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Michael “Bully Boy” Smith Darts Exhibition

On March 10th, in aid of Marymount Hospice, the currently ranked no 6 in the World, and this
years World finalist will play a host of players in an evening of fun and entertainment at the
Commodore Hotel. Full event details in the coming days
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East Cork Cinema March Screening

East Cork Cinema Club will be screening the multi award winning Polish drama ‘Cold War’ on
Monday 11th March at the Great Island Community Centre (Top Room).

Doors 7.30pm, Screening 8pm. General Admission €8, Members, Students, OAPs & unwaged
€6. Complimentary food and wine included.
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OCEAN TO CITY 2019

This year’s race takes place on Saturday 1 June 2019. Registration is now open!
Important accommodation notice for travelling participants: The Cork City Marathon takes
place on the day after Ocean to City, which will bring thousands of runners into the city. To
avoid lodging difficulties we strongly advise travelling participants to reserve their accommo-
dation as early as possible. See Accommodation Guide.
Ocean to City – An Rás Mór is Ireland’s very own long-distance rowing race attracting hun-
dreds of participants annually. Started in 2005, it has grown from its origin as a race for tra-
ditional fixed-seat boats into an all-inclusive rowing and paddling event, embracing everything
from traditional wooden working boats, currachs, skiffs, gigs and longboats to contemporary
ocean racing shells, kayaks, canoes and even stand-up paddle boards.

With thousands of spectators each year, the race is a real flagship event for Cork Harbour;
one of the largest natural harbours in the world. An Rás Mór (”The Big Race”) appeals to a
wide range of rowers and paddlers from across Ireland and beyond. It includes races over
four course distances: the 28km Ocean Course, 22km City Course, 13km Monkstown Course
and the 4km Youth Course – all finishing to a warm welcome in Cork’s city centre.

Modelled on London’s Great River Race, start times are staggered with the slowest boat types
leaving first, and the fastest boat types leaving last. Celebrating both traditional boats and
the more competitive contemporary craft, An Rás Mór is much more than just a race… it is a
test of endurance, a personal challenge and a shared effort.
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SPIKE ISLAND AFTER DARK
Spike Island cinema club RETURNS with screenings of the Conjuring 1 and 2, for anyone
who missed our recent screenings. Saturday March 02nd, 09th for Conjuring 1, Sat 16th for
Conjuring 2.
Your journey starts with a ferry ride across cork harbour before our guides take you on a
tour through our past. Hear about the convict prison that held 2300 inmates and centuries of
social life.
Then it’s on to grab snacks and head for our children’s prison where we show your movie.
Finally enjoy a nighttime sailing across Cork harbour to Cobh. Tickets at https://spikeisland-
cork.digitickets.co.uk/tickets