What's happening in Cork for the June Bank Holiday weekend?
An Rás Mór takes place in Cork Harbour this Saturday. Picture: Clare Keogh.
: Sinead Sheppard’s School of Performing Arts mark their 20th anniversary with an end of year show.
: The students of Super Stars Cork present their end-of-year show, Shine. A feelgood, not-to-be-missed event for all ages. Final show on Sunday at 12.30pm.
: Final chance to see the tale of two tough women and what happens when they clash. Norma manages wedding bands, Aine is a no-nonsense garda who stops at nothing to get to the truth. Irene Kelleher and Laura Harte star.
: Gripping drama. Two men meet by chance on a late-night boat train to London. Through the intervention of a mysterious gypsy woman, they discover their true relationship — as father and long-abandoned son.
: The comedic adventurer returns with a new stand-up show, packed to the brim with tall tales and hilarious stories.
: The West Cork singer-songwriter is one of Ireland’s most compelling new voices. Her latest album, Waiting On The World, captures her gift of weaving resilience and tenderness into melody.
: Performing as part of the Ballydehob Country Music Festival, which runs to June 1. For more shows, see ballydehobcountrymusic.com
: The band perform all the hits, fronted by singer Lee Tomkins.
: 7-piece tribute band.
: Blackrock village comes alive with vibrant race-day entertainment, featuring a lively food market, circus performers, and the ever-popular youth race along the waterfront. One of many events this weekend as part of the Cork Harbour Festival - see corkharbourfestival.com
: With record participation numbers expected, a brand new Race Hub, live music, food stalls, family entertainment and a magnificent Tall Ship docked beside the action — this is not just a race anymore. It’s a full harbour celebration.
: 12,300 runners will take part in this year's event with 25,000 spectators expected at the event.
: Final day of the exhibition depicting well known personalities from Cork’s past, featuring new and recent work by celebrated Cork artist Kieran O’Callaghan. Among the portraits are Tomás MacCurtain, Rory Gallagher, Michael Collins, and Frank O’Connor.
