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Coastwatch Survey Training Glenawilling Beach, Youghal
Glenawilling, Cork, County Cork, Ireland
Please join us for a last chance to explore the shore together and join in the 2026 Coastwatch Citizen Science Survey. The survey is extended to 20th October so you will be able to get out next week too. Great low tides this weekend so a real opportunity to see the best of life in the intertidal area.
Any queries please text Bernie at 0831468064
Protect our Health, Water & Biodiversity from Pesticides
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The Environmental Forum, Pesticide Action Network (PAN) Europe, the Sustainable Water Network (SWAN), and the Environmental Pillar cordially invite you to attend the policy conference "Protect our Health, Water & Biodiversity from Pesticides – An EU Policy Conference under the Irish Presidency on the Future of Pesticide Regulation."
The conference will take place on 6 October 2026, from 10:00 a.m…
Coastwatch Autumn Shore Survey Training
Fountainstown Beach
Interested in joining in this year's Coastwatch Survey to gather data on a 500m stretch of shore? If so, join Bernie on Saturday at 4.30pm at Fountainstown Beach (later time due to tides) and learn what it entails, what aspects of coastal rim life are included as well as carrying out freshwater inflow tests and collecting data under the Single Use Plastic Directive and Marine Strategy Framework Di…
"Pink Bucket" Book launch & conversation about Pesticides
P31 PX67 Cork Biodiversity hub
Dr. Rupa Marya, physician, researcher and author will interview the author, Dolar Vasani, an International Development Consultant, about her diagnosis of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and her treatment journey through which she began asking difficult questions about the hidden dangers of synthetic
pesticides and their impact on human health and the environment. That deeply personal
search for answers becam…
Explore the Shore & Coastal Estuary
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Fountainstown Beach, Ferry Road, Co. Cork, Ireland
Join us in Fountainstown Beach on June 8th to celebrate World Ocean Day 2026! We will explore some of our ocean wonders and discuss what draws us in and drives our desire to protect the ocean and our marine environment in this area which is part of Cork Harbour Special Protected Area for Birds.
The theme for this year's World Ocean Day is 'Reimagine'. It asks us to move from passive inheritors o…
Citizen Science & Living Sea Wall
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Interested in learning more about citizen science projects? Then meet us at Kennedy Pier in Cobh on June 2nd to hear more from Karin Dubsky from Coastwatch and Bernie Connolly from The Environmental Forum on the citizen science programmes they would like you to get involved with.
This is also an opportunity to hear from researchers and students from UCC about Ireland’s first Living Sea Wall proje…
Stand Up For Nature March
Grand Parade, Cork City
Join us & all the supporting groups to Stand Up For Nature, this is one of the events for Biodiversity week. Habitats continue to disappear & degrade, numbers are in decline for most species. They need a voice, can you help? We welcome individuals, families, groups & anyone who cares about the future of our natural world. Please come along & spread the word & give a strong call to protect & resto…
Ecological Excursion along the Bandon River
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Lidl, Bandon, Co. Cork, P72 CF50
Join Irene Ní Shúilleabháin of Ériu Ecology on a nature walk along the Bandon River. Observe the biodiversity & learn how different species use habitats in and along the river.
Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear. Note that unfortunately this walk may not be accessible for some, given that we will be navigating tree roots and muddy patches. Binoculars, field guides and stories w…
Explore A Living Sea Wall
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Kennedy Pier, Cobh, Co. Cork
Dr Louise Firth, senior lecturer in marine ecology at UCC will lead this event. Louise will discuss the benefits Sea Walls can provide, such as improving marine biodiversity, improving water quality, and promoting awareness and education about marine life among the public.
Picnic refreshments will be provided.
Free event but please register with makingspacefornature@gmail.com
Coastal Management Citizen Science & Seagrass
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Charles Fort, Kinsale
This event will inform on how our marine area is governed and how to get involved in coastal citizen science initiatives.
Emma Armshaw, SWAN Marine & Coastal Policy Officer will present on how European directives connect to the local environment.
Bernie Connolly, TEF & Coastwatch Regional Coordinator will highlight Coastwatch Citizen Science activities including the Seagrass Campaign & Autumn Sh…
Bat Cycle
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Grand Parade Cork
Relaxed evening cycle out along the Lee Valley as the Sun sets we'll see the bats come out to forage and we'll be able to point out what to look for and see them in flight feeding on the midges over the water.
Part of Bike Week & Biodiversity Week.
A very slow and easy cycle, particularly suitable for less confident cyclists.
Free, funded by Cork Transport & Mobility Forum, Cork Environmental Foru…
Wild Walls of Cork City
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Grand Parade Cork
Come see & hear the story of miniature natural wildernesses hidden in the cracks & hollows of the walls of Cork. Learn how nature finds a way and thrives even in the heart of the city.
Part of Bike Week & Biodiversity Week.
A very slow and easy cycle particularly suitable for less confident cyclists.
Free, funded by Cork Transport & Mobility Forum, Environmental Forum, Irish Environmental Network,…
Bike week cycle to Crosshaven
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Grand Parade Cork
A cycle out to Crosshaven out the old railway greenway. There will be a break for a picnic in Crosshaven before beginning the journey back to the city.
This will be one of the longer, faster cycles of the week and involve busier roads, so it will be particularly suited to more confident cyclists
Bike Week 2026 will be May 9th - 17th.
Funding confirmed!!!
And we are planing at least 3 events a da…
Bikers Big Bike Week Festive Picnic, Music & Games at the Lough
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The Lough
Join us for a fun celebration of cycling culture in Cork (+ a free picnic & live music).
You can join us from 3pm for a Festive Picnic, Music & Games at the Lough.
Just turn up on your bike at the Lough.
We'll have a soft drink, salad, bread and meat/vegan option for each cyclists and please feel free to bring along picnic rugs, folding chairs, more food drinks etc.
After the Picnic we'll have a…
Bike Week Bike Art Workshop outside the Library
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Grand Parade, Cork City
A fun afternoon of bike-themed art!
Local artist Andrew will provide everything you need and some gentle guidance to help you create your own bike-themed masterwork celebrating the joy and freedom of cycling.
And all free!
Free, funded by Cork Sports Partnership as part of Bike Week
Bike Week Otter cycle
Grand Parade Cork
Nothing is more magical than seeing an otter or seal in the heart of the city and you can see them most days if you know what you're looking for.
And while we are getting our eye in, and waiting for the otters to appear, we can see & hear the story of miniature natural wildernesses hidden in the cracks & hollows of the quay walls of Cork.
Learn how nature finds a way and thrives even in the heart…
Guided Nature Walk, Warrenscourt Demesne
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Lower Warrenscourt Coillte carpark, Carrigdarerry Road, L6005. Ca 2 kilometers from Palfab/D.J.Wood Timber Factory, Lisardagh, Co. Cork.
Join Ted Cook for a free guided nature walk in the beautiful Warrenscourt Demesne, hosted on the Duggan Family estate.
Let’s celebrate and explore the rich biodiversity of this unique area for National Biodiversity Day.
Meet at lower Warrenscourt Coillte carpark, Carrigdarerry Road, L6005. Ca 2 kilometers from Palfab/D.J.Wood Timber Factory, Lisardagh, Co. Cork.
Bring your lunch
No dogs, pleas…
Moonlight Live Music, Poetry, & Dance Cycle
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Blackrock Castle Observatory
Join us for an unforgettable journey into the night as we cycle from Blackrock Castle out around Mahon strand and back along the Old railway line.
Always one of our most popular and memorable cycles of the year.
The journey will be broken by unexpected sensory experiences, which may include music, poetry, performance, light and dark.
This event will follow on directly from the "Bike Week Sunset Cy…
Bike Week Cycle through time
Grand Parade, Cork City
A guided cycle through the first 20 Billion years of the universe from the big bang at St Patrick's Bridge through the birth of the first stars. the birth of the Earth, the evolution of life, to today and on to the death of the sun and merger of our milky way galaxy with Andromeda at Blackrock Castle.
The Full Moon Cycle will follow from this cycle and begin at Blackrock Castle Observatory
Bi…
Parks greenways & quiteways of Cork City
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Grand Parade, Cork City
A relaxed social cycle around the Southside of Cork City
The majority of this cycle will be off road and most of the rest on very quiet roads, it will be slow and easy so is particularly suited to those who are less confident cyclists
A Cycle out along the river to the Lee Fields, then along the Greenway behind CIT to Curraheen, though quite estate roads to the Greenway parallel to the N22 betw…
Bike Week Collage Workshop evening in the Friary
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The Friary
A fun evening of bike-themed art!
Internationally renowned collage artist Silvio will provide everything you need and some gentle guidance for you to create your own bike-themed masterwork celebrating the joy and freedom of cycling.
And all free!
Free, funded by Cork Transport & Mobility Forum and Cork Sports Partnership as part of Bike Week
Bike Week Collage Workshop in the Laneway Gallery
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The Laneway Gallery Shandon St Cork
A fun evening of bike-themed art!
Internationally renowned collage artist Silvio will provide everything you need and some gentle guidance for you to create your own bike-themed masterwork celebrating the joy and freedom of cycling.
And all free!
Free, funded by Cork Transport & Mobility Forum and Cork Sports Partnership as part of Bike Week
Cork Bike Week Gallery Tour
Grand Parade, Cork City
A relaxed social tour of a number of the current exhibitions of Cork City Galleries', including The Lavit Gallery, Backwater Studios, The Laneway Gallery and MTU Gallery 46 Grand Parade.
Come join us for inspiring works of art, cultured conversation, sophisticated canopies, and a lovely evening cycle.
All welcome free refreshments included.
We are limited to 20 participants due to gallery capacit…
Bike week cycle to Cobh & Great Island
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Grand Parade, Cork City
A cycle out to Great Island out the old railway greenway. Cross on the ferry before cycling around Great Island There will be a break for a picnic in Marlog before Cobh with panoramic views of Cork harbour and beginning the journey back to the city.
This will be one of the longer, faster cycles of the week and involve busier roads and hills so will be particularly suited to more confident cyclist…
Blackrock and Marina Dusk Cycle
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Grand Parade, Cork City
A relaxed and social cycle out the Marina along the old railway line and Mahon strand, with break for a sunset picnic and back to the city.
Free, funded by Cork Sports Partnership as part of Bike Week
Evening Cycle to & Picnic in Ballincollig Regional Park
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Grand Parade Cork
We'll enjoy a relaxed evening cycling out along the Lee Valley to Ballincollig Regional Park, where we'll stop for a picnic, some games, and to find native wildflowers. On the way back, as the Sun sets, we may see the bats come out to forage.
Bike Week 2026 will be May 9th - 17th.
Funding confirmed!!!
And we are planning at least 3 events a day every day, including one long cycle during each of…
Bike week cycle to Blarney
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Fitzgerald's Park
A fun and social easy cycle out to Blarney Castle, via quite back road and green way, on to the Blarney to Waterloo Greenway and back to Cork. There will be a break for a picnic at Blarney Castle.
Bike Week 2026 will be May 9th - 17th.
Funding confirmed!!!
And we are planning at least 3 events a day every day, including one long cycle during each of at least 8 of the 9 days.
Free, funded by Cork…
Bike Week Lunchtime Big Picnic in Fitzgerald's Park
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Fitzgerald Park Cork
A fun celebration of Cycling in the Park!
Free lunch for the first 100 cyclists!
Drop in over lunchtime for some free sandwich or picnic treats, bike games, a Bike Doc as well as chats and company with other cyclists.
Not a confident cyclist? The perfect chance to meet those who enjoy getting around by bike.
Free, funded by Cork Transport & Mobility Forum, Cork City Council, Cork Sports Partner…
Classic Italian Cinema for Bike Week, Bicycle Thieves (Ladri di biciclette)In The Friary
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The Friary
A classic of Italian cinema.
To celebrate bike week 2024 the Friary Bar will treat us to a showing of Bicycle Thieves (Ladri di biciclette) a stunningly visual film with sparse but powerful dialog.
Free snacks & popcorn for everybody!
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0040522/
"The film is frequently on critics' and directors' lists of the best films ever made. It was given an Academy Honorary Awar…
Bike Week Four Cities History Cycle
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Grand Parade Cork
Visit the many islands & distinct towns that came to form Cork city on your bike and hear the story of their history and unique identity.
Finishing at The Friary in time for the Bike Week Movie Night
Don't forget your bike!! But this cycle is also designed to be suitable for cycling on the TFI bikes.
Free, funded by Cork Transport & Mobility Forum and Cork Sports Partnership as part of Bike Wee…
Midleton Greenway Cycle with free Rail Transfer
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Grand Parade, Cork City
A relaxed social of road cycle on the beautiful new Midleton to Youghal Greenway
This cycle will be completely off-road apart from the first few hundred meters on the Grand Parade, it will be slow and easy so is particularly suited to those who are less confident cyclists.
You can join us on the Grand Parade at 12 noon or at Midleton railway station at 1:10, Irish Rail is providing a free rail…
Bike Week Tune Trail
Grand Parade Cork
Monday evening time to relax & unwind after a day in the saddle.
What better way to do it than some live music?
So join us as we cycle to catch some of the finest music Cork has to offer.
Visiting; The Crane Lane, Charlies, Sin É, & The Brú Bar.
A very slow and easy cycle particularly suitable for less confident cyclists.
Free, funded by Cork Transport & Mobility Forum and Cork Sports Partnership…
Bike Week Sunset Cycle Through the Planets
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Grand Parade, Cork City
A guided cycle through a scale model of the solar system
from the Sun at Patricks Bridge to Neptune at Blackrock
Castle Observatory. We will "visit" each planet in turn, learn
a little about it, get a feeling of the scale of the solar system
and have some fun on the way.
Free, funded by Cork Sports Partnership & Cork Transport & Mobility Forum as part of Bike Week
Bike week day time long cycle to Ballincollig
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Grand Parade, Cork, County Cork, T12, Ireland
A fun and social easy cycle out the Curraheen Greenway to Ballincollig Castle and back via the Ballincollig Regional Park. There will be breaks for a picnic at Ballincollig Castle and the Regional Park.
This will be one of the shorter, flatter, slower cycles of the week and involve a lot of off-road routes, and so will be particularly suited to less confident cyclists.
Bike Week 2026 will be May…
Bike Week Bike Doctor Sessions
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Grand Parade, Cork City
Learn how to check your bike, spot problems before they are serious and fix simple problems like adjusting brakes, changing brake pads or tubes.
Or have me pump up your tyres, adjust your gears and brakes, oil everything and check everything is in safe working order.
And all for free!
Free, funded by Cork Sports Partnership as part of Bike Week
There are 4 sessions get ready during Bike Week ses…
Islands of Cork history cycle for Bike Week
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Grand Parade Cork
Visit the many distinct islands that came to form Cork City on your bike and hear the story of their history and unique identity.
Don't forget your bike!! But this cycle is also designed to be suitable for cycling on the Coke bikes.
Free, funded by Cork Sports Partnership as part of Bike Week
Bike week cycle to Mullinavasigh
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Grand Parade, Cork City
Cycle out the Lee Valley, along the river, through the park, by the 7th-century monastery, through the woods, along the lake past Dripsey Castle, along hidden byways to a secret waterfall, and maybe climb trees and swim along the way. Don't forget to bring something for the picnic.
This will be one of the longer, faster cycles of the week, and so will be particularly suited to more confident cycli…
Cork Bike Week Street Art Tour
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Grand Parade, Cork, County Cork, Ireland
A relaxed social tour of the Street art around Cork City.
We'll find out more about iconic works we all know and find some hidden gems you might not know about.
A very slow and easy cycle particularly suitable for less confident cyclists.
Free, funded by Cork Sports Partnership & Cork Transport & Mobility Forum as part of Bike Week
Bike Olympics Fun & games and Picnic
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Mardyke Walk
We'll have a cycle fun day and games in the Skate Park, Mardyke Walk.
The day will be filled with Bike Olympics events such as slow bike races and bike salom in what is sure to be a fun-filled day.
Or you can relax with a picnic and watch the fun.
Suitable for all from toddlers on balance bikes to the very oldest.
Free, funded by Cork City Council & Cork Sports Partnership as part of Bike Week
Bike week cycle to Passage
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Grand Parade, Cork City
A social cycle out to Passage out the old railway greenway. There will be a break for a picnic in Passage before beginning the journey back to the city.
This cycle will be shorter, flatter, slower and involve a lot of off road route and so be particularly suited to less confident cyclists.
Bike Week 2026 will be May 9th - 17th.
Funding confirmed!!!
And we are planning at least 3 events a day ev…
Bike Week Art Exhibition
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The Friary
For over 15 years, beginning with the Cork Cycling Art Festival and continuing with Bike Week, our annual Art Exhibition has showcased bike and cycling-themed artworks from our local Cork artists and submissions from our International Mail Art Call.
The exhibition will remain open daily from 4:30 to 11:30 p.m. for viewing throughout Bike Week, including during several Bike Week events in the Fria…
ReStyle CECAS
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Myross Wood House, Leap, Ireland P81Y192
Our Rewear Fair is now ReStyle CECAS, our celebration of sustainable fashion, repair and creativity in collaboration with The Environmental Forum. Come enjoy clothes swaps, sustainable vendors and demos, talks and workshops, upcycling and mending, screen printing, and sustainable fashion all under one roof. It is a day for anyone who believes that style does not have to cost the earth.
Come along…
Sign Making for Stand Up For Nature
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Sign making at Rebel Reads to generate placards for the Stand Up For Nature March on 23rd May. Come along to generate ideas for messaging and meet other supporters.
Curious about Degrowth
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Republic Of Work
• Introduction to well being-focused economies.
• Real-world local community initiatives.
• Looking Ahead: Early information about the International Degrowth Conference coming to Cork in 2027.
Everyone welcome - from sustainability enthusiasts to the simply curious.
Email: bernadette@environmentalforum.ie to register.
Cork Parade
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Enjoy the spectacle & fun of the Parade with an environmental twist by joining our float. Facepainting at Crawford & Co from 11am with costumes. You can always wear your own mythical, magical or nature themed outfit. Our spot is J1 & we will start assembling there at 12.30pm. Looking forward to seeing all the children from Mahon Youth Group & joining this year as well Ballincollig & Bishopstown UB…
Light rail for Cork Opportunities, Challenges, & Plans, Mix Your Mode 2026
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Millennium Hall
Join us in Cork City Hall to chat all things light rail – opportunities, challenges, and future plans!
Join us in person for an exciting session on the opportunities, challenges, & plans surrounding Cork's light rail project. Whether you're curious about how this new project could reshape the city or want to dive into the nitty-gritty planning details, this event is for you. Come share your thou…
Parade Prop Making at Rebel Reads
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The MarinaCork Map
Join us at Rebel Reads anytime between 11am -4pm to help with making some costumes for our float for the Patrick's Day Parade in Cork City. Sue, Martha, Diane and others will help to facilitate and will have some sewing machines on hand. There's lots of other simple tasks that will be needed. It will be an informal atmosphere, great for meeting like minded people and some refreshments on hand to r…
Green Drinks
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Join us for our social get together with members and friends of the Forum at Crawford and Co.
Tree Planting at Macroom Demense to remember Olive White/ Lady Ardilaun
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Though discomfiting for some Ascendancy Ireland forms the weathering bedrock of our collective cultural memory and experience. Olive White (Baroness Lady Ardilaun), born in Macroom Castle 1850, and Passovered December 13th 1925, will be remembered.
A community planting of a Copper Beech, led by Ted Cook, Heritage Specialist, will take place at 11am on Saturday 13th December adjacent to the plaqu…
Annual Environmental Awards Ceremony 2025
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Our Annual Ceremony, now in it's 25th year, that honours those taking positive action across all sectors of society. The recipients reflect our pillars under the following award categories 1. Business and Commercial 2. Public Sector 3. Community and Voluntary 4. Outstanding Individual . The “Circular Economy” is a special award category and this year the Board of The Environmental Forum has ch…
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