Coney Island, County Down is a medieval English word meaning rabbit. Coney Island railway station opened in July 1892 and was closed in January 1950. Coney Island is a spoken-word song written by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison and included on his 1989 album, "Avalon Sunset". In the song he revisits his youthful trips with his mother to the seaside at Coney Island. The Shore is a Northern Irish short film directed by Terry George. The film won the 2012 Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film. It was filmed entirely at George's family cottage at Coney Island. Coney Island, County Down Coney
Coney Island in 1979, dedicated to preserving the dignity of American popular culture. Coney Island USA has also sponsored the "Coney Island Film Festival" every October since 2000, as well as "Burlesque At The Beach", and "Creepshow at the Freakshow" (an interactive Halloween-themed event). It also houses the Coney Island Museum. The annual "Cosme 5K Charity Run/Walk", supported by the "Coney Island Sports Foundation" ("CISF"), takes place on the last Sunday of June on the Riegelmann Boardwalk. In August 2006, Coney Island hosted a major national volleyball tournament sponsored by the Association of Volleyball Professionals. The tournament, usually held on the west