Festivals and Events
Cork has long been renowned as a city with an abundance of
things to see and do and 2012 is certainly one of the best years to
come and enjoy it. Cork city has been included on the Top Five
Places to Visit by The Lonely Planet Guide and with over 20
festivals and events being held in the city, there is without doubt
something to suit everyone.
Please visit www.festivalscork.com
From greyhound racing to live music, from comedy shows to
theatre and exhibitions we are happy to provide recommendations to
you for your stay with us at The River Lee Hotel. We’ve selected a
few popular examples below and if there is something in particular
you would like to learn more about, please email us and we
would be delighted to provide this information to you
Titanic 2012
In 2012, Cobh, County Cork, Ireland, the last port of call for
the Titanic, is planning to host a year-long series of events that
will commemorate the centenary of the life of the Titanic and the
people associated with her. For further visit the official website here.
Who Do you think you are?
Ireland and indeed the World has recently been gripped with a keen
interest in genealogy. Are you trying to find links to your
ancestors involved in the Titanic?
The Irish census of 1901 may be a great starting point.
Visit the census
website here.
Cork International Choral Festival 2nd 6th May 2012
Experience the best in vocal music with a packed programme that
brings the harmonious tones of over 4,000 voices to bars, galleries
and civic spaces around the city each May Bank Holiday weekend.
For a vibrant and inspiring musical experience coupled with a
great festival atmosphere, look no further than Cork International
Choral Festival!
For further details please click here http://www.corkchoral.ie/
Cork Midsummer Festival 21 June - 1 July 2012
Cork Midsummer Festival is Ireland's most dynamic
multi-disciplinary arts festivals which take’s place each year in
June. Presenting and producing some of the most original theatre,
dance and music from Cork, Ireland and all over the world, the
festival has a mass appeal to an audience of all ages and from all
walks of life. The festival is an exhilarating urban experience,
giving a real taste of Cork city's cultural diversity, with events
happening all over the city. In recent years, the festival has
increasingly become a creator of new original commissions with
international appeal. In the coming years, it will particularly
develop the outdoor, free, audience-friendly aspect of its
programming, stamping the personality of the Festival on the city
and developing into a truly authentic entertainment proposition for
visitors as well as Cork citizens.
For further details please click here http://www.corkmidsummer.com
