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DOROTHY’S EASTER TRAIL at FOTA HOUSE, ARBORETUM
& GARDENS

Join us for a breath of fresh air this Easter at Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens,
one of Cork’s most idyllic locations, on Friday 19th and Sat 20th April. The magnifi-
cent Arboretum will be the setting for Dorothy’s Trail, which will bring the history
and beauty of Fota alive for everyone. Amongst the trees and wildlife, follow the
woodland path, leading you to your very own Easter treat!

This self-guided Easter Trail follows in the footsteps of the young Dorothy Bell,
Fota’s former owner, as she explores her imagination in the gardens. At the finish,
claim your yummy chocolate egg, kindly sponsored by Cadbury’s. Come along for an
EGGciting day out for all the family that is suitable for all ages!
“Once your little ones have enjoyed their experience, why not make a day of it and
enjoy the stunning gardens with a picnic or enjoy some delicious food at Bakestone
Café?! There will also be food tents at the end of the trail and entertainment with
vintage swing boats and carousel from the 1950s and a fantastic 1970s ice-cream
van,” says Victoria Tammadge, Fota House’s General Manager.
Tickets are €8 per child and can be pre-booked online www.fotahouse.com, adults
go FREE!
Trail runs Friday and Saturday from 10am to 4pm daily, walk-ins welcome.
By enjoying our Easter trail, visitors are contributing to the ongoing restoration and
conservation of Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens which is owned and managed by
the Irish Heritage Trust charity. Book tickets online now, join us for Easter, and be
part of something special.
For details on all our events or to book, visit us at www.fotahouse.com or call 021
4815543.
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Haulbowline Theatre Group – Cobh Readers and Writers Festival

Haulbowline Theatre Group is delighted to present “FICTION IS STRANGER THAN
TRUTH” on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th of April in the Commodore Hotel.
This production is comprised of 8 short plays and forms part of the Cobh Readers
and Writers Festival 2019, promising an afternoon of comedy, tragedy, confronta-
tion, revenge, dreaming, scheming and love.

It is a FREE event.
The performance starts on both afternoons at 3pm in the Jack Doyle Room.

The Cobh Readers and Writers Festival is an annual series of events celebrating the
arts in the town, running this year from 11th – 14th of April.

For more information, check out the group’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/
HaulbowlineTheatreGroup and follow us on Twitter: @HaulbowlineTG