Summer Liner Visits - MV Minerva

The MV Minerva docked earlier today. She is a relatively small liner compared to most liners that dock at the Cobh Cruise Liner Terminal but she does have beautiful lines. Many of her 352 passengers opted to go on sightseeing bus tours of county Cork and county Kerry but some did stay behind and wandered up through the town exploring the lie of the land, if you will.

The Minerva is the first of a number of liners docking over the next few days. For those liners that are in Cobh over the weekend their passengers will be able to enjoy the festivities of the Cobh Vintage Fair. On Saturday night this will kick off with the 'Vintage Speakeasy Evening.' All patrons are encouraged to wear vintage dress and attire while attending. There will be a drinks and canapé reception followed by live music of the era (1900 - 1950's). Tickets are available at the Titanic 100 Office at Westbourne Place, Cobh (021 - 4855623) and are priced at €10 per person or €15 per couple. It should be a great night!!!

This will be followed on Sunday by the Cobh Vintage Fair proper. A Titanic Tea Party will be held in the Promenade with a spill over into Westbourne Place, in front of the Commodore Hotel. This will feature food stalls, trinkets, gifts, titanic paraphernalia, with music of the era, vintage cars on display, and fashion and beauty in the Commodore Hotel. The ladies of the Cobh Animation Team, led by Claire Cullinane, will be dressed in their fabulous Victorian, Georgian, and Edwardian dresses and outfits and, as has been the case every time they've done so, you'd be forgiven for feeling transported back to a bygone age. Mark this weekend in your diary for a visit to Cobh!!!

On Wednesday 1st August the town hosts the 'Cobh Food and Heritage Day.' All the Cafes and Restaurants in the town will be participating by providing old fashioned menus and fayre. There will also be street theatre in several locations around the town centre. The scripts should be very entertaining and highlight Cobh heritage and strange connections to famous Irish people. A sneak preview indicated that this may feature a walk by Queen Victoria in the Promenade, the 'stoning' of James Connelly in the Square, Fr. Mathew will visit his home at Wilson's Pharmacy, Jack Doyle will rise again on the Commodore steps, and Margaret Rice and her 5 children, victims of the sinking of Titanic, will be at Cobh Heritage Centre.

Yes, the next few days should be a great time to visit Cobh. If you'd like to stay in Cobh we're currently doing some special Summer Accommodation packages; have a look at our Special Offers.

For a look at the remaining schedule of liner visits have a look at Port of Cork.