Cobh Edition December Events & Entertainment Guide

Cobh Farmers Market – Cobh Heritage Centre from 10.00am to 1.30pm

COBH ROAD TRAIN
Cobh Road Train has not be placed into hibernation but will be out on Dec 3rd on transportation duty for Santa

Bible Study Course
All are welcome to a free-of-charge short Bible Study course taking place at St Colman’s Parish Centre, Cobh. Fridays at 8.00 pm. The focus is on the Old Testament Historical Books Joshua and Judges and is a short course with Fr John McCarthy. There are 6 one-hour sessions. Bring your Bible. Dates for your diary:  December 9th

Cobh Golf Club December Open Events
Open “Turkey  Competitions” on Friday the 2nd, 9th and 12th of December
Open Singles (Ladies and Gents) on Monday the 51th, 12th, 23rd and 30th December

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Thursday 1st December
– GAA Hall – Table Quiz in aid of Cobh Hockey Club – 8.30pm – €20 per table.
– The Paddocks – Table Quiz to raise funds for Quiz for the Cobh Anti-Household and Water Tax Campaign –

Friday 2nd December
– Farmers’ Market – Cobh Heritage Centre, 10am – 1pm
– Fashion Show/Coffee Morning – Cobh Heritage Centre hosted by Cobh Community Centre, 11.00am. Complimentary Tea/Coffee and scone for first 100 to arrive.
– Coffee Morning in aid of St Vincent de Paul Gilbert’s Restaurant, 10.30 – 12 noon Coffee and a scone €5
– Christmas Food and Craft Fair – Cobh, The Queenstown Story 6 to 10 pm. Also serving supper and dessert. Booking in advance for the supper is essential 021 4813591
– Sirius Arts Centre – Maria Byrne & The Broken String & Friends including Maeve Higgins and Jamie Lawson  – 8.00pm – Tickets €10.00
– Haulbowline Theatre Group presents ‘A Night of Theatre’
– Sirius Arts Centre – An evening with MARIA BYRNE & THE BROKEN STRING With special Guests MAEVE HIGGINS AND JAMIE LAWSON – 8.00pm – Tickets €10
– Cobh GAA Adult AGM at 8.00pm
– O’Sheas Bar – Neil Shannon
– Kellys Bar – Biscuit Tins

Saturday 3rd December
– Santa Arrives on the Cobh Road Train From the Holy  Ground to the Town Centre, 12 noon
– Visit Santa in his Grotto at the Sirius Arts Centre, 12.15pm – 5.00pm €5 incl. parcel
– Cobh Wanderers v Lucan United – Intermediate Cup 3rd Round – Old Church Park at 2.00pm
– Children’s Torch Lit Procession led by St. Colman’s Pipe Band from Cobh Heritage Centre to the Christmas Tree, 5.00pm. Bring a torch, glow stick or a night light in a jam jar. All welcome.
– Switching on of the Christmas lights at 5.30pm
– Haulbowline Theatre Group presents ‘A Night of Theatre’
– Cobh GAA – Adult Dancing – 9.30pm – 12.00am – Sam O’Doherty
– Mayor’s Christmas Concert – An Audience with Jim Quinlan. Commodore Hotel 8pm. Tickets €10 from Hotel reception.
– O’Sheas Bar – Andrew Foley

Sunday 4th December
– Cobh Pirates Ladies v Youghal – Paddocks at 1.00pm
– Cobh Community Centre Annual Arts & Crafts Fair
– Kellys Bar – Brian McGovern
– Haulbowline Theatre Group presents ‘A Night of Theatre’

Tuesday 6th December
– Cobh Camera Club Christmas Social Night at Bellavista. Quiz and Finger Food. All welcome.
– Cobh Community College Christmas Bring & Buy at Cobh Ramblers Clubhouse – 8.00pm – All welcome.

Wednesday 7th December
– Kellys Bar – Paul and Hugh

Friday 9th December
– Farmers’ Market at Cobh Heritage Centre, 10am- 1pm
– Christmas Gift Fayre at Ballynoe Inn, Rushbrooke Links 7-10pm – Admission €5 in aid of Cobh Lions Club Christmas Appeal
– O’Sheas Bar – Brian McGovern
– Roaring Donkey – 8.00pm – Ticksgiving – Music by the legendary NIGHTOWLS, lots of SPOT PRIZES, proceeds to SCOIL AISLINN (School for Children with Autism – formerly CABAS), bring a gift marked boy/girl and age for local charity
– Kellys Bar – All rights reserved
– Sirius Arts Centre – Launch of new Marion Horgan CD ‘Eternity’ – 8.00pm

Saturday 10th December
– Cork Harbour Tragedy Commemoration Memorial near the Old Town Hall, Lynch’s Quay 11.30 am
– Christmas Craft Fair at St. Benedict’s Priory, The Mount, 2.30pm – 5.00pm
– Springfield Ramblers Christmas Draw
– Kellys Bar at 8.00pm – Pamela’s Avon Christmas Fundraiser In Aid of Cork Arc Cancer Support House
– O’Sheas Bar – Steve Rocks
– Cobh GAA – Adult Dancing – 9.30pm – 12.00am – Noel Furlong

Sunday 11th December
– Family Carol Service at Christchurch, Rushbrooke 8.00pm. All welcome!
– Kellys Bar – Live music
– Cobh GAA – Monster Christmas Bingo – 8.15pm

Wednesday 14th December
– Rushbrooke Rowing Club Bingo at the Commodore Hotel. 8.00 pm sharp. Great Prizes. €10 for single book and raffle. €15 for a double book and raffle.
– Kellys Bar – Paul and Hugh

Friday 16th December
– Farmers’ Market at Cobh Heritage Centre, 10am- 1pm
– Parish Carol Service at St. Colman’s Cathedral 7.30pm
– O’Sheas Bar – Only Me!
– Kellys Bar – Back on track

Saturday 17th December
– Christmas Gift Giving Mass at St. Colman’s Cathedral
– A Golden Christmas Concert with Darragh McGann at the Sirius Arts Centre 8pm Tickets €15 021 4813790
– O’Sheas Bar – James Gornall
– Cobh GAA – Adult Dancing – 9.30pm – 12.00am – Declan Aungler

Sunday 18th December
– Cobh Pirates Ladies v Highfield – Paddocks at 1.00pm
– A Golden Christmas encore! Concert with Darragh McGann at the Sirius Arts centre 8pm Tickets €15 021 4813790
– Kellys Bar – Live music

Tuesday 20th December
– Christmas Penitential Service – St. Colman’s Cathedral 7.30pm

Wednesday 21st December
– Kellys Bar – Paul and Hugh

Thursday 22nd December
– Kellys Bar – What the Funk<br>

– Ryans Bar Xmas draw music with Buster

Friday 23rd December
– O’Sheas Bar – John O’Connor
– Kellys Bar – back on track

Saturday 24th December
– Christmas Eve Masses – Cathedral: 6.00pm, 8.00pm and 12.00 Midnight Mass – Rushbrooke: 9.00pm – Ballymore: 12.00 Midnight Mass
– Caroling on the Carillon. The traditional Christmas Eve recital on the Grand Carillon of St Colman’s Cathedral – 4.30 – 5.30. Carillonneur: Adrian Gebruers
– Ryans Bar – Jamie Stanton
– Kellys Bar – Buster

Sunday 25th December
– Christmas Day Masses – Cathedral: 8.30am, 10.00am and 12noon. – Rushbrooke: 11.00am. – Ballymore: 9.30am – NB No Evening Masses!
– Family Communion for Christmas Day at Christchurch Rushbrooke, 10.00am
– Charity Swim in aid of Cobh Hospital at Cuskinny, 11.30am – Sponsorship cards and details from John Lynch – Tel: 021 481248

Monday26th December
– Cobh GAA Club Puc Fada – Carthy’s Cross (near Ballymore), 11.00am – Tel: 021 4811416 www.cobhgaa.com
– O’Sheas Bar – Andrew Foley
– Ryans Bar – Buster
– Cobh GAA – Adult Dancing – 9.30pm – 12.00am – Anna & Pure Gold
– High Chapperal – Connie Prenderghast
– Ballynoe Inn – Caroline Spillane
– Club C – J90

26th DECEMBER – 5th JANUARY 2012
– Weekday Mass Times – Cathedral: 11.00am – Rushbrooke: 10.00am Mon/Tue/Thu. 7.30pm Wed/Fri

Tuesday 27th December
– O’Sheas Bar – Brian McGovern
– Ryans Bar – T.B.C.
– Kellys Bar – Paul and Hugh

Wednesday 28th December
– Free Guided Tour of Cuskinny Marsh Nature Reserve with Jim Wilson Meet at the car park, 11.00am
– O’Sheas Bar – Sean O’Connor
– Ryans Bar – The Urge
– Kellys Bar – Dr Dec and the side effects
– Rob Roy – “Open Mike Night”

Thursday 29th December
– O’Sheas Bar – Steve Rocks
– Jazz/Blues session with Karl & Dan
– Kellys Bar – Live music
– Rob Roy –  “Aces Wild”

Friday 30th December
– O’Sheas Bar – Craig O’Neill
– Ryans Bar – Dr.Dec & The Side Effects
– Kellys Bar – Live music
– Rob Roy – “Los Borrachos” – The Reunion Gig!!

Saturday 31st December
– Caroling on the Carillon – The Ringing-In of the New Year like no where else in Ireland. The New Year’s Eve recital will commence at 11.50pm and conclude at midnight with the playing of “Auld Lang Syne”. Carillonneur: Adrian Gebruers.
– O’Sheas Bar – James Gornall
– Ryans Bar – Ben Hurley & Shane Coleman
– Kellys Bar – Live music
– Cobh GAA – Adult Dancing – 9.30pm – 12.00am – JIm Connery
– Rob Roy – “New Years Eve Party Night”
– High Chapperal – Con Twomey

Sunday 1st January
– Ryans Bar – T.B.C.
– Kellys Bar – Back on track
– Rob Roy – “80’s Night”
– O’Shea’s Bar – Liffeylee