Events
Cork City Heritage Open Day Events 2012
We had a jam-packed heritage programme this year!
All Heritage Open Day Events were free. A list of events from the day are below.
We hope you enjoyed the day!
* Booking Essential!
Heritage Open Day Events Sat 18th Aug. | ||
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Venue |
Children’s Heritage Open Day Treasure Hunt. Enjoy a fun-filled activity with a difference and explore the old buildings of Cork in a special historic Treasure Hunt for kids. Fantastic prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place including Family Tickets to the pantomime Red Riding Hood in the Everyman and a Family Room in the Clarion
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Sat 18th Aug. 10am to 6pm |
Cork City Library, Grand Parade.Triskel Christchurch. St. Finbarre’s Cathedral. Crawford Art Gallery |
Cork City Council Special Maritime Event Traditional Boats of Ireland Project “Digitally Recording our Maritime Heritage” Talk by Pat Tanner.
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11am to 12noon |
Millennium Hall, City Hall, Anglesea Street |
Cork City Council Special Maritime Event * Demonstration and Tasting of the Art of Sushi Making by renowned chef Seamus O’Connell of the Ivory Tower. Booking is essential as places are limited! Official Tickets must be produced on the day to participate. Contact The Everyman Box Office Tel: 021 4501673
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1pm to 2pm |
Millennium Hall, City Hall, Anglesea Street |
Cork City Council Special Maritime Event “Old Father Story” with Arran Towers from the Cork Circus a character led family show where the main theme is a treasure hunt led by a pirate captain. Suitable for children between 5 and 12 years of age.
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3pm to 3.45pm |
Millennium Hall, City Hall, Anglesea Street |
Tour of Cork Printmakers Fine Art Print Workshop
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Sat 18thAug. 10am to 12noon |
Cork Printmakers, Wandesford Quay, Clarke's Bridge, Cork |
“The Way I see It” An Exhibition of works by four Backwater Artists depicting aspects of Heritage in Cork |
Sat 18th Aug 10am to 12noon |
Backwater Studio, Wandesford Quay, Clarkes Bridge, Cork
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Woodspun an exhibition by the Cork woodturning community. The show includes work by Kieran Higgins, Tony Farrell, Gerard Hennessy, Brian McAdoo, Michael Patwell, Hilary Hale and Charley McCarthy.
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Sat 18th Aug 10am to 12noon |
CIT Wandesford Quay Gallery, Wandesford Quay, Clarkes Bridge, Cork |
Visit the L. E. Eithne and Explore a Navy Ship |
Sat 18th Aug 10am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 4.30pm |
Horgans Wharf, Cork City Quays,Opposite the Port of Cork |
From Rocky Shores To The Rocky Mountains: The Irish In Montana |
Sat. 18th Aug. 10am to 12.30pm |
UCC Library, University College Cork |
Christchurch Historical Heritage Exhibition
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Sat 18th Aug. 10am to 5pm |
Triskel Christchurch, Tobin Street, Cork (off South Main St) |
Sir Henry Browne Hayes Talk Recording of interview with local historian Michael O'Leary
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Sat 18thAug. 10am to 5pm |
Triskel Christchurch, South Main Street, Cork |
Photographic History of Blackpool Exhibition. The Blackpool Historical Society |
Sat 18th Aug. 10am to 5.30pm. (Closed 1pm-2pm) |
Blackpool Library. Full Details available at www.corkcitylibraries.ie 021-4924900 |
Exhibition on Robert Gibbings |
Sat 18th Aug. 10am to 5.30pm |
Bishopstown Library |
Exhibition by the National Roads Authority New roads - New Discoveries: Archaeological investigations on recent road schemes in Co Cork
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Sat 18th Aug. 10am to 5.30om |
City Library, Grand Parade |
“Burning of Cork” Exhibition |
Sat 18th Aug. 10am to 5.30pm. (Closed 1pm-2pm) |
Mayfield Library Full Details available at www.corkcitylibraries.ie 021-4924900 |
* Test your knowledge of Cork and your powers of observation on a fun Treasure Hunt through the streets of Cork. Join the Cork Civic Trust and local author Tom Spalding, on a ‘part tour/part exploration’ of the buildings, signs and lettering of our city.
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Sat 18th Aug 10am to 11.30am
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Meet at the Cork Vision Centre@St Peters at 10am North Main Street, Cork |
Colouring Competition of Images of Cork |
Sat 18th Aug.
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All Libraries. Full details available at www.corkcitylibraries.ie 021-4924900 |
Free Guided Tours of St Fin Barre’s Cathedral |
Sat 18th Aug. 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm & 4.30pm |
St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Bishop Street. |
* Historical Talk on Blackrock Castle & its Surrounds. Damien O’Mahony, TEAM, Cork City Council. Talk will be followed by a tour of the Original Monument and the lower roof. Booking is essential as places are limited! Tel: 021 4357917/ Email info@bco.ie
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Sat 18th Aug 11am |
Blackrock Castle Observatory, Castle Road, Blackrock |
Free Guided Tour of UCC Boole Library |
11am |
Reception Desk Inside door of Boole Library. |
Free Guided Tours of South Presentation Convent & Grounds where Nano Nagle is buried
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Sat 18th Aug 11am & 2pm |
South Presentation Convent, Evergreen Street |
Free Guided Tours of CIT Crawford College of Art & Design. “Crawford 100” 1912 to 2012
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Sat 18th Aug 11am & 2pm |
CIT Crawford College of Art and Design, Sharman Crawford Street |
Cork Before The Vikings: Ice, River And Estuary. A leisurely walk along the North and South Channels of Cork City interspersed with glimpses of ancient landscapes. Length~3 km. Dr. Anthony Beese will demonstrate the amazing environmental changes that have affected the River Lee since the ice age.
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Sat 18th Aug. 11am to 1pm
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Boardwalk, Lapp's Quay, Cork. |
* Family Fun Print Workshop The process of making a drypoint print and Chine Colle print, using images of the buildings of Cork as inspiration. Booking is essential as places are limited! Contact: Emma Klemencic 021 4907862 / 021 4907857 emmaklemencic@crawfordartgallery.ie
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Sat 18th Aug. 11am to 1pm
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Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place, Cork.
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* Drypoint Workshops Family Fun Workshop. Booking is essential. Please ring to book your place. +353 (0)21 490 7857. Open to adults and children (children must be accompanied). anneboddaert@crawfordartgallery.ie
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Sat 18th Aug. 11am to 1pm |
Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place, Cork |
Exhibition of photographs of local people and places in the Shandon area |
Sat 18th Aug 11am to 4pm |
COFFA House, Church Street, Shandon |
Lifetime Lab Water Open Day. Learn about our heritage and culture with water through hands on fun activities and science stands. Family fun activities include make & do, falconry, bubble making as well as launching water rockets and a water science zone.
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Sat 18th Aug. 11am to 5pm |
Lifetime Lab @ Old Cork Waterworks |
* Free guided tours of Fota House showing two floors of extensive country house, including formal rooms, servant’s quarters, the restored original kitchen and the game larder. Booking is essential as each tour is limited to 25. Book by emailing: evelyn@irishheritagetrust.ie
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Sat 18th Aug 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm |
Fota House, Fota Island, Co Cork CHECK BOOKING WITH EVELYN |
Looking Back ~ An Exhibition of Traveller Photos in the 1970’s |
Sat 18th Aug 11am-1pm 2.15pm-4pm |
Cork Public Museum |
* Free Guided Tours of Triskel Christchurch. Booking is essential as places are limited! Tel: 021 4272022 |
Sat 18th Aug 12noon & 2pm |
Triskel Christchurch, Christchurch, South Main Street |
* Free Guided Tours of the Cork Opera House . Booking is essential as places are limited! Tel:021 4270022 |
Sat 18th Aug 12 noon & 6pm |
Cork Opera House, Emmet Place |
Guided Tour of “Seán Keating: Contemporary Contexts” Exhibition |
Sat 18th Aug 12 noon & 2pm |
Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place, Cork |
North Monastery Open Day |
Sat 18thAug. 12 noon to 4pm |
The North Monastery, Our Lady's Mount, Monastery Road, Cork |
The Cork Coal Quay Festival 2012: A Celebration of song, music, story, poetry, lectures, photography & theatrical performances |
Sat 18th Aug. 12 noon to 5pm |
Coal Quay, Cork |
Free Guided Tours of the National Sculpture Factory. Talk by Dr. David Butler, UCC Geography Dept. |
Sat 18th Aug 12.30pm & 2.30pm |
National Sculpture Factory, Albert Road |
Christchurch Cork: In the Early 20th Century |
Sat 18th Aug. 1pm to 2pm |
Triskel Christchurch, Tobin Street, Cork (off South Main Street) |
* Free “Behind the Scenes” Guided Tour of The Everyman. Booking is essential as places are limited! Tel: 021 4501673 |
Sat 18th Aug 2pm |
The Everyman, MacCurtain Street |
“The Virtual Histories of Charles Dickens: From Corks Athenaeum to Doctor Who’s Cardiff.” Dr Catherine Smith. |
Sat 18th Aug. 2 pm
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Bishopstown Library |
1901/1903 International Exhibition Antique’s Road Show Cork Public Museum is asking the public to search for any memento from the1902/ 1903 International Exhibition that may be in their possession. Visit the museum on Cork Heritage Open Day where a panel of local historians will assess any material! |
Sat 18th Aug 2pm to 4pm |
Cork Public Museum, Fitzgerald’s Park |
St. Finbarr's Scout Record Room
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Sat 18th Aug. 2pm to 5pm |
St. Finbarr's Scout Hall, Upper Doyle Road, Friar's Walk, Cork |
Children’s illustration Workshop. Alan Corbett |
Sat 18thAug. 2.30pm |
Blackpool Library |
Crawford Art Gallery Tour & Cork Printmakers Workshop |
Sat 18thAug. 2.30pm to 4.30pm |
Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place, Cork |
Guided Historical Tour of Fitzgerald Park Examining the Layout of the 1902 International Exhibition by Tom Spalding and Dan Breen |
Sat 18th Aug 4pm |
Meet at Cork Public Museum, Fitzgerald’s Park |
River Lee Otters Presentation & Walk A talk about otters, followed by a walk along the River Lee near the Mardyke with Dr. Patrick Sleeman from UCC. |
Sat 18th Aug. 4.15pm to 6pm
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St. Peter's Vision & Exhibition Centre, North Main Street |
Open Air Screening of 'War of The Buttons' in the heart of Shandon |
Sat 18th Aug. 7pm to 9pm |
St. Anne's Park, Shandon, Cork. |
D ue to limited capacity, the events listed below required pre-booking.
All tickets were free and could be booked directly
from The Everyman Box Office Tel: 021 4501673 .
Cork Heritage Open Day Free Ticketed Events.
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Event |
Time |
Venue |
* Historical Tour of Cork City Hall. Cllr Kieran McCarthy. Booking is essential. Places are limited! Official Tickets must be produced on the day to participate. Contact: The Everyman Box Office Tel: 021 4501673 |
Sat 18th Aug. 10.30am |
Cork City Hall, Anglesea St. |
* Free Guided Tours of the Cork Circuit Court House. Booking is essential as places are limited! Official Tickets must be produced on the day to participate. Contact: The Everyman Box Office Tel: 021 4501673 |
Sat 18th Aug 11.45am, 12.30pm, 1.15pm & 2pm |
Cork Circuit Courthouse, Washington Street |
* Guided Tour of St Joseph’s Cemetery (Ballyphehane) by Ronnie Herlihy of the Cork South Parish Historical Society. Booking is essential as places are limited! Official Tickets must be produced on the day to participate. Contact: The Everyman Box Office Tel: 021 4501673 |
Sat 18th Aug 12noon |
Meet outside Gates of St Joseph’s Cemetry |
* Demonstration and tasting of the Art of Sushi Making by renowned chef Seamus O’Connell of the Ivory Tower. Booking is essential as places are limited! Official Tickets must be produced on the day to participate. Contact The Everyman Box Office Tel: 021 4501673 |
1pm - 2pm |
Millennium Hall, City Hall, Cork. |
* Native Plants in Urban Gardens Jo Goodyear will give a talk on Native Plants in Urban Gardens. Booking is essential as places are limited! Official Tickets must be produced on the day to participate. Contact: The Everyman Box Office Tel: 021 4501673 |
Sat 18th Aug 2pm |
Lord Mayors Pavilion, Fitzgerald’s Park, The Mardyke |
* “The Port of Cork and the Provisions Trade c 1700-1830” Talk by Colin Rynne, Dept. of Archaeology, UCC. Booking is essential. Official Tickets must be produced on the day to participate. Contact: The Everyman Box Office Tel: 021 4501673 |
Sat 18th Aug. 2.30pm |
Boardroom of the Custom House Port of Cork, Custom House Quay, Cork |
* Bee-Keeping in Urban Areas Michael O’Callaghan, former President of Federation of Irish BeeKeeping Association. Booking is essential. Official Tickets must be produced on the day to participate. Contact: The Everyman Box Office Tel: 021 4501673 |
Sat 18th Aug 3pm |
Lord Mayors Pavilion, Fitzgerald’s Park, The Mardyke |
* Historic Cycle Tour based around the four cities of medieval Cork, Monastic, Viking, Anglo-Norman & Secular Gaelic with Dr Darreen McAdam O’Connell. The fun cycle will explore how the different cultures came together to form the modern city. Bring your own bike! Booking is essential. Official Tickets must be produced on the day to participate. Contact: The Everyman Box Office Tel: 021 4501673 |
Sat 18th Aug 3pm-6pm |
Meet on the Grand Parade outside the Central Library |
* Walking Tour “A Nostalgic Trip down St Patrick’s Street “Pana” with Liam O’hÚigín. Booking is essential. Places are limited! Official Tickets must be produced on the day to participate. Contact: The Everyman Box Office Tel: 021 4501673 |
Sat 18thAug. 3.30pm
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Meet at Fr. Mathew Statue on St Patrick’s Street. The Statue is located opposite Marks and Spencers |