Live on Spike 2011 - New Date - Saturday 3rd September

Having fallen foul of the dreadful August weather at the start of this month, LIVE ON SPIKE has a new date confirmed - Saturday 3rd September. 

Back to headline the re-scheduled show are Cork’s favourite music sons, The Frank and Walters, and singer-songwriter/ piano combo Ken Cotter & Mark Slade. Fresh Indie rockers Dead School, and Cobh chanteuse Cookie are re-confirmed on the bill. Joining them on the programme will be singer-songwriter Aine Whelan and Cobh guitar outfit, The Empire Lights. 

The event will be MCed by Red FMs Dave Mac. 

Check facebook.com/kencottermusic for all ticketing updates. 

This will be the first live music event on the island, which has great potential as a unique attraction for tourists and residents of the Cork region alike. 


Ticketing/ ferry information will be updated on Ken Cotter's Facebook page

Article from: CorkHarbour.ie

Port in Pictures Displays in Cobh, Cork City and Fort Camden

The Port of Cork photograph exhibition entitled ‘The Port in Pictures’ is on display in Cobh Heritage Centre until Thursday 25th August 2011, and moves to the Custom House, Cork City on Friday 26th August. The display will remain there until Wednesday 7th September before moving across the harbour to Fort Camden, Crosshaven where the exhibition will display between 10th and 25th September. 

The exhibition which comprises of black and white photographs from the 1930’s to modern day, gives people the chance to see the Cork Harbour Commissioners and now the Port of Cork Company over the years and the many different trades and vessels coming in and out of Cork harbour. 

For anyone with a link to the Port of Cork or even the Cork Harbour Commissioners’, this exhibition will be a trip down memory lane and may even remind you of a tale or two! 

‘The Port in Pictures’
Cobh Heritage Centre - Monday 8th August to Thursday 25th August 
Custom House, Cork City – Friday 26th August to Wednesday 7th September
Camden Fort, Crosshaven – Saturday 10th – 25th September


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Fort Camden Art exhibition

Five artists are preparing to unveil a series of intriguing new artworks which have been specially commissioned by Cork County Council as part of the redevelopment program of the Fort Camden military installation overlooking the entrance to Cork Harbour. 

For further information please contact the arts office: Telephone 021 4346210


From: http://www.corkharbour.ie/pages/newsDisplay.php?id=131

Cork Harbour Open Day programme of events

The Programme of Events for the Cork Harbour Open Day is now available. Download it by clicking on the link below. So far it includes sailing races, public tours of an Irish Naval vessel, farmers markets, heritage tours, concerts, radio broadcasts, visiting cruise liners, and lots more. The drive towards the Open Day received a huge boost this week with Minister Simon Coveney lending his support to the venture. 

Everyone is invited to get involved. If you are running an event on the 10th, why not add it to our programme to benefit from joint PR opportunities and to help offer even more to residents and visitors to the harbour area alike. 

If you would like to create an event, please contact Sara Mackeown at harbourevents@corkharbour.ie or 021-4625375. 


Programme of Events

Event Application Form

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. 

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