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Part One of our Big Summer Gigs guide is here, and June is absolutely STACKED with talent across Cork’s biggest stages.F...
01/06/2026

Part One of our Big Summer Gigs guide is here, and June is absolutely STACKED with talent across Cork’s biggest stages.

From the return of the Marquee to the open-air vibes at Virgin Media Park and two massive nights on the river at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, here’s who is taking over Leeside this month:

SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh: The one everyone’s talking about... Zach Bryan brings his 'With Heaven On Tour' to the park for two huge nights (June 20 & 21)!

🎤 Live at the Marquee: K-Pop Forever, David Gray, Imelda May, Bell X1, Two Door Cinema Club, Five, Paul Weller, Christy Moore, AJ Tracey & James Arthur.

Virgin Media Park: Kingfishr, Kodaline, CMAT, Alanis Morissette, The Lumineers & Amble.

Who are you grabbing tickets for? 👇 Tag your gig squad in the comments and let us know which show you’re counting down to!

🔗 For more details visit purecork.ie/what'son

Looking for the best things to do in Cork this June? Here’s a lineup of some of the fantastic summer events and festival...
28/05/2026

Looking for the best things to do in Cork this June? Here’s a lineup of some of the fantastic summer events and festivals taking place across Cork City and County! 🌟

⛵ Cork Harbour Festival (May 30–Jun 8) – One of the top maritime festivals in Cork, featuring the arrival of the incredible Nao Santa María ship replica at the quays!

🎻Blackwater Valley Opera Festival (30th May & 1st June) - Open air concerts at Green Park Youghal and Castlemartyr Resort.

🎨 Cruinniú na nÓg (Jun 6) – A national day of free creativity for children, packed with fun family activities and youth performances across the county.

🔬 Cork Carnival of Science (Jun 6) – Looking for family events in Cork? Fitzgerald’s Park transforms into a giant open-air science lab with interactive experiments and live shows.

🎭 Cork Midsummer Festival (Jun 12–Jun 21) – The ultimate Cork arts festival returns, turning the city into a living stage for ten days of world-class theatre, dance, and music.

🍦 Clonakilty Street Carnival (Jun 13) – Head to West Cork for Ireland’s ultimate open-air street feast, live music, and top-class street entertainment.

🏰 Doneraile Arts Festival (Jun 25–Jun 28) – A gorgeous weekend of local art, literature, and drama set against the stunning backdrop of Doneraile Estate in North Cork.

🎻 West Cork Chamber Music Festival (Jun 26–Jul 5) – Bantry welcomes elite international musicians for one of the most famous classical music festivals in Cork.

🪕 Carrigaline Maritime & Folk Festival (Jun 26–Jun 28) – Experience brilliant traditional Irish folk music sessions and community maritime heritage events in Carrigaline.

🌶️ Irish Chilli Festival (Jun 27–Jun 28) – Turn up the heat this summer with a fiery weekend of artisan hot sauce tastings, local food stalls, and spicy street food.

For the full Cork event calendar and more things to do this summer, check out Pure Cork – What’s On at purecork.ie.

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If Garinish Island isn’t on your West Cork bucket list yet, consider this your official sign to go. There is something t...
24/05/2026

If Garinish Island isn’t on your West Cork bucket list yet, consider this your official sign to go. There is something truly surreal about leaving the mainland and stepping onto a tropical microclimate filled with exotic blooms and Italian elegance.

🚢 Take a scenic ferry ride from Glengarriff.

🦭 The Locals: Be sure to wave at the resident seal colony on your way!

🏛️ Wander through the Grecian Temple and Italian Gardens for those world-class views.

It’s not just a day out; it feels like a whole different world.

Save this for your next trip to West Cork 📩

June Bank Holiday plans? Sorted. Heineken® GREENLIGHT is taking over Cork next weekend, bringing you unforgettable, up-c...
20/05/2026

June Bank Holiday plans? Sorted.

Heineken® GREENLIGHT is taking over Cork next weekend, bringing you unforgettable, up-close 'pinch me' gig experiences across the city from Thursday to Sunday.

Lineup looks like this:

⚡ Thu May 28: Le Boom @ The Voodoo Rooms

⚡ Thu May 28: Bantum + Grooveline @ The Woodford

⚡ Fri May 29: Nightmares On Wax + Boola Boom @ The Bodega

⚡ Sun May 31: Jenny Greene + Stevie G & Friends @ Sky Bar

⚡ Sun May 31: Huey Morgan (Fun Lovin' Criminals) @ Seventy Seven

🎟️ Tickets are just €10 but they are strictly limited and moving fast.

Hit the link in our bio or head to heinekengreenlight.ie to grab yours before they're gone!

👉 Follow for updates.

Stop scrolling for a moment for a touch of rainbow magic. 🌈✨From the colourful streets in Kinsale and Cobh to the Wild A...
19/05/2026

Stop scrolling for a moment for a touch of rainbow magic. 🌈✨

From the colourful streets in Kinsale and Cobh to the Wild Atlantic Way coastal views, we have the full palette.

Swipe through to see the colors, which one are you choosing? 🧡

Celebrate National Biodiversity Week by getting off the beaten track and into the greenest corners of Cork. From rare po...
15/05/2026

Celebrate National Biodiversity Week by getting off the beaten track and into the greenest corners of Cork. From rare pollinators to ancient tree canopies, explore some of Cork’s best gardens and parks👇

Bantry House & Gardens | For the whimsical wisteria and the famous 100 steps.

Blarney Castle and Gardens | For the 60-acre network of paths through the arboretums, avenues, and the 21-acre lake loop. 🌳

Doneraile Estate | For the herds of deer and ancient oak groves. 🦌

Fota House, Gardens & Arboretum | For the Irish Black Bee sanctuary and world-class tree collection. 🐝

Annes Grove Gardens | For the wild, riverside "Robinsonian" charm. 🌸

📸 Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland, Blarney Castle and Gardens, Fota House, Gardens & Arboretum, Johann from Anne's Grove

09/05/2026

Look who’s visiting our shores! 🦈✨

We’re absolutely mesmerized watching these gentle giants cruising along the East Cork coastline, they've also been spotted in West Cork off the Old Head of Kinsale. There really is nothing quite like an Irish summer when these visitors arrive! 🌊

If you’re lucky enough to spot a group like this, remember that basking sharks are wild, protected marine animals, please enjoy the moment from a distance and avoid disturbing them in their natural habitat.​💙

🎥 Incredible footage:

07/05/2026

Join O'Tuama Tours for a unique field-to-table journey in the Gaeltacht Mhuscraí. 🌿

Step into the landscape and meet the people behind our signature artisan flavours. Experience the heartbeat of the local food scene and discover the true spirit of the region.

Plan your journey: https://www.purecork.ie/ExperienceCork

05/05/2026

Step off the mainland and feel the pull of the Atlantic. ⛴️

With Cape Clear Ferries cross Roaringwater Bay to find the slower rhythm of Cape Clear and the towering presence of the Fastnet Rock. It’s a journey that connects you to the islanders and the stories of the coast. 🌊

Plan your next coastal escape: https://www.purecork.ie/ExperienceCork

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