Tuesday 31 July 2018
Press Release
Bantry Harbour Open Day – Fun For all the Family!
What: Bantry Harbour Open Day
When: Sunday 12th August 2018 2.00 - 5.00pm
Where: Bantry Harbour Marina and Bantry Town
The first ever Bantry Harbour Open Day will take place on Sunday 12th August 2018 at Bantry Harbour Marina with many events free to attend for the public. Organised by Bantry Bay Port Company, events on the day will include free family entertainment on the marina, live music in the town square, a family cycle, a demonstration by the Irish Coastguard on land and sea and an opportunity for visitors to ‘Try Kayaking’.
Aimed at embracing what Bantry Harbour has to offer, Bantry Harbour Open Day aims to raise awareness and promote the different activities available for locals and visitors to Bantry both on and off the water.
Captain Paul O’Regan, Bantry Bay Port Company Harbour Master said: ‘This time last year we officially opened Bantry Harbour Marina and we really wanted to show our ongoing commitment to the town and harbour by organising Bantry Harbour Open Day. Hopefully this year will be a great success and we can further develop the event over the coming years.’
Programme of Events
| Event | Time | Location | Details | Free Event |
| 4K Family Cycle | 11.00am | Recycling Carpark Supervalu Bantry | 4K Family Fun Cycle Fun for all the Family. Further Information from O'Donovans Cycles, Bantry 086 1280307 | FREE |
| Whiddy Island Cup Sailing Race | 12.00 | Bantry Harbour Marina | Registration at 10.30am at Bantry Sailing Club, race starts at 12.00 leaving Bantry Marina. Prize giving on Whiddy Island at 4pm. The booking forms are available now by contacting info@bantrybaysailingclub.ie. | FREE |
| Family Entertainment | 2 - 5pm | Bantry Harbour Marina | Enjoy Family entertainment on the Marina with face painting and bouncy castles. | FREE |
| Live Music | 2-5pm | Bantry Harbour Marina | DJ Jay | FREE |
|
Bantry Blueway "Try Kayaking" |
2-5pm | Abbey Slipway Bantry | Why not come and try Kayaking with Cork Sports Partnership. Prebooking Required on 021 4347096. All equipment and instructors provided. Sit on kayaks available. | FREE |
| Bantry Bay Boat Hire | 2-5pm | Bantry Harbour Marina | Free Boat Trips. A taste of the Bantry Bay Boat Hire Experience. Get to see the delights of the inner harbour and its wildlife from the water. | FREE |
| Coastguard & BISRA Demonstration | 3pm | Bantry Harbour | Watch the Irish Coastguard, SAR Helicopter and BISRA work together as they practice sea and air rescue. Exciting demonstration for all the family to watch. | FREE |
| Live Music | 5-7pm | Bantry Town Square | Live band "Loose Change" | FREE |
| Ferry to Whiddy Island | All Day | Bantry Town Pier | Contact www.whiddyferry.com for booking details 086 8626734. |
For further information please contact:
Sara Mackeown
Commercial Marketing Executive
Port of Cork Company
Custom House Street
Cork
T12 CY88
Ireland
Tel: +353 (0) 21 4625 375
Mobile: +353 (0)86 1044011
www.portofcork.ie
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