festivals and fairs cork

The Innishannon Rally is a rally for all the oldest steam and vintage engines and other items of a bygone age. The owners will be more than happy to show you how all the engines work and how they were operated back in the day. All proceeds of the rally go to The Irish Cancer Society....

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....

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....

The 49-bell Carillon, unique in this country, is played from a console within the belfry. A closed-circuit system shows the carillonneur playing the instrument. To mark this 81st year, an enhanced programme is planned, including guest recitals by leading carillonneurs, grant aided by the Arts Council, the Cork County and Cobh Town Councils.Recitals take place on Sundays from the 4th of May 2008, to 28th of September 2008.

The Carillion is played from a keyboard and pedalboard cons...

An annual fun filled festival hosted by the Crosshaven Vintners which brings together approx 60 traditional sailing crafts. This is a rare opportunity for the traditional sailors to show off their boats which are steeped in history....

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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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....

Events include: the best dressed dog and cat, bonny baby, clothesline, tractor and trailer and superman competitions, obstacle trails, sheaf throwing, crazy golf, horse shoe pitching, traditional Irish dancing and set dancing.This festival is normally held around the end of July- beginning of August....

A fun filled multi disciplinary arts festival, showcasing local, national and international work. Presenting a range of art forms including theatre, music, comedy, visual art, dance and family entertainment, this is a Festival not to be missed!...