Tony McMahon and Steve Cooney to perform in Cobh

Sirius Arts Centre presents  an evening with  Tony MacMahon and Steve Cooney

Friday 10 February 8:00pm

For more information or to book tickets contact Sirius at 021 481 3790

Or via email at cobharts@iol.ie

Titanic ‘Series of Events’ briefing planned for the Cobh Business Community

Members of the Cobh business community have been invited to attend a special briefing on ‘The Series of Events’ planned to commemorate the 100^th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic next year.

Marc Anderson, Project Director of Titanic 100 Cobh 2012, will outline the event schedule in detail next Monday, 21^st November, at 6 p.m. in the Commodore Hotel. Giving all Cobh businesses the opportunity to understand what is proposed, the reasons for the initiative, and to receive feedback from the business sector on the planned events.

As Cobh was the last port of call for the Titanic and the town plays a very significant part of the Titanic story.  Titanic 100 Cobh 2012 will mark this globally recognised occasion. The series of commemorative events will run throughout 2012 and many of them will be outdoors in locations such as the promenade and adjoining streets in town. There will be a requirement to close some of the roads to traffic within the main town area at various times, so it is important that local businesses attend this meeting so they are aware of the proposals.

“Titanic 100 Cobh 2012 is a series to remember the Titanic and the people associated with her in a major way,” noted Marc. “The centenary only comes around once and we must make the most of this opportunity as there is only one ‘last port of call’. We would like as many people in Cobh to be involved and we look forward to their support.  Not only will we have the opportunity to remember the Titanic, it is our chance to bring more visitors into the area and boost the local economy. We want to commemorate the magnificent Titanic and the people involved with her in a special way. We want the people of Ireland and abroad to be more aware of Cobh’s significance in the story of Titanic. We want our beautiful town to continue to prosper in the same way as other towns that rely on tourism do.”

Cobh Business Community Briefing details:

When: 6 pm - 7 pm Monday 21^st November

Where: The Commodore Hotel — The Jack Doyle Room

THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR at the Sirius

THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR

Sirius Arts Centre

Featuring a range of handmade gifts by local Artist and Artisans, this is a great opportunity for you to find a unique affordable gift item and support your local community.  Tea, coffee and cakes will be available.

Also fish from the COBH FISH EXCHANGE can be purchased at the craft fair. 

Fun for the WHOLE FAMILY – and ADMISSION IS FREE!!

For more info contact Sirius at 021 481 3790

VINTAGE FASHION SHOW WITH COBH LACE MAKERS

Sirius Arts Centre

Cobh County Cork

FRIDAY NIGHT 18 NOVEMBER 8pm

VINTAGE FASHION SHOW

With

COBH LACE MAKERS

Featuring Vintage Clothing and Accessories

Facilitated by Cork Lace Makers own Veronica Stuart

Proceeds to benefit Sirius and Cobh Lace Makers!!!

PAUL TIERNAN and INTERFERENCE to play Sirius Arts Centre - Saturday 26 November 8pm

Sirius Arts Centre welcomes the return of

PAUL TIERNAN

Celebrating the launch of his new CD ‘Pain Killers’

Opening for Paul will be

INTERFERENCE – featuring Fergus O’Farrell

SATURDAY 26 NOVEMBER 8:00PM

Tickets €15.00
tickets are still available!

To book contact Sirius at 021 481 3790 or via email at cobharts@iol.ie

A YEAR IN CUSKINNY MARSH 2012 Calendar – Sales to support two extremely worthy causes!

In September Sirius Arts Centre launched its fundraising calendar “A Year in Cuskiiny Marsh” featuring incredible stunning photographs by Rónán McLaughlin of our valuable nature reserve located in the heart of the Great Island. 

As many of you know, there was a disaster in the Marsh last week which caused many of the creatures who live in the water of the Reserve to die suddenly.  This was an unexpected incident, but Sirius has decided that to assist Cuskinny Marsh Nature Reserve in assessing this problem and keeping a watchful eye out for any further difficulties of this sort, we will donate €2 of sales from our fundraising calendar sold from Sirius Arts Centre or via our website to BirdWatch Ireland who manage the Nature Reserve.  You can purchase calendars directly from our website at: www.siriusartscentre.ie  
So now when you buy a calendar for €10 you will help support Sirius AND Cuskinny Marsh Nature Reserve!

For more information contact Sirius at 021 481 3790.

Other important information:

THE GREAT FISH AUCTION!  Sunday 13 November 7:00pm

As part of the fabulous exhibition THE COBH FISH EXCHANGE which includes over 300 handmade mackerel created by local schools, community groups and individual artists - 50 fish numbered will be auctioned on Sunday 13 November at 7:00pm.  Proceeds of these sales will benefit Sirius Arts Centre including the continued renovation of the building and community engagement activities. Aside from the 50 fish that will be auctioned,  other fish in the exhibition can be purchased NOW or bought on the night of the auction, prices starting at €5 more information at the gallery. Gallery Hours Wed – Fri 11 am – 5pm (closed 1 – 2)/Sat and Sun 2pm – 5pm/Mon & Tues closed.

Opening Friday 14 October 7pm

Cobh, County Cork

CONTEMPORARY SOUVENIR & COBH FISH EXCHANGE

Works by
Deirdre Nelsonin celebration of 2011 Irish Year of Craft

Two exhibitions stemming from a residency with this Scottish based textile artist, originally from Northern Ireland: 
Contemporary Souvenir presents a series of works as a result of Deirdre Nelson’s residencies at Sirius Arts Centre in 2010 and 2011. With an interest in social history, Deirdre explored the colourful town of Cobh and its stories of lace makers,  knitters, ships, emigration, and the sea .  She attended lace making classes with local groups in order to learn techniques and to hear new stories.

Many stories uncovered were of sinking ships (Titanic and Lusitania) and emigration. With an interest in presenting positive stories of the area and its people,  Contemporary souvenir will present a series of positive 'souvenirs' for Cobh playing with the colour and characters of the area .

Amongst the works is a Sailors hat  with a map embroidered on the top  and a bowler hat to celebrate the visit of Laurel and Hardy to the town and the playing of their theme tune on Cobh cathedral  carillon. A knitted football celebrates Anne Geary a local woman part of a knitting co-operative who travelled following the world cup in her later years .

A series of deck chairs have been made in collaboration with Anne Kiely ( printed textile artist living in Cork). These are created with imagery and stories of Cobh and the visitor is encouraged to sit upon them and look out to sea . 

Cobh Fish Exchange is a collaborative collective project involving schools, community groups and individuals from all over Ireland, who answered Deirdre’s call for a mackerel run of the textile variety – fish of all shapes and sizes will fill the gallery!

Both exhibitions run from 15 October – 13 November
Special thanks to Cork County Council Arts Grants and the Arts Council for their support of these projects.

THE GREAT FISH AUCTION!Sunday 13 November 7:00pm To benefit the Sirius Arts Centre
A number of the Fish in the Cobh Fish Exchange will be auctioned off and proceeds will help fund future arts programming.
All are welcome!

Gallery Hours: Wed – Fri 11AM – 5pm (closed 1 – 2)/Sat & Sun 2pm – 5pm/ Mon& Tues closed.

For more information please contact Sirius at 021 481 3790 or via email at: cobharts@iol.ie