Ship ahoy as Navy puts best foot forward for festival

Today will mark one of the biggest displays of naval firepower seen in Cork harbour for many years.

The Russian, French, Belgians and British are sending warships to take part in a special Naval Festival which forms part of Cork’s contribution to Rebel Week.

Minister Alan Shatter will take a review from the LÉ Eithne of 11 other vessels, including Irish ships, which will be anchored in the lower harbour from 11am.