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‘Cork Mega Port’ Returns to Screens for Second TV3 Series

18th August 2015
‘Cork Mega Port’ Returns to Screens for Second TV3 Series

#CorkMegaPort - 'Cork Mega Port' the hugely popular first series which aired last year returns with a second series commissioned by TV3 and which is to feature daily life in the Port of Cork.

The fly on the wall style documentary series, which was once again produced by Goldhawk Media, will air on Sunday, 23d August at 5:15pm.

In series one, viewers saw snippets of the day-to-day operations of the 365 days a year, 24/7 port during the winter months and now in series two, Goldhawk Media follows the Port of Cork during its busiest spring and summer months from bringing 140,000 tonne cruise ships into Cork harbour to Dragon boat racing on the River Lee.

Viewers can expect to see some familiar faces and some new ones from pilots to launch crew, maintenance and engineering staff and many more varied and fascinating people that make up the Port of Cork's unique and talented work force.

The series promises to give an exciting insight not just into the everyday operations of the Port and the people behind it, but also highlights the Port's importance to the region and necessity as a gateway for trade both in and out of Munster.

Speaking about the second TV3 series 'Cork Mega Port', Port of Cork Chief Executive Brendan Keating said: "The response to the first series of 'Cork Mega Port' in 2014 was overwhelming and we heard so many positive comments both about our own people and the insight that viewers gained into the operations of our Port. We were delighted to work with Goldhawk media once again and I can safely say that the second series promises to be just as exciting".

'Cork Mega Port' will air on TV3 commencing on Sunday, 23rd August at 5:15pm and on the following dates:

Sunday, 30th August - 5:10pm
Sunday, 6th September - 6:15pm
Sunday, 13th September - 6:15pm

So Don't miss it!

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Jehan Ashmore

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Jehan Ashmore is a marine correspondent, researcher and photographer, specialising in Irish ports, shipping and the ferry sector serving the UK and directly to mainland Europe. Jehan also occasionally writes a column, 'Maritime' Dalkey for the (Dalkey Community Council Newsletter) in addition to contributing to UK marine periodicals. 

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