More than 100,000 people are in Cork this weekend as Seafest gets underway in the city. People from over 90 countries are expected in Cork City this weekend for what is Ireland's largest maritime festival. The national festival celebrates Ireland's maritime heritage, with more than 100 free family friendly attractions taking place at the Port of Cork. Tánaiste Simon Coveney says the festival aims to showcase Cork and Ireland's achievements in climate protection and developing sustainable tourism. They're predominantly small island developing states from the Caribbean, the Pacific, the African coast and from Asia.

Source: Irish Examiner June 08, 2019 15:45 UTC