29 October 2025
By Mary Bermingham
mary@TheCork.ie
Cork Youth Orchestra in partnership with EY Cork will bring the festive magic to City Hall this December with a special production of The Snowman, part of the spectacular Christmas concert series supported by EY for a second consecutive year.
Ruairí Walsh, Cork Youth Orchestra Lead; Ronan Murray, EY Cork Office Managing Partner; Sarah McGrath, EY Assurance Partner; Tómas McCarthy, Cork Youth Orchestra Musical Director; Meadhbh Ní Chathasaigh, Cork Youth Orchestra Lead pictured at the launch
Photography by Gerard McCarthy photography
Taking place on the 13 th and 14 th of December 2025, the concerts at Cork City Hall promise an enchanting blend of live orchestral music and storytelling, set to delight audiences of all ages with musical talent and festive cheer.
Established in 1958, the Cork Youth Orchestra was the first of its kind in Ireland. It promotes and advances the teaching, learning, and appreciation of music, with a strong focus on children and young people across Cork City and County.
Ronan Murray, EY Ireland Cork Office Managing Partner and Corporate Finance Partner, said:
“EY Cork is delighted to continue our sponsorship of the Cork Youth Orchestra and its
Christmas concerts, which are a real highlight of Cork’s cultural calendar. At EY we are
passionate about supporting the communities we live and work in and the Cork Youth
Orchestra’s work in nurturing confidence, leadership, opportunity and teamwork among
young people is a cause we are proud to support These concerts present a wonderful
opportunity to celebrate music, talent, and community spirit, we look forward to joining the
wider Cork community for another festive season of music and joy.”
Tickets for the concerts will be available through the Cork Youth Orchestra’s official channels. For more information, visit https://corkyouthorchestra.ie/</a