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Fort Camden Architectural Heritage appraisal
An Architectural Heritage appraisal of Fort Camden has been secured by Cork County Council and in turn has been submitted to the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. More >>> |
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Cobh Town Council have launched a master plan for the regeneration of the town
Cobh Town Council have launched a master plan for the regeneration of Cobh which includes a revised plan for a marina development at either Whitepoint, Connolly Street or Rushbrook docks. More >>> |
| October |
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Wrixon Report on the Docklands
A report produced by the Docklands Development Forum, chaired by Gerry Wrixon, emphasises the need for investment to kick start this strategic regional development initiative. More >>> |
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Swedish Tall Ship Visit to Cork Harbour
The 50m square rigger brig Stavros S Niarchos can be seen berthed alongside Hrogans Quay on a visit to Cork Harbour during the first week of October as part of a sail training cruise. |
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Swansea Cork Ferry Route Update
The re-establishment of the Swansea Cork Ferry Route, essential for regional economic development, is being supported by a package of incentives from the Port of Cork and Failte Ireland. It has also been proposed that the route is eligible for government aid of up to 30% of the cost for a three year period. |
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QE2 on its Final Visit to Cork
The famous cruise liner, the Queen Elizabeth II (QE2), is on its final visit to Cork, berthing alongside between 1st and 2nd October. |
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Port Invests in Cargo Handling Infrastructure for Ringaskiddy Terminal
The Port of Cork Company have invested €3.6million in the acquisition of a new crane and hopper as part of an expansion and modernisation scheme for the Ringaskiddy Terminal. The equipment will be installed by the end of the year. |
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Planning Objections to Harbour Cat Ferries Proposal
The Harbour Cat Ferries proposal to develop a €30million ferry taxi service for Cork Harbour has suffered a number of planning setbacks in the last month. More >>> |
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Cobh award for the development of historic walking trails
Failte Ireland has provided an award of €55,540 towards the development of walking trails in Cobh. The fund will facilitate the erection of tourist signage, interpretative and information boards on the towns historic legacy. |
| September |
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New South and East Development Partnership for Harbour Area
A new community partnership, The South and East Development Partnership (SECAD), has been established for the Cork Harbour area. More >>> |
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New riverside boardwalk at the Grand Parade
A new riverside boardwalk is under construction at a cost of €600,000 as part of the redevelopment of the Grand Parade in the City Centre. More >>> |
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Marino Point as Potential Biofuels Port Location
The Port of Company is among a number of bidders interested in acquiring the former IFI site at Marino Point. The 114 acre site, which is currently on the market, was the location of the former Irish Fertiliser Industry (IFI) facility. More >>> |
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Blackrock Village/ Cork Boat Club Development Plan
A decision is due shortly on the plans to develop the site of Cork Boat Club in Blackrock Village. More >>> |
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Templebreedy Fort Could Become a National Monument
Templebreedy Fort in Crosshaven could become a National Monument as outlined in the new County Development Plan, which is now available to view and download. More >>> |
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Crosshaven Triathlon, Round The Great Island Row & Cobh to Blackrock
There are three events worth keeping an eye on this September around Cork Harbour. More >>> |
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New Clubhouse and Marina for RCYC
Plans will be unveiled in the new year of the proposed new clubhouse and marina expansion for the Royal Cork Yacht Club. More >>> |
| August 2008 |
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Cork County to be represented at La Rochelle Boat Show
Cork City and County is to be showcased as a tourist destination and business location in La Rochelle between the 10 th and 15 th of September More >>> |
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Cork Docklands River Use & Management Plan – Have Your Say
Cork City Council intends to commission consultants to prepare a River Use and Management Plan for the docklands area, comprising 4 kilometers of river frontage. More >>> |
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Cork Harbour Project Beyond the Myths
'Cork Harbour Project - Beyond the Myths' was developed in Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme. In 2007 a series of interactive meetings and workshops called laboratories took place in the Sirius building. Read More >>> |
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Campaign to restore Swansea Cork ferry
A campaign to restore the vital Swansea-Cork ferry link was initiated in May 2008. An online petition can be found here. |
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Cork Harbour to be Designated as a Special Protection Area
The Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government has initiated the process of designating Cork Harbour as a Special Protection Area (SPA). For further information, interested parties are invited to consult the public notices outlining the intention to designate.
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| July 2008 |
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Progress Towards Restoration of Cork to Swansea Ferry Link
The need to restore the Cork to Swansea ferry route is being addressed in a joint campaign, which sees three local authorities working together: Cork County Council, Cork City Council and Kerry County council.
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Development of the Cork Docklands
The Atlantic Quarter will be the first major building project to be undertaken in the redevelopment of Cork’s docklands.
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Award Winning Project at Blackrock Castle
The Blackrock Castle Observatory has won an internation award from the themed Entertainment Association.
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Harbour Cat Ferries
An ‘Extension of Time’ has been granted in relation to planning applications for two passenger ferry landing stations at the Marina and Horgans Quay by Harbour CAT Ferries, the potential river taxi service providers on the river Lee.
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Failte Ireland Tourism Strategy for Cork as Sailing Capital
Failte Ireland have announced their strategy for promoting Cork Harbour as the premier sailing location in the country.
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Sirius Arts Centre presents 'Art from the East'
The exhibition consists of art works made by 18 emerging and established artists from the East Cork area who work in a variety of media.
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ACC Cork Week launched 13th July
One of Europe’s premier sailing regatta's was launched in Crosshaven on Sunday 13th July. Approximately, 400 yachts and over 5,000 crew members will take part.
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Spike Island Film Premier
The Sirius Arts centre premiered the file Bringing Old Skills to Life which covered the relationship between the people of Cobh and the sea.
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Wastewater Treatment for Lower Harbour
Approval is pending from An Bord Pleanala for the construction of a waste water treatment facility in Shanbally.
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| June 2008 |
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Round the World Clipper Race
The RCYC plays host to ten 68 ft yachts of the Clipper 07/08 Round The World Yacht Race.
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Planning rejected for Port’s new container terminal
A planning application by The Port of Cork Company for a new container terminal in Ringaskiddy was rejected by An Bord Pleanala.
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Contamination on Haulbowline island
Local Cork company Louis J O Regan Ltd., have raised the issue of contamination on Haulbowline Island at the old Irish Steel works while carrying out remedial works on the site.
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Fishermen blockade the Port of Cork
Fishermen blockaded the Port of Cork yesterday 10th June in protest at rising fuel costs, EU fish quotas and heavy enforcement of fishing regulations. Trawlers began to gather in Cork City on the 9th.
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| May 2008 |
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One Weekend - Two Marathons!
Cork Harbour sees the return of two iconic sporting events this June bank holiday weekend; The Ocean To City rowing race and the Cork City Marathon
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Cork Harbour Integrated Management Strategy launched
The Cork Harbour Integrated Management Strategy was launched by Minister Michael Martin on 9th May 2008 More>>> |
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Port of Cork - Cobh Cruise Terminal to welcome the Maiden Voyage of “Independence of the Seas”
The Irish People will be able to experience the largest cruise ship in the world first hand this May Bank Holiday weekend, when Royal Caribbean International’s newest addition to the fleet, Independence of the Seas, calls into Cobh, Cork Harbour, as part of her maiden voyage. More from the Port of Cork website |
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Minister Eamon Ryan Announces Ocean Energy Funding
Energy Minister Eamon Ryan announced a major programme of activity, grants and supports in Cork recently to develop ocean energy in Ireland. More >>> |
