festivals and fairs cork

The Sam Maguire Festival Weekend is a celebration and tribute to the man whom the All Ireland Football Cup is called after. It involves events for both young and old....

Founded in 1956, the aim of the Cork Film Festival is to bring to Irish audiences the best in world cinema in all its variety.
The festival’s exciting, eclectic programme brings together new international films with other forms of film art, including feature films, documentaries, shorts, animations and experimental film. The programme also includes retro sidebars, seminars and master classes. Entry categories include feature films, documentaries and short films.
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This annual festival is a celebration of the best in Irish music, dance and song. There's something here for all the family with songs and stories for children as well as plenty late night sessions with many of Ireland's best performers. The event is held in a number pubs and venues throughout the city so no two nights are ever the same....

A family orientated festival incorporating fun and sporting events mixed with street entertainment. Visitors will enjoy a range of free open air music events.
This festival takes places on the August Bank Holiday Weekend....

Cobh Maritime Song Festival is an annual celebration of Maritime Music in Cork Harbour. The only one of its kind in Ireland, musicians from Ireland and abroad perform traditional sea shantys and maritime music. This event takes place on the June Bank Holiday Weekend....

Saint Stephens Day in Carrigaline is a very special time. There are large crowds of people in the town for the traditional South Union Hunt and the exceptionally colourful Wren Boys Street Festival....

Fun weekend of jazz in Kinsale with free entry to all venues - great entertainment for all the family.
This event takes place in the October Bank Holiday weekend every year....

This annual event, now well known as "The Bandon Experience", is staged and hosted by Bandon Morris Minors Owners Club to promote friendship and fun for all Morris Minor drivers and friends and to preserve a piece of motor history and heritage. This event will take place from 1st - 9th August 2008....

Bartlemy Horse Fair and Show, traditionally held on 3rd Saturday of September. It is held in a field of 10 acres, where animals can be well seen, tested and tried. A Gymkhana, dog show, trade stands and side shows also takes place....

The Rosscarbery Arts and Literature Festival aims to provide a showcase for the arts while offering a variety of workshops, talks and discussions. This event is held in the month of May....