Events in Cork during 2010:
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BBQ INFORMATION AT THE CLARION 2010

Click here to download our information on our 2010 BBQ's at the Clarion for both Kudos & the Penthouse

GUINNESS CORK JAZZ FESTIVAL 2010

Click here to check out the 2010 GUINNESS CORK JAZZ FESTIVAL - October 22nd - 25th 2010

CORK CITY MARATHON - JUNE 7TH 2010

The Bord Gáis Energy Cork City Marathon is being organised through a partnership of Cork City Council, the Cork branches of the Athletics Association of Ireland, the Business Houses Athletics Association, the Garda Síochána, Health Service Executive, Bus Éireann, LeisureWorld Cork, Cork Chamber and City of Cork Vocational Education Committee, with support from our sponsors Bord Gáis Energy, the Evening Echo (Print Media Sponsor) and Cork's 96FM–C103 (Broadcasting Sponsor).
The race begins and finishes on the city centre's main street, St Patrick's Street. It takes a single circuit of the city centre before heading north for the historic suburb of Blackpool. Returning along the northern quays of the River Lee, the runners pass the four-mile mark along the picturesque riverside scenery of the Lower Glanmire Road (N8).
Contact Cork City Marathon
Event Manager - Gina Johnson,
Tel. +353 (0)21 4924170

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Ocean to City
Saturday June 12th, 2010.

Come along to watch this unique and exciting race which is organised by Meitheal Mara, Corks Traditional Boat Builders and is open to all traditional & fixed seat rowing boats. Ocean to City follows the 15 mile course from Crosshaven in Co. Cork and finishes in spectacular style outside the Clarion Hotel at Lapps Quay. Exhibitions - Face painters - Food & craft market - Pirates and mermaids - there's lots for the family (or boating enthusiast) to see and do on Lapps Quay on Saturday 12th June from 1pm onwards. 
CLICK HERE to download their event programme

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STRICTLY THE RAT PACK @ the Cork Opera House 
Date and time: Fri 11 and Sat 12 June @ 8pm
Tickets: €29, €32.50, €35 (*booking fee may apply)
Book by phone: 021 / 4270022

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CORK MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL of the SENSES 12th – 27th June 2010

Cork Midsummer Festival of the Senses is an annual 16-day summer celebration of contemporary arts and culture, combining local, national and international events to deliver unique experiences that appeal to everyone. You can expect unusual things in unusual places with theatre, off-site performances, contemporary and popular music, participatory projects, mass free events, a family programme, dance, debate, ideas, visual and conceptual art. Aiming to push the boundaries of each art form, Cork Midsummer Festival is a ‘real’ festival of the senses. The 2010 festival will see another varied and engaging programme, the full delights of which will be revealed from March 2010. 
Click Here to for more information on the Festival www.corkmidsummer.com

The Headline Act at this year’s festival is Philip Glass and his stay in Cork is sponsored by the Clarion Hotel Cork
Here is a list of the key events happening in Cork during the festival:

• Philip Glass: Click here for more information on Philip Glass event
• The Show Must Go On: Click here for more information on The Show Must Go On event
• Corcadorca: Click here for more information on the Corcadorca event
• FML: Click here for more information on the FML event
• Best Before: Click here for more information on the Best Before event

LIVE at the MARQUEE 2010, CORK - Click Here to book your overnight accommodation: Book Now

Aiken Promotion are proud to present the following acts at Live at the Marquee, Cork in 2010

Megadeth - Monday 14th June 2010
Chris Brown - Tuesday 15th June 2010
JLS - Wednesday 16th June 2010
JLS - Thursday 17th June 2010
Michael McDonald & Al Green - Saturday 19th June 2010
Kenny Rogers - Sunday 20th June 2010
Jackson Browne - Wednesday 23rd June 2010
Blondie - Thursday 24th June 2010
Harmonic - Friday 25th June 2010
Horslips - Saturday 26th June 2010
Paul Weller - Sunday 27th June 2010
The Cranberries - Tuesday 29th June 2010
Deep Purple - Wednesday 30th June 2010
Dara O'Briain - Thursday 1st July 2010
Dara O'Briain - Friday 2nd July 2010
Christy Moore & Declan Sinnott - Saturday 3rd July 2010
Snoop Dogg - Monday 5th July 2010
WESTLIFE - Tuesday 6th July 2010
WESTLIFE - Wednesday 7th July 2010
Tony Bennett - Thursday 8th July 2010
Madness - Friday 9th July 2010

For our special marquee event room rates - click here to email Reservations or Click here to Book Now

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Clipper Round the World Yacht Race on 07 - 09 July 2010
Click Here to download the PDF for the event

Cork will welcome the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race on 02 July 2010. The ten entries in the race will arrive in Kinsale from Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia for 8 days of festivities which will culminate in a farewell from Cork Harbour on 09 July 2010. It is expected that thousands of friends, families and supporters will visit Cork for the celebrations.
The Clipper Race is contested by ten stripped down 68 foot racing yachts each sponsored by an international city, region or country (Edinburgh, Jamaica, Singapore, Cork, Finland, Qingdao, Cape Breton Island, Hull & Humber, Australia and California). All of the yachts are crewed by amateurs who have taken time out of their normal lives as air traffic controllers, interior designers, taxi drivers, lawyers, and students to take on this incredible challenge.
For the crew this will be no walk in the park as they sail 35,000nm around the world pitting themselves against all the elements. The race started in Hull, UK on 13 September and visits La Rochelle, Rio de Janeiro, Capetown, Australia, Singapore, China, San Francisco, Panama, Jamaica, New York, Cape Breton Island Nova Scotia, Cork, the Netherlands and finishes in Hull on 17 July 2010. The race will be a mixture of long, tactical ocean races where endurance is tested to the limit and short, technical sprints. Weather will range from virtually flat calm to raging seas and storm force winds, enough to test the mettle of even the bravest.
The Cork Clipper project is funded by Fáilte Ireland, Cork City Council and Cork County Council with the main objective of promoting Cork as a tourism and business destination around the world. Working alongside Tourism Ireland, Cork will be promoted to consumers, trade and the media in key markets that the race visits.

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Cork Week – July 10th – 16th 2010 

Ireland’s most prestigious yachting event Cork Week is fast approaching the shores of Crosshaven, Cork and sailing fans are gearing up for what will be the sailing event of the year for both competitors and visitors.
Cork Week, the unrivalled bi-annual event is the highlight of Ireland’s sailing calendar attracting over 10,000 visitors from around the globe. It will be anchors away in Cork Bay come July 10th with a competition that provides a unique blend of onshore festivities with offshore drama and endurance.
Declan Farmer, Marketing Manager for Heineken® commented: "Cork Week has that eclectic element like no other, making it the perfect platform for Heineken® Ireland to be involved in. It’s a fantastic event that combines elite racing with a party spirit and we are extremely proud to be involved with Ireland’s most prestigious yachting regatta".
Entertainment Line Up for 2010:
Bagatelle
Frank & Walters
Revolver
Blue Moose
Mary Black
The Coronas
Arcadia
Cork Week 2010 takes place July 10th to 16th.

A Special Room Rate of €100 Room Only or €130 per room per night Bed & Breakfast for 2 adults applies to all Cork Week visitors to Cork City. 
Email Us for more details or To Book this special Cork Week Rates

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The international tour of “MAMMA MIA!” is coming to Cork for the first time and will play at The Marquee Cork for two weeks commencing 20th July 2010. Inspired by the story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs, "Mamma Mia!", written by Catherine Johnson, tells a tale of family and friendship set on a Greek island paradise.
From West End smash to global phenomenon, “MAMMA MIA!” has already been seen by more than 40 million people in over 190 cities and has already grossed over $2 billion at the box office worldwide. Music & lyrics by Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus, directed by Phyllida Lloyd and choreographed by Anthony Van Laas.
Visit the “MAMMA MIA!” website for more information at: www.mamma-mia.com
Mamma Mia - 20th July 2010 for a two week run
Tues 20th July – 8pm
Wed 21st July – 8pm
Thur 22nd July – 8pm
Fri 23rd July – 8pm
Sat 24th July – 2.30pm & 8pm
Sun 25th July – 8pm
Tues 27th July – 8pm
Wed 28th July – 8pm
Thurs 29th July – 8pm
Fri 30th July – 8pm
Sat 31st July – 2.30pm & 8pm
Sun 1st August – 2.30pm & 8pm

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GUINNESS CORK JAZZ FESTIVAL - 2010

Coming to Cork this October Bank Holiday Weekend - 22nd - 25th October 2010

CLICK HERE to see what is happening in Cork and at the Clarion Hotel this Jazz Weekend