Myo Café encourages businesses to raise funds for local charities on 'Cork Independence Day'
Myo Café, which was founded as a passion project by community activist Liam Mullaney, is encouraging businesses across the heart of the rebel county to champion local charities this Saturday.
Mullaney has been inspired by 'the shared principles of humanity and community' which he says are 'woven into the fabric of our history in Cork' as well as 'frequent topics of conversation among our customers here in Myo'.
'In protest of the deeply inhumane policies being promoted by Trump of late, we want to show the importance of community spirit, protest and real independence,' he said.
'We want to see local businesses think outside the box with us, to promote the arts and raise funds for a charity of their choosing.' Myo Café will be hosting a series of events on the day, promoting local musicians, raising funds for Shine A Light Suicide and Mental Health Awareness, and Edel House."
Myo Café's 'Cork Independence Day' proclamation.
As well as the launch of Myo's Cork Proclamation declaring Cork's 'independence' from the rest of the world, the Place of Peace creative project on Pope's Quay will also be re-launched at 5pm on the day.
The collaborative art project was created by Cork-based artist Davey Dummigan, along with members of the city's international community impacted by war.
Cork city bars, restaurants, and other businesses interested in hosting their own Cork Independence Day event can contact Myo at corkmyo@gmail.com.
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