THE TALLEST toy tower built in Ireland is to be constructed from 11,000 toy bricks in the shadow of the State’s tallest building on bank holiday Monday next.
The children of Cork are being invited to help with stacking the plastic bricks to create a model of the Elysian Tower in the garden of the multi-storey apartment building, which is next to City Hall in the city centre.
The challenge is being organised in aid of the Courtmacsherry Lifeboat and takes place from 11am to 6pm. The architects who designed the Elysian will be on hand to assist the children.
Visitors will be able to join in the construction of the model tower by buying toy bricks, with each contributor then entered into a raffle.
Those attending the fund-raising event next Monday will have the rare opportunity of enjoying the spectacular views of Cork city from the viewing gallery at the top of the new building, which is not usually open to the public.
Visitors can take a trip to the top of the building any time between 11am and 6pm.
Meanwhile guests at ground level will be entertained by a a performance by the Cork Academy of Dramatic Arts, the Cork Male Voice Choir and the Roaring 40s Jazz Band. Bank holiday events at the Elysian will also include face-painting and a charity draw for a flat-screen TV.
Admission to the garden and foyer of The Elysian is free. Access to the viewing gallery will cost €6 for adults, €3 for children and €15 for families.
