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Tue, 17 Dec, 2024 - 11:46

Pinocchio’s toy shop on Paul St has been named the overall winner of the inaugural Cork City Christmas Display Competition.

Well known in Cork city, the shop window is an attraction all year round but particularly at Christmas time, said the Cork Business Association.

Speaking on the win, owner of Pinocchio's, Christel Stansfield said: “We love creating our Christmas windows and started planning it just after Halloween.

"As a toy shop, we want to reflect the magic of Christmas and we like to keep the window traditional so we always have lots of reds, greens and golds. We have as many adults as children stopping to admire the display and that is reward in itself, receiving this award is the icing on the Christmas cake.”

Organised by Cork Business Association in partnership with Cork City Council, over fifty nominations from businesses, retailers and Cork shoppers were considered by a team of experienced judges.

Head Judge Lisa McCarthy of Spectrum Display, added: “This competition is in recognition of the huge effort from retailers and non-retail businesses towards creating a joyful festive experience in Cork City Centre.

Pictured is Aaron Mansworth, President Cork Business Association, presenting the Best Non Retail Display award to Niall O'Regan, Son of A Bun, MacCurtain Street, also included are Cliona Barnes, Business & Communications Manager CBA and Lisa McCarthy, Spectrum Display & Lead Judge, during the Cork Business Association (CBA) inaugural Cork City Christmas Display competition winner presentations, on MacCurtain Street, Cork.

Pictured are Elvyra Donovan, Magda Wazia and Zorica O'Brien, all Elegance Florists Ltd, Douglas Road, receiving the Best Independent Window Display award from Aaron Mansworth, President Cork Business Association, also included are Lisa McCarthy, Spectrum Display & Lead Judge, and Cliona Barnes, Business & Communications Manager CBA, during the Cork Business Association (CBA) inaugural Cork City Christmas Display competition winner presentations, on the Douglas Road, Cork.

There were five categories in all and the winners for each category were:

Best Independent Window – Elegance Florists, Douglas Road
Best Non-retail Window - Son of a Bun, MacCurtain Street
Best Sustainable Window - Best of Buds, Winthrop Street
Best Large Retailer Window - Brown Thomas
Best Overall Christmas Display - Pinocchio's, Paul Street

Pictured is Aaron Mansworth, President Cork Business Association, presenting the Best Sustainable Display award to Carole Horgan, The Best of Buds, Winthrop Arcade, Winthrop Street, during the Cork Business Association (CBA) inaugural Cork City Christmas Display competition winner presentations, on Winthrop Street, Cork.

“All of the displays certainly add a sparkle and festive feel to the city and we hope that this will become a feature of the CBA events calendar from now on," said Aaron Mansworth, CBA President.