A large, sheltered harbour with many river estuaries including the Rivers Lee, Owenacurra and Douglas
A Special Protected Area because of its ornithological significance
Known for being the last port of call for the Titanic
Home to 3 historic military installations, Spike Island & Fort Camden (Dún Meagher), both open to the public, and Fort Carlisle (Dún Daibhís)
Home to the oldest yacht club in the world, the RCYC, founded in 1720 as "The Water Club of the Harbour of Cork"
An excellent base to explore some of western Europe's premier leisure marine cruising grounds
Home to the Irish Maritime and Energy Resource Cluster (IMERC), a world class cluster of ocean energy expertise
Home to 8 out of 10 of the worlds largest pharmaceutical companies
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Cork Harbour Community Radio
On Saturday 10th September 2011, Cork Harbour Commuity Radio broadcast a day-long programme live from the foyer of the National Maritime College of Ireland in Ringaskiddy. The show was brought to air with the assistance of UCC 98.3 FM. The podcasts of the show featuring interviews, chat and music are available to listen below.
About This Site
The aim of this website is to provide an integrated information resource, linking all aspects of Harbour related management, heritage and activities. This website also provides information on the Integrated Strategy for Cork Harbour and related activities and actions, including the Cork Harbour Forum, which represents a unique partnership approach to coastal zone management in Ireland. This website and the implementation of the Harbour Strategy are supported by the Innovative Management for Europe's Changing Coastal Resource (IMCORE) project.
