Cobh Peoples' Regatta 2012

Well there's only one week to go to this year's Regatta and the anticipation is building. This three day event marks the pinnacle of summer activities here in Cobh and families from near and far travel to enjoy the festivities....and there's plenty of things going on and plenty of things to do and see.

Each day there is an extensive rowing and sailing programme. Its great to view the yachts, many in full spinnaker, as they tussle for pole position in the various races. The rowing races are also great to watch and there is great excitement as the various teams come close to the finishing line.

It's not just the racing and the competitive side of the regatta that's appealing but there just is plenty of activities going on. On the Sunday there is a carnival atmosphere in the promenade, which is set aside for families and young kids. There is plenty of face-painting, bouncy castles, clowns, and stilt-walkers to keep everyone entertained. In the main square there is plenty of acts on the main stage to entertain the night time revellers. On the Friday night there is the picking of the Queens which is always very popular with all. This is followed normally by entertainment from some of Ireland's top bands, as is the case on Saturday and Sunday night.

The highlight for everyone, though, is the Fireworks display. This takes place on Sunday night at 10pm. Make sure you're in early to secure a good vantage point as the town is normally thronged to see this....and no wonder; its reckoned that this half hour display is the best fireworks display in the country!!!

If you're staying at the Commodore Hotel you have the best vantage point of all. Our roof garden offers spectacular views of the display and is most definitely the best spot to view the fireworks!!!

Have a look at the Regatta's official website http://cobhpeoplesregatta.com/ for more details.

So why not come to Cobh and stay the weekend!!! We have some great accommodation packages on offer, just have a look at our Special Offers and we hope to see you in Cobh next weekend!