Cork Harbour Open Weekend

The Cork Harbour Open Weekend is on this Saturday & Sunday and there are numerous free events on right across the harbour in Cobh, Spike, Crosshaven & Fort Meagher. A lot of these events will appeal to families with small kids, so if the small ones at home are looking for something to do bring them down to Cobh on any of the days over the weekend.

Cobh Tourism have organised a special Treasure Hunt for all the family to participate in. This is on from 9:30am till 5pm on Saturday and 11am till 5pm on Sunday. The treasure hunt and puzzle can be collected from the ticket desk at Cobh Heritage Centre.

From 11am there is a vintage car rally in the streets of Cobh. The annual Wolseley Car Club of Ireland will see around 50 cars visit Cobh. Many of the cars will be parked at Westbourne Place outside the Commodore Hotel. This rally attracts vintage cars, pre-war cars and post-war cars of all kinds and should be a great sight!

In the afternoon, spectators will get the chance to watch the annual Cobh to Blackrock sailing race. This is a hugely popular race and nearly ever yacht in the harbour participates. Its a fabulous sight to witness and one of the best vantage points is the Promenade, right in the centre of town. The first gun is at 2:30pm, so make sure you've got your spot before then!

....and while you're in the Promenade you could participate in the annual Crab fishing contest. All you need is a bucket, line, and bait....and all of these are supplied by Cobh Tourism. Fishing starts at 3:30pm and finishes at 5pm. Rumour has it that 'claws' is still at large in front of the Prom. Can you catch him?