Exciting line-up announced for biggest ever to Cork Summer Show

The Cork Summer Show will take place next month, featuring new additions to the line-up and expanded bus services in operation.

Munster’s longest-running agricultural showcase will return to the Cork Showgrounds in Curraheen on June 20 and 21.

This year, the line-up includes the Agri Aware talks and demonstration marquee, a live working farm experience, machinery demonstrations, the Cork reenactment military show, the RSA education truck, Tug of War Ireland, and a new dressage demonstration on the Sunday.

Returning favourites across the Cork Summer Show programme include chick hatchings, tractor displays, baking classes, pony experiences, artisan markets, floral art demonstrations, along with livestock and equestrian competitions.

The live entertainment programme will feature Jerry Fish, Fiona Kennedy, Gina and the Champions, The Céilí Allstars, and James Keegan.

More than 45,000 people are expected to attend the events and attractions over the weekend, with event organisers encouraging visitors to plan ahead.

Extended bus service

An extended Bus Éireann 208 service will bring visitors directly to the showgrounds entrance every 10–20 minutes across the weekend.

Also, free shuttle buses will be in operation from Ballincollig Shopping Centre, Black Ash Park & Ride, Curraheen Greyhound Stadium, and the Le Chéile building at MTU’s Bishopstown Campus.

This year’s Cork Summer Show official charity partner is Cork City Missing Persons Search and Recovery, which celebrates 25 years of dedicated voluntary service, providing support to families through some of the most difficult and uncertain moments of their lives.

Lord Mayor of Cork Fergal Dennehy said that the Cork Summer Show is a testament to the heritage and community spirit on the Leeside.

“This event connects our urban and rural communities, celebrates sustainable living and brings families together in a way few events can."

The full schedule of events can be viewed by visiting https://www.corksummershow.com.