Paradise island leaders come to Cork summit

The leaders of paradise islands all over the world are in Cork for a maritime festival and oceans summit during what is expected to be one of the city’s busiest summer weekends. SeaFest and tonight’s Live at the Marquee gig and a Munster senior hurling clash are expected to help attract up to 100,000 visitors to Leeside over the coming days.

People are being encouraged to use public transport and motorists have been warned to expect diversions and delays, particularly this evening during the Cork-Waterford clash in Pairc Uí Chaoimh from 7pm and the Aslan and Damien Dempsey gig in the docklands. SeaFest — the marine sector’s ploughing championships — steps up a gear today with some 100 free events on and off the water, with most activity taking place along Kennedy and Albert quays.