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Upcoming events: the LiveStock Cork Festival in Schull

Thursday, June 24th, 2010 by Hotels by the Mizen Peninsula

Well summer is well and truly upon us and we can safely say that we seem to have been blessed so far (touch wood) with the weather this year and the quality of the events so far. In the last few weeks Schull has played host to a Film Festival (despite not having a cinema!) and a Triathlon as well as the many activities around to keep everyone active and there is still many things to look forward to over the coming months especially in Schull.

This upcoming Saturday the 3rd July,  the LiveStock Cork Festival (nothing to do with cattle) will be held in the Courtyard Bar, just up the main street from us, in Schull. This 1 day music festival, along with its sister festival in Kells, highlights the best of irish live music in an event packed day and night starting from 2 o clock  on Saturday and ending at 12:30 in the early hours of Sunday morning. The confirmed acts so far include Ian Whitty & The Exchange, O Emperor, Setmaker, John Blek & The Rats, 21 Demands, Travega, Jill Deering & Stace Gill, Martin Staunton & The Lost Parade with more to be confirmed.

Admission for this festival is only €8 at the door. So if you want to see the full range of Irish live music talent on display why not pop down to the Courtyard Bar in Schull on the Saturday the 3rd July at 2pm and see where the rest of the day and night take you.

For further updated info on this festival checkout its myspace page http://events.myspace.com/Event/3858682/LiveStock-Cork or its facebook site http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=125235940820007&ref=nf

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Upcoming gigs in Schull: Rubican

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010 by Hotels by the Mizen Peninsula

With the long hazy days of summer upon us here in Schull there is much to see and take part in. In the past few weeks there has been festivals and sporting events (triathlons) and there is still much to see and do in Scull. The weather at present is perfect for taking advantage of the various watersports around or taking trips along the coastline or the islands. There are many walks and opportunities to explore the area by sea, by foot, by bicycle or by horseback and there are many places to relax and enjoy the atmosphere in town.

There are still many events and festivals around in Scull and the surrounds to comes and we hope to keep you posted on them in the coming weeks.Plus there are many live music sessions and gigs for music fans of all genres (jazz, trad and contemporary) in the pubs in town in the evening. So if you are hanging around Schull for the day and want to hear some music and enjoy the craic in the evening just check out the local pubs.

This weekend the 19th  June local west cork band Rubicon, a celtic rock band from Ballydehob, are playing in Schull at  the Black Sheep pub at 10pm.

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Schull Film Festival 27-30th May

Friday, April 30th, 2010 by Hotels by the Mizen Peninsula

An upcoming event to take note of and put in your diaries taking place in just over a few weeks at the end of May (27-30th May) is the Corona Fastnet Short Film Festival 2010 an independent short film festival which is set to showcase the work of many talented, established and first time cinematographers.

Starting on the Thursday of the 27th May, for four days Schull will go short film festival crazy with a host of short films on show for everyone who’s interested. Even though there is no cinema in Schull that doesn’t stop the town from hosting a brilliant festival. With over 136 short films on offer the venders hope to display them these 4 days in many outdoor and indoor venues up and down the town, from the mobile Cinemobile to the Town Hall to our own Harbour View Hotel, helping everyone embrace all the best of Short Films available.

This festival has something for everyone. For budding young film makers the festival gives them a chance to showcase and become recognized in their work with various competitions, film workshops and chances to meet and talk to well known people within the film industry. For film buffs it offers a wealth of opportunities to view before seen short films in unique settings, meet new and established film makers in person and perhaps if you wish take part in a film workshop. The town will also be in full festival mode with a good atmosphere and buzz around during the days and the evenings, in the streets and local pubs, and while there is much to do for the active film buff or film maker to enjoy the festival there will also be other activities, entertainment options and things to see and do around the town to keep one interested and entertained.

So whether you like to make films or watch them, come along, participate and best of all enjoy the best of national and international shortfilmmaking.

For further details on this festival checkout its official website http://www.fastnetshortfilmfestival.com . If you want to take a look at what other events and activities that Schull has to offer keep in touch and we will try to keep you posted.

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