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Calling all 5th Class Teachers – Win a Free Boat Trip around Cork Harbour for your class. The Port of Cork has launched their Primary Schools Initiative for 2018 aimed at 5th class primary school children. Now in its 13th year, the theme of the Port of Cork Schools Initiative is ‘Cork City Quays – This is Your City – How do you see the Docklands area looking 30 Years from now?’
Calling all 5th Class Teachers – Win a Free Boat Trip around Cork Harbour for your class. The Port of Cork has launched their Primary Schools Initiative for 2018 aimed at 5th class primary school children. Now in its 13th year, the theme of the Port of Cork Schools Initiative is ‘Cork City Quays – This is Your City – How do you see the Docklands area looking 30 Years from now?’
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Fota Island Adventure wins “Sports Business of the Year” award at<br />
the Irish Sports Industry Awards<br />
Fota Island Adventure has been awarded “Sports Business of the Year” at the annual Irish<br />
Sports Industry Awards, held on Wednesday 7th March at Smock Alley Theatre.<br />
Presented by Joanne Cantwell from RTE, Fota Island Adventure were one of 12 winners at<br />
the awards on evening which recognise and reward excellence in the sporting industry, while<br />
simultaneously highlighting the contribution of Sport to Ireland.<br />
Derek Binchy of Fota Island Adventure said “I’m delighted for the whole team here at Fota<br />
Island Adventure. This award is a true testament to the brilliant work and dedication that<br />
everyone puts in on a daily basis. We’re constantly evolving and aiming to be the best that<br />
we can be and thanks to the amazing partnership with Fota Island Resort we have some very<br />
exciting developments in the pipeline.”<br />
Director of Marketing at the Fota Collection Seamus Leahy said “At Fota Island Resort we’re all<br />
delighted to see Fota Island Adventure take home this well-deserved prize. The partnership<br />
with Fota Island Adventure is a natural fit for us and we’re excited to see what new projects<br />
they’ll be bringing on board in 2018.” Hidden in the woods along the shoreline of Fota Island,<br />
part of the natural surroundings of Fota Island Resort, Fota Island Adventure is the perfect<br />
setting for a day packed full of excitement. Whether it’s a family trip, a solo visit, a corporate<br />
retreat or a school tour, there is something for everyone at Fota Island Adventure. From<br />
water sports such as kayaking and orienteering, and forest activities like obstacle courses,<br />
bushcraft and finding the sniper – your adrenaline rush awaits.<br />
Our award-winning team development package is delivered by expertly trained instructors,<br />
with many being current and ex-members of the Irish army, and this professional team put<br />
together a range of daily activities and bespoke packages designed to stimulate, challenge,<br />
build confidence and provide hours of fun!<br />
Timetables can be viewed online by searching www.fotaadventure.com<br />
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New Café and Spring Events as Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens<br />
opens for 2018 season<br />
Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens will open again for the season on Saturday March 24th<br />
with a weekend of activity for everyone. “Come and spend some time with us at our beautiful<br />
Regency house, take in the gardens in the spring sunshine and enjoy our special garden trails<br />
for all the family. We also have a variety of house trails for children,” says Victoria Tammadge,<br />
Fota House’s General Manager. “We are thrilled to announce that Bakestone, one of Cork’s<br />
best eateries, will be launching their new café at Fota House. Bakestone share our passion for<br />
offering visitors locally sourced produce and the best of each season, and they will be serving<br />
produce from the Victorian Working Garden here at Fota House”, she continues. Bakestone<br />
will be serving up a wide variety of fabulous eats every day and promise some exciting food<br />
events to come! Visit Bakestone.ie to discover more.<br />
Fota House will be hosting an exciting programme of fantastic family events throughout the<br />
year, kicking off with the Easter Nature Trail on 30th and 31st March and the ever popular<br />
Spring Plant Fair on 22nd April. “Our goal here at Fota House, Arboretum and Gardens - part<br />
of Ireland’s Ancient East - is to continue to bring the property to life and share it with all<br />
our visitors; keeping the heart of the property beating is what’s it’s all about!” Fota House<br />
operates guided tours from 10:00 – 17:00 daily (including Sundays and bank holidays). The<br />
award winning Victorian Working Garden at the rear of the property is also well worth a visit.<br />
Manned mainly by Fota volunteers, it is open Monday – Friday, 10:30 to 15:00 and 13:00<br />
to 16:00 on Sundays, perfect for an after lunch stroll. Since 2007, Fota House is owned and<br />
managed by the Irish Heritage Trust, an independent charity, and all proceeds are invested<br />
back into the upkeep and restoration of the property.<br />
For details on all our events or to book, visit us at www.fotahouse.com
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