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July
Cosmos at the Castle
Explore the Universe at our interactive exhibit Cosmos at the Castle in Cork’s 400 year old Blackrock Castle on the Lee. Enjoy our courtyard restaurant The Castle Bar & Trattoria. Tours of the castle towers are included in admission. Space Camp 2010! Blackrock Castle Observatory now taking space cadets for summer workshops in July and August.
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BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 021-4357911. Email: www.bco.ie/spacecamp. Web: www.bco.ie
VENUE: Blackrock Castle Observatory.
09 Jul 2010 - 14 Aug 2010 - Every Fri/Saturday
Summer Cabaret
Staring internationally acclaimed soprano Mary Hegarty, Cork tenor Hugh Moynihan and renowned Cork storyteller Pat Speight.
This show is jam-packed with musical numbers and dance pieces, from traditional Irish tunes to Broadway hits, from light opera to the latest club sounds, from from Oklahoma and Cabaret to Glee!
The evening will feature Cork’s spectacular new dance troupe Fusion and the up and coming future stars of music, song and dance:
Laoise O'Hanlon, who recently appeared in the hugely successful production of Guys and Dolls,
Molly Ward, Cork’s latest young dance artist, a winner at ballet competitions in London,
Dee Bashford, singer with the Bunratty singers for several seasons,
traditional Irish musician Aidan Ring, a grandson of Donal Ring,
Gillian Fenton Leogue, from Cork Opera and UCC
Old and new favourites, from traditional Irish airs to West End and Broadway hits, with many more musical and dance surprises.
Highlights include Mystic Reel, a thrilling, foot-tapping piece that fuses classical ballet and Irish dance; and the ethereal Spirit of Dawn, a lyrical dance to music by Secret Garden with words by John Kavanagh.
Directed by Trevor Ryan with choreography by Sinead Murphy, Philip McTeggart Walsh, and Patric Cashman. Lighting and visual design by Tim Feehily, this unique Summer Show in Cork will appeal to everyone - young and old, visitors and locals.
A great summer night's entertainment is guaranteed!
This unique Summer Cabaret in Cork will appeal to everyone - young and old, visitors and locals.
Show nights:
Friday/Saturday 9/10 July
Saturday 17 July
Friday/Saturday 23/24 July
Friday/Saturday 6/7 August
Friday/Saturday 13/14 August
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TICKETS: Every Fri/SaturdayTickets: €20 - Group rates available Every Friday & Saturday at 8pm from July 9th
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: (021) 4507487. Web: www.firkincrane.ie
VENUE: The Firkin Crane, Shandon.
14th of August 2010
Paddy Games
“Taking silly very seriously”
“Taking silly very seriously” is the motto of the world’s most surreal sports event. Taking place in Cork City this summer, the inaugural Paddy Games invites every animal and human around the world to compete in bizarre sports and break new records......but not many conventional ones.
Inspired by Ireland and held in Cork’s Mardyke Arena on 14th August 2010, the programme promises to baffle the world’s media with challenges such as the backwards 100m, blindfold sprint, mobile phone throwing, inter-species relay and the pogo-stick high jump.
The Paddy Games will be the theatre for a whole new breed of sports-star, affording participants the opportunity to win gold for their country and rejoice in their innate right to be their very own hero while freshening up the world’s sports calendar. After all, who was it that decided we should jump over the hurdles and not under them? Who insisted we race forwards rather than backwards, run rather than crawl and denied the doggy-paddle as a swimming stroke?
A truly global phenomenon, the Paddy Games has generated huge media interest internationally, with Reuter’s agencies in the UK and Japan, ABC News in the US and a whole host of online news agencies from Canada to New Zealand all getting behind what will be a truly inspired event. Giving serious welly to the occasion, it has just been confirmed that Reuters TV from the UK intend on covering the event with news feeds from the Mardyke being beamed to TV stations around the world; bringing the drama of the Paddy Games direct to living rooms from Athlone to Zimbabwe.
Athletes, adventurers, daredevils, musclemen, pioneers, dogs as well as goats, champs and rookies are invited to compete and can register online now at www.paddygames.ie. From marathon runners and hurdle sprinters to Irish dancers and dog trainers, the Games will have a sporting event to suit all backgrounds. In a bid to outsize the inaugural Modern Olympics of 1896, the Paddy Games will host over 251 competitors representing more than 15 countries; so to be in with a chance of taking gold for your country, register now!
Come to Cork this summer where backwards is the new forward! Are you game?
And the world wonders ... what could Usain Bolt do the Backwards 100m in?
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BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 085 7770969. Web: www.paddygames.ie
VENUE: Cork's Mardyke Arena
25th of August
Let's Rejoice with Jameson
"Let's Rejoice with Jameson" by John Joyce At The Jameson Experience Midleton.
 This new stage production is a lively variety of music, song, story and dance reflecting our living tradition.
The venue for this performance is The Jameson Experience in Midleton, which is now part of our culture itself.
The Show abounds with originality and good humour throughout and introduces for first time anywhere a new work by "Joyce" written by John Joyce grand-nephew himself and not to be missed. So let's rejoice with Jameson at this once off evening cultural experience.
TIME: 6.00 pm to 8.00pm
TICKETS: 5 euro. OAP and children: Free.
BOOKING/INFO: Web: www.jamesonwhiskey.com
VENUE: The Jameson Experience Midleton, Midleton distillary, Midleton, Cork.
21st – 29th August 2010
National Heritage Week 2010
 OVER 1100 EVENTS ANNOUNCED AT LAUNCH OF NATIONAL HERITAGE WEEK EVENT GUIDE. GROWING INTEREST IN HERITAGE EVIDENT NATIONWIDE.
National Heritage Week, which is coordinated by the Heritage Council, runs from 21st – 29th August 2010 and the majority of events throughout the week are FREE. 50,000 copies of the National Heritage Week Event Guide, launched today will be available free throughout the country. Complete event listings are also available on the National Heritage Week website, www.heritageweek.ie
Wednesday 14th July 2010: Experience life in 1210 by living in a castle for a week, meet the bugs of Corlea Bog, get an 18th Century Guide to Marriage, celebrate Tara & Irish heritage with Paul Muldoon and Colm Toibín, trace your ancestors, dance at the crossroads, taste some famine soup, get an insight into the life of Dublin’s women street traders, take a surf lesson through Irish, explore the royal canal or go on the hunt for bats in Dromoland Castle....just some of the 1100 events included in the National Heritage Week Event Guide, launched today by the Heritage Council.
Over the last few years we have seen a definite change in attitude towards heritage. We are seeing a growing interest in heritage matters amongst the general public and in particular an increase in the number of people wanting to not only experience heritage but get involved in and learn more about their heritage. National Heritage Week provides a fantastic opportunity for people of all ages to participate and have fun. There are events for all interests throughout the week so I would encourage people to pick up a copy of the event guide or log on to www.heritageweek.ie and see what is offer in their county”.
To find out about events happening in your county pick up a copy of the National Heritage Week Event Guide which was launched today and will be available free at OPW Sites, Heritage Centres & Historical Societies, Fáilte Ireland Tourist Offices, Libraries, CNCI Members, NPWS Sites, Heritage Officers and County Councils, An Óige Hostels, Various Individual Museums (MSPI Participants), Bus Eireann Stations and some Hotels across the country. Complete event listings are also available on the National Heritage Week website, www.heritageweek.ie
“National Heritage Week attracts more than 200,000 people to events each year. Many of these are overseas visitors, making it the ideal opportunity to showcase our natural, cultural and built heritage”, added Mr. Starrett.
For updates on events throughout the week, log on to www.heritageweek.ie or follow us on Twitter @heritageweek or our Heritage Week Facebook page.
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BOOKING/INFO: Web: www.heritageweek.ie.
VENUE: Various venues all over Ireland.
Ongoing
Cork/Douglas -Fighting Fit Gyms
Thai Boxing & MMA. Great martial arts and fitness classes with experienced trainers. Unit 9, Thompson House, MacCurtain Street, Cork: Thai Boxing 6.30pm, Mon-Fri & Sat 11am (all levels welcome). Donnybrook Ind. Est., 4th floor, Douglas: Thai Boxing classes/ Mon-Fri, 6.30pm & Thai Boxing & MMA Wed, 8pm - Girls Classes /Thai Boxing - Tues &Thurs 8pm.
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TICKETS: All classes are EU8 and all levels are welcome.
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: Anthony @ 086 8946053 or Aislinn @ 085 7034226. Web: www.Corkthaiboxing.com
VENUE: Unit 9, Thompson House, MacCurtain Street, Cork
Ongoing
Remedy Massage
Professional therapeutic massage with effective results, suitable for tight muscles, aches & pains, restoration, prevention and deep relaxation. Qualified therapist with good reputation and a member of the Irish Massage Therapists Association. Appointments welcome from dancers and public alike.
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TICKETS: eu
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: Sta 086 060 6376. Web: www.remedymassage.ie
VENUE: The Firkin Crane, Shandon, Cork.
Saturday
The Fair Alternative
Prince's St. Church every Saturday. A little Art and Craft Fair is now taking place every week Art - Craft - Fashion - Food - and more in! Check out The Fair Alternative page on Facebook.
TIME: 10am-5.30pm.
TICKETS: eu
BOOKING/INFO: For Info 087 6110679 or check out The Fair Alternative page on Facebook.
VENUE: Prince's St. Church
Ongoing
Well Within Yoga & Wellness Centre
Practice yoga in an uplifting and relaxing environment in Cork's newest yoga centre. Join at any time! Drop-ins are welcome. The Well Within offers morning, lunchtime (includes a yogic lunch), and evening Kundalini Yoga & Hatha Yoga classes. Speciality classes include Pregnancy Yoga, Mom & Baby Yoga and a Woman's Yoga Circle. Our therapy room offers an array of complimentary therapies.
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TICKETS: eu
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: Jai Kartar at 087 333 9642 or 021 487 7669. Web: www.wellwithin.ie
VENUE: Well Within, Thompson House, MacCurtain Street, Cork city
Sundays
Cork Cine Club
Join the Cine club, and enjoy a feast of art house films on Sunday evenings in the Half Moon Theatre (except May 9th). Visit Cork Opera House website for details of memberships and the upcoming programme of films.
TIME: 8pm.
TICKETS: eu
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 021 4270022. Email: info@corkoperahouse.ie. Web: www.corkoperahouse.ie
VENUE: Cork Opera House, Emmett Place, Cork.
Thursday
An Óige
Thursday Night Cycles. Meet at Cork Opera House at 6.50pm. All over 16 welcome.
TIME: 6.50pm
TICKETS: eu
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VENUE: Meet at Cork Opera House
Mondays
Ó Bhéal
Ó bhéal is a weekly open-mic event for all forms of original Poetry. Guest Poets, Storytelling and Unplugged Ceol are also welcome.
TIME: 8.30pm.
TICKETS: eu
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: Paul on 085 712 6299. Email: info@obheal.ie. Web: www.obheal.ie
VENUE: Hay Loft, The Long Valley, Winthrop St.
Wednesdays
Cork Social Group
Free weekly social chat and activities group, every Wed 8.30pm at Counihans Bar.
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BOOKING/INFO: Phone/txt 086 3147190 / 086 3643283. Email: corksocialgroup@yahoo.ie. Web: www.corksocialgroup.webnode.com
VENUE: Various venues, see above.
Fridays
Rolling Back The Years
The tour provides visitors to the Palace with a special insight into the workings of the theatre, following its history from the late 19th century to the present.
TIME: 2.30pm.
TICKETS: eu5
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 021 4501673. Email: info@everymanpalace.com. Web: www.everymanpalace.com
VENUE: Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street, Cork.
Saturdays
Blackrock Indoor hurling Club
Hurling coaching takes place each Saturday morning at 10am at the Blackrock Hurling Club at Church Road. New hurlers aged from 5 to 10 are very welcome. Hurleys, Mycro helmets and sliotars are available to purchase.
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TICKETS: eu
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 086 3196063. Web: www.blackrockhurling.org
VENUE: Blackrock Hurling Club at Church Road, Cork.
Ongoing
CHOIRS
New Members Welcome...
Cór Cois Abhann
Rehearsals every Tues 8-10pm The Lough Community Hall, Greenmount.
http://corcoisabhann.googlepages.com/home
St. John's Gospel Choir
Singing in the heart of the city, Monday evenings. Info from email: gospelchoir@stjohnscollege.ie, or contact 086 8634304.
East Cork Choral Society
Info: 087 4191614. St Mary's High School, Midleton.
PfizerPfonics Choir
We rehearse in the Regina Mundi School in Douglas each Tuesday, (7pm-9pm). If you think you can sing and would be interested in joining our choir visit:
www.pfizerpfonics.com
Douglas ICA Ladies Choir
New members welcome. Rehearsals every Monday 8-10pm Douglas ICA Hall, Church Road (opposite Community Hall). 086 3798262 or 021 4270087.
Note Perfect
A very busy and hard-working chamber-sized SATB group, and rehearse in Ballincollig each Thursday at 7.45pm. Our repertoire is very large and we are equally at home with early music, choral works and light jazz and pop!! If you can sing and are able to follow music, give us a call at: 087-9437870 for an audition. www.noteperfect.ie
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VENUE: Various venues, see above.
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