Cobh Edition’s ‘August Events Guide’

Sunday 1st August – Tours of the Old Church Cemetery at the Old Church Cemetery – 2.30pm – FREE

Sunday 1st August – Dirty Secret Alternative Trad Band – The paddock 9.30

Sunday 1st August – Bellavista –  Live Music with Robbie Orr from 9.00pm

Sunday 1st August – High Chapperal – Connie Prendergast

Sunday 1st August – SUNDAY NIGHT FEVER –  70’s an 80’s Disco with D.J. Electric Eddie, Jack Doyle room of the Commodore Hotel, Only €5 Admission. Great night assured. Starts at 11pm!!

Sunday 1st August –“By Hand at Gilbert’s Restaurant, Cobh” – Gilberts Restaurant in Cobh proudly presents “By Hand”, an exhibition of handmade Irish craft celebrating Cork Art and Design’s innovative concept “Cork Craft Month”.  Runs until 31st August

Sunday 1st August –  I LOVE THE 80’s – Rob Roy Bar

Sunday 1st August – Cobh Pirates Tag finals are on this bank holiday sunday at 4 people. Main final should be on about 6 , let’s see all the cub up to support! bbq @ 6.30 and some live music , then Diry Secret to finish off the night (bar exten till 2). c’mon should be a great day

Sunday 1st August – Last day of ‘ The Wilson Collection Photographic Exhibition’ at the Sirius Arts Centre from 2-5.00pm

Monday 2nd August – BARRACK HILL BALL ROLL – More info: http://cobhedition.com/?p=5038

Tuesday 3rd August – Liner Visit – Astor – Arrives 7.30am and Departs at 5.30pm

Tuesday 3rd August – Cobh Darts AGM will be  at 8:30 in Cobh Ramblers

Thursday 5th August – Sirius Arts Centre presents ‘Undercurrents’ –  Paintings and Prints by Gerard Cox – Opens 7.00pm

Friday 6th August – Cobh Library Summer Workshop – African Bead Making for 8 to 14 yr olds – 2.00pm – 3.30pm

Friday 6th August – Sirius Arts Centre – ‘Undercurrents’ -An exhibition of paintings and prints by Dublin based artist Gerard Cox at the Sirius Arts Centre will run from Friday the 6th until the 29th of August 2010.

Friday 6th August – Bellavista – Live Music with Jimmy Dunlea from 9.30pm

Friday 6th August – Cork Cancer Research Centre Table Quiz – Cobh Ramblers FC Clubhouse – Starts at 8.45pm – Team of 4 is €20

Friday 6th August –  ACCOUSTIC NIGHT – MUSICIANS WELCOME – Rob Roy Bar

Saturday 7th August – Regatta Fundraiser 80’s Night – Jack Doyle Room at 11.00pm

Saturday 7th August – Bellavista – Live Music with Michael Cathro

Sunday 8th August – High Chapperal – Con Twomey

Monday 9th August – Liner Visit – The World – Arrives 3.00pm and Departs August 11th at 8.00pm

Thursday 12th August – Liner Visit – Crown Princess – Arrives 8.00am and Departs at 5.00pm

Friday 13th August – Cobh Library Summer Workshop – Craft Workshop for 5 to 7yr olds – 11.30 am – 12.30pm and for 8 to 12yr olds from 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Friday 13th August – Liner Visit – Ocean Countess – Arrives 7.30am and Departs at 2.00pm

Friday 13th – 15th August – Cobh Peoples Regatta – ALL DAY EVENT – Programme Link – http://cobhedition.com/?p=5761

Friday 13th August – Dirty Secret Alternative Trad Band – The Rob Roy 11.30 (approx) after band finishes on main stage on friday of the regatta

Friday 13th August – Bellavista – Live Music with The Famous Blue Raincoat from 9.30pm

Friday 13th August – Commodore – Live Tribute Band – Slice of Meat (Meatloaf Tribute Band) in Doyle and Disco in Club C with D.J. Barry,

Saturday 14th August – Bellavista – Live Music with Brian Murray

Saturday 14th August – Commodore – Live Tribute Band “The Rising” (Bruce Springstein Tribute) in Doyle Room and Disco in Club C with D.J. Mie.

Friday 13th August – DIRTY’S SECRET – Rob Roy Bar

Saturday 14th August –  What The funk…. the high octane trio return to the Rob Roy Bar after the Regatta’s main stage closes down.. …….Guaranteed rocking tunes!!

Sunday 15th August – Hotwheels Car Show – Cobh Community Centre – Cobh’s very own car show, featuring modern, classic and sports cars, , entries to show from 11 – 1pm, show starts at 2pm -6 pm, ADM 10 euro, children under 12 free, car entry 5 euro, DJ music all day, trade stands welcome. for more info call kiran or Amanda on 0872357565 or 0879561458, email sawanik@hotmail.com

Sunday 15th August – High Chapperal – Frankie Prendergast

Sunday 15th August – Commodore – Jack Doyle Room Live Tribute Band Thuderstruck AC/DC Tribute and Club C with Lorcan Murray downstairs

Wednesday 18th August – Leaving Cert Results Party – Crows Nest, Cobh – 8.00pm

Friday 20th August – Bellavista – Live Music with Paul Hannon

Friday 20th August – Mary Black at the Cobh GAA Club – Tickets €30.00 – Contact Cobh GAA – 021 4881416

Saturday 21st August – Liner Visit – Saga Ruby – Arrives 8.00am and Departs at 6.00pm

Saturday 21st August – U2 FAN CLUB ANNUAL CHARITY NIGHT – Rob Roy Bar

Sunday 22nd August – High Chapperal – Jimmy McCarthy

Tuesday 24th August – Liner Visit – Crown Princess – Arrives 8.00am and Departs at 5.00pm

Thursday 26th August – Commodore Hotel – Commodore Commody (FINAL NIGHT) Introduces Jamie O’ Shea – 9.30pm

Friday 27th August – Ryans Bar –   Blues Club – 10.00pm

Friday 27th August – Bellavista – Live Music with Padraig Parker

Friday 27th August –  Cobh Pirates RFC will hold a 3 ball scramble Golf Classic in Cobh Golf Club on Friday 27th Aug, Tee times from 11 am to 4pm. Entry fee of €90.00 per team, those entering can contact Cobh Golf Club direct to enter and select Tee Off time at 021-4812399, further info from 0871037302. We are also looking for Tee Box sponsorship of €100.00 per Tee, to date we have 13, if thers is anyone willing to sponsor one please contact the Pirates Committee. The Presentation of Prizes will take place in the Paddocks that night at 9pm with Music and finger food provided

Friday 27th August – Liner Visit – Albatros – Arrives 7.00am and Departs at TBC

Friday 27th August – The Quays Bar –  Ladies Night in aid of Cobh Hospital – Full info at:  HERE

Saturday 28th August – Cobh Community Centre – 24 hr basketball-athon in Aid of Cancer Research – 11.00am

Saturday 28th August – Crows Nest – Beach Party – 10.00pm

Sunday 29th August – Liner Visit – Independence Of The Seas – Arrives 3.00pm and Departs Monday 30th August at 6.00pm

Sunday 29th August– Cobh & Harbour Chamber  ‘Fun of the Fayre/ Summer Swing – Promenade – 2.00 – 7.00pm – FREE

Sunday 29th August – See You In Cobh presents ‘Dancing Thru the Ages’ – Commodore Hotel – Tickets €20.00 – Starts at 8.30pm

Sunday 29th August – Dirty Secret Alternative Trad Band – The Quays 4.00 (For visit of liner Independence Of The Seas)

Sunday 29th August – High Chapperal – Ed & John

Tuesday 31st August – Liner Visit – Oceana- Arrives 7.00am and Departs at TBC