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July 12 – 16; July 19 – 23; Aug 9–13; Aug 16–20
Triskel Summer Workshops: Japanese Art and Culture
Following on from the very successful Artist in Schools programme ‘An introduction to Japanese Arts and Culture’ which took place recently in primary schools in Cork, Triskel is running four separate weeks of summer workshops featuring classes in Japanese culture, origami, traditional arts and crafts and brush calligraphy. The classes will be given by Chika Ueda, a qualified teacher from Japan.
Ages: 7-12 years
TIME: Mon – Fri, 11am – 1pm
TICKETS: EU50 for the week (materials included)
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: Alan Collins 021-4277300 / 021-4272022. Email: alancollins@triskelartscentre.ie or call into Triskel, ESB Substation, Caroline Street, Cork.
VENUE: The River Lee Hotel (formerly Jurys), Western Road.
14th of August 2010
Paddy Games
“Taking silly very seriously”
“Taking silly very seriously” is the motto of the world’s most surreal sports event. Taking place in Cork City this summer, the inaugural Paddy Games invites every animal and human around the world to compete in bizarre sports and break new records......but not many conventional ones.
Inspired by Ireland and held in Cork’s Mardyke Arena on 14th August 2010, the programme promises to baffle the world’s media with challenges such as the backwards 100m, blindfold sprint, mobile phone throwing, inter-species relay and the pogo-stick high jump.
The Paddy Games will be the theatre for a whole new breed of sports-star, affording participants the opportunity to win gold for their country and rejoice in their innate right to be their very own hero while freshening up the world’s sports calendar. After all, who was it that decided we should jump over the hurdles and not under them? Who insisted we race forwards rather than backwards, run rather than crawl and denied the doggy-paddle as a swimming stroke?
A truly global phenomenon, the Paddy Games has generated huge media interest internationally, with Reuter’s agencies in the UK and Japan, ABC News in the US and a whole host of online news agencies from Canada to New Zealand all getting behind what will be a truly inspired event. Giving serious welly to the occasion, it has just been confirmed that Reuters TV from the UK intend on covering the event with news feeds from the Mardyke being beamed to TV stations around the world; bringing the drama of the Paddy Games direct to living rooms from Athlone to Zimbabwe.
Athletes, adventurers, daredevils, musclemen, pioneers, dogs as well as goats, champs and rookies are invited to compete and can register online now at www.paddygames.ie. From marathon runners and hurdle sprinters to Irish dancers and dog trainers, the Games will have a sporting event to suit all backgrounds. In a bid to outsize the inaugural Modern Olympics of 1896, the Paddy Games will host over 251 competitors representing more than 15 countries; so to be in with a chance of taking gold for your country, register now!
Come to Cork this summer where backwards is the new forward! Are you game?
And the world wonders ... what could Usain Bolt do the Backwards 100m in?
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TICKETS:
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 085 7770969. Web: www.paddygames.ie
VENUE: Cork's Mardyke Arena
Fota Wildlife Park
Fota Wildlife Park and Arboretum Park is one of Europe's most progressive Wildlife Parks with over 90 species of wildlife from five continents. It is set on 70 acres of open countryside, with many of its species wandering freely around the park's natural and attractive environment. FOTA Wildlife Park has achieved international success in breeding cheetahs and aims to be a leading contributor to the conservation of wildlife worldwide. It supports conservation initiatives in Namibia, the South Atlantic, Columbia, Madagascar and Central America.
TICKETS:
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: . Web: www.fotawildlife.ie
VENUE: Fota Wildlife Park,
Leahy's Fun Farm
Leahy's Fun Farm is a great fun day out for all the family, with a huge selection of animals to be seen as well as
playgrounds, go carting, boat rides, leprechauns cave and more. The farm has a large restaurant/coffee shop
and lots of picnic areas. See how people lived in by gone days by taking a wander through the museum sections.
A 200 year old house gives great insight into its history. There is a large newly opened adult maze and the children
can feed and pet lots of animals, so go along for a nice relaxing day out.
Directions: From Cork: Drive to Midleton (N25), half way down turn left for Dungourney which is 9 miles from Midleton.
Drive through Dungourney and stay on Tallow Road. The Fun Farm is 3 miles from Dungourney on left hand side.
Opening Months: May - September & December
Opening Times: Monday - Saturday: 11am - 6pm
Sunday: 1pm - 6pm
December weekdays: 5.00pm - 7.30pm
December weekends: 12 noon - 7.30
Guided tours available. Wheelchair accessible. Parking Coaches welcome, no time limit.
Method of Visitor Payment: Leahys Fun Farm accept visa, access cash or cheque.
TICKETS: €7. Children under 2 years are free. Group rates available: For every 10 children 1 adult free.
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 021 4668461. Email: teresahennessy@eircom.net. Web: http://www.leahysopenfarm.ie/.
VENUE: Leahy's Fun Farm, Dungourney, Midleton, Co Cork.
MONKEY MAZE
Monkey Maze - Europe's largest indoor activity centre for kids situated in Glanmire, Cork. Monkey Maze is a giant 4 level 500 square metre adventure play area, catering for children up to 12 years old. Amazing slides, play areas and Mini monkey area for younger kids. Perfect for birthday parties and school tours.
TIME: Open daily from 11am to 6pm For more information.
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 021 4820674. Web: www.monkeymaze.ie
VENUE: Glanmire, Cork.
Trabolgan Holiday Village
Situated on a picturesque 140-acre estate in beautiful east Cork, Trabolgan Holiday Village is well know for its magical surroundings and excellent facilities. Trabolgan has 172 self-catering houses and apartments, a touring caravan park with 35 sites, and when you book, the price you pay includes the use of the sub tropical wave pool, live entertainment venues, kids clubs,, 18 hole par-3 golf, crazy golf, 3 kids play areas, badminton and tennis courts, astroturf soccer pitch and sports hall, fitness room with sauna and steam room.
Also available on a pay as you go basis: Trabolgan adventure sports, go kart tracks, beauty/relaxation rooms, arcade, trampolines, paddle boats and mini-karts.
Trabolgan is not only a great holiday destination but also welcomes day visitors throughout the year. It also has a membership club which offers season long access to facilities and entertainment.
In the past, Trabolgan has played host to a variety of special interest events, such as music festivals, dance championships, sports tournaments & mini conventions.
TICKETS:
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 021 4661551. Web: www.trabolgan.com
VENUE: Trabolgan Holiday Village, Midleton, Co Cork.
Leisureworld Churchfield
Swimming Lessons available for kids. The classes run for 10 weeks. The duration of each class is 30 mins. They cater for all levels from complete beginner to advanced swimming.
Fun Swim - Leisureworlds super fun slide has everyone screaming for more! (Height restrictions apply) If you fancy acting like a monkey then check out the fun pool with a crazy swing & slide (8yrs & under - Kids 8yrs and younger must be accompanied by an adult to use the fun pool) For those who need a little help, our learner, the learner pool is a great way to get started. (Kids 7yrs and younger must be accompanied by an adult in the pool).
Birthday Parties - Give the next birthday a burst of fun and let Leisureworld do the hard work. With a minimun of 10 children, there is a choice of activities for 2 hours, from swimming, football & indoor fun activities. Decorated party area provided and a party bag for each child.
Soccer Kick Off - Soccar pitches for hire at a reduced rate for under 16yrs. The perfect solution for the school breaks and weekends.
Teen Gym - Specialized instructors will encourage and motivate every teenager to make exercise part of their weekly activity and to work towards a healthy lifestyle. They are introduced to all the CV equipment and also have a workout. Its a fun and cool way to keep teenagers feeling their best and for them to see the fun side of business. (Available for 12yrs - 17 yrs)
Kids Camps - cater for the school holidays at Easter, Summer, Halloween & Christmas with fully supervised fun & healthy activity camps. Includes Uni Hoc, Soccer, Swimming, Arts & Crafts, fun and games, parachute and lots more. With a fun party on the final day & a photo for each child to take away to remind them of the fun.
TICKETS:
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 021 4397868. Web: www.leisureworldcork.com
VENUE: Leisureworld, Knockfree Ave, Churchfield, Cork
Perks Family Entertainment Centre
70,000sq ft of indoor entertainment. Showboat casino, megazone lazer shots, blackbeards play centre, fun rides for all. Birthday parties catered for. Perks has it all, video games, bowling and pool. also check out the delicious McPerkies Fast food restaurant, where you can eat in or take away.
TICKETS:
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 024 92438. Web: www.perksfunfair.com
VENUE: Perks Family Entertainment Centre, Seafield, Youghal, Co. Cork.
Leisureplex Coliseum Cork
Leisureplex Coliseum Cork Adventure Parks/Centres. At the Coliseum in Cork you will be spoilt for choice. The only problem is which to choose first. Bowling, pool, video games, Qzar. If you're not sure just ask at reception and they will give you some more details. Open 24 hours.
TICKETS:
BOOKING/INFO: Web: www.leisureplex.ie
VENUE: McCurtin Street, Cork.
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