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Friday, July 30, 2010

Spike Island Tours

Guided walking tours of Spike Island commence  Saturday, 31st July.
 


For full information:
Visit  http://spikeislandwalkingtours.blogspot.com 


Marine Transport and The Titanic Trail Ltd. are happy to announce the launching of a daily guided tour of Spike island from 31st July to the end of September, recent unauthorised press releases have given the impression that the tour will only take place on Saturday and Sunday however it will be offered every day, 7 days a week from now until the end of the season. If required by demand additional tours will be put on each day.

The time spent on the island will be between 75 and 90 minutes and the boat journey will be dependent on tidal conditions taking anything from 10 minutes over and back at high tide to 25 minutes each way at low tide. Extreme care should be taken when embarking and disembarking at the piers in Cobh and Spike Island. 

Visitors should note the following. Due to conditions on the island such as derelict buildings, heavy vegetation and dangerous uneven road surfaces not all of the island is accessible and the tour is very much a guided tour. Current Health and safety requirements mean that visitors must stay in the company of the guide at all times. Children have to be very strictly supervised by their parents. There is no possibility at this time for individual exploration of the Island. The various hazards and control issues will be explained to all visitors. It should also be noted that for the first 40 minutes of the tour there are no toilet facilities until entry to the fort.

Decent footwear is essential and remember there are, as yet, no shops, restaurants of relaxation areas. The roadway from the pier up to the fortress is a moderate incline and some may find the climb challenging.
Despite the various issues of safety the tour explores the fascinating history of the island and visits locations and places that reflect its diverse use. We sincerely hope that the Spike Island Guided Tour will be exciting, interesting and provide a fabulous afternoon in Cork harbour and one of Ireland's most interesting Islands.

Introductory price arrangements are as follows:

Boats will leave from Kennedy Pier in Cobh daily at 2pm and tickets will be sold at the Ticket Booth there. 

Adults: 12.50 Euro per person (includes boat trip and tour)
Children under 12 cost 8 Euro.
Introductory Family ticket of 30 Euro for 2 parents and up to 3 children. (further details at booking office)

Enquiries to 4811485 or 4815211 Email spikeislandguidedwalkingtours@gmail.com   


 

Contact Michael Martin for further information. 021 4815211


Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Undercurrents’ Paintings and Prints by Gerard Cox

Opening at the Sirius Arts Centre on Thursday 5th of August at 7pm  

An exhibition of paintings and prints by Dublin based artist Gerard Cox at the Sirius Arts Centre will run from Friday the 6th until the 29th of August 2010. Cox has worked as an artist in different media over the last 35 years, from wooden sculpture and drawing to printmaking and painting in this exhibition. His work has always been based on organic forms and this work particularly celebrates life and nature through colour. In his works he attempts to capture the intensity of living, not in a representational way, but rather through the spirit of emanating from living things. While his paintings are evolved slowly, the layers built up gradually over a number of weeks to a point of frienzied, but controled activity. These works are a delight to the eye and the experience of painting is exposed here in all its glory as a joyous experience.

Gallery hours: Wednesday – Friday 11am – 5pm/Saturday & Sunday 2pm – 5pm/closed Monday & Tuesday

For more information please contact the Sirius at T: 021 4813790  / e-mail: cobharts@iol.ie   www.siriusartscentre.ie

Saturday, July 24, 2010

Wreath Laying Ceremony at Lusitania Memorial

A Wreath Laying Ceremony took place this morning, Saturday 24th, at the Lusitania Memorial Cobh at 11.15 hrs.

Captain Paul Wright, Master of the Queen Victoria, on her maiden voyage, layed a wreath along with the Chairman of the Port of Cork. This Ceremony follows the visit of the Queen Mary last year and Cunard wish to make this an annual event.

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Official opening of new Marino Golf Course in Cobh

 Cobh Golf Club - Official Course Opening, with Irish Open Champion, Shane Lowry - on Monday, 26th July

Cobh Golf Club has successfully completed the transition to its new Par 72, 18-hole Championship Course at Marino Point, Cobh, Co. Cork, Ireland.
The new “Marino Point” Championship Golf Course boasts stunning views over the Cork Inner Harbour and the neighbouring estuary.
World-renowned golf course architects Hawtree Ltd, designed the course. The greens & tees have been constructed to USGA standard throughout, including the signature “10th Hole”, Munster’s only “genuine” Island Green
On Monday, 26 July 2010, the Official Opening will be held with a “Golf and Fun Day” for all golf enthusiasts and their families. The Opening Day will be a family event that is not to be missed.
The Club is proud having secured the presence of defending Irish Open Champion, Shane Lowry. Plans are that Shane will play a 9-hole demonstration set on the new course and also hold a “Golf Clinic” which will include a 20 minute lesson for two lucky junior golfers. All junior golfers, present on the day, will be entered into a free draw and the winners will be announced on the day.
For all golfers, the program of the day will also include a “Nearest-to-Pin”, and a Putting and Chipping competition”, and also an exhibition of latest golf equipment.
For non-golfers, there will be plenty of entertainment, including music, barbecue and refreshments. A play-zone for kids and lots of different fun-games will make sure that young and old will be kept entertained. The program will also include a charitable “Closest-to-Pin ball drop competition” whose receipts will be halved by the Club and Cobh’s Community Center.
For all info on the Club, booking of tee times, and updates on the schedule of the Opening Day, please call to the website at www.cobhgolfclub.ie, ask for info via email www.cobhgolfclub.ie, ask for info via email info@cobhgolfclub.ie, or simply call Morgan, Elaine or Caroline the office on +353 (0)21 4812399.

24th July the majestic Queen Victoria liner will visit Cobh

On Saturday 24th July the majestic Queen Victoria liner will pay her first visit of the season to Cobh and to mark this occasion the Cobh and Harbour Chamber are hosting a full day of FREE Family entertainment to delight locals, visitors and passengers alike.


As part of the Summer Swing Series this year on Saturday 24th July the town will come alive with a host of various musical entertainment. Cobh’s own ‘Big Band’ will perform many of your favourites on the beautiful restored bandstand in Kennedy Park (known locally as ‘the prom’). The Big Band started playing together last summer, and have been regularly playing pubs and functions ever since. Featuring eight veteran musicians all from the town, including three from the Cobh Confraternity Brass & Reed Band, the band play classic soul, jazz and pop with Katie McGroarty and Deputy Mayor of Cobh Councillor Jim Quinlan both on lead vocals. This group are guaranteed to entertain!

In addition to the swing element there will be a host of other entertainment with something to suit all tastes. If all this wasn’t enough there will be a wide variety of arts, crafts and even the local farmer’s market.

Kathleen Geary, CEO of the Cobh & Harbour Chamber stated "Our thanks goes to the local business community and to SECAD who have donated towards this event. There is something for everyone on Saturday so why not come to Cobh on Saturday and enjoy all that is on offer".

Thursday, July 15, 2010

SIRIUS UNPLUGGED – A Special showcase of emerging and established talent

SATURDAY 17 JULY AT 8:00PM
 Rowan Piggott
Piano & Vocals
And also
Knights of the  Afternoon
An acoustic two piece group from Cork!

Tickets only €5!!!     Doors 7:45 start 8:00pm
 For more information or to book, please contact Sirius at: 021 481 3790
Or via email at cobharts@iol.ie

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

News on Fun of the Fayre and Summer Swing events in Cobh

18th July
Summer Swing will feature Cold Shot
FREE family entertainment in town on the Prom
2.30 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.

for more infomation, contact the Chamber on 021 4813612

Cruise Liners visiting Cobh this week

Jul 16th FUNCHAL
Jul 18th AZURA
Jul 19th CROWN PRINCESS
Jul 22nd AIDAAURA
Jul 24th QUEEN VICTORIA

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Latest news on Cobh Events from the 7th - 11th July


11 am. Meet at the Commodore Hotel

7th July 
"AIDA AURA" – scheduled to arrive in Cobh at 08.00hrs and depart Cobh at 19.00hrs tomorrow Thursday, 8th July

8th July (until 1st August)
Selections from the Wilson Collection at the Sirius Arts Centre
Three generations of photography in Cobh, Robert, Joe and Jasper Wilson
tel. 021 4813790
Free.   

9th July 
Soundeye Poetry Festival Launch 6.30 at the Sirius Arts Centre 
An evening of limit-testing, performance-verbal, sonic and visual arts featuring Sam Forsythe - German based Performance Artist, Carla Bertola and Alberto Vitacchio - Italian Sound Artists/Concrete Poets and  guests.
Those attending this event will be the first to see ER, a new Cork-based review of the arts. 
 Free.
Tel 021 4813790

9th July
Wolf Tones will perform at Cobh GAA.
8. 30 p.m. Contact bar for tickets 021 4881416 
Tickets €30

9th July
Cruise Liner Oriana – scheduled to

10th & 11th July
Tatoo and World Culture Festival
at the Marlogue Inn. Tel. 0214813390