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Thursday, August 25, 2011

HELL’S KITCHEN AT TRADE WINDS RESTAURANT MONDAY AUGUST 29TH!


Looking for a fantastic dining experience and a bit of fun on the side? Then why not come along to Cobh Tourism’s take on “Hell’s Kitchen” which will take place in the Trade Winds Restaurant at 7:30pm on Monday August 29th.
Just like the TV show, two teams of amateur chefs will compete against each other with each team being lead by one professional chef!Contestant chefs for the night, in no order of culinary prowess, are Tony Nolan, Noreen Hickey, Jim Quinlan and Rachael Verwey!
Those who attend will be treated to a delicious three course meal followed by entertainment by a live band!
Tickets are a very reasonable €35 per person and are available from Trade Winds Restaurant. There are 25 tickets still available!
Come along and have a ball if you think you can stand the heat.

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Reminder - Foley's Woodshed at the Sirius


Sirius Arts Centre
Cobh, County Cork

Presents an evening with
FOLEY’S WOODSHED



Featuring
Ged Foley, Lena Ullman, Tony Trundle and Paul Smyth

Friday 26 August at 8:00PM
Doors 7:45
Tickets €15 and tickets are still available!
To Book Contact :
cobharts@iol.ie or phone 021 481 3790

Friday, August 5, 2011

Thunderstorm forecast postpones Spike Island concert next Sunday

Thunder storm forecast postpones the planned Frank & Walters Concert on Spike Island

The organisers have had to postpone the Concert this Sunday now - due to predicted Thunderstorms.
The concert will be re-scheduled for sometime in the next 3 or 4 weeks -they  will decide on the date early next week and let you know.

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Cobh Peoples Regatta events for 2011


Lots of action planned for this year's Cobh Peoples Regatta!


Friday 12th August
7-15pm    Wheelbarrow Race, Drag Wheelbarrow Race from Collaiste Muire to Main Stage
8-15pm    Regatta Dancers, Sinead Shepard's School of Dance, and Cobh Youth Services and Local talent take to the Main Stage
9-00pm    Official opening of the Regatta Weekend.
9-30pm    Parade of Queens from The Commodore Hotel to Main Stage for an interview with Cllr Micheal Martin.
10-00pm Open Air Concert on Main Stage with Pat Fitz  ( you’re a Star Contestant )
11-00pm Festival Club in the Commodore Hotel with Club C and Slim Sheedy tribute band playing in the Jack Doyle Room.

                                                                         Sat 13th Aug
1-45pm    Firing of the First Gun to start the Dinghy Sailing Programme.
2-30pm    Fancy Dress Parade from Lynches Quay to the Promenade where there’s lots of activities including Bouncy Castles
                   Clowns, Face Paining, Fancy Dress Competition8-12years, Mini Queen Competition 8-12 years, Pretty Princess
                    Competition4-7 years, Mini King Competition 8-12 Years, and Handsome Prince 4-7 years. Kiddies Disco ect.
3-00pm    Rowing starts at Pier Head, up to 10 Races,
6-00pm    TUG OF WAR starts in front of Main Stage.
7-00pm    Open Air Concert starts with Aces Wild
7-45pm    Rob The Nation Takes to the Main Stage.
9-00pm    U2OPIA Takes to the Main Stage
11-00pm   Festival Club in the Commodore Hotel with Club C and the Kieran Kramer Band in the Commodore Hotel.

                                                                      Sunday 14th Aug
1-00pm    Strong Man Competition Starts.
1-30pm    Firing of First Gun to start Cruiser Sailing Programme.
3-00pm    Children's Crab Fishing Competition starts.
3-00pm Open Air Concert with Cobh's Own Dirty Secret.
4-30pm    Children's Art Competition starts in the Promenade.
6-00pm    Stone Skimming Competition starts at Kennedy Pier.
6-45pm    Cobh Fisherman’s Trawler Race  starts at Kennedy Pier.
7-00pm    Open Air Concert on Main Stage with the Urge.
8-15pm    Announcement of the Regatta Queen 2011.
9-00pm    Open Air Concert with the Kieran Kramer Band .
10-00pm  Grand Finally our Specular Fire Works Display.
11-00pm  The Kieran Kramer Band on Main Stage.
11-00pm  Festival Club in the Commodore Hotel with Club C and Deuces Wild  playing Live in the Jack Doyle Room.

Posted by Margot Mulcahy


Minister Coveney Lends His Support for Cork Harbour Open Day 2011 ‘Call for Events’

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Mr Simon Coveney T.D was in Ringaskiddy at the National Maritime College of Ireland today to help promote Cork Harbour Open Day 2011. The event which takes place on Saturday 10th September is aimed at embracing and showcasing what Cork Harbour has to offer.

This is the third year of Cork Harbour Open Day and organisers are hopeful that the wide range of events, such as, concerts on Spike Island, photographic Exhibition in Camden Fort, guided tours of an Irish naval ship and an open day at the National Maritime College of Ireland, will attract many people.  A programme of events to date can be found on www.corkharbour.ie

The idea for a Harbour Open Day emerged three years ago following discussions between various stakeholders involved in the development and implementation of the Integrated Strategy for Cork Harbour. A group comprising of representatives from UCC, City and County Councils, Irish Navy and the Port of Cork set about working together to engage with users of the Harbour and to organise the Open Day. 

Cork Harbour is the second largest natural harbour in the world, next to Sydney Harbour, offering beautiful locations for enjoying the outdoors, dramatic coastlines, and excellent leisure facilities, and is home to some very talented artists, sportsmen and women, and people who are passionate about the history, heritage and cultural value of Cork Harbour.

If you would like to be involved in Cork Harbour Open Day or organise an event on the day, please contact Sara Mackeown at harbourevents@corkharbour.ie or 021-4625375.

 News issued by Sara Mackeown Port of Cork, on behalf of the Cork Harbour Management Focus Group

For more information please contact:

Sara Mackeown (nee Dymond)
Commercial Marketing Executive
Port of Cork Company
Custom House Street
Cork
Ireland
Tel: +353 (0) 21 4625 375
Mobile: +353 (0) 86 1044011
Fax: +353 (0) 21 4276 484

Sunday 7th August Concert on Spike Island - Postponed due to weather

Monday, August 1, 2011

Barrack Hill Ball run - a great sight to behold today!

6980 Balls Roll Down Barrack Hill For Charity
The miserable weather didn't deter the the crowds from turning out in numbers today to watch the 5th Annual Barrack Hill Ball run take place late afternoon. Earlier in the day the events started with the Up-Hill Challenge, and families took part in the Crab Fishing and Treasure Hunt competitions. Musical entertainment was provided in the Promenade by the Army Band of 1 Southern Brigade.
Balls for the Ball Hill Roll proper, which cost €2.00 each, were on sale until approximately 3.40pm, just twenty minutes before our own Special Olympian Bronze Medal winner Clodagh Killcullen had the honour of letting the 6980 balls loose down one of Ireland's steepest hills. Great credit for the organisation of this annual event must go to Paddy & Lil Histon and all the volunteers who once again made the afternoon one to remember.
This was a charity fundraising event in aid of two charities – Brainwave Ireland and the Head and Neck Oncology unit at the South Infirmary Hospital in Cork, with the first five balls through a finishing line pipe at the end of the hill winning cash prizes.
Results are as follows:
1st Prize ball no: 1261 - Alexia Cox
2nd Prize ball no: 2402 - Deborah Dondall c/o Brainwave Cork
3rd Prize ball no: 1432 - Nick Tobin c/o Breda
4th Prize  ball no: 5770 - John O' Keeffe Carrigtwohill
5th Bonus ball no: 2214 - Finbarr Constant c/o Irish Oxygen Waterfall Rd., Cork. c/o Brainwave Cork.
110 photographs of the afternoon are on the Cobh Edition Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cobhedition