the deadline today, but in the end, with your help, we got to our target of €2,000. In fact, we did better than that – we reached €2,165.!
Thanks to your support, we're going to make the Dragon of Shandon Parade more wild, weird and wonderful than ever before!
Your donation is going to help us to create amazing collaborations between community groups to produce something spectacular for the people of Cork this Halloween.
Your contributions are really appreciated, and we can't wait to make this year the best Dragon yet!
Here's the list of those generous donators:
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Many Thanks!!! (October 2016)
Many Thanks for the very generous donation from Cork City Council, Environment and Recreation Directorate!! With their help we can continue our work with people to create sense of community identity and collective pride enabling people to learn more about themselves and the world around them while having fun.
'Help Feed the Dragon' Fundraising quiz (October 2016)
We are happy to announce our fabulous 'Help Feed the Dragon' fundraising quiz will return this year on Tuesday 18th October in the Four Liars Bistro. Cost of entry is 10 euro per person (40 per table) and there will be a cash prize for the winning team. Expect lots of fun and free nibbles kindly donated by the Four Liars. More details will follow soon!
Interested? Get in touch with us!
Call: 021 4553747
Email: [email protected]
Get involved (September 2016)
We are looking for volunteers throughout September and October as Cork Community Art Link prepares for this year’s Dragon of Shandon Parade!
Join us in one of our two work spaces and help with building giant props and puppets, painting, costume-making, photography, videography, event organisation, music, sound, lighting, and taking part in the Dragon of Shandon parade on October 31st. If you fancy getting creative and participating in an amazing community arts festival, get in touch by emailing [email protected], calling 021 4553747, or just drop in to the Lido or the Marina during the hours listed below!
We'd also like to hear from people who want to be involved on the night of the parade, as we need lots of people to help with the floats, give the crowd some spooky thrills and bring the Dragon to life!
Our work spaces are open to volunteers from Monday 19th September to Saturday 29th October at the following times:
THE LIDO, 71 WATERCOURSE ROAD, BLACKPOOL
Work space open for volunteers
Mon: 11am – 4pm
Tues: 2 – 6pm
Wed: 11- 6pm
Thurs: 2 – 6pm
Fri: 11 – 6pm
Open adult workshops in prop, costume and mask-making
Wed: 6.30 – 8.30pm
Sat: 2 – 5pm
Workshops for family and young people
Thurs: 6.30 – 8.30pm
Sat: 2 - 5 pm
UNIT G1, MARINA COMMERCIAL PARK, CENTRE PARK ROAD
Open adult workshops in prop, float making
Monday to Friday : 10am – 5pm
Free Drama Classes Are Back! (September 2016)
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Cork Community Art Link invite you to join their Free Drama classes, starting on September 6th.
The workshops are an introduction to the drama techniques focusing on the building of a street performance that will be held on the day of the parade. Paricipants will also take part in the Dragon Parade itself. The classes take place at the Old Lido in Blackpool, every Tuesday at 7PM and are for adults only. To enroll, just drop us a message at [email protected] No previous experience required. |
Christmas Monster Draw (December 2014)
Congratulations to our Dragon of Shandon Monster Draw Winners announced on Monday 15th at the official draw in The Maldron Hotel. Here are the lucky people who won prizes. You will be contacted shortly by a member of our fundraising committee. Once again thank you for your continued support and see you in the new year: |
1. Stacey from Shandon Flowers
2. Philip Murray 3. Eoghan Guinan 4. Tim Sexton 5. Lauren Walsh 6. Archer Little 7. Kevin Mooney 8. Diarmuid O Dalaigh 9. Linda O Halloran 10. Margaret Murray 11. Carmel Daly 12. Rick McDonald 13. Pat Ryan 14. Alex Deady Matthews 15. Margaret from Starcabs 16. Fionn Ghaney 17. Clare O Driscol 18. Paul Forde 19. Kevin Betts 20. Jack Kirby 21. Clare O Driscoll |
Fundraising Gig at the Roundy (October 2014)
The Feed the Dragon fundraising gig has rocked The Roundy.
We had a great line-up of music and fun, with a few surprises along the way.
A huge thank you to everyone who supported Feed The Dragon fundraiser last night! The gig raised over 400 euro for this years event!! A special thank you to our incredible and eclectic line up: Bubbashakespeare and the Urban Hippies, The Playlist and Five Will Die!!
All funds raised will help to make the Dragon of Shandon bigger and better than ever!
We had a great line-up of music and fun, with a few surprises along the way.
A huge thank you to everyone who supported Feed The Dragon fundraiser last night! The gig raised over 400 euro for this years event!! A special thank you to our incredible and eclectic line up: Bubbashakespeare and the Urban Hippies, The Playlist and Five Will Die!!
All funds raised will help to make the Dragon of Shandon bigger and better than ever!
Fundited! (October 2014)
Thank you very, very much to everyone who donated to the Fundit campaign! We made our target, and then some Your generous donations are going to help us get on with the important work of bringing the Dragon of Shandon back to life.
Here's the list of those generous donators:
Here's the list of those generous donators:
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Abby SimsAlfie Golden
Amelie Renaud Andrew Desmond Ann Riordan Anna Hartz Babs Hegarty Blake Creedon Brian O'Connell Brian Benjamin Dywer Catherine MacHale Catherine Kirwan Chris Dorgan Cian MacSweeny Ciaran Ruby Claudia e Giulio Borrini Cliff Dolliver Cormac Mohally Cristina Caligiore Daire Cleary Danny Holland Dylan Fitzgerald Eben Barnard Edel Lee Eimear O'Donovan Elaine Murphy |
Elaine Mears
Elise Calvez Elmarie Mawe Evelyn Grant Fionnan Horgan Firkin Crane Giulia Borrini Grace O'Sullivan Henry Tobin Hugo Ortola Hullabaloo Arts Collective Isabelle Sheridan Jamie Ronan Jan O'Sullivan Jane Jermyn Jessica Legresley Joanna Dukkipati-McCarthy John Flynn Jose Fernando Ramirez Calero Karen Matvienko Sikar Linda Pauwels Lorraine Shaw Maggie O'Sullivan Marcela Whelan Kelly Marine Darcel Raverdy |
Marica Cassarino
Mary Hickson Mary Humphreys Michael Brennan Muiree Hartnett Nicki French Davis Nina Komadina Oisin Carey Olivia O'Keeffe Orla Burke Pat Noonan Phillippe Bonbounous Rachel Murphy Rowan Davenport Silvia Castori Sinead Donnachie Sinead O'Connor Tansy Greenlee Triona Wallace Vicky O'Connor Vicky Seaman Will Flanagan |
Dragon is Back! (September 2014)
This year the renowned Dragon of Shandon returns for a 3 day celebration of Samhain (Halloween) from the 29th to the 31st of Oct. Taking place in Cork’s Cultural Quarter, Shandon.
This new, bigger and wilder event promises to amaze.
Facilitated by Cork Community Art Link and established in 2006, the Dragon of Shandon Parade has become an annual event in Cork’s cultural calendar. This year will host the inaugural Dragon of Shandon Festival, an expanded event created, organized, and performed by over 500 volunteers, groups and organizations including; Cope Foundation, Enable Ireland, National Learning Network, Cathedral Cairde Youth Club, YWI Cork, Playground of Dreams, Cork Swing Dance Collective, Circus Factory, numerous artists and lots more.
For 2 days a big top erected in St Anne’s Park will form the hub of the festival hosting a variety of activities for families by day, while a cabaret of banshees, live music and performances will entertain by night. There will be circus, live music, wall running, lantern making, food, workshops, local film shorts, and lots lots more.
In addition to the festival tent additional venues in the locality will host other events. In the Firkin Crane you can get your freak on to Dance Spooktacular running from the 28th to the 30th of Oct, while ghost story tellers unveil the more obscure history of Cork in Shandon Tower and the garden of the Butter Exchange will provide a family fun play space of traditional Samhain games.
And all this is in expectation of The Dragon of Shandon Parade, as once again the 36ft Dragon made entirely of tape and his host of pucas and strange creatures will rise from the underworld accompanied by hundreds of performers from local groups and organisations to walk with you and celebrate the feast of Samhain.
The Complete Dragon of Shandon Festival programme will posted shortly.
This new, bigger and wilder event promises to amaze.
Facilitated by Cork Community Art Link and established in 2006, the Dragon of Shandon Parade has become an annual event in Cork’s cultural calendar. This year will host the inaugural Dragon of Shandon Festival, an expanded event created, organized, and performed by over 500 volunteers, groups and organizations including; Cope Foundation, Enable Ireland, National Learning Network, Cathedral Cairde Youth Club, YWI Cork, Playground of Dreams, Cork Swing Dance Collective, Circus Factory, numerous artists and lots more.
For 2 days a big top erected in St Anne’s Park will form the hub of the festival hosting a variety of activities for families by day, while a cabaret of banshees, live music and performances will entertain by night. There will be circus, live music, wall running, lantern making, food, workshops, local film shorts, and lots lots more.
In addition to the festival tent additional venues in the locality will host other events. In the Firkin Crane you can get your freak on to Dance Spooktacular running from the 28th to the 30th of Oct, while ghost story tellers unveil the more obscure history of Cork in Shandon Tower and the garden of the Butter Exchange will provide a family fun play space of traditional Samhain games.
And all this is in expectation of The Dragon of Shandon Parade, as once again the 36ft Dragon made entirely of tape and his host of pucas and strange creatures will rise from the underworld accompanied by hundreds of performers from local groups and organisations to walk with you and celebrate the feast of Samhain.
The Complete Dragon of Shandon Festival programme will posted shortly.
Support The Dragons!! (June 2014)
On June 2nd 2014, Cork Community Artlink will be participating in the Cork City Relay Marathon to help raise funds for The Dragon of Shandon Festival.
This year will see the expansion of our annual Halloween Parade into a festival providing opportunities for local youth groups, organizations and venues to host free events over a 3 day period.
We have put together an amazing team of brave volunteers and they need your support! Please make a donation and help us launch the most exciting Halloween community event Cork has ever seen!
Without further ado, let me introduce our valiant runners!
This year will see the expansion of our annual Halloween Parade into a festival providing opportunities for local youth groups, organizations and venues to host free events over a 3 day period.
We have put together an amazing team of brave volunteers and they need your support! Please make a donation and help us launch the most exciting Halloween community event Cork has ever seen!
Without further ado, let me introduce our valiant runners!
THE SHANDON DRAGONS
Sonia Semedo
I'm Sonia, I'm 25 years old and I come from France. In my spare time I like discovering new places in Ireland and spending time in bed! I’m running for the Dragon of Shandon Festival 2014 and my favorite thing about dragons is the impact that Artlink’s parade has on kids’ faces! 
Suzanne Jahul
I’m Suzanne, I am from Blackrock. In my spare time I like to run. I am running for the Dragon of Shandon Festival 2014 and I like dragons because there are fast and fiery just like me! 
Emma Coomey
I'm Emma, I'm 26 years old and I come from Newcestown, Cork. In my spare time I like to run and & play with my dog. I am running for the Dragon of Shandon Festival 2014 and my favorite thing about dragons is that they are quick and can breathe fire! |
Tomas Kenefick
I’m Tomas, I'm 31 years old and I come from Cork. In my spare time I like to swim, I am running for the Dragon of Shadon Festival 2014 and my favorite thing about dragons is the fire that comes from their bellies!! 
Antony Borsato
I’m Antony, I am 21 years old and I come from France. In my spare time I like to stuff cellotape up my jumper. I am running for the Dragon of Shadon Festival 2014 and my favorite thing about dragons is that they are really strong like me !! |
A New Journey (January 2014)
Cork Community Art Link is excited to announce the new Dragon of Shandon Festival which will take place this Samhain from October 29th to 31st 2014 in and around the streets of Shandon.
This new festival format has been in planning since August 2013, as CCAL embarked upon a journey to develop the Dragon of Shandon into a more inclusive and sustainable community event. Engaging with the local community and interested groups and individuals the aim is to provide an extended programme of events which provides greater opportunities for participation.
In August 2013 CCAL embarked upon a journey to transform the renowned parade into a 3 day festival. in collaboration with local groups, organisations, venues and individuals providing a diverse programme of activities, performances and workshops, show casing local talent and offering opportunities for people of all ages to get involved.
The festival will culminate in the Dragon of Shandon Samhain Parade on Friday October 31st with the 36 ft Dragon made entirely of tape and his host of ghosts and ghouls returning to the streets of Shandon.
If you would like to get involved in this exciting venture click here
This new festival format has been in planning since August 2013, as CCAL embarked upon a journey to develop the Dragon of Shandon into a more inclusive and sustainable community event. Engaging with the local community and interested groups and individuals the aim is to provide an extended programme of events which provides greater opportunities for participation.
In August 2013 CCAL embarked upon a journey to transform the renowned parade into a 3 day festival. in collaboration with local groups, organisations, venues and individuals providing a diverse programme of activities, performances and workshops, show casing local talent and offering opportunities for people of all ages to get involved.
The festival will culminate in the Dragon of Shandon Samhain Parade on Friday October 31st with the 36 ft Dragon made entirely of tape and his host of ghosts and ghouls returning to the streets of Shandon.
If you would like to get involved in this exciting venture click here
Results of Dragon of Shandon Christmas Monster Draw 2013
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Congratulations to our winners and thank you to all those who participated in the draw and sponsored prizes.
Your support is greatly appreciated.
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Behind the Screams - Free Shows!
Cork Community Art Link invites you to a behind the scenes tour like no other. Learn the dark secrets of Cork's infamous parade The Dragon of Shandon. Encounter strange characters, demented costumers, crazed artists and discover what really happens when the Dragon awakes for one night each year.
CCAL Drama presents 4 immersive site specific performances at 107 Shandon St. in this unique production which will scare, surprise, and amuse. These FREE Performances take place Monday 29th 7:00pm and 8:00pm / Tuesday 30th 7:00pm and 8:00pm For further information contact 021 4212914. Maximum capacity 20 persons per performance. The Launch of the 7th Dragon
The 7th Dragon of Shandon was launched by Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Patricia Gosch on Tuesday 9th of October at a pumpkin soup reception in the garden of the Butter Exchange Building.
CCAL's Drama group were on hand to entertain over 100 guests who came to support this years event. Director of Services Jim O Donovan also spoke and wished this years participants the best of luck. A special thanks to The Buttercup Cafe for their tastey spread of Pumpkin Soup and homemade brown bread. Thanks also to Aisha from the Indian Spice Shop who provided a taste of india for guests on the night. More photos from this year's launch can be seen here Pub Quiz - Help feed the Dragon...
The Shandon Area Renewal Association will host a fundraiser on Wednesday 17th of October at 8.30pm in the Four Liars Bistro in Shandon to raise funding for the 7th Dragon of Shandon Samhain Parade.
Entry fee: 30 Euros per table. All funds raised will go towards the participatory and youth outreach programme which forms the cornerstone of the project each year. Art Machina Arrive!
Art Machina have arrived to join the creative team for this years event.
Stuart McColloch and Mariya Rizova formed Art Machina in 2011 providing access and support to local communities to create their own culture in Plovdiv Bulgaria. Art Machina will be working with Cork Community Art Link on this years parade bringing a bulgarian twist and some new additions in the shape of props and puppets. More about their work on their facebook page here. Colaiste Stiofan Naofa Dance Crew
This year we welcome back the Colaiste Stiofan Naofa Dance Crew who joined the team last year. Led by PJ Kirby, Dance Faciliator, the crew will collaborate with the Cathedral Cairde Youth Group to create a unique funky and most importantly freaky dance choreography for this years event.
"Working with the team at Cork Community Art Link has been a great experience", says PJ, "and taking to the streets for The Dragon of Shandon is a unique experience for us as dancers". See footage of the crew demonstrating their skills here in last years Dragon of Shandon Parade Dragoneers wanted!
We are currently looking for a team of up to 10 people to move the Dragon on the night of the parade. Being a Dragoneer involves moving articulated limbs of the dragon in a synchronised movement. Its good fun and if you can commit to being available for a couple of rehearsals before the parade we would love to hear from you!
Buttera second participation confirmed The Butter Exchange Brass Band, or the “Buttera” as it is known, is one the best-known brass and reed bands in the city of Cork.
The band was established in 1878 but has roots in a small band established for religious purposes by Fr. John McNamara, a curate of the North Cathedral. This will be their third participation in a row in the Dragon of Shandon Samhain Parade. Francesca Castellano working for the drama
Francesca Castellano will be creating costumes for the performers of the Drama group that will run several shows prior to the parade.
She will also be collaborating in the development of the characters and the decoration of the various set that are gonna be used. You can follow her performing work through: www.corckcircus.net http://www.sorcaluba.com |
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