East Cork

Maximising Your Web Presence

2009-01-22T01:53:00.000-08:00

Fergal O'Byrne gave fantastic training on Maximising Your Web Presence for East Cork Tourism Members on the 20th of January. We all learned so much and would recommend this training to all our members

Christmas Fair at Cobh Heritage Centre

2008-11-17T06:24:00.000-08:00

Don't miss the Christmas Fair at Cobh Heritage Centre, on Thursday 4th December. A one stop shop for all your christmas needs.

East Cork Early Music Festival

2008-09-16T02:57:00.000-07:00

The East Cork Early Music Festival kicks off in East Cork from the 19th of September at Fota House. Emma Kirkby performs with the London Handel players accompanied by Jakob Lindberg performing on original lute by Sixtus Rauwolf circa 1590. Visit http://www.eastcorkearlymusic.ie

BBC arrive in Cobh

2008-09-16T02:46:00.000-07:00

The research team for the BBC documentary series The Coast arrived in Cobh yesterday Monday the 15th of September. They met with Michael Martin regarding the history of Spike Island which may feature in an upcoming programme. Today they are visiting the naval base on Haulbowline. Look out for the programme in the Autumn which should also feature other East Cork coastal locations

Midleton Food & Drink Festival Great Success

2008-09-16T01:24:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday's Food Festival in Midleton was a great success, with over 10,000 food lovers enjoying the festivities.

Spike Island RTE Radio 1 Programme

2008-07-28T02:15:00.000-07:00

Starting this evening (Mon Jul 28th) there is a 3 part series on Spike Island being presented by Michael Martin on the RTE Radio 1 programme 'Seascapes' at 1030pm. Details can be found in the RTE Guide and at www.rte.ie/radio

Midleton Food & Drink Festival Saturday 13th September

2008-07-01T04:16:00.000-07:00

Midleton Food & Drink Festival is back again this year.
An exciting programme is planned. Visit www.midletonfoodfestival.ie for more details

Summer Swing Series of Free Concerts, Cobh Promenade

2008-07-01T04:05:00.000-07:00

This sunday at 2.30pm till 4.30 pm The Formidable Quartet will perform on the bandstand as part of the ongoing Summer Swing series of free concerts in the Promenade. This group will perform a collection of funky swing numbers which are sure to entertain.

Rural Development Programme Launched

2008-07-01T04:03:00.000-07:00

On 20th May last Éamon Ó Cuív T.D., Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs launched the LEADER elements of the new Rural Development Programme.

Under the Programme, funding of €425.4 million will be provided, almost treble the amount available in the last Programme (2000-2006), and the largest ever package for rural development. The funding (available towards the end of the year) will be channelled through Local Action Groups such as ECAD to support and facilitate the continued development of rural communities all over Ireland.

The Rural Development Programme will be delivered through the LEADER approach, an innovative ‘bottom up’ approach that encourages rural areas to explore ways to become or remain competitive, to make the most of their assets and to overcome whatever challenges they may face. This approach is community driven and is managed through the Local Action Groups.

The range of activities to be funded under this Programme are varied and will include diversification into non-agricultural activities, support for business creation and development, encouragement of tourism activities, basic services for the economy and rural population, village renewal and development, conservation and upgrading of rural heritage and training.

“ECAD is pleased that details of the new programme have finally been announced. We look forward to working with communities across the area over the next few years and would hope to see actions being delivered from the beginning of next year” said Ryan Howard, CEO of ECAD.

ECAD has been involved in consultations with individuals and groups across a range of sectors over the past year or so. If you have a tourism enterprise that you wish to get started, please contact Edel at ECAD on 021 4613432.

Youghal’s 8th Annual Triathlon, 12th July 2008

2008-07-01T03:59:00.000-07:00

Youghal’s 8th Annual Triathlon, will kick off on the front strand, an action packed day is promised. Swimming, cycling and running, athletes from all over Ireland will be taking part. Entry form can downloaded from the website.

Web: www.youghalthriathlon.com.Email: youghaltriathlon@eircom.net

Coming to Sirius Arts Centre in Cobh

2008-05-27T06:43:00.000-07:00

Sunday 8 June 8pm (doors 7:45) An evening with LISA HANNIGANTickets €16

30 May – 1 JuneTHE COBH MARITIME SONG FESTIVAL
Friday night 30 May 7:30pm @ the Sirius Arts Centre
MOONSHINE (with Johnny Moynihan); Four’N’ Aft; Johnny Collins and Jimmy Mageean - Tickets €15
Saturday Night 31 May (doors 7:30pm) @ the Cobh Heritage Centre
PATRICK STREET (with Andy Irvine); Moonshine; Nordet - Tickets €23.50
Sunday night 7:30pm @ Christ Church, Rushbrooke
MARTIN HAYES and DENNIS CAHILL; Perly I Lotry; The Johnson Girls Tickets €23.50

WEEKEND PASSES AVAILABLE FOR ALL EVENING EVENTS FOR €58.00
Free Music throughout the weekend!
For more information visit the official website at www.cobhmaritimesongfestival.com

2008-05-27T03:08:00.000-07:00

FOTA WILDLIFE PARK MAKES SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO EUROPEAN BISON

2008-04-23T07:05:00.000-07:00

FOTA WILDLIFE PARK MAKES SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO EUROPEAN BISON
POPULATION

Yesterday Tuesday, 22nd April, Fota Wildlife Park sent four of its
European Bison to Poland, as part of the European Bison breeding programme
in the wild.

Speaking in Fota Wildlife Park, Operations Manager, Tony Dwyer, said “The
European Bison is an endangered species and huge efforts have been made to
ensure its survival. We first introduced European Bison to Fota Wildlife
Park in 1999 and since then, seven Bison have been born in Fota. We are
delighted to be in a position to contribute to the European Bison
population in the wild, by sending four Bison that were born in the park
during the last three years, to Poland. The four Bison will help ensure a
genetically diverse population among bison in the wild”.

This breeding programme has allowed many European bison to be re-introduced
to the wild, mainly in Poland and Russia.The total herd at Fota comprised of 12 bison, just one less than the original 13 breeding stock, responsible for the 3,000 in total Bison
population today.

Ranging in age from 2 to 3 years, Loes, Bo, Lynda and Evelijn will be
released into the Komancza Forest district of the Carpathian Mountains in
southern Poland, where they will join other bison in the wild.
Visitors will still be able to see the remaining Bison herd of eight in
Fota Wildlife Park.

Finding the information you want

2008-03-20T03:38:00.000-07:00

One of the problems that can face visitors looking for information in coming to Ireland is actually being directed to the web site that they want. For example you may type in your search 'Holidays in Cork city' or 'Vacations in Cork' and you will find your search frustrating. if you are not looking to visit East Cork What you need to do is search for Discover Ireland orFailte Ireland - the Ireland of the welcomes!

East Cork Tourism

2008-03-14T01:50:00.000-07:00

If you have not visited our web site, www.eastcorktourism.com check it out now!

Watch this space!