Cobh Edition April Events & Entertainment Guide

Ongoing Daily Events
Mon-Sun – Titanic Trail will Take place every day at 11am from in front of the Commodore Hotel. Learn all the real fascinating history of Cobh and its connections with Titanic. Afternoon tours arranged by request contact info@titanic.ie to book or Call 087 276 7218

Mon-Sun – The Queenstown Story New Titanic Exhibition – €7.10 Adults €4.00 Children – Cobh Heritage Centre    9.30 am – 5.00 pm – Contact Cobh Heritage Centre – 021 4813591

Mon-Sun – Fota Wildlife Park – €13.50 Adults €9.00 Children – 10.00 am – 5.00 pm – Fota Wildlife Park –  021 4812678

Ongoing Weekly Events
Cobh Golf Club holds Open competitions on every Monday and Friday (Ladies and Gents) in April

Jack Doyle Boxing Club Training Schedule – Monday 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Wednesday 7.00pm – 9.00pm. Friday 6.00pm – 8.00pm in the Convent for boxers aged 11 upwards. For our underage boxers, aged between 6 to 11, training is on at the Community Centre every Wednesday from 4.00pm – 6.00pm

Mondays – Every Monday – SWELS (Seniors With Energetic Lifestyles) – Great Island Community Centre 11.00 am – Contact Great Island Community Centre – 021 4815905

Wednesdays – Cobh Table Tennis Club – Cobh Community College – 5.00pm – 7.00pm – Contact Phil Shaw – 0851441961 or 021 4814326 – Fee – €3.00 – Age 8 and up.

Weekly Weightwatchers meeting in the Commodore Hotel on Wedensday evenings at 6.00pm.  Joining fee is €20.00 and €10.00 every week thereafter, Contact Ellen Brown.0861513371

Fridays – Every Friday – Bingo with over €1500 to be won every week! – Great Island Community Centre – 8.00 pm – Contact Great Island Community Centre – 021 4815905

Fridays – Cobh Farmers Market – Promenade from 10.00am to 2.00pm

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Spike Island Tours to resume.-
Having been granted a licence from Cork County Council, Michael Martin’s fabulously interesting Spike Island tours are set to resume in April. Select the original tour created by Michael, author of ‘Spike Island, saints felons and famine’ and the lead campaigner for 9 years to have the Island opened to the public. As a recent visitor said:  “only for him, there would be no tours on the Island’ Contact 021 4815211 for further details or email spiketours@gmail.com
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Friday 1st April – Kellys Bar – Dr Dec and the Side Effects

Friday April 1st – Rob Roy Bar – What The Funk

Friday 1st April – O’Shea’s Bar Commodore Hotel – Brian McGovern

Saturday 2nd April – The Well House – Coldshot

Saturday 2nd April – VEC Astro Turf – Cork Womens & Schoolgirls Soccer League Roadshow – 10.00 am – 6.00pm – The Cork Womens & Schoolgirls Soccer League are running a soccer roadshow in Cobh on Saturday 2nd April at the Vocational School Astro Pitch. Admission id FREE and Top Coaches will be in attendence – More info at: http://cobhedition.com/?p=11064

Saturday 2nd April – Fotal Wildlife Park – The Oh Baby! Show – 10.00am – GREAT FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT Live music, face painting & more – EXPERT ADVICE & INFORMATION From midwives, lactation consultants & Health Professionals – A WIDE RANGE OF EVENTS Trial classes, seminars & a fashion show – A GREAT SHOPPING VENUE Including goody bags full of discount vouchers & samples

Saturday 2nd April – Shamrock Rovers v Cobh Ramblers (Match being played away)

Saturday 2nd April – O’Shea’s Bar Commodore Hotel – James Gornall

Sunday 3rd April – Commodore Hotel – Mothers Day Menu Sunday 3rd April – Prices:  Adult €26, Childs Half Portion €13, Kiddies Meal €7.50 – Sittings: 12.45pm or 2.45pm only – For full menu see the Commodore Advert on Cobh Edition at www.cobhedition.com

Sunday April 3rd – U12 National Cup – Springfield Ramblers v Cherry Orchard – VEC Grounds, Cobh – 2.00pm Kick-off

Sunday 3rd April – Cobh GAA Bingo – €1500 in prizes – Starts at 8.15pm

Sunday 3rd April – Kellys Bar – Karl Long

Sunday April 3rd – High Chapperal – Con Twomey

Monday 4th April – Cobh Flower & Horticulture Club – Worknight at the Cobh Community Centre – 8.00pm – Adm €5.00

Thursday 7th April – l 7:00pm in the Sirius Galleries – The Blue Snake in the Shape of Infinity. Works by Suzy O’Mullane. Running until Sunday 8 May Gallery Hours: Wed – Fri 11 to 5/Sat & Sun 2 – 5/Mon & Tues closed

Friday 8th April – Kellys Bar – The Vipers

Friday 8th April – O’Shea’s Bar Commodore Hotel – Sean O’Connor

Friday 8th April – GAA Hall – Crystal Swing – 9.00pm – Tickets €15.00

Friday 8th April – Rob Roy Bar – Back On Track

Saturday 9th April – Official opening of Cakes of Distinction opening at 6 Harbour Row, Cobh, Co.Cork   Tel: 021 4813108 – www.corkweddingcakes.com

Saturday 9th April – Save Cobh Hospital Fundraiser – Fab 60’s Night for all music lovers – Cobh Ramblers Clubhouse – Adm €5.00 – Starts 9.00pm

Saturday 9th April – O’Shea’s Bar Commodore Hotel – Only Me!

Saturday 9th April – Rob Roy Bar – ”Parallel” Live Music

Sunday 10th April – Kellys Bar – Tuto

Sunday April 10th – Community Centre – Car Boot Sale

Sunday 10th April – Commemoration of the sinking of the Titanic. The 99th anniversary of the sinking will be commemorated in Cobh on Sunday 10th April 2011. The ceremonies of prayers, hymns and the laying of wreaths will commence at 3 pm at the Titanic Memorial in Pearse Square. An Audience with Alan Carney Commodore Hotel 8pm 30th April. Tickets €10 from Commodore Hotel and the Great Island Community Centre.

Sunday 10th April – Rushbrooke Primary School Cake Sale – More info here:  http://cobhedition.com/?p=11415

Sunday 10th April – Fota House – International Soprano, Mary Hegarty to sing at Fota House with the Carrigaline Choral Group a programme of light classical music. 8.00pm – Tickets €20.00

Sunday April 10th – High Chapperal – Connie Prendergast

Monday 11th April – Liner Visit – Queen Victoria – 8.00am

Monday April 11th – The Quays – Traditional Music – 1.00pm – 4.00pm

Tuesday 12th April – Cobh Golf Club – Ladies Open Team Event (3 person teams) on Tuesday, the 12th April, sponsored by Londis Supermarket, Ray & Maura Keating.

Wednesday April 13th – Walterstown NS – Grandparents Day – 1.00pm – This will be an opportunity for the significant adults in our students lives to see our school and some of the things we do. There will be tea and coffee courtesy of our Parents Association on the day. We will have some Irish dancing, a Local History presentation, an opportunity to see the children in their classes and some other bits and pieces as well.

Thursday 14th April –  Carrignafoy Community College Presents: – One Night Only Musical Extravaganze Show Casing a Range of Musical Talent – Doors Open at 7:00 p.m.- Show Commences at 7:30 p.m. – €7 Adults & €4 Students & Children 
Friday 15th April – Kellys Bar – Back On Track

Friday 15th April – Rob Roy Bar – Banter Band

Friday 15th April – O’Shea’s Bar Commodore Hotel – Fergal Doody

Friday 15th April – Cove Sailing Club – Quiz Night 8.00PM – Commodore Hotel – €10 per person payable on the night, max. of 4 people per team, and great prizes for winners, runners up etc.

Friday 15th April – Table Quiz In Aid Of Springfield Ramblers Development Fund – Cobh Ramblers Clubhouse – Table of Four €20

Saturday 16th April – Friends of Londiani 7th Annual Ball – Maryborough House Hotel – Carrigtwohill Gospel Choir, The Big Band & DJ Ted Dunne – Tickets €80.00 – Great Night Assured

Saturday 16th April – Concert: St Matthew’s Passion – St Colman’s Cathedral – 8.00pm – To honour the Lord’s Passion, on the Vigil of Passion (Palm) Sunday, the Cathedral Choir and Lismore Choir will be holding a concert of St Matthew’s Passion. This is a fundraiser for the restoration of the Cathedral Organ

Saturday 16th April – O’Shea’s Bar Commodore Hotel – Craig O’Neill

Sunday 17th April – Great Island 10 Road Race – 1.00pm

Sunday 17th April – Fota House Plant & Garden Fair  (in association with Marymount Hospice) – 11.00 am – 4.00 pm – Admission €8.00

Sunday 17th April – Kellys Bar – Martin Baylor

Sunday 17th April – Cobh GAA  ‘Monster Bingo’ – 8.15pm

Sunday 17th April – Well House – The Totallers at 9.30pm

Sunday April 17th – High Chapperal – Pete Duffy

Monday 18th April –  to April 22nd – Coral Leisure Cobh – Easter Camp – €70 per child – Price includes, Games, Swimming, Arts, Crafts, Tae Kwan Do, Dance, Gymnastics and much more. Book on 021-4201696

Monday 18th April – Cobh Community Centre – East Cork Cinema – Beautiful Kate – Australia – 2009 – Drama – Cert 16 – One of the most interesting films to come out of Australia for some time. A prodigal son returns to his Flinders Ranges family home where memories of his youth growing up in the house begin to reveal a surprising tale. – Doors 7.30pm – free wine & finger food provided

Monday 18th April – SAVE COBH HOSPITAL – 45 Card Drive – Cobh GAA Hall – 8.30pm

Monday 18th April –  Cobh Neighbourhood Watch are holding their AGM on Monday 18th April @ 8pm in Cobh Garda Station. All are welcome.

Tuesday 19th April to 21st April (3 days) Cobh Youth Services Children’s Easter Camp – €35.00 per child – 021-4814640 for registration and info

Thursday 21st April – St Colman’s Cathedral – Holy Thursday Children’s Mass – 5.00pm to 8.00pm – Children in the Do Thin In Memory Programme are specially invited

Thursday 21st April – Kellys Bar – What The Funk

Thursday 21st April – Crows Nest  – Student Night

Saturday 23rd April – Cobh Community Games – Cobh GAA at 2.00pm – More info here:  http://cobhedition.com/?p=11606

Saturday 23rd April –  The 4th Annual Easter Egg Trail at Fota House – More info here:   http://cobhedition.com/?p=12012

Saturday 23rd April – Spike Island Tours Resume at 2.00pm today – More info here:  http://cobhedition.com/?p=11947

Saturday 23rd April – O’Shea’s Bar Commodore Hotel – Steve Rocks

Saturday 23rd April – Rob Roy Bar – The Urge

Saturday 23rd April – Fota House – Easter Egg Trail – great fun for the young and old ! €5 Kids – Adults Free

Sunday 24th April – Commodore Hotel – Cobh Darts Singles Darts Competition, Open to all players. – 4.30pm – 11.00pm – Guaranteed prize fund of €500. Cup and Shield format. €10 entry. 4.30 pm start. Club C concession and finger food included in entry. Prize for best youth also.

Sunday 24th April – Rob Roy Bar – Electric 80’s Night with Mike Bardsley

Sunday 24th April – O’Shea’s Bar Commodore Hotel – Darren Andrews

Sunday April 24th – High Chapperal – Anna & Pure Gold

Sunday 24th April – Crows Nest – DJ Flea

Monday 25th April –  to April 29th – Coral Leisure Cobh – Easter Camp – €70 per child – Price includes, Games, Swimming, Arts, Crafts, Tae Kwan Do, Dance, Gymnastics and much more. Book on 021-4201696

Monday 25th April – Cobh Museum re-opens for business – Our new exhibition is ‘From There to Here’ – a collection of souvenirs gathered on Irish travels at home and abroad over the last 100 years.

Monday 25th April – Cobh Golf Club – Invitation Team Event with member(s) and up to 3 guests on each team (Ladies or Gents in any combination)

Wednesday 27th April – Liner Visit – Athena – 8.00am

Friday 29th April – Kellys Bar – Christy Moore tribute

Friday 29th April – Rob Roy Bar – Dr Dec & The Side Effects

Friday 29th April – O’Shea’s Bar Commodore Hotel – John O’Connor

Friday 29th April –    Sirius Arts Centre – 8.00pm –  Official Launch of Darragh McGann’s new album “Inside Out”

Saturday 30th April – Liner Visit – Celebrity Eclipse – 2.00pm (Overnight Stay)

Saturday 30th April – Cobh & Harbour Chamber kick-start the Summer Swing “All the Fun of the Fayre” today and tomorrow Sunday May 1st. Live Music, Childrens Entertainment and lots of fun for all the family. Starts at 1.00pm in the Promenade both days.

Saturday 30th April – Cobh Ramblers v Tralee Dynamos – St.Colmans Park – 7.45pm

Saturday 30th April – O’Shea’s Bar Commodore Hotel – James Gornall

Saturday 30th April – Rob Roy Bar – Jaime & Felix

Saturday April 30th – The Quays – Traditional Music

Saturday 30th April – Commodore Hotel – An Audience with Alan Carney – More info here: –  http://cobhedition.com/?p=11997

Saturday 30th April – Well House – Live Music with Red Light (Debut gig)

Sunday 1st May – O’Shea’s Bar Commodore Hotel – Andrew Foley

Sunday 1st May – The Quays – Dirty Secret – 10.00pm – 12.30am

Sunday 1st May – Rob Roy –  “Trad with Duffy’s Cut 7.00pm

Sunday 1st May – Kellys Bar – 1.00pm –  Buster, and Sunday Night we have The Shamrouges

Sunday 1st May – Ryans Bar – 6.00pm – 8.00pm – Jimmy Frahill & Bunker Lynch. Sunday Night at 10.00pm is Dr Dec & The Side Effects

Sunday 1st May – Commodore Hotel Front Lounge – Karl Long and in O Sheas Bar is Jimmy Crowley at 3.30pm & 9.30pm

Sunday 1st May – Crows Nest – Live Music with ‘The Urge’

Sunday 1st May – Liner Visit – Independence Of The Seas – 5.00pm