Cork’s Metropole Hotel’s annual pancake race has taken place – with local traders taking part on MacCurtain Street.
Aaron Mansworth, Managing Director at Trigon Hotels, beat off stiff competition to claim the winning title.
The pancake race was a Shrove Tuesday tradition when Thompson’s Bakery was open on the street dating back to 1826.
Metropole Hotel team members joined representatives from businesses including The Shelbourne Bar, Spar MacCurtain Street and To Have and To Hold Flowers as they ran along MacCurtain Street while flipping pancakes. The Metropole Hotel has been organising the event since 2018 and it brings much enjoyment to the area every year.
Sandra Murphy, Group Brand and Communications Manager at Trigon Hotels said: “We are a very close group in the VQ and this morning’s pancake race highlights the camaraderie amongst us – it also brings out our competitive side. We all want the bragging rights! The pancake race is a very old tradition starting off almost 200 years ago. It’s been going from strength to strength since we brought it back. It’s a great way to showcase the vibrancy of the area and brings us all together for a morning full of flipping fun!”
Speaking about his win, Aaron Mansworth jokingly said: “I’m seven years in training and my first time taking part so I’m delighted to take the crowning glory! The VQ is a wonderful area in the city and we’re thrilled to be part of it. I’m looking forward to defending my title next year!”
