Cork Clipper Festival

Cork Clipper Festival
Kinsale 2 – 7 July 2010
Cork 7 – 9 July 2010
www.corkclipperfestival.com
Clipper 09-10 Round
the World Yacht Race
The Clipper 09-10 Round the World
Yacht Race started from the Humber
on the east coast of the UK on13
September 2009. The Clipper Race
is the only global competition where
people from all walks of life can step
out of their comfort zones and sign
up to race 35,000-miles around the
world. They represent more than 40
nationalities. The race is contested by
ten identical stripped down 68-foot
racing yachts, each sponsored by a
city, region or country. Clipper was
founded by sailing legend Sir Robin
Knox-Johnston and the Clipper 09-10
Race is the seventh time teams of
amateur sailors circumnavigate the
planet on the route which takes them
from the Humber to Europe, Rio de
Janeiro, South Africa, Western Australia, Singapore, Qingdao, California,
Panama, the Caribbean, New York,
Cape Breton Island, Kinsale and Cork
and back to the Humber where they
are due to arrive on 17 July 2010.
MEDIA PARTNERS
SUPPORTING PARTNERS
Cork Clipper Project
The Cork Clipper project is funded by Fáilte Ireland, Cork City
Council and Cork County Council with the principal objective of
promoting Cork as a tourism and business destination around
the world. Working with Tourism Ireland, Cork and Kinsale are
promoted to consumers, trade and the media in key countries that
the race visits. The culmination of the project will be the arrival of
the 10 yachts in the Clipper Race to Kinsale and Cork in July 2010
for 8 days of festivities.
Hull - Tourism Ireland hosted
a media event onboard the
Cork yacht where Irish produce
including cheese and smoked
salmon was sampled. In
addition a consumer promotion
was held in the Race village.
La Rochelle, France - His
Excellency Paul Kavanagh, the
Irish Ambassador to France, met
with the skipper and crew of the
Cork yacht. They were presented
with an Irish traditional Bodhrán
to reflect the rhythm and spirit
of the Cork Clipper.
Cape Town, South Africa - The
Cork team were guests of
honour at an event hosted by
Irish Ambassador Colin Wrafter
and Tourism Ireland which was
attended by key South African
tour operators and travel media
contacts.
Sadly in the early hours of January
14th 2010, the Cork yacht struck a
submerged reef in the Java Sea and
had to be subsequently abandoned. All
those on board were safely recovered
and continued their adventure on the
other yachts in the race. The new Cork
yacht rejoined the race track in Panama
skippered by Hannah Jenner.
July 2010
KINSALE
07-09
July 2010
CORK
FI/11036-10
02-07
10-18
July 2010
KINSALE ARTS WEEK
www.kinsaleartsweek.com
Kinsale Arts Week is an arts festival
that transforms the West Cork
seaside town of Kinsale into a living
gallery and performance venue for
nine days and nights. Audiences
can enjoy the best of visual art,
music, dance, comedy, literature,
film, theatre and family events in
extraordinary settings.
Festival Highlight - Charles Fort
Concerts: Saturday 10 July - Camille
O’Sullivan, Thursday 15 July - Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Friday 16 July
- The Bootleg Beatles.
Kinsale Arts Week has invited each
of the regions participating in the
Clipper Race to exhibit at the festival in a unique art exhibition STOPOVER which will commence on 02
July in the Art Hub at the Mill.
CORK WEEK
www.corkweek.ie
10-16
July 2010
CORK WEEK - It only happens
every other year and that is
probably a good thing, because
it takes Crosshaven that long to
recover! Cork Week 2010 takes
place from July 10th to 16th and
is taking shape with a huge variety
of boats and competitors making
plans for the regatta.
Headline acts for the event, which
takes place at the Royal Cork Yacht
Club, Crosshaven, include The
Coronas, Fred, The Chapters, Jerry Fish & the Mudbug Club and The
Frank and Walters. The Cork Week Entertainment Programme begins
on July 12th and promises to be the best ever, with music from the
early evening from the likes of Devil’s Bit and Drumbru, to the latenight DJs.
Visitors to Cork Week will be able to enjoy the festival atmosphere
onshore, and for people who want to make their visit to Crosshaven
even more memorable, there are fantastic BBQ packages available.
Cork Simon Community will host a Fundraising Lunch on July 15th
and many, many more events are planned onshore as competitors
battle it out offshore on the waters of what is acknowledged as one
of the greatest natural harbours in the world. www.corkweek.ie
Traffic Management & Access
Arrangements
Please check out www.corkclipperfestival.com for full details.
KINSALE 03 & 04 JULY
Patrons are advised to use Park & Ride or Bus Eireann services.
PARK & RIDE
A Park & Ride Service will operate from Jagoes Mill (Point to Point
Site) from 1100 to 2200. The optimum route to Kinsale for the
event will be from the N71 Bandon Road onto the R607 at the
Halfway Roundabout. You will be directed to the Park & Ride site
at Jagoes Mills. A charge of €5 per car will apply including parking
and shuttle bus service to and from the town.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Bus Eireann will be providing additional services from Kent Station,
Cork City to Kinsale for the weekend.
ROAD CLOSURES
The following roads will be closed for the entire weekend: Long
Quay, Pier Road and Short Quay. A diversion of the town centre
will be in place and will be operated by the Gardaí.
Summer Cove Road Upper will be local access only. Forthill
through Summer Cove Village will be one way only.
PARKING RESTRICTIONS
Parking restrictions apply at New Road, Pearse Street, Main Street,
Lower O’Connell Street and St John’s Hill.
CORK CITY 04 - 09 JULY
Sunday 04 July to Friday 09 July inclusive
PARKING RESTRICTIONS
No parking on Albert Quay East and Victoria Road to Marina Walk
FROM 07 JULY TO 09 JULY INCLUSIVE:
Road Closures & Access Arrangements
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Albert Road converted to two-way traffic
•
Albert Quay closed to traffic
•
Victoria Road to junction with Marina Walk closed to
traffic (Victoria Road from Marina Walk junction to
Roundabout one-way as normal, access via Marina Walk
only).
Check out www.corkclipperfestival.com
for the latest traffic news
For tourist and accommodation information check out
www.discoverireland.ie/cork
KINSALE
Location
Kinsale Harbour
Friday 02
Saturday 03
Sunday 04
Monday 05
Tuesday 06
The fleet of 10 Clipper Round the World yachts is
expected to arrive during Friday/Saturday.
Register on www.corkclipperfestival.com for the latest news
Wednesday 07
The fleet of Clipper
yachts will depart
from Kinsale at
11am. Come to
the marina to wish
them well
6 bands 6 venues: 15
minutes in each venue:
The Aaron Dillon Band,
Bangsambra, Ceili All
Stars, The Good Rain,
Txutxukan
Colin McLean Latin Trio
The Blue Haven
Jolas Restaurant
The Trident
Vista Bistro
Acton’s Hotel
The White Lady
7pm-9pm
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www.corkclipperfestival.com
Tea tents will be located at each of the busking spots offering a selection of teas from around the world (Saturday & Sunday only)
Clipper Busking
Locations (Long
Quay, Pier Quay,
Market Square)
(1.00pm– 5.00pm
approx.)
National and international music and circus acts including The Invisible
Men, Grant Goldie, The Fanzini Brothers, Lazik, Cork City String Quartet,
Darktown Strutters, Munster Buttermilk, Bangsambra
Main Stage
(Short Quay)
(1.00pm-6.00pm)
Live Music:
Ian Whitty and Band
Aaron Dillon and Band
Novella Hermosa
Txutxukan
Kinsale Library
Methodist Church
‘The Clipper Adventure Book’ - bookmaking workshop
Open to everyone. Come along and make your own page documenting the
fabulous journey of the Clippers sailing around the world
Long Quay
Live Music: Crossbones
Cork and Cape Breton
outdoor Ceili
Goldiefish Artisan Food and Craft Market - over 40 stalls showcasing the best of Irish food and craft
Audio Detour: directions and stories relating to the harbour, local marine history and the history of clippers
(participants collect an individual ipod, map and headphones and are guided on a unique walk)
Kinsale historical walks with Dermot Ryan: Daily at 10.30am and 3pm from the Tourist Office.
Tourist Office
Streets of Kinsale
3pm Sunday
The Carnival Parade - ADVENTURES ON THE SEVEN SEAS
KAW Art Hub
at the Mill
Daily 10am -6pm STOPOVER art exhibition - a piece of art from all regions in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race 2009-10
CORK CITY
Location
Cork City
(Custom House)
Wednesday 07
5pm - Arrival of Parade of Sail from Kinsale to
Cork City. 6pm - Official Welcome + prizegiving,
Main Stage, Albert Quay
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Thursday 08
Friday 09
1pm - Meet the skippers
A question and answer session with the Clipper Skippers
1.00pm - Yachts departure from Port of Cork.
Come to the Custom House and wish the Clipper
fleet a safe journey to Hull
Cork Clipper Festival Market featuring the Ballymaloe Country Relish Farmer’s Market plus craft and retail stalls daily 10am til 10pm, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Race Village
(Albert Quay)
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Cork Chamber Clipper Lunch
Wednesday 07 July
Clarion Hotel, Cork City
Business networking lunch with
guest speaker Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the first man to
sail single handed
around the world and founder of
Clipper Ventures Plc.
Further details www.corkchamber.ie
Amusements including a vintage carousel 10am til 10pm daily - Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Roving entertainment
in the Race Village on
Albert Quay
Live Music on
the main stage in
the Race Village
(Albert Quay)
2.30 pm - Jon Hicks
3.30 pm - Lords of Strut
4.30 pm - Jon Hicks
5.30 pm - Lords of Strut
1.00 pm - Jon Hicks
2.00 pm - Bill Ferguson
3.30 pm - Jones and Barnard
4.00 pm - Bill Ferguson
5.00 pm -Jon Hicks
6.00 pm - Jones and Barnard
2.00 pm - Jones and Barnard
3.00 pm - Bill Ferguson
4.00 pm - Jones and Barnard
5.00 pm - Bill Ferguson
Live music:
2.00pm - Alamo Bandit
4.00 - 5.00pm - Jam Tarts
5.00pm - Boats arrive
6.00pm - Official welcome and prize giving
7.30 pm -Soul Driven
9.00 pm - John Spillane
Live Music:
2.30pm - Death By Chocolate
4.00-5.00 pm - The Movie Stars
5.30 pm - Ceili All Stars
7.00 pm - Fizz Bombs
8.45 pm - Fred
Live Music:
11.30 am - Valdman Four
1.00 pm - Farewell Ceremony for Clipper Fleet
2.30 pm - The Lynch Mob
4.30 pm - The Roaring Forties
7.00 pm - Crystal Swing
8.00 pm - The Walls
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Events subject to licence. Timetable may change
please check www.corkclipperfestival.com
for latest updates