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Monday, November 30, 2009

As Time Goes By - Songs from the 20’s 30’s & 40’s

Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh Co. Cork presents:

As Time Goes By - Songs from the 20’s 30’s & 40’s
Special Encore Performance!

Ryan Morgan, Jim Quinlan and Alan Carney

Friday 4 December 8pm
Tickets €18

Due to the great success of Saturday's concert, the Sirius is hosting an ENCORE PERFORMANCE of "As Time Goes By - Songs from the 20s, 30s and 40s" this Friday 4th December at 8pm. It's the perfect start to the Christmas season. A show to lift your spirits and leave a spring in your step! Don't miss out!


Tickets are €18, and may be purchased at the Sirius Arts Centre or by phoning: 021 481 3790


Email: cobharts@iol.ie (credit card facility available).

Ryan Morgan, Jim Quinlan and Alan Carney are “Puttin’ on the Ritz” this winter with a programme of songs from the early 20th Century. You will be delighted by the sophisticated stylings of Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, Richard Rodgers, Irvine Berlin and a bevy of other composers. Come along to the Sirius for an evening of classy and amusing songs – it’ll be the cat’s pyjamas! (or bees knees if you’re allergic...)

Not to be missed!

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

REMINDER THIS WEEKEND AT SIRIUS ARTS CENTRE MUSIC and the COBH WEDDING TRAIL!!

Saturday 28 November 8pm
An evening with Ryan Morgan, Jim Quinlin and Alan Carney
AS TIME GOES BY – Music from the 20’s 30’s and 40’s
A great night for the whole family
Tickets €18

SUNDAY 29 NOVEMBER starting at Sirius Arts Centre at 1:30PM
THE COBH WEDDING TRAIL
Featuring Top Bridal Professionals, Entertainment, Fashion and more!
The trail starts at Sirius and continues on to these fabulous local venues

2:30 The Watersedge Hotel

3:30 The Crow’s Nest

4:30 Marlogue Inn

5:30 Gilbert’s Bistro

6:30 The Grand Finale in the Commodore Hotel

At each venue you will have the opportunity to meet with top professionals, visit unique venues, sample food from local providers. Everything you need to create your special wedding day.

The Wedding Train will depart Cork Station at 1:00pm for those of you travelling from Cork (special price tickets can be purchased at www.irishrail.ie) and a complimentary bus will be available to take visitors to the different locations so help them follow the trail.

Entrance to all venues is FREE! For more information contact Sirius Arts Centre at 021 481 3790 or via email at cobharts@iol.ie

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Cobh Wedding Trail on Sunday, 29th November

Hotels and businesses of the Great Island present The Inaugural COBH WEDDING TRAIL on SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29, 2009 from 1:00pm onwards Celebrating Cobh as Your Complete Wedding Destination!


Explore the COBH WEDDING TRAIL and enjoy an afternoon of adventure in this spectacular cathedral town while designing your own special wedding day! Take the "Wedding Express Train" from Cork to Cobh, departing at 1:00 from Kent Station, Cork on Sunday 29 November and discover the hidden treasures that await you on the Great Island to assist you in planning a wedding experience that you will treasure forever. Whether it be a civil ceremony or a more traditional affair in one of the picturesque churches, Cobh has the ideal venue for you!

This event is more than a wedding faire - this is a MAGICAL MYSTERY TRIP that will delight your senses and match your bridal needs with the professionals that have the expertise to create your dream day. Claire Cullinane, owner of Illusive Model Agency and Ireland̢۪s premiere fashion professional will be your hostess for the day, taking you on a tour of six select wedding venues on the GREAT ISLAND, featuring a progressive fashion show, a host of select wedding entertainment, wine and food tastings.

Beginning with the unique "Wedding Express" Train from Cork to Cobh you will be accompanied by our sophisticated Bride and her entourage! Celebrate with them as you travel the edge of Cork Harbour to Cobh Town Centre where your first stop on the COBH WEDDING TRAIL will be the Sirius Arts Centre, housed in the historic Old Yacht Club Building - one of Ireland's premiere locations for Civil Ceremonies, then follow the trail to the exclusive Watersedge Hotel for another glimpse of harbour side wedding possibilities. The Wedding Shuttle will next take you to party central! The Crow's Nest in Rushbrooke, one of Cobh's newest restaurants. The next stop on the trail is one of the Great Island's special treasures, the picturesque Marlogue Inn. Returning to center of Cobh you get an up close and personal view of Cobh's new gourmet bistro, Gilberts and complete your day in the grand atmosphere of the Commodore Hotel.

At each venue you will have the opportunity to meet top bridal professionals, view the latest in contemporary and traditional bridal fashion and sample the cream of local entertainment! The Cobh Wedding Trail will be highlighted with a weeklong promotion on 96 FM's Steve Haze show which will include a competition throughout the week featuring the grand prize of a unique bridal dress or outfit for any member of the bridal party created by top Irish fashion designer and Cobh native, Ernest Perryman.

Over 50 businesses are involved in this cooperative event, showcasing the best that Cobh has to offer. Culminating at the Commodore Hotel for a grand finale with all participants, entertainers and the latest fashions, giving perspective brides and bridegrooms the opportunity to create their once in a lifetime wedding day extravaganza!

More information to follow shortly, tickets for the Wedding Express train will be available for purchase from Iarnrod Eireann from their website at www.irishrail.ie for €5 return trip SOON. Reception for the Wedding Train begins at 12:30pm and departing the station at 1:00pm. A return trip will deliver you safely back to Kent station in the evening.

Cobh People's Winter Ball on Friday 27th November .


Sons of Steve McQueen to headline at the Chamber Ball

The Chamber are currently organising their Annual Winter Ball which will be held in the Commodore Hotel on Friday 27th November 2009. The Chamber are asking each business to support this event and perhaps to consider using the Ball as their Corporate/Staff Christmas Night out.

At the Ball this year the Chamber are hosting a Raffle in aid of a local charity therefore a variety of great prizes will be available on the night. There will also be spot prizes galore!

The night will begin with a Drinks Reception at 8pm followed by an excellent five course meal, after which ‘The Sons of Steve McQueen’, will take centre stage and will provide the main entertainment for the evening. The Ball is the highlight of the Chamber’s Social Calendar and promises to be a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

Tickets are only 55 euro and there are special rates available for group bookings so please contact Kathleen at the Chamber office should you require any further details and we look forward to seeing you all at the Ball!

For further information:
Email: info@cobhharbourchamber.ie
Tel: 021-4813612 / 4813892
Fax: 021-4811018

Friday, November 13, 2009

Christmas Sea Angling Fair on the 5th December

''BELLA VISTA''
CHRISTMAS FAIR COMPETITION

This is open to all anglers, no fancy rules, just a fun day out with loads of prizes!

Proceeds will go to the Irish International boat team travelling to Montenegro for the 2010 World Boat Angling Championships

€2000 PRIZE FUND
Based on minimum 56 entries

€500 for HEAVIEST FISH
Excluding Conger eel

MANY PRIZES FOR LONGEST FISH
Ling, Cod, Pollock, Coalfish, Pouting/PoorCod, Whiting, Gurnard, Flats
Ray. Bream, Scad, Tope, etc and MANY MORE CATAGORIES
Most Species (180mm size limit) Junior, Ladies

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€80 entry Seniors, €50 entry Juniors

WHEN & WHERE?

COBH HARBOUR 5TH DECEMBER 2009
Boats leave Harbour at 09.00, Fishing 10am - 3pm
Prize-giving 6pm at the Bella Vista Hotel, Cobh

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Contact Kit @ 087-6832179 or Martin @ 086-8219730
Posted entries to: 10C Wicklow Heights, Wicklow Town, Wicklow

Monday, November 2, 2009

THE RDS NATIONAL CRAFTS COMPETITION Prize Winners Exhibition

Sirius Arts Centre
Cobh, County Cork Ireland

THE RDS NATIONAL CRAFTS COMPETITION Prize Winners Exhibition opens on Thursday 5th November and will run until 22nd November.

Since its inception in 1968, the RDS National Crafts Competition encourages and promotes the practice of craft in Ireland and is now considered to be a major event in the Irish crafts industry calendar. The Competition is organised in association with the Crafts Council of Ireland.

With craft categories such as ceramics, glass, furniture and textiles, the Competition is a unique opportunity for craft workers and designers to compete for prestigious awards and prizes.

Sirius Arts Centre is thrilled to be one of the exhibiting venues for the winners competition this year.

Exhibition runs until Sunday 22 November

Gallery hours are: Wednesday – Friday 11am – 5pm /Saturday and Sunday 2pm – 5pm/Closed Monday & Tuesday.

For more information visit the website for the RDS at: www.rds.ie

Or contact Sirius Arts Centre at: 021 481 3790