On Saturday July 28th Cobh Titanic100 and the people of Cobh will host
a Vintage weekend to mark the halfway point of the Titanic centenary
year. Events over the weekend include a ‘Vintage Speakeasy’ night –
live music of the era, drinks and canapé reception held in the
Commodore Hotel at 8pm. Dress 1900 – 1950’s. Tickets are available
from the Titanic100 office, 3 Westbourne Place, Cobh – €10 per person
€15 per couple.
On Sunday 29th – Cobh will be transformed with our Vintage Fair which
will cover all this and more with stands on Food, Fashion,
Accessories, Music, Transport, Gifts, Gadgets and Jewellery to name
but a few. See Designer Vintage inspired Bridal Gowns or customised
lavishly embellished footwear. Write your love note on a vintage look
Cork Harbour gift card or say it with flowers in the Edwardian
Language of Love. Choose a cup cake or a finger sandwich from our
local suppliers and wash it down with Corks Best Barry’s Tea. The
table will be set with customised original cake stands and the
handmade pinafores will protect your glad rags if you choose to come
all dressed up for the event.
Music of the era will add to the ambience of the town with this
weekend, step back in time to revisit our heritage and history in a
town that can boast original architecture, a veritable film set with
stories you could not make up even if you were the Jane Austin or
Walter Scott of today.
On Wednesday 3rd August – Cobh will be brought to life with street
theatre depicting some of the historical highlights from Queen
Victoria to Jack Doyle and the tragic Margaret Rice and restaurants in
Cobh will be creating special menu for the day.
