Upcoming events
Recent events
Wild Walls of Cork City
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, and Cork Sports Partnership as part of Bike Week & Biodiversity Week.
Bike week cycle to Crosshaven
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. Not all events can be confirmed until funding is announced in the Spring, but we can already confirm that this event will go ahead. And we are planing 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 Sports Partnership and Cork Transport & Mobility Forum 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 of the city.
Part of Bike Week & Biodiversity Week.
A very slow and easy cycle particularly suitable for less confident cyclists.
Bike Week 2026 will be May 9th - 17th. Not all events can be confirmed until funding is announced in the Spring, but we can already confirm that this event will go ahead. 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 Sports Partnership and Cork Transport & Mobility Forum as part of Bike Week & Biodiversity Week.
Moonlight Live Music, Poetry, & Dance Cycle
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 Cycle Through the Planets" to Blackrock Castle.
Cycle will finish back in the city centre
Free, funded by Cork Transport & Mobility Forum, Cork Sports Partnership as part of Bike Week
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
Bike Week 2026 will be May 9th - 17th. Not all events can be confirmed until funding is announced in the Spring, but we can already confirm that this event will go ahead. 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 Sports Partnership and Cork Transport & Mobility Forum as part of Bike Week & Biodiversity Week.
Parks greenways & quiteways of Cork City
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 between the Bandon Road and Wilton, though quite estate roads and across the Cycle/Pedestrian bridge to Togher cross to join the Greenway Parallel to the N22 into the Tramore Valley Park for a picnic stop, leave the park via the Greenway Parallel to the N22 to Douglas Village, through the village to the Park on to the Green way to Donnybrook, back through Douglas village to the Green way behind Besskrook to Mahon Strand, past Blackrock Castle and alone the Marine back to the city.
Bike Week 2026 will be May 9th - 17th. Not all events can be confirmed until funding is announced in the Spring, but we can already confirm that this event will go ahead. 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 Sports Partnership and Cork Transport & Mobility Forum as part of Bike Week.
Bike week cycle to Cobh & Great Island
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 cyclists.
Note the cycle will depart at 12 but we'll have a bike doctor before at the fountain shortly after 11.
Bike Week 2026 will be May 9th - 17th. Not all events can be confirmed until funding is announced in the Spring, but we can already confirm that this event will go ahead. 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 Sports Partnership and Cork Transport & Mobility Forum as part of Bike Week.
Evening Cycle to & Picnic in Ballincollig Regional Park
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. Not all events can be confirmed until funding is announced in the Spring, but we can already confirm that this event will go ahead. 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 Sports Partnership and Cork Transport & Mobility Forum as part of Bike Week
Bike week cycle to Blarney
Fitzgerald's Park Map
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. Not all events can be confirmed until funding is announced in the Spring, but we can already confirm that this event will go ahead. 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 Sports Partnership and Cork Transport & Mobility Forum as part of Bike Week
Midleton Greenway Cycle with free Rail Transfer
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 transfer from Kent Station to Midleton Station for cyclists and their bikes free of charge to showcase the ease of traveling by bike and rail.
Bike Week 2026 will be May 9th - 17th. Not all events can be confirmed until funding is announced in the Spring, but we can already confirm that this event will go ahead. 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 Sports Partnership and Cork Transport & Mobility Forum as part of Bike Week
Special thanks to Irish Rail for sponsoring the rail transfer from Cork to Midleton return.
Bike week day time long cycle to Ballincollig
Grand Parade, Cork, County Cork, T12, Ireland Map
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 9th - 17th. Not all events can be confirmed until funding is announced in the Spring, but we can already confirm that this event will go ahead. 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 Sports Partnership and Cork Transport & Mobility Forum as part of Bike Week
Bike week cycle to Mullinavasigh
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 cyclists.
Bike Week 2026 will be May 9th - 17th. Not all events can be confirmed until funding is announced in the Spring, but we can already confirm that this event will go ahead. 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 Sports Partnership and Cork Transport & Mobility Forum as part of Bike Week.
Cork Bike Week Street Art Tour
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 week cycle to Passage
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. Not all events can be confirmed until funding is announced in the Spring, but we can already confirm that this event will go ahead. 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 Sports Partnership and Cork Transport & Mobility Forum as part of Bike Week.
Bike Week Art Exhibition
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 Friary. For ideal viewing, try to visit 4:30-6:30 pm.
Before Bike Week kicks off, we have the opening event 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, May 7th, followed by cycle-themed chats and company.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Free, funded by Cork Sports Partnership as part of Bike Week
ReStyle CECAS
Myross Wood House, Leap, Ireland P81Y192 Map
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, get involved and be part of a kinder way to dress. Everyone is welcome.
Schedule:
11:00am – Event opens: Clothes Swap, Make Your Own Merch with Margaret O'Connell of Scream Print, Stalls and Cafe all day (ES1 & ES2)
11:30am to 12:30pm: 'The Magic of Plants' workshop with SallyAnn Lenehan and Ellie Hutton (ES2)
12:00pm to 2:00pm: Flax Cordage, Weaving and Natural Dye workshop with Kathy Kirwan (Activity Room)
12:30pm-3:30pm: Upcycling & Mending with Alice Halliday (ES2)
2:00pm to 3:00pm: Sustainable Vendor demos (~15 minutes each) (ES2)
3:00pm to 4:00pm: Talk on Sustainable Fashion in Everyday Life with Ana Ospina (CECAS) (ES1)
Workshops are included in ticket price and are limited in terms of capacity so places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Cork Parade
Union QuayCork, Map
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 UBU project as well as our long-term parade partners Cork Community Bikes
Light rail for Cork Opportunities, Challenges, & Plans, Mix Your Mode 2026
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 thoughts, ask questions, and get involved in shaping Cork's transport future!
Speakers from Transport Infrastructure Ireland, The Southern Regional Assembly, and Tampere University.
Hear from the people making the plans, and transport experts, find out what is planned and how it will affect the future of the city.
Then have your say!
Free entry all welcome, registration encouraged but not required.
Event Agenda and Registration on Eventbrite www.eventbrite.com/e/1983530705736?aff=oddtdtcreator
The Transport & Mobility Forum, Cork are holding our annual free public Mix Your Mode seminar aimed at encouraging the use of alternative and sustainable modes of transport.
Every year, Mix Your Mode is an opportunity to meet like-minded people and hear from experts and young innovators who will explore and seek solutions to mobility challenges.
Working together, we examine a different aspect each year of how better transport links can lead to strengthening economic, academic, and social opportunities for communities. By encouraging the use of mixing alternative modes of transport like carpooling, public transport, cycling, and walking, we can help address these challenges and become more environmentally sustainable.
Parade Prop Making at Rebel Reads
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 reward your generosity of time & effort.
Green Drinks
Crawford & Co10 Angelsea StreetCork, Map
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
Macroom Castle DemesneMacroom CastleMacroom, Map
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 plaque that the Trustees erected in 2015 to mark the 90th Anniversary of her death. The planting site by the river Sullane, in her beloved Castlegrounds Demense which were laid out in 1345.
During the planting we will verify Olive’s claim in her letter to the Trustees in 1925 that she is the direct descendant of the McCarthy’s the ancient Kings of Munster from the 8th Century. During the event Ted Cook will regale the detailed descent of Olive White/ Lady Ardilaun and the wider family.
Meet below Macroom Golf Club Car Park.
Booking optional.
Annual Environmental Awards Ceremony 2025
St. Peter's CorkNorth Main StreetCork, Map
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 chosen to recognize, posthumously, Anna Aherne, a long-term member and activist of the Forum with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
This is an open event and we welcome you to join us to acknowledge and celebrate all the recipients of the 2025 Awards. It will commence with a wine reception and delicious food from My Goodness at 7pm and we are delighted that we will be joined by the Lord Mayor, Mayor of the County and special guests who will make the presentations.
Restyle Cork A Sustainable Fashion Expo
Cork College of FET - Douglas Street CampusSawmill StreetCork, Map
Join us for a full day celebrating sustainable fashion and creativity - with workshops on repair and upcycling for all skill levels, panel discussions, pop-ups, exhibitions, and a fashion show showcasing incredible talent.
ReStyle will be an all day event that will incorporate:
Workshops
Demonstrations
Exhibitions
Clothes Swapping
Stalls/Vendors/Pop-Ups
Repair Cafe
Panel Discussions
A Fashion Show
Giving people the skills and inspiration they need to start being more conscious about sustainable fashion.
Chrildren's Sustainable Halloween Workshop
South Parish Community CentreCork, Map
Interested in making Halloween a greener celebration. Come along with your children during the break for some Spooky Stories and Crafting. Ages 7 -12, parent/ guardian requested to stay and welcome to join in. FREE and FUN event.
Places limited, please book by text with Aleesha - 087 9111927
Cork walking Week Street Art Tour
Grand Parade, Cork City
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.
Free, funded by Get Ireland Walking & Cork Sports Partnership as part of National Walking Week
Cork walking Week Gallery Tour
Grand Parade, Cork City
A relaxed social tour of several Cork City Galleries' current exhibitions.
Come join us for inspiring works of art, cultured conversation, sophisticated canopies, and a lovely evening walk.
All welcome.
We are limited to 20 participants due to gallery capacity so please book your space to avoid disappointment.
Schedule
6pm sharp Meet Grand Parade
6:00-6:20 MTU Gallery Grand Parade,
6:25-6:50 Backwater Studios, Tour,
6:55-7:30 Lavit Gallery,
7:30-8:30 Outlaw Studios, exhibition opening
Free, funded by Get Ireland Walking & Cork Sports Partnership as part of National Walking Week
History on Foot, Islands of Cork History Walk
Grand Parade Cork
Visit some of the historic Islands that came to form Cork City on foot and hear the stories of Dungarvan, The Walkabout, Hangman's Marsh (or Duncome's Marsh if you're a 17thC property developer), Lavit's, Morrison's Islands, and many more, their history, and their unique identity.
Free, funded by Get Ireland Walking & Cork Sports Partnership as part of the History on Foot Festival & National Walking Week
History on Foot, From Gratten to Victoria History Walk
Grand Parade Cork
Hear and see how Cork City radically changed and moved East in a space of a decade or two, between the dynamism of Gratten's Parliament to the decline of the Victorian era.
Free, funded by Get Ireland Walking & Cork Sports Partnership as part of the History on Foot Festival & National Walking Week
History on Foot, Four cities history Walk, For Walking Week
Grand Parade Cork
Visit the four distinct medieval communities that came to form Cork City on foot and hear the story of their history and unique identity. On the Equality, Diversity & Inclusivity walking day, we will see how Cork City was formed through a fusion of Irish, French, Norse, and English-speaking communities.
Free, funded by Get Ireland Walking & Cork Sports Partnership as part of the History on Foot Festival & National Walking Week
National Walking Week Mindful Otter Walk
Grand Parade Cork
Monday is Mindful Walking Day, and 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. But you also have to accept that they appear when they want to, and you have no control over if they decide to come out and frolic today.
So while we wait to see if the otters will appear, we can see & hear the story of miniature natural wildernesses hidden in the cracks & hollows of the quay walls of Cork. If the weather is right as we might also go late enough to see the city's bats coming out for the night.
Learn how nature finds a way and thrives even in the heart of the city.
Free, funded by Get Ireland Walking & Cork Sports Partnership as part of National Walking Week
AGM & 30th Anniversary Celebration
Lavit GalleryWandesford QuayCork, Map
Our AGM is on Wednesday 17th September from 7pm -8pm. It will be followed by a special celebration of our 30th Anniversary. We are delighted to be joined by founding member Terry O'Regan, there will be a screening of a retrospective film by MTM Films and a address from a youth climate activist Dearbhla Richardson. Both events are open, however, if you are not a member and have not already been in touch we do ask you to let us know if you wish to attend as space is limited and for catering purposes. Please email bernadette@environmentalforum.ie
Summer Picnic for Forum Members & Friends
Marina Park
An informal get together from 6pm -7.30pm of members and friends of The Forum in the outdoor setting of Marina Park. Meet near the Red Kiosk. All welcome.
Discover Shore Life & The Role of Citizens in Caring for Our Marine Area
Fountainstown BeachFountainstownMinane Bridge, Map
Discover diverse marine life on and around this Blue flag beach with local and national marine ecologists at low tide. This event ties in with the EU Maritime Day Conference in Cork, Cork Harbour Festival and Ireland's National Biodiversity Week. It is a great opportunity to discover shore and marine life with representatives three of Ireland's leading environmental NGOs.
Following a short overview of this coastal zone and estuary, we will break up into 3 groups as follows:
Karin Dubsky, Coastwatch, will demonstrate some citizen science water testing and bioindicator monitoring methods, link these to EU water law and engage you in role play as part of a More4Nature Horizon project.
Grace Carr, Irish Wildlife Trust, will inform on the rays and sharks that inhabit our waters and how well managed Marine Protected Areas can help them and other species, whilst
Bernie Connolly, The Environmental Forum will explore how use of the diverse and delicate intertidal area and rockpools can impact on species and ecosystems.
Bike Week Sunset Cycle Through the Planets
St Patricks Bridge Cork
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
Bat Cycle
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 Forum, Irish Environmental Network, and Cork Sports Partnership as part of Bike Week & Biodiversity Week.
Wild Walls of Cork City
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, and Cork Sports Partnership as part of Bike Week & Biodiversity Week.
Bike week cycle to Crosshaven
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 will be particularly suited to more confident cyclists
Free, funded by Cork Transport & Mobility Forum and Cork Sports Partnership as part of @bikeweek25
The Spirits of Woods & Water
Warrenscourt Woods
To celebrate National Biodiversity Week we partner with The Woodland League for this special exploration of Warrenscourt Demense (beside the Warrenscourt Woods).
Meet at Coillte Warrenscourt Lower Car Park - Coming from City or East - 1 mile west of Lisardagh on the N22 turn left on L3428, a mile on at the Crossroads turn left/ Coillte Car Park 100 metres on right
* From the other direction the Car Park is 1 mile from DG Wood/ Palfab on the Beamish Line). Guide Dogs Only (as a working farm), Please Dress Appropriately for Weather and Bring a Picnic Lunch.
Bikers Big Bike Week Festive Picnic, Music & Games at the Lough
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 relaxed social evening in the pleasant surroundings of the Lough as well as some bike games and live Music.
Free, funded by Cork Transport & Mobility Forum, Cork City Council & Cork Sports Partnership as part of Bike Week
Bike Week Bike Art Workshop in the Library
Cork City Libraries
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 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, The Environmental Forum, Irish Environmental Network, and Cork Sports Partnership as part of Bike Week & Biodiversity Week.
Moonlight Live Music, Poetry, & Dance Cycle
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 Cycle Through the Planets" to Blackrock Castle.
Cycle will finish back in the city centre
Free, funded by Cork Transport & Mobility Forum, Cork Sports Partnership as part of Bike Week
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
Free, funded by Cork Sports Partnership as part of Bike Week
Parks greenways & quiteways of Cork City
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 between the Bandon Road and Wilton, though quite estate roads and across the Cycle/Pedestrian bridge to Togher cross to join the Greenway Parallel to the N22 into the Tramore Valley Park for a picnic stop, leave the park via the Greenway Parallel to the N22 to Douglas Village, through the village to the Park on to the Green way to Donnybrook, back through Douglas village to the Green way behind Besskrook to Mahon Strand, past Blackrock Castle and alone the Marine back to the city.
Free, funded by Cork Transport & Mobility Forum and Cork Sports Partnership as part of Bike Week
Bike Week Collage Workshop evening in the Friary
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
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 capacity so please book your space to avoid disappointment.
6.00 pm Sharp
Meet Grand Parade
6:10
Backwater Studios, Wansford Quay
6:30
Lavit Gallery, Wandsford Quay
7:00
MTU Gallery 46 Grand Parade
7:30
The Laneway Gallery, Shandon St.
Free, funded by Cork Sports Partnership as part of Walking Week See less
Bike week cycle to Cobh & Great Island
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 cyclists.
Note the cycle will depart at 12 but we'll have a bike doctor before at the fountain shortly after 11.
Free, funded by Cork Sports Partnership as part of Bike Week
Blackrock and Marina Dusk Cycle
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
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, followed by the Bat cycle at 9 p.m.
Free, funded by Cork Transport & Mobility Forum and Cork Sports Partnership as part of Bike Week
Curious about Degrowth
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.
ReStyle CECAS
Myross Wood House, Leap, Ireland P81Y192 Map
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, get involved and be part of a kinder way to dress. Everyone is welcome.
Schedule:
11:00am – Event opens: Clothes Swap, Make Your Own Merch with Margaret O'Connell of Scream Print, Stalls and Cafe all day (ES1 & ES2)
11:30am to 12:30pm: 'The Magic of Plants' workshop with SallyAnn Lenehan and Ellie Hutton (ES2)
12:00pm to 2:00pm: Flax Cordage, Weaving and Natural Dye workshop with Kathy Kirwan (Activity Room)
12:30pm-3:30pm: Upcycling & Mending with Alice Halliday (ES2)
2:00pm to 3:00pm: Sustainable Vendor demos (~15 minutes each) (ES2)
3:00pm to 4:00pm: Talk on Sustainable Fashion in Everyday Life with Ana Ospina (CECAS) (ES1)
Workshops are included in ticket price and are limited in terms of capacity so places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.... See MoreSee Less
Bike Week Art Exhibition
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 Friary. For ideal viewing, try to visit 4:30-6:30 pm.
Before Bike Week kicks off, we have the opening event 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, May 7th, followed by cycle-themed chats and company.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Free, funded by Cork Sports Partnership as part of Bike Week... See MoreSee Less
Bike week cycle to Passage
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. Not all events can be confirmed until funding is announced in the Spring, but we can already confirm that this event will go ahead. 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 Sports Partnership and Cork Transport & Mobility Forum as part of Bike Week.... See MoreSee Less
Cork Bike Week Street Art Tour
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 week cycle to Mullinavasigh
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 cyclists.
Bike Week 2026 will be May 9th - 17th. Not all events can be confirmed until funding is announced in the Spring, but we can already confirm that this event will go ahead. 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 Sports Partnership and Cork Transport & Mobility Forum as part of Bike Week.... See MoreSee Less
Bike week day time long cycle to Ballincollig
Grand Parade, Cork, County Cork, T12, Ireland Map
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 9th - 17th. Not all events can be confirmed until funding is announced in the Spring, but we can already confirm that this event will go ahead. 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 Sports Partnership and Cork Transport & Mobility Forum as part of Bike Week... See MoreSee Less
Midleton Greenway Cycle with free Rail Transfer
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 transfer from Kent Station to Midleton Station for cyclists and their bikes free of charge to showcase the ease of traveling by bike and rail.
Bike Week 2026 will be May 9th - 17th. Not all events can be confirmed until funding is announced in the Spring, but we can already confirm that this event will go ahead. 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 Sports Partnership and Cork Transport & Mobility Forum as part of Bike Week
Special thanks to Irish Rail for sponsoring the rail transfer from Cork to Midleton return.... See MoreSee Less
Bike week cycle to Blarney
Fitzgerald's Park Map
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. Not all events can be confirmed until funding is announced in the Spring, but we can already confirm that this event will go ahead. 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 Sports Partnership and Cork Transport & Mobility Forum as part of Bike Week... See MoreSee Less
Evening Cycle to & Picnic in Ballincollig Regional Park
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. Not all events can be confirmed until funding is announced in the Spring, but we can already confirm that this event will go ahead. 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 Sports Partnership and Cork Transport & Mobility Forum as part of Bike Week... See MoreSee Less
Bike week cycle to Cobh & Great Island
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 cyclists.
Note the cycle will depart at 12 but we'll have a bike doctor before at the fountain shortly after 11.
Bike Week 2026 will be May 9th - 17th. Not all events can be confirmed until funding is announced in the Spring, but we can already confirm that this event will go ahead. 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 Sports Partnership and Cork Transport & Mobility Forum as part of Bike Week.... See MoreSee Less
Parks greenways & quiteways of Cork City
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 between the Bandon Road and Wilton, though quite estate roads and across the Cycle/Pedestrian bridge to Togher cross to join the Greenway Parallel to the N22 into the Tramore Valley Park for a picnic stop, leave the park via the Greenway Parallel to the N22 to Douglas Village, through the village to the Park on to the Green way to Donnybrook, back through Douglas village to the Green way behind Besskrook to Mahon Strand, past Blackrock Castle and alone the Marine back to the city.
Bike Week 2026 will be May 9th - 17th. Not all events can be confirmed until funding is announced in the Spring, but we can already confirm that this event will go ahead. 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 Sports Partnership and Cork Transport & Mobility Forum as part of Bike Week.... See MoreSee Less
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
Bike Week 2026 will be May 9th - 17th. Not all events can be confirmed until funding is announced in the Spring, but we can already confirm that this event will go ahead. 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 Sports Partnership and Cork Transport & Mobility Forum as part of Bike Week & Biodiversity Week.... See MoreSee Less
Moonlight Live Music, Poetry, & Dance Cycle
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 Cycle Through the Planets" to Blackrock Castle.
Cycle will finish back in the city centre
Free, funded by Cork Transport & Mobility Forum, Cork Sports Partnership as part of Bike Week... See MoreSee Less
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 of the city.
Part of Bike Week & Biodiversity Week.
A very slow and easy cycle particularly suitable for less confident cyclists.
Bike Week 2026 will be May 9th - 17th. Not all events can be confirmed until funding is announced in the Spring, but we can already confirm that this event will go ahead. 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 Sports Partnership and Cork Transport & Mobility Forum as part of Bike Week & Biodiversity Week.... See MoreSee Less
Bike week cycle to Crosshaven
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. Not all events can be confirmed until funding is announced in the Spring, but we can already confirm that this event will go ahead. And we are planing 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 Sports Partnership and Cork Transport & Mobility Forum as part of Bike Week.... See MoreSee Less
Wild Walls of Cork City
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, and Cork Sports Partnership as part of Bike Week & Biodiversity Week.... See MoreSee Less