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Chase the Sunset with Ocean Escapes
Hop Onboard for an Unmissable Cork Harbour Sunset Cruise A cool ocean breeze on your face, a salty spray on your skin, watching the sparkling water and basking in the beauty of a glorious pink and orange sky as the sun begins to set on the horizon. Doesn’t this sound...
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Free Events and Entertainment for Australia Day in Cobh
'Australia Day' in Cobh - 27th July 1500 Australians will arrive in Cobh early on Friday morning, 27 July, aboard the cruise ship Sea Princess to a true Irish ' Australia Day ' welcome. The stop is part of a 107 day around the world cruise from Sydney to Sydney. Cobh...
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“Summer in Youghal” BAGATELLE to headline the YOUGHAL “QUEEN OF THE SEA” FESTIVAL
With the fine weather due to continue BAGETELLE are all set to entertain you in the seaside town of Youghal at the free open-air concert on the GIG RIG for the annual Queen of the Sea festival. The festival weekend which takes place in the town centre from the 13th...
read moreMidleton wall to honour WWI dead
The memory of 200 East Cork men killed in the First World War will be kept alive by a memorial wall in Midleton. It is the culmination of three years’ work by a small group of locals who sought to identify as many as possible of the area’s war dead. The names have...
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Fota Island Resort Majors inspired golf experience
Fota Island Resort’s raved-about series of themed golf events to coincide with the Majors is back again– this time channeling The Open and the PGA to bring you to the forefront of the action without actually having to go through the hassle of traveling abroad. Based...
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Cruise Ships to visit the Ring of Cork in 2018
Here are all of the latest cruise ships to land within the Ring of Cork in 2018. Please note that this is subject to change. May 2018 Vessel Pax Arrives Berth Departs ROYAL PRINCESS 3604 May 15th at 08:30 Cobh Cruise Terminal May 15th at 20:00 AIDAVITA 1582 May 16th...
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Cobh Museum 2018 Exhibitions
Cobh Museum are delighted to announce their 2018 Exhibitions which this year feature Anchors Aweigh, the story of the American Navy in Queenstown (Cobh) total of 92 American ships were stationed in Cork Harbour during the last two years of the World War One. Also...
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New Café and Spring Events as Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens opens for 2018 season
Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens will open again for the season on Saturday March 24th with a weekend of activity for everyone. “Come and spend some time with us at our beautiful Regency house, take in the gardens in the spring sunshine and enjoy our special garden...
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Fota Island Adventure has been awarded “Sports Business of the Year”
Fota Island Adventure has been awarded “Sports Business of the Year” at the annual Irish Sports Industry Awards, held on Wednesday 7th March at Smock Alley Theatre. Presented by Joanne Cantwell from RTE, Fota Island Adventure were one of 12 winners at the awards on...
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Quality Hotel & Leisure Centre Youghal named No 4 in Top Hotels for Families in Ireland
Quality Hotel Youghal has shot forward from number 8 to number 4 on Trip Advisor’s Top 25 Hotels for Families in Ireland. This is fantastic news for the Team at Redbarn. “ It is very satisfying to see us move up the charts in the category “Family Breaks” as that is...
read moreTrabolgan €2 million invested as part of our continual upgrade and investment programme!
All our Chestnut and Alpine accommodation across the park is being updated and refreshed for the 2018 season. And in addition to this, there will be a new spectacular covered plaza at the heart of our main centre. Boasting an expansive skyline roof, the Village Plaza...
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Ring of Cork “Getting On Board” Tourism Seminar
Kevin Cullinane - Head of Communications with Cork Airport was the Guest Speaker at the “Getting on Board” Tourism Seminar at the Radisson Blu, Little Island on the 13th of December 2017. The Seminar was organised by Ring of Cork and it coincided with their AGM. Over...
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2017 Ring of Cork AGM / Tourism Seminar
The 2017 Ring of Cork AGM and Tourism Seminar take place place on December 13th at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Little Island at 12PM. This year our keynote speaker at our "Getting On Board" Tourism Seminar is Kevin Cullihane Head of Communications at Cork Airport. Kevin...
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New Music Festival Set to Take Place in Ring of Cork, April 2018
The Good Room presents, a brand new music festival: It Takes A Village Featuring: Young Fathers - Andrew Weatherall - Talos - Fujiya & Miyagi – Brian Deady - The Altered Hours - Le Boom - Oh Pep! - Donal Dineen - John Daly - Bitch Falcon - Nialler9 - Anna...
read moreCork comes out on top in YourDaysOut Awards
Well done too, to Quality Hotel and Fota Wildlife on their recent Golds, awarded by YourDaysOut. Well done also to Perks Entertainment Centre and Cork Harbour Boat Hire too on their well deserved Silver. We always knew that Cork is one of Ireland's top destinations...
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