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Irish Examiner
19-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Historic Singers shop in Cork City closes its doors after 150 years in business
One of Cork City's longest-standing shops has announced its closure after 150 years in business. The historic Singers shop has closed its doors for the last time after providing garment alteration and sewing services to Cork customers since the 1870s. Located on the ground floor of the five-storey early Georgian building on Grand Parade, Singers Corner is a landmark spot with its distinct gold and black facade, which was renovated in 2014. The black and gold floral motif was decided on to reflect the design of the black wooden sewing machines, some of which have been kept on display in the windows below. Steeped in history, the end of terrace building dates to the early 1800s, and was acquired in 1870 by the Singer Manufacturing Company, founded by the inventor Isaac Merritt Singer. The ground floor was remodelled in the 1930s and 1940s. Cork's Singer's Corner was the company's Irish HQ for many years, with a number of other Singer shops scattered around Ireland. It became one of the first global brands to go the franchise route, and in 1960, Thomas Carr, a former manager of the Cork business, took on ownership and subsequently acquired the Grand Parade property. However, after a rich history operating in the centre of Cork City, the sewing shop posted a notice on its doors last week announcing that it would be closing the business. Customers with uncollected alterations or machine repairs have been encouraged to collect them immediately by calling the store. The business has now been listed as 'Permanently Closed' on Google. Contacted by the Irish Examiner, the company referred it to the appointed liquidators, with the process of winding down set to be completed by next week. It marks the second closure of a landmark Cork City business in recent weeks, following that of clothing retailer Mannix & Culhane. The historic store closed its doors for the last time in March after 95 years in business.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stillwater Community Singers recruiting for July 3 benefit concert
The Stillwater Community Singers are looking for vocalists who can contribute to a July 3 benefit concert for Stillwater Strong's wildfire relief efforts. The Singers and Stillwater Community Band are planning what's described as a patriotic concert for that evening in the Stillwater Community Center. 'The band will perform their set of spectacular patriotic pieces, the choir will sing a couple of selections, and then we will all join together in 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic,'' the group's newsletter read. 'It's going to be amazing.' The recruitment effort, according to the Singers, is 'to be big enough to create a memorable experience for the singers while inspiring the audience to donate.' 'To achieve our vision, we need more singers. And so we are going to make this easy,' the newsletter reads. Their choir will sing 'America the Beautiful,' 'This Land is Your Land' and 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic.' The first of six rehearsals will begin May 22. 'There will be no dues, no fees and no push to permanently join the Stillwater Community Singers. Music and online rehearsal tools will be provided,' the letter reads. 'If you are a singer in Stillwater and will be available on Thursday evenings between May 22 and July 3 then consider yourself called to come and join us for this event.' Those interested should visit for more information and registration to volunteer.
