Cork Harbour – Energising the Region Conference- Friday 12th December

Energy Cork and IMERC are hosting a one-day conference under the heading ‘Cork Harbour – Energising the Region’. It plans to be a major conference on the role of Cork Harbour in the Region and, in particular, it’s crucial role in national energy supply and innovation. The conference will take place at the National Maritime College of Ireland, Ringaskiddy from 0830 – 1330 on Friday 12th December 2014. The event is free to attend but registration is essential. Follow the links below for more information. From the historic legacy of a trading centre to today’s modern port, Cork Harbour is a world- class model of how industry, energy, tourism and leisure can not only exist in harmony together, but thrive in their co-existence through vision, collaboration and community. Cork’s port is a national natural energy resource, public amenity and major tourism attraction. The special harmony that exists in Cork Harbour between energy, traditional and renewable, domestic and international tourism, and world class engineering, technology and life sciences industry is unique around the globe and sets Cork apart in its leadership. Related links for this article Link to Energy Cork webpage for this conference Brochure and full programme

Free Tide App for Cork Harbour

 

App development company Apptoonz has released a free tide app for mobile phones. The app is free and shows tide data and sunrise/sunset times for Cobh. Conor O’Nolan who created the app said “This app is suitable for all harbour users and allows you to see the tide for any future date in 2015. It’s simple and requires no data connection.”

The app is already available and will run on iPhones and Android phones. It’s part of a series which includes Dublin and Waterford tide apps. “With the Cork 2015 tide app, anglers, kayakers and beach walkers will have all the information they need to plan trips.” said the Dunmore East based developer.

The app is free, and there are no additional purchases. Search in your app store for Cork 2015 or click the apptoonz web link below.

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Apptoonz Tides Apps website

Charity Christmas Concert on Spike Island – 7th December

 

There will be a special Christmas charity concert on Spike Island on 7th December with music by The Courtyard Choir & Guests (Musical Director – Ger Gunn)

Tickets are €10 with all proceeds going to Cobh Hospital and St. Vincent de Paul, Cobh, Coal Fund

The ticket price includes return ferry and complimentary light refreshments served in the Spike Island Coffee Shop after the performance.

Ferry departs Kennedy Pier, Cobh at 1.30 & 2.00 p.m. Return Ferry from Spike Island 5.30 & 6.00 p.m.

Tickets are on sale from Murphy’s Centra, West Beach, Cobh and Cork County Council, Carrig House, Cobh.

Regrettably this event is not wheelchair accessible. Access to the venue is by a flight of steep steps

Kindly Sponsored By:
Murphy’s Centra, Cobh,
Marine Transport Services
Cork County Council

March League at the RCYC

This league will provide ideal preparation for the April leagues in Crosshaven and Kinsale

The Royal Cork in conjunction with sponsors Crosshaven Boatyard, are introducing a March League for all racing keelboats, whitesail and 1720 sport boats. The March League will consist of 4 races on Sunday 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd March 2014. First gun at 11.55. Notice of Race and Entry Forms are available on the Royal Cork Yacht Club website. This league will provide ideal preparation for the April leagues in Crosshaven and Kinsale and is well timed to enable skippers to shake out the sails after the winter lay-up. Sailing won’t be the only activity as the RCYC clubhouse promises to be a hub of social activity after each race. Related links for this article  Read more on the RCYC website

Cobh Trad Sail February Lecture Series at the Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh

Cobh Trad Sail

The Cobh Trad Sail lecture series kicks off on Thursday 13th February at 8pm. The first lecture has the intriguing title of ‘Pirates of Cork Harbour’. Later in the month there will be two other lectures. ‘My Days on Asgard II’ with Tom McCarthy, and ‘Sailing the Caribbean on the Spirit of Oyster Haven’ with Oliver Harte. Tickets are €5 - For more information and tickets contact Cobh Trad Sail. info@cobhtradsail.ie or visit their website linked below Related links for this article  Cobh Trad Sail Website Sirius Arts Centre Website

Public Consultation on Proposed Ringaskiddy Redevelopment

The proposed developments under consideration are an extension to the existing Port of Cork facilities at Ringaskiddy

Port of Cork Company will hold a public consultation on the proposed plans for port redevelopment in Ringaskiddy from the 6th- 8th February 2014, at the following locations. This is a follow up to the initial series of public consultations held last April. Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh • Thursday 6th February 2014 from 3-8pm National Maritime College of Ireland, Ringaskiddy • Friday 7th February 3-8pm • Saturday 8th February 10am – 2pm The aim of this public consultation is to update stakeholders around Cork Harbour on the Port’s future plans, and to allow for feedback and concerns to be raised. In order to continue to cater for future growth within the Port of Cork and to provide efficient and cost effective port services for Munster businesses, the Port intends on lodging a planning application with An Bord Pleanala in April 2014. The proposed developments under consideration are an extension to the existing Port of Cork facilities at Ringaskiddy and will comprise of the following four elements: • A container terminal and multi-purpose berth to the east side of Ringaskiddy Basin; • An extension to the existing Deep-water berth on the west side of Ringaskiddy Basin; • At Paddy’s Point, where a new public slipway is being constructed, new planting and landscaping is being provided in a new public amenity area and new pedestrian circulation routes will be introduced; • Improvements to the existing road entrance at the Ringaskiddy Deep-water Terminal and internal road upgrades to improve connectivity to the remainder of the port complex and facilitate future connection to a new upgraded N28 both east and west of Ringaskiddy Village. Should you require further information on the proposed plans, please contact Sara Mackeown in the Port Of Cork. Proposed drawings will also be on display in Custom House over the next few weeks and are currently on the Port Of Cork website www.portofcork.ie Related links for this article  View current drawing for Proposed Ringaskdiddy Redevelopment Proposed Ringaskiddy Redevelopment (PDF Doc) Port Of Cork website

Cobh to remember Great War

A Journey of Remembrance 2014-2018

‘A Journey of Remembrance’ 2014-2018 will launch in Cobh on Saturday 8th February. It is a Cork Centenary Project to honour Irishmen and women who fought in World War 1 1914 -1918. On Saturday, 8th February in the Commodore Hotel, Cobh a special tribute will be made to those from the Cobh and Lower Harbour area who died in the war. Everyone is welcome to attend and a special invitation is extended to anyone with memorabilia or stories of family and friends who fought in the Great War. An Exhibition will be held from 10 am – 5pm with a formal opening and lecture at 12 noon. At 3 pm there will be a short talk on the ‘Christmas of 1914’ Similar exhibitions and seminars will be held in the Cork and County area over the next four months. The Cork Journey of Remembrance Project Group is assisted in Cobh by the Great Island Historical Society, Cork Harbour Islands Project (CHIP) and Cobh Museum. Related links for this article  More info from the Visit Cobh website