Archive Programme 2009
McCarthy’s Summer Community Programme,
July-August 2009
(1) McCarthy’s local history walks, discover the old Cork-Blackrock Railway Line with Kieran, Tuesday nights, 21 & 28 July, start 7p.m., The Marina entrance; free event; about 1 1/2 hours; as far as Mahon Point Carraigeway
(2) McCarthy’s ‘Make a model boat project’, make a model boat at home from recycled materials, bring it along to Atlantic Pond; prizes for best models, in association with Metheal Mara; venue: Atlantic Pond, Saturday afternoon, 8 August, 2p.m; free event.
Categories: Primary students and secondary school students
Model Boat Criteria: Must be creative, colourful, sturdy, be able to float, have a name
Prizes: HMV vouchers
(3) Photographic Competition
Photography competition in aid of Cork FM
Lifetime Lab, Cork FM & Cllr. Kieran McCarthy invite you to use your imagination and skill to photograph images on the theme of Water and be in with the chance to win an aerial photography flight.
The aim of the photographic competition is to capture images that celebrate the role of water in your community.It is open to everyone - young and old -from professional photographers to weekend snappers.
In addition to the top prize there is a special category for under 16’s of a shirt autographed by Ireland and Manchester City star and Cobh native Stephen Ireland.Prizes for 2nd and 3rd will be guided tours and horse riding lessons from Lucky Meadows Equestrian Centre,Watergrasshill courtesy of Mr.Sean Kelly and Cllr. Kieran McCarthy, Cork City Council and Cork Historian.
The winning entries along with a number of other top entries will be publically displayed at Lifetime Lab during Heritage Week including Water Open Day on August 29th
There are two classes - under 16 and open. For under 16’s proof of age will be requested for any photographs selected. Entrants must be under 16 as at 31st July 2009 to qualify.
Entries of prints only must be received no later than 5pm on by Friday, 14th August 2009.
Print sizes must be between 10″ x 8″ minimum and 16″ x 12″ maximum. They may be submitted mounted or unmounted.
The photos must have been taken by the person entering the competition.
A maximum of three entries will be accepted per entrant.
The entry fee of €10 per entrant (€5 for under 16’s)
Photos must be submitted by post with completed entry form to
Water Photo Competition,
Lifetime Lab
Lee Road
Cork
Ireland
Water Photo Competition 2009 Entry Form
Water Photo Competition 2009 Term & Conditions
National Heritage Week:
(A) Event: McCarthy’s City Heritage Hunt
Date: Saturday 22 August 2009, 2p.m.
Meeting point: registration & meeting point outside Cork City Library, Grand Parade
Details: Discover Cork’s history, its spaces and places, orienteer through Cork City Centre, finding clues to unlock the prize
Duration: Approx 2 hours
Organiser: Cllr. Kieran McCarthy, Cork Independent heritage columnist, 087 655 3389
Open to all, especially families, full wheelchair access
(B) Event: McCarthy’s local history walk
Along the old Cork-Blackrock & Passage Railway Line
Date: Tuesday 25 August 2009, 7.30p.m.
Meeting point: The Marina end of the old railway line, adjacent Main Drainage station
Details: Discover the history of the old railway line and hear about the development of Cork’s south eastern suburbs
Organiser: Cllr. Kieran McCarthy, Cork Independent Heritage Columnist, 087 655 3389
Open to all, especially families, wheelchair access
