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Tourism News
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Summer Swing Draw Winners Announced

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The Cobh & Harbour Chamber’s Summer Swing Fundraising Draw took place on Friday 15th July in the Commodore Hotel, Cobh. Congratulations to Yvonne O’Donovan who was the lucky winner of the first prize of lunch for six on board a luxury liner, sponsored by Port of Cork. Second prize went to Con Fitzpatrick who will enjoy a scenic flight tour for four persons kindly donated by Harbour Flights Ireland. Local Peace Commissioner John Hennessy was on hand to pull the winning tickets. Both Michael McCarthy representing the Port of Cork and Adam Cronin of Harbour flights Ireland were in attendance and spoke of their pleasure in supporting this event. Michael McCarthy thanked the Chamber and tourist office staff for the trojan work which they do on a daily basis in support of the liner traffic and in promotion of Cobh and the Great Island. He stated that although the Port can bring the liners to the town it is the welcome and the friendliness of the town which keeps them returning on an annual basis.

The money raised goes towards the free Summer Swing entertainment which takes place throughout the summer in the local promenade.


Kathleen Geary, Sean Twomey, John Hennessy, Adam Cronin,

John Sweeney

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Liner List for June/July 2011

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12 June   State of Maine (Naval Vessel)

22 June   Le Diamant

22 June   Empire State (Training Ship)

27 June   Astor (Ringaskiddy)

27 June   Silver Cloud

01  July   Minerva

07  July   Le Diamant (North Custom)

07 July    Aurora

15 July    Athena

18 July    Silver Cloud

19 July    Azura (Ringaskiddy)

19 July    Rotterdam

19 July    Spirit of Adventure (North Custom)

24 July    Dawn Princess

26 July    Crown Princess

27 July    Marina

Please note the liner list is subject to change - for updates check the Port of Cork website www.portofcork.ie

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Chamber Tourist Office is Awarded Fáilte Ireland Status

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The Cobh and Harbour Chamber is delighted to announce that following an inspection by Fáilte Ireland the Cobh Tourist Information Office based in the Sirius Arts Centre is now an approved Fáilte Ireland Visitor Information Point. The office passed the inspection with “flying colours” and that was in no small part due to the professionalism and efficiency of the staff.

The Tourist Information Office is run by the Cobh and Harbour Chamber with the support of FAS and is open seven days a week twelve months of the year.

Officiating at the re-branding of the office Mayor of Cobh, Cllr. Finbarr O’Driscoll, stated “This official recognition helps Cobh, our native town, to be put more prominently on the map, gives it an increased sense of identity and thus raises people’s awareness of all that Cobh has to offer. Hearty congratulations to all those who were instrumental in making this happen”.

Michael Martin President of the Cobh and Harbour Chamber expressed his delight at the achievement of the Cobh Tourist Information Office. “Cobh Tourist Information Office has been operating for many years and has always offered the visitor efficient and professional service and it is fitting that this is now recognised by Fáilte Ireland. I would like to congratulate Kathleen Geary and her wonderful staff on a job well done”.

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Summer Swing Finale!

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On Sunday 29th August the magnificent Independence of the Seas will pay her final 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.

This will be the final Summer Swing of this years series and has something for all ages at this full days event. Headlining at 2.30p m will be the ever popular ‘Big Band’ who 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 carousel for the children, facepainters, and a host of other entertainment including the very talented Diarmuid and Niamh who will entertain with some traditional Irish Music while these will be followed by Cold Shot lively mix of popular rock anthems. If all this wasn’t enough there will be a wide variety of arts, crafts and even the local farmer’s market.

With something for everyone on 29th August why not come to Cobh and enjoy all it has to offer. For further information check out www.cobhharbourchamber.ie

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Liner Visits for September

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Date                        Liner                    Arrival/Sail        Pax/Crew
02.09                        Le Diamant
                0900/1600             200/144
03.09                        Costa Luminosa           0800/1800             TBC

07.09                        Jewel of the Sea         0900/1600             2500/858
12.09                        Ocean Countess          0730/1630             884/364
18.09                        Deutschland                0700/1800             613/240    
20.09                        Amadea                      0800/TBC              604/244 24.09                        Azura                         0700/1800             3350/1195

26.09                        Ocean Countess           0900/1800             884/364   

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