Local Activities
General activities in the Cork Area
Cork has lots to offer in the range of activities. Both on and off land one will never be bored in Cork. We have selected a handful of activites that one can partake in near Fota Island Resort. The activities we have listed range in prices. For further information on extra activtites please dont hesitate to contact the hotel +353 (0)21 488 3700.
Titantic 100 - Cobh 2012
2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the Titanic's maiden voyage. Cobh, then Queenstown, was the Titanic's last port of call. 123 passengers boarded the magnificent vessel in a bid to journey to the new world. For the last century the world has been intrigued with the story of the largest passenger liner at the
time and the vessel that many thought was unsinkable.
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Titanic's journey and to remember and pay tribute to all who have been involved with her, Cobh in County Cork, Ireland, will play host to a memorable series of events. This event series – Titanic 100 Cobh 2012, will include many and varied events and will appeal to a wide audience. We look forward to seeing you in Cobh to share the experience with us. For further information regarding upcoming events and news from Titanic 100 please visit www.titanic100.ie. The full schedule of events can be downloaded in PDF format at the end of this page.
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Cork Opera House
Cork Opera House provides balanced popular entertainment with an emphasis on education and outreach activities. A high variety of genres of activity such as opera, drama, dance, concerts, musicals and family productions are received. In addition to that Cork Opera House has a long history of producing and co-producing quality productions across all genres. In the past 8 years Cork Opera House has produced and co-produced 33 new productions which have toured to 38 venues in 22 different counties.
Old Mill Distillary
A tour of Jameson Experience Midleton is a path of discovery - one which will take you back in time to the magnificent courtyard area, evoking the atmosphere of harvest time with farmers arriving with horses and carts piled high with sacks of grain ready to sell to the Distillery.
SailCork Courses
Cork Harbour is one of the world's finest harbours. It offers a wide variety of conditions for sailing and powerboating. SailCork, one of Ireland's leading Sail & Powerboating training centre offers courses from their base in East Ferry near Cobh on the Great Island. SailCork team and students venture afloat to areas like secluded creeks, sandy beaches and the vast open waters for more advanced skills.
Spike Island Walking Tours
The tour explores the fascinating history of the island and visits locations and places that reflect its diverse use. The Spike Island Guided Tour aims to be exciting, interesting and provide a fabulous afternoon in Cork Harbour and one of Ireland's most interesting Islands.
Skibereen Heritage Centre
The Heritage Centre is home to the Great Famine Commemoration Exhibition and the Lough Hyne Visitor Centre The Great Famine Commemoration Exhibition commemorates the tragic period in the 1840s that is known in Irish History as the Great Hunger. Skibbereen, along with many areas of the west, was very badly affected losing up to a third of its population to hunger, disease and emigration. The Lough Hyne Visitor Centre explains the unique nature of this salt- water marine lake, Ireland’s first Marine Nature Reserve.
Ballynatray Estate
Ballynatray is a privately owned estate, steeped in ancient history and offering a unique setting with breathtaking views across the river Blackwater. A beautiful 18th Century Georgian home, Ballynatray is conveniently located on the Cork/Waterford border just 45 minutes from Cork Airport.
