All About Cork: Robot fun comes to Mahon Point

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All About Cork: Robot fun comes to Mahon Point

Jonas Girzden meets the robot at the ‘Robot Realm’ event in Mahon Point Shopping Centre to celebrate the centre’s 20th anniversary on Saturday, February 8. Picture: Noel Sweeney

Robots took over Mahon Point Shopping Centre on Saturday afternoon, but it was cause for celebration rather than panic.

The local shopping centre is celebrating 20 years in business this month with a series of events to mark the milestone.

Families queue to meet the robots at Mahon Point Shopping Centre’s 20th anniversary celebration.	Picture: Noel Sweeney
Families queue to meet the robots at Mahon Point Shopping Centre’s 20th anniversary celebration. Picture: Noel Sweeney

On Saturday, Mahon Point hosted Robot Realm which featured a host of robot-related family events and activities.

Speaking to The Echo, Mahon Point marketing manager Clare O’Neill said:

“Robots in Mahon Point is not something we have every week, and it was a fantastic event, especially for families.

Charlotte, Chyann, and Crystal McDonough from Cork meet the robocops at the ‘Robot Realm’ event in Mahon Point Shopping Centre to celebrate the centre’s 20th anniversary of its opening.	 Picture: Noel Sweeney
Charlotte, Chyann, and Crystal McDonough from Cork meet the robocops at the ‘Robot Realm’ event in Mahon Point Shopping Centre to celebrate the centre’s 20th anniversary of its opening. Picture: Noel Sweeney

“There were kids having their photos taken and taking part in interactive games as well while the robots themselves were walking around the centre.”

The celebrations are set to continue in the coming weeks as Mahon Point marks the anniversary.

Daniel Goldman gives a high-five to the robot at the ‘Robot Realm’ event in Mahon Point Shopping Centre to celebrate the centre’s 20th anniversary.	 Picture: Noel Sweeney
Daniel Goldman gives a high-five to the robot at the ‘Robot Realm’ event in Mahon Point Shopping Centre to celebrate the centre’s 20th anniversary. Picture: Noel Sweeney

The shopping centre is hosting a discount night tonight (Thursday, February 13) from 6pm to 9pm as part of the celebrations, offering up to 20% off in some stores.

On Saturday, Mahon Point will host a superhero party and this will be followed by a teddy bear’s picnic on February 21.

‘Robot Realm’ took over Mahon Point Shopping Centre for the centre’s 20th anniversary celebration and met with the many children and families visiting Mahon Point SC.	Picture: Noel Sweeney
‘Robot Realm’ took over Mahon Point Shopping Centre for the centre’s 20th anniversary celebration and met with the many children and families visiting Mahon Point SC. Picture: Noel Sweeney

“We’re really excited about our discount night and the other events we have lined up to mark the 20th anniversary,” Clare added.

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