Tourism
News
Summer
Swing Draw Winners Announced
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
Liner
List for June/July 2011
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
Chamber
Tourist Office is Awarded Fáilte Ireland Status
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”.
Summer
Swing Finale!
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
Liner
Visits for September
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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