National Sculpture Factory 9
LÉ AOIBHINN is an Inshore Patrol Vessel acquired by the Irish Naval Service from the Royal New Zealand Navy in 2023. She was previously named HMNZS ROTOITI. The ship is 55 meters in length with a top speed 25 knots which allows the ship to patrol within Irelands Exclusive Economic Zone. The ship carries a permanent crew of 24 personnel with the ability to embark a further 12 personnel. The ship has recently achieved an Initial Operating Capability (IOC) status and is deployable while concurrently moving forward to the Full Operational Capability (FOC) process later this year. This will be the ships first visit to Cork City since arrival into the Irish Naval Service. The ship will be open to the public as part the Cork Heritage Open Day. LÉ Aoibhinn Cork City Docks Open 10am to 12.30pm, 2pm to 5pm (subject to change) No wheelchair access 10
Albert Road, Ballintemple Guided tours at 12pm to 3pm Partial wheelchair access
The National Sculpture Factory was set up thirty-five years ago and is now a thriving artist’s resource facility where artists are working on many creative projects. It is a significant national resource and is primarily funded by the Arts Council with the support of Cork City Council. Cork Heritage Open Day visitors will have the exciting opportunity to visit some artists workspaces, meet some artists and see the inside workings of an artist’s workplace. We invite you to visit our facilities and artists in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and learn more about the creative process directly from the source. Artists currently on the factory floor include: Maeve Lynch, James Hayes, Catherine Hehir, Corban Walker, Maud Cotter, Emma O’Hara, Kieran Cremin, Ada Lynch, Lynn O’Donovan, Ben Reilly and Peadar Lamb. Guided tours of the National Sculpture Factory will take place every half hour starting at 12pm to 3pm (last tour 3pm)
20
21
Powered by FlippingBook