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".