July Events Guide Updated July 22nd

Thursday 1st July – Sirius Arts Centre – Strictly Clean and Decent (Pat & Kay Crouch) – 8.00pm – Admission €12.00

Thursday 1st July – Kelly’s Bar – Dirty’s Secret – 9.00pm

Friday 2nd July – Liner Visit – Saga Ruby – Arrives 7.00am and Departs at 6.00pm

Saturday 3rd July – Cobh Wanderers AFC Annual Soccer Blitz- More info: http://cobhedition.com/?p=4198

Saturday 3rd July – Cobh Pirates Rugby Club – Open Darts Tournament – Open Darts Singles Tournament to be held in Cobh Pirates on Saturday 3rd July starting @7:00PM. € 5 entry PP with shield comp for all 1st round losers. Cash Prizes for all winners/runners up and highest checkout. Finger food & spot prize raffles on the night – All welcome !!! Any questions / information please contact Rob on 0877716807

Sunday 4th July – Tours of the Old Church Cemetery at the Old Church Cemetery – 2.30pm – FREE

Sunday July 4th –We Session to headline at the Summer Swing on Sunday 4th. WE SESSION is an acoustic band comprising of Alex Byrne on piano and vocals, Trevor Byrne on guitar and vocals and Katie McGroarty on Guitar and vocals. These musicians have been playing for a number of years and have developed a diverse set from popular artists such as : The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, Eagles, Neil Young, David Bowie, The Waterboys, U2, and Oasis etc.
WE SESSION arrange recent popular hits and traditional music with three-part harmonies to deliver a unique live acoustic experience.

Monday June 5th – Cobh GAA Summer Camp – Runs until 9th July – More info: http://cobhedition.com/?p=3218

Thursday 8th July – Sirius Arts Centre – Selections from the Wilson Collection – 7.00pm – FREE

Thursday 8th July – Liner Visit – AIDAaura – Arrives 8.00am and Departs at 7.00pm – Berths at Ringaskiddy

Thursday 8th July – Fota House -Davy Portrait Awards 2010 – An Exhibition Showcasing The Best of Irish Portraiture – Runs until August 8th – Admission FREE

Thursday July 8th – Sirius Arts Centre – The Wilson Collection – Photographs by Robert, Joe & Jasper Wilson. Three generations of photography highlighting Cobh and Cork. Exhibition runs Friday 9th July until Sunday 1st August

Friday 9th July – Liner Visit – Oriana – Arrives 8.00am and Departs at 5.30pm

Friday 9th July – Sirius Arts Centre – Soundeye Poetry Festival Launch – 6.30pm – FREE

Friday 9th July – The Wolfe Tones – Cobh GAA Club – Tickets €30.00 – Starts at 8.00pm – Cobh GAA – 021 4881416

Friday 9th July – Blues Club at The Well House – Starts at 10.00pm

Saturday/Sunday 10/11th July – Marlogue Inn – Traditional Tattoo & World Culture Festival – ManWoman, our extra special guest speaker will be on site all weekend with the T.G.S.C.-the Gentle Swastika Collective. It is planned that the collective will be officially launched at the festival and push the reclaim the swastika movement into higher levels of consiousness.

Sunday 11th July – Spike Island Flag Raising Ceremony – Kennedy Pier/Spike Island

Sunday 1th July – Cobh & Harbour Chamber  ‘Fun of the Fayre/ Summer Swing featuring J&B Rox’ – Promenade – 2.30 – 4.30pm – FREE

Sunday 11th July – ‘World Cup Party’ – Rob Roy Bar – 4.00pm

Sunday 11th July – Crows Nest – All draught €3.50 during World Cup Final

Monday 12th July – Cobh Youth Services Summer camp Programme 2010 – Runs for three weeks – More info: http://cobhedition.com/?p=3218

Tuesday July 13th – Fota House – Fota House is delighted to announce the details of their much-awaited Summer Theatre partnership. In association with Galway’s Jasango Theatre, Fota House presents “Bombshells”, a wild and passionate comedy by Joanne Murray-Smith, featuring Angela Ryan and Jasmin Finn and directed by George B. Miller. Bombshells is a rip-roaring, explosive and hilarious evening spent with several generations of women on the edge. – Price: Theatre – €20.  Buffet Dinner and Theatre €40 on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays – Price on Opening Night – €15

Friday 16th July – Liner Visit – Funchal – Arrives 8.30am and Departs at 5.00pm

Sunday 18th July – Cobh & Harbour Chamber  ‘Fun of the Fayre/ Summer Swing featuring Cold Shot’ – Promenade – 2.30 – 4.30pm – FREE

Monday July 19th – Cobh Pirates Summer Camp – Runs until July 23rd – More info: http://cobhedition.com/?p=3218

Monday 19th July – Cobh Family resource Centre AGM

Monday 19th July – Liner Visit – Crown Princess – Arrives 8.00am and Departs at 5.00pm

Monday 19th July – Liner Visit – Azura – Time to be confirmed – Berths at Ringaskiddy

Monday 19th July – Cork Harbour Health Study Public Information Meeting – Commodore Hotel – starts 7.30pm

Thursday 22nd July – Liner Visit – AIDAaura- Arrives 8.00am and Departs at 7.00pm

Friday 23rd July – Dirty Secret Alternative trad music – The Quays at 9.00pm

Friday 23rd July – ‘Ladies Night’ – Rob Roy Bar – The Rob is teaming up with Club C and presents a Night Of Girlie Fun!!! Come along for a night of Cocktails, Shots, Classic Chick Tunes and a Great Girls Night Out!!! Tidy up your hard worked nails with a complimentary file & polish. Also be in for a chance to win Beauty Vouchers & Free passes to Club C, where your night of fun continues with beauty & hair tips and lots more……..

Saturday 24th July – Cobh & Harbour Chamber – Fun of the Fayre/ Summer Swing – Promenade/Town – 2.00pm – 7.00pm

Saturday 24th July – Liner Visit – Queen Victoria – Arrives 10.00am and Departs at 7.00pm

Saturday 24th July – Cobh & Harbour Chamber  ‘Fun of the Fayre/ Summer Swing for the visit of the Queen Victoria – 2.30 – 4.30pm – FREE

Sunday 25th July – Cobh Family Resource Centre  – Family Fun Day at the Cobh Pirates Rugby Club – 2.00pm – 6.00pm – Family Ticket €15.00 – Adult €5.00 and Children €3.00 – Children under 2yrs FREE

Sunday 25th July – WTF (What The Funk) – Rob Roy Bar – 9.00pm

Monday 26th July – Springfield Ramblers Summer Soccer School – Runs until July 30th – More info: http://cobhedition.com/?p=3218

Monday 26th July – Liner Visit – Spirit Of Adventure – Arrives 8.00am and Departs at 4.00pm

Monday 26th July – Cobh Golf Club – Official Course Opening, with Irish Open Champion, Shane Lowry – More Info: http://www.cobhgolfclub.ie/index.cfm/page/officialopening

Friday 30th July – Crows Nest – Pig On A Spit at 6.30pm from €9.00 per person – DJ later.

Friday 30th July – Jack Doyle Room, Commodore Hotel – 8.00pm – 301 Double In Double out Competition –  This OPEN 301 darts competition, being hosted by teh Commodore Hotel, will have a cup/shied format. The top 2 Cobh players in the cup and the top player in the shield will qualify to play Adrian Lewis on Saturday 28th August. A couple of players will also be drawn on the night to play Lewis also.

Saturday 31st July – Liner Visit – Ocean Countess – Arrives 8.00am and Departs at 3.00pm

Saturday 31st July – Cobh & Harbour Chamber  ‘Fun of the Fayre/ Summer Swing – at 3pm the Sons of Steve McQueen will headline as part of the continuing Summer Swing Series of Free concerts in the local promenade in Cobh.   The Sons of Steve McQueen are considered to be one of the finest live bands to come out of East Cork in recent times. The band has developed a eclectic mix of music over the years which always has something for everyone in the audience. This diverse range draws on many genres, from contemporary up-to date chart toppers to classic rock n roll. The band is noted for its energetic live performances and will always get the audience going so put on your dancing shoes and get to Cobh this weekend!   The Sons of Steve McQueen play a range of genres including, waltzes, country, reggae, rock n roll, dance music, rock, jazz and contemporary hits. This dynamic five pieces’ main objective is to have fun and always strive to engage audience at every level so dont miss them! – FREE

Saturday 31st July – Crows Nest Cobh – UV Party with models Caryn & Natalie – Body Painting and more – 10.00pm