News from Baltimore, West Cork, Ireland:
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Baltimore Seafood Festival 28th to 30th May
Baltimore Wooden Boat Festival 28th to 30th May
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Farmers Market at Caseys of Baltimore
every Sunday
11.00am
All Local Food & Craft produce only
Traders by Permission only: Tel 028 20197
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Irish Central - From the Hob
is taking place in Baltimore from 6th to 9th of May and promises to be a magical weekend considering standard and talent of all the musicians taking part - a top up of pure heaven... Tickets will be going on sale on St Patrick's Day (March 17th).
Highlights include the one and only Kevin Burke, The Alan Kelly Quartet featuring Tola Custy, legendary Clare fiddler Tony Linnane with Lúnasa's Kevin Crawford, Irelands finest harpist Laoise Kelly with the beautiful fiddler Michelle O'Brien, the three Glackin brothers Paddy, Kevin and Seamus and Irelands best 'Old Time' group I Draw Slow.
Some amazing fiddlers from Cape Breton in Nova Scotia, Andrea Beaton and Troy Macgillivray , Una Palliser and The Balkan Bears from Slovenia and the Breton supergroup Pennoú Skoulm
As usual there'll be a selection of top class workshops and numerous sessions going on all weekend.
This exciting line-up promises to be as good if not better than last years tremendous Fiddle Fair, and the full programme will be published shortly.
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I'm supporting the Cork to Swansea route with Fastnet Line because.......
Rianne Smith is Chairperson of Explore Baltimore (a marketing co-operative of 100 business people in the Baltimore, Co. Cork region) and runs Aquaventures Diving & Snorkelling Tours from The Stone House B&B in the village. Rianne and her husband Jerry are also shareholders with others in the West Cork Co-Operative which owns the Fastnet Line.
'There are several shareholders in this region and we are very proud to welcome back the visitors to the area, where they can enjoy good food, a great variety of activities and a sincere welcome. It is so important to show support and enthusiasm for this much needed return of a direct link between Cork and the UK, and I know of several people from this area who have happily invested in the future of this service, seeing it as an investment in the future for themselves and future generations'she said.
'Here in Baltimore we run several festivals throughout the year, so this year-round service will surely make a positive impact. Our Fiddle Fair with traditional musicians from all over the world, The O'Driscoll Clan Gathering, The Heritage Festival, as well as the Wooden Boat and Seafood Festivals and Festivals in the adjoining islands, are quite unique and, I'm sure, will attract great interest from our UK neighbours.' Rianne went on to stress that this has to be a two-way street and that the people of the region might consider utilising the service for freight or pleasure purposes into the UK also.
Now open for bookings on www.fastnetline.com, t his year-round service, which will carry passengers, cars, commercial freight, campers/caravans, bikes (and pets!) will run 6 nights a week, with additional sailings in high-season, i.e. July and August. Sailing will be overnight departing at 21.00 hours and arriving 07.00 a.m. next day. With a capacity of 1860 passengers, 440 cars, 40 trucks/trailers, and 300 cabins (including 14 deluxe cabins), the MV Julia is well suited to the route and to the enjoyment of a mini-cruise en route to Swansea . With a number of bars and restaurants, an on-board cinema and retail space, a new children’s' area, casino, kennels and extensive deck areas to enhance the experience, there is no doubt but that this route adds an exciting new option for consumers and businesses alike.
All aboard for a bright future!
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Glebe Gardens
Gardening sessions:
For details on the courses please visit:
Glebe Garden Courses & Events
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Every Friday Night: Darts for Prizes
Every Sun Afternoon: Open Music Session
Saturday Full Live Band
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27th - 30th August 2010
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Every Monday Night: 8pm
Bridge Classes for improvers.
All materials including student workbook will be supplied.
Please prebook with Rianne
on 087-7961456 or email rianne@aquaventures..ie
Every Friday 25 Card Game
For details of Art Holidays please email:
info@caseysofbaltimore.com ___________________________________________
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Volunteers are welcome.
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