This weeks line up of events in Cobh

Thursday 1st July

Strictly Clean and Decent (Pat and Kay Crouch) at the Sirius Arts Centre
Tel 021 4813790 Tickets €12. starts 8 p.m.

Thursday 1st July

Cruise Liner Oriana will visit Cobh

Friday 2nd July

Cruise Liner Saga Ruby will visit Cobh

Sunday 4th July

'We Session' to feature at Cobh's Summer Swing Series

Sunday 4th July

Tours of the Old Church Cemetery
Free. Meet at 2.30 at the Cemetery. Contact Hendrick on  087 2593850
 

'We Session' to headline at the Cobh & Habour Chamber's Summer Swing next Sunday

WE SESSION is an acoustic band comprising of Alex Byrne on piano and vocals, Trevor Byrne on guitar and vocals and Katie McGroarty on Guitar and vocals. These musicians have been playing for a number of years and have developed a diverse set from popular artists such as : The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, Eagles, Neil Young, David Bowie, The Waterboys, U2, and Oasis etc. WE SESSION arrange recent popular hits and traditional music with three-part harmonies to deliver a unique live acoustic experience.


Next Summer Swing Dates include
Cold Shot will entertain on Sunday 18th July

Fun of the Fayre full days entertainment with Clown, face painter, market stalls, live traditional music, the Big Band sounds and more on 24th July when the Queen Victoria visits Cobh.

J&B Rox at the Summer Swing next Sunday

Come and see J & B Rox, on Sunday 27th June at 2.30 pm in the promenade in Cobh as part of the Summer Swing line up for 2010. J&B Rox comprise of Jamie Stanton and Brian O`Glanby, two of Cobh's talented musicians delivering a melodic and powerful collection of popular Top 40 and rock tunes spanning 4 decades of chart music history. J&B Rox take on a modern approach using the latest in track reproduction technology to enhance their sound and performance.

J & B Rox are steadily gaining popularity in the clubs and music venues throughout Munster and are without doubt a 2 man talent show not to be missed.

Next Summer Swing Dates include:

We Sessions featuring Alex & Trevor Byrne and Katie McGroarty will headline on 4th July

Cold Shot will entertain on Sunday 18th July

Fun of the Fayre full days entertainment with Clown, face painter, market stalls, live traditional music, the Big Band sounds and more

The Wilson Exhibition at the Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh. Opens this Thursday

Spanning three generations photographers, Robert (who has organized and compiled this exhibition), Joe - his father and Jasper - his grandfather.
The Wilson's have made a huge contribution to capturing and documenting Cobh over the past 80 years. This exhibition is comprised of a selection of works taken from the book 'The Journey' published by Robert Wilson last year, to mark the 10th anniversary of his father’s death.

Robert says of his father "Most people think of their parents as the best in the world , but my father was. What he crammed into his short life was amazing, despite ill health. What he wouldn't do to get a photograph is stuff of legend."

The photographs in this exhibition follow the path of an imaginary visitor arriving at Cobh by sea, walking through the town and finishing up at the cathedral, travelling backwards and forwards in time through the images.

Sirius is delighted to show these photographs celebrating the lives and work of the Wilson family.
Sirius Arts Centre Gallery hours: Wed to Fri 11am - 5pm / Sat & Sun 2 - 5pm
For further information contact the Sirius Arts Centre 021 4813790
www.thewilsoncollection.com

Dancing Thru’ the Ages to wow Cobh audience

On 29th August next, See You in Cobh is delighted to host the highly acclaimed “Dancing Thru the Ages” music and dance extravaganza in the Commodore Hotel at 8.30pm.

Dancing Thru the Ages showcases the ancestral legacy of Irish culture and tradition with an exciting contemporary one without losing the spirit and exuberance so associated with the Irish style of music and dance. This spine-tingling show has wowed audiences of all ages and all nationalities, both on a national and international level, since its inception in 2004. Capturing the essence of Irish culture, the show will captivate and excite like no other. With its eclectic mix of world class musicians, singers and dancers, this is one experience not to be missed. The show features internationally renowned singers and dancers from shows such as River Dance, Lord of the Dance and Cobh's own voice of an Angel, Caroline Fraher.

Tickets costing just €20 are now available from the Commodore Hotel in Cobh.

Friday, 18th June. Mid Summer Concert at the Cobh Heritage Centre

Mid Summer Concert in aid of Cobh Tidy Towns will feature Catriona Fallon, Darragh McGann, Jim Quinlan, Katie McGroarty and Patrick O'Donoghue with Musical Director Dominic Finn.

This is a fund raising event and tickets cost €10. The event starts at 8 p.m. and for further information, you can contact the Commodore Hotel or Ursula Duffy. Tel 021 4813581

Irish Coast Guard to hold annual Search and Rescue demonstration in Cobh on 19 June

The Irish Coast Guard today announced the annual Search and Rescue Demonstration will take place in Cobh, Co. Cork on Saturday 19 June at 2pm. The purpose of the exercise is to raise public awareness of safety on the water; both at sea and on inland waterways. The demonstration will also include a ‘fly-past’ by the Coastguard helicopter and the Air Corps aircraft.
Highlights of the afternoon will include a series of search and rescue demonstrations involving the Irish Coast Guard, the RNLI, the Naval Service, local authorities, the HSE, An Garda Siochana, the Port of Cork, the Civil Defence, the Red Cross, the Order of Malta and Cork Fire Service. The Search and Rescue Dog Association will also be in attendance.
The RNLI will provide advice on water safety and free Personal Flotation Device inspection.
Speaking today, Declan Geoghegan manager of the Irish Coast Guard said :
"Saturday 19 June is a great opportunity for members of the public to come along and to learn more about the Irish Coast Guard and the services we provide. It’s also a great opportunity for the Coast Guard to raise awareness about safety on the water, particularly during the busy summer season when many people are involved in water-based activities."
As part of the afternoon, primary school children are invited to enter an art and drawing competition. Competitors are asked to depict any scene illustrating a water rescue/emergency situation so there is lots of scope for imagination! Entries should be brought along on the day (with entrants name, age and school clearly marked) and handed in at the Coast Guard Mobile Communications Unit, which will be clearly visible on the day.
Michael Martin, President of the Cobh & Harbour Chamber expressed his delight at welcoming the Annual Search and Rescue demonstration to Cobh and said it will be a great opportunity to raise awareness of water safety in the harbour town of Cobh.
ENDS
Further information:
Press Office Department of Transport (01) 604 1090 / (01) 604 1091
Caroline Ryan: (086) 891 5570

Summer Swing Update

One of Irelands premier, Jump, Jive, Swing bands, The Roaring forties will perform on saturday 12th June as part of the Cobh & Harbour Chamber's Summer Swing Series of FREE concerts.  This high energy group delivery a variety of of jazz & old school rock n roll which has established them as one of the most exciting and sought after groups in the country. Their jive and jazz sets spark with energy, and swagger with a little bit of punk on the side. Formed in 2003 for the Cork Jazz festival The Roaring Forties have continued to mesmerize and enrapture audiences all over Europe and the States, bringing back the fun and musical adventure of the bands that toured circa the era their name references.

They have performed with Sharon Shannon, Niamh Kavanah, Jon Kenny, Paddy Cole, and support the Drifters all over Ireland

We are delighted to welcome them back as part of the Summer Swing Series this year on Saturday the 12th June in the Promenade in Cobh.

For further information check out www.cobhcalls.com or www.cobhharbourchamber.ie

Events in Cobh this bank holiday weekend and next week

Sunday 6th June:

Free Tour of the Old Church Cemetery

Meet at 2.30 at the Cemetery. Tel. 087 2593850


Tuesday 8th June

Urban Wildlife Walk guided by Jim Wilson

FREE familly entertainment
Meet at the Cobh Heritage Centre at 8 p.m.
Tel. 087 2593850

Tuesday 8th June

An evening of Spanish Classical Guitar with Agustin Maruri

at th Sirius Arts Centre
8.pm. Tickets €15
 Sirius Arts Centre  +353 (0)21 4813790

Don’t miss this fantastic performer in the unique surroundings of the Sirius West Gallery!
More information on Agustin Maruri here

Thursday 10 June 8pm
Freddie White A fundraiser for the Sirius Arts Centre
Cobh native and well-known Irish Singer Songwriter,  Freddie White returns to Sirius for one night only to help raise vital funds for arts programming in Cobh.
Tickets €20.

For more information contact the Sirius: 021 481 3790