Tours of Old Church Cemetery For many years Jack Gilmartin gave free tours of the Old Church Cemetery. Unfortunately Jack Gilmartin passed away early in 2015 and we extend our condolences to his wife Betty and his family on their sad loss. Jack Gilmartin was a legend and his free historical tours of the Old Church Cemetery […]

Australia Day in Cobh 2015 Cobh welcomes over fifty Cruise liners every year but few cruise visits are as eagerly anticipated by locals and passengers alike as the annual visit of a ship from “Down Under”! The Sea Princess arrives in Cobh on Tuesday 14th July 2015 with 1500 Australians and 400 Kiwis on a round […]

West Cork Chamber Music Festival searches for a new Bantry home Along the way, the umbrella organisation that runs the festival, West Cork Music, has spawned other festivals in Bantry, including the West Cork …See Original Article 2015 Cobh St. Patrick’s Day Parade to reflect 100 years of Heritage On Tuesday March 17th the Cobh St. Patrick’s […]

Katherine Jenkins talks a decade in the music industry, 'diva-gate', rugby, her love of Cork and … Down to earth: Classical soprano Katherine Jenkins is used to being hounded by the media Open Gallery 7 Down to earth: Classical soprano …See Original Article Culture Night 2012 See these videos of some of the highlights of Culture […]

Spike Island – the place to go to in Cork Taking the ferry from Cobh is a huge part of the attraction of visiting Spike Island in Cork Harbour.  Spike Island occupies a key location in what is the second largest natural harbour in the world.The island has a diverse history and was home to a monastery, […]