Coal Quay Festival

Cork Middle Parish and Coal Quay Historical Society present the Cork Coal Quay Family Festival 2016 There they’ll meet the Lord Mayor, Cllr. See you there!

Cork Middle Parish and Coal Quay Historical Society present the Cork Coal Quay Family Festival 2013 on Saturday, August 17th from 12 noon to 5.30pm. In its second year, the Cornmarket Street and North Main Street Traders are delighted to host a festival that will resonate with the nostalgia of yesteryear and celebrate the rich, vibrant, colourful tradition and cultural heritage of Cork City. The f

estival will kick off with The Buttera and Cork Shawlies Parade marching with the Cork Butter Exchange Band from North Gate Bridge along North Main Street, Kyle Street to Cornmarket Street. Catherine Clancy at 12pm to the sound of Shandon Bells chiming 'The Banks of My Own Lovely Lee' followed by a special performance by the Butter Exchange Band. Shortly after prayers will be said by Fr Pat McCarthy, Sts Peter & Paul in remembrance of the deceased Coal Quay dealers and residents of the area who have passed on after which doves will be released. Over the course of the afternoon Cornmarket Street will be filled with colour and music with activities for everyone including music, song, story, poetry, historical walking tours, exhibitions, theatrical performances and comedy. On stage will be a packed programme of music with MuddyLee, Karl and Blathain performing traditional music and song, the nostalgic Cork Memory Lane Group, Jaded, Cork Rokk Choir, Redee, William Hammond and Friends performing traditional music and Jerry Elvis. For the children there will be face painters, clowns, circus walkabouts, magic shows, fancy dress, balloon modelling, arts and crafts workshops and pottery classes and the Cork City Fire Department will be showcasing their elegant early 20th century Fire Brigade engine along with a modern engine while on duty Fire will be giving talks on the history of the Fire Service in Cork. And if you get hungry there will be plenty of food to go to keep everyone happy. So why not dress-up in traditional costume - your grandmothers and grandfathers clothes - and join in the party atmosphere. Come along and join the fun on the good auld Coal Quay, a treat for all the family and best of all its free. For further information contact Event Organisers:
Breda Scanlon: [email protected]
Richard T. Cooke: [email protected]

12/08/2016

Great launch this evening! Looking forward to next Saturday now :)

14/08/2015

Just in from the launch of this year's festival. Looking forward to the big day on the 22nd :)

15/05/2014

Ooops got the date wrong! The Date for this year's Coal Quay Festival is Saturday the 23rd of August! We'll be back with more details soon...

19/08/2013

Thanks to everyone who came along to our festival last Saturday, what a great atmosphere on The Coal Quay :)

17/08/2013

Setting up early! It's festival day :)

16/08/2013

Penny Dinners will be on the Coal Quay tomorrow too :)
http://www.corkpennydinners.ie/wp/

15/08/2013

Great video of last year's festival, to get you all in the mood for Saturday :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9mNiGkFDgY

Cork Coal Quay Family Festival 2012 Cork Coal Quay Family Festival 2012 Officially launched by the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. John Buttimer. Saturday, August 18th 2012. Cork Coal Quay Family Fes...

13/08/2013

The best produce in the county will be on offer at the regular Saturday market on the Coal Quay this Saturday :)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Coal-Quay-Saturday-Food-Market/117006288368046

Coal Quay Saturday Food Market Welcome to the Coal Quay Saturday Market, Cork. Locally produced goods from 8.00am every Saturday.

13/08/2013

Some great musicians playing on The Coal Quay this Saturday including the famous Buttera, who will officially open the event!
https://www.facebook.com/TheButtera

The Cork Butter Exchange Brass & Reed Band Band rehearses are Wednesday 7.30 -9pm
Beginner Classes (all ages): Saturday 1pm-2pm.
Junior Band (all ages): Saturday 2pm-3pm.

12/08/2013

The Shawlies preparing for this weekend's Coal Quay Festival, pic Darragh Kane

12/08/2013

Lots of things happening on The Coal Quay this Saturday, bit this is one of them, children's make and do workshops with the Crafty Ole Bats :)bring the kids!
http://www.craftyolbats.com/

Crafty Ol Bats Children's arts and crafts workshops for mothers, fathers and their kids in the Cork region

07/08/2013

Getting ready for The Coal Quay Festival 2013 Picture Darragh Kane

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The Coal Quay
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Opening Hours

12pm - 5:30pm