The Christmas Park in Bishop Lucey Park opened last Friday.
Here are the opening times:
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bishop lucey park christmas wonderland
Monday, November 28th, 2011culture night at the English Market
Saturday, September 24th, 2011We called to the English Market for Culture Night. It was open late, from 6-9pm and we arrived much later than intended, at around 8.
There was a great crowd as we entered from the Grand Parade.
We headed in, and went to Bubble Brothers to get a glass of wine. They were really busy, with Paul and Austin handing nice glasses of wine. People were arriving with food from all over the market for a drink. I saw one lady arrive with oysters!
After a drink we wandered farther into the Market, stopping at the chocolate shop for some hot chocolate. They were giving proceeds from the night to charity.
We wandered on around the market, listened to some music, had some more food and then left as the market was closing. It’s a briliant night, and
I’m sure I’m not the only one that thinks they should do it way more often 
cannonball run cars at the port of cork
Friday, September 9th, 2011I went down to the Port of Cork at Custom house quay to see the cannonball run cars arrive.
Lots of amazing cars and you can get up close for a look.
Lots of people were checking the tax discs to see how much the owners pay each year
lots more photos on my flickr.
official opening of Aunty Nellie’s sweet shop in Midleton
Saturday, August 27th, 2011I went along to the official opening of Auntie Nellies sweet shop in Midleton this morning.
Some special guests turned up to help the staff to celebrate.
John cut the tape!
And the customers flooded in to sample the treats inside. The sweets are *this* big!
great buzz at the finish of the Cork City Marathon 2011
Monday, June 6th, 2011I just popped into town this afternoon to get a quick look at the finish of the Cork City Marathon.
Well done to all the runners!
fantastic sicilian dinner and wine tasting at fenns quay
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010On Monday I went along to Fenns Quay for a Dinner and Sicilian Wine tasting.
Victoria Curatolo of Villa Tonino and Liberty Wines were supplying and presenting the wines on the night.
There were about 20 people at the dinner, some of whom I’d met before. I had the pleasure of meeting Billy Lyons and his wife. Kevin had seated them at our table and we discovered a shared love of France, wine and a common history in Glounthaune, our native parish.
The dinner was fantastic, 4 courses with each being really tasty. As always in Fenns Quay, the service was top notch and the dinner was nice and relaxed, with no hint of a rush. I’ve attached the menu, with a grainy shot of the Osso Bucco and a grainier shot of Victoria.
Fenns Quay Sicilian Wine tasting and Dinner menu
For the wines, we tasted 6 from the range.
Villa Tonino Inzolia, 2009
Villa Tonino Grillo, 2009
Villa Tonino Nero D’Avola 2008
Villa Tonino `Baglio Curatolo` 2007
Villa Tonino `Baglio Curatolo` Syrah, 2007
Villa Tonino Marsala Superiore Riserva, NV, Curatolo
I loved the 3 reds, and if I really really had to chose a favourite, I’d go with the Baglio Curatolo. I’d be very happy with any of them though. I also very much liked the Inzolia – I reckon it’s tailor made for sipping on a hot summers day.
I had 3 of the clan with me, and in true family style we all had different favourites. We all liked a lot of the range though, which is an unusually high hit rate.
Victoria presented the wines in turn, with lovely stories of the history of the family Vineyard. I love hearing stories about where wines are made and the people that make them. It really adds to the experience for me.
It was a brilliant night, thanks to Kevin and all at Fenns Quay, and Victoria and Jerry.
You can read what Billy thought of the night.
As always, I’ve attached a scan of my tasting notes. Best of luck reading them
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- Fenns Quay Sicilian Wine tasting notes 1
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- Fenns Quay Sicilian Wine tasting notes 1
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- Fenns Quay Sicilian Wine tasting and Dinner menu
lee swim 2010
Saturday, July 24th, 2010the Lee Swim was on today.
massive well done to all the organisers, all the volunteers and the contestants!
one extra “fair play” to St John’s Ambulance – I saw them called into action today. nice one lads.
upcoming events in Cork City
Friday, July 23rd, 2010Saturday sees the newly founded Bazaar on the Boardwalk at Lapps Quay from 11 to 4, as well as the Lee Swim.
The Lee Swim takes place at 3:30, from St. Vincents bridge (by the Mercy Hospital) down the north channel, looping around by the Bonded Warehouse and finishing at Clontarf Bridge.
might see you there!
upcoming sicilian wine tasting in Fenns Quay
Friday, July 23rd, 2010On Monday 26th July at @19:30 Fenns Quay are hosting a Sicilian dinner and wine tasting.
“We have a four course dinner paired with six different wines. The price is €50 which includes the food and wine (Plenty of it!!). There will be a draw at the end of the night when one lucky attendee will win a 6 bottle mixed case of wine.”
sounds like it’ll be a great night – I’ll be there.