Events in Cobh
Cork Harbour Open Day
The entry fee is just €1.
Crab Fishing Competition. The Promenade, Cobh Town Centre. 3.00 pm - 4.30 pm
Line, bait and bucket supplied.
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.
Visual Arts Exhibitions! Music! Community Events!
At The Sirius Arts Centre.
Check out details of upcoming art exhibitions and concerts.
More info here....
Farmer Markets & Craft Markets in Cobh
Our Farmers markets & craft markets in Cobh offer visitors a wide range of fine local Irish product
and crafts.
Each Friday we hold a Farmers Market on the Prom with a variety of food and craft stalls.
Farmers Markets with local Produce stalls and craft stalls play a major role in all our festivals and events,
offering visitors an exciting and diverse choice of local quality food and crafts.
More info here....
Liner Visits to Cobh
Over fifty cruise liners will visit Cobh in 2010, bringing thousands of visitors to our shores!
A truly amazing spectacle to behold, the liners are always welcomed to Cobh with fun and festivities. Highlights of the 2010 season will be two visits from the Independence of the Seas and a two night visit from The World on the 9the August. For more information liner arrivals, visit the Port of Cork
Old Church Cemetery
Free Guided Tours of the Old Church Cemetery take place throughout the year with Jack Kilmartin. Hear the fascinating history that spans over three centuries of this very cosmopolitan graveyard that is just 1 mile north of Cobh.
What people say about these tours:
"Amazing history and very entertaining"
"Jack's depth of knowledge and witty style means I will be back again"
"Not to be missed by anyone with even a passing interest in the history of Cobh and indeed Ireland"
For further info visit http://www.visitcobh.com or contact Hendrick on 0872593850
Commemorative Events in Cobh
Spike Island – Raising of the Tricolour.
In July 1938, Taoiseach Eamon De Valera, raised the Irish Tricolour on Spike Island for the first time, as part of the Treaty Ports handover by the British. This historical event is re-enacted in July.
The Titanic Commemorative Weekend in April.
On 11 April 1912 Cobh (formerly Queenstown) was the final port of call for the RMS Titanic. Cobh commemorates the tragedy of the sinking of the Titanic each year. The ceremony generally commences with a parade on 12th April from the Gallery Clock Tower to the Titanic Memorial in Pearse Square.
The Lusitania Commemorative Weekend in May.
The ill-fated Lusitania also has a tragic association with Cobh. The RMS Lusitania was sunk by a German U-Boat off the Old Head of Kinsale on May 7, 1915. The survivors were brought to Cobh, and over one hundred victims lie buried in the Old Church Cemetery about a mile north of the town. Cobh commemorates the tragedy of the sinking of the Lusitania each year.
Carillion Recitals at St Colman’s Cathedral
The 49-bell Carillon of St. Colman's Cathedral in Cobh is the only such instrument in this country and is the largest in Ireland and Britain. Free hour-long recitals will take place on Sundays at 4.30 p.m. from May to September and are usually given by Adrian Gebruers KSG, Cathedral Carillonneur. Guest recitals this summer, by leading international carillonneur, as follows:
Exhibitions in Cobh
A truly magnificent selection of exhibitions are available for visitors to Cobh, these include The Queenstown Story at the Cobh Heritage Centre, the Cobh Museum at the Scots church, the Philip Gray Gallery and the Clock Tower Gallery:
The Queenstown Story:
The story of Cobh’s unique origins, its history and legacy are dramatically recalled at The Queenstown Story a multimedia exhibition at the Victorian Railway station.
Tel. +353 (0) 21 4813591
The Cobh Museum:
At the Cobh Museum, you can explore the commercial, cultural and maritime history of Cobh, the Great Island and Cork Harbour in Southern Ireland.
Tel. +353 (0)21 4814240
The Philip Gray Gallery
Located in the dockyard at Rushbrooke, Philip Gray’s canvases portray emotions from deep within, with sea and water being the source his inspiration
Tel. +353 (0) 21 4814488
Library Building
A permanent exhibition of photographs from the famous Lawrence collection.
Tel. + 353 (0) 21 4811130
St. Patrick’s Day in Cobh
Every year, on 17th March, the people of Cobh celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a lively parade through the town and an afternoon of fun and frolics. The event includes country markets, arts and crafts and kids activities.
For further tourism information on Cobh:
Tel: +353 (0)21 4813301
East Cork Tourism: www.eastcorktourism.com
Cobh & Harbour Chamber: www.cobhharbourchamber.ie
Cobh Tourism: www.visitcobh.com
