Upcoming events
Recent events
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 Cork Bike Week
(TBC Pending confirmation of Funding)
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 Cork Bike Week
(TBC pending confirmation of funding)
(TBC Pending confirmation of funding)
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 Cork Bike Week
(TBC Pending confirmation of funding)
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 Cork Bike Week
(TBC Pending confirmation of funding)
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.
Free, funded by Cork Transport & Mobility Forum and Cork Sports Partnership as part of Cork Bike Week
Special thanks to Irish Rail for sponsoring the rail transfer from Cork to Midleton return.
(TBC Pending confirmation of funding)
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 Cork Bike Week
TBC Pending conformation of Funding
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.
Free, funded by Cork Transport & Mobility Forum & Cork Sports Partnership as part of Cork Bike Week
(TBC Pending confirmation of funding)
Islands of Cork history cycle for Bike Week
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 Cork Bike Week
(TBC pending funding contribution)
Bike week cycle to Mullinavasigh
Grand Parade, Cork City
Cycle out the Lee Valley, along the river, through the park,by the 7 the century monastery, thought 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.
Free, funded by Cork Sports Partnership and Cork Transport & Mobility Forum as part of Cork Bike Week.
(TBC pending confirmation of Funding)
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 Cork Bike Week
(TBC pending confirmation of Funding)
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.
Free, funded by Cork Sports Partnership as part of Cork Bike Week
(TBC pending confirmation of funding)
Bike Week 25 TMF/TEF Daytime social cycles, early evening guided cycles &social bike themed events
Cork, Ireland
Ten days of free social cycles and bike-themed social events to encourage us all to cycle more by having fun out on the bike, showcasing beautiful relaxing cycles, and meeting like-minded cyclists.
Book the week off now and make sure you're free in Cork from May 10th to 18th to enjoy;
Long relaxed social cycles each weekday afternoon.
Short guided Food, History, Art, Science, and \nature cycles every early evening.
Fun social cycle-themed events both weekends and later each evening.
All events are totally free, funded by Cork Sports Partnership as part of Cork Bike Week
(TBC pending confirmation of funding)
The full program of events will be confirmed in April
Last years program
Thursday
Exhibition opening
Saturday
Passage Cycle 10am-2pm
Fun & games Picnic 2:30-6pm
Street art 7-10pm
Midnight cycle of lights 11:30-1:30
Sunday
Waterfall Cycle 11am-6pm
Islands of Cork History cycle 7-10pm
Bike Potery Night 8:30-11:30pm
Monday
Bike Doc 12:30-1:30 pm
Ballincollig Cycle 1:30-6pm
Cycle through the Planets 7-10pm
Tune trail 9pm-2am
Tuesday
Bike Doc 12:30-1:30 pm
Blarney Cycle 1:30-6pm
4 cities History cycle 7-10pm
Movie night 8:30-11:30pm
Wednesday
Fitzgearlds Park Picnic 12:30-2:30pm
Killens cycle 2:30-6pm
Ballincolig Picnic & Bat cycle 7-11pm
Thursday
Bike Doc 11-12
Cobh & Great Island Cycle 12-7pm
Gallery Tour 6-9pm
Evening Collage Making Workshop 8-11pm
Friday
Collage Making Workshop 10am-12pm
Bike Doc 12:30-1:30 pm
Greenways & Quiteways cycle 1:30-6pm
Cycle through time 7-10
Full moon cycle 10pm-2am
Saturday
BBQ 2-10pm
Sunday
Crosshaven Cycle 11am-6pm
Wild Walls 7-10pm
Closing 8-12
All Week Art exhibition
Four cities history Walk
Grand Parade Cork
Visit the 4 distinct medieval communities that came to form Cork City on foot and hear the story of their history and unique identity.
City Centre walk tour, meeting point Michael Colins statue Grand Parade
Portuguese translation is available.(tbc)
Free, funded by Cork City Council as part of Life Long Learning Week & the INTERREG Europe EMBRACER project
Join The Environmental Forum in the St Patrick's Parade
Union Quay, Cork, County Cork, T12, Ireland Map
Want to be IN the Parade on St. Patrick's Day? Come Join the Environmental Forum in Cork city's St Patrick's Parade
The Environmental Forum is marching in Cork's St. Patrick's Day parade and we would like to give as many people as possible the chance to be in the Parade.
We have costumes, face paint, huge bikes dancers etc. and we won the best group in 2018, 2016, and 2022......
We need people to dance, drum, perform, cycle bikes, hold banners, or just march. So if you would like to be part of the Parade let us know and we'll find a place for you.
More details on roll costumes etc. to follow.
Meeting Points & Times
Those to be face painted/general assembly 11-11:50am Crawford & Co Corner of Anglesey St. & Copley St
Last minute arrivals at 12:15pm near the Corner of Copley St & Union Quay.
(Assembly Point J5)
Please do wear layers & thermals underneath (especially for children) it’s may be quite cold (we can probably guarantee this from previous years).
You can have your face painted with a linked design or with the CEF colours which are green and blue representing our land & sea. Its a great cover-up if you want to disguise yourself!!
Children
Aside from the spare costumes from the Mahon Youth group. Children can dress up to represent food, animals, birds, trees and flowers etc. and often have costumes from other parties and events, whatever you have available and re-use is good!
Green Drinks
Franciscan Well Brewery
Informal social get together to chat about environmental interests & lots more.
Green Drinks
Franciscan Well Brewery
Informal social get together to chat about environmental interests & lots more.
Annual Environmental Awards Ceremony
St. Peter's CorkNorth Main StreetCork, Map
Join us to celebrate this year's Awards recipients who are all so well deserving from their diverse actions. Its a great event that positively reinforces that an individual, a group, a business or organisation can really make a difference to our shared environment.
Green Drinks
Franciscan Well Brewery14b North MallCork, Map
Informal social get together to chat about environmental interests & lots more.
Ted Cook Fungi Walk, Carrigacunna, Kilavullen
Nano Nagle BirthplaceBallygriffinMallow,P51 CV91 Map
Meet at Car Park, Nano Nagle Birthplace for a leisurely walk along the river to Kilavullen & the beech avenue of Carrigacunna. Ted Cook will explain the functions & benefits of the many fungi & Toadstools we will see. Refreshments at 3pm at NNB. All welcome.
TEF Green Drinks
Franciscan Well Bar
Informal get together of Forum members and anyone with an interest in environmental issues. All welcome.
Biodiversity Basics Course
Mayfield CDP328 Old Youghal RoadCork, Map
Are you interested to know more about the plants and animals that live in our neighbourhood and in the City? This course will cover some of the basics and look at the plants, insects, mammals and some of the aquatic species that live with us. We will explore what is nearby and discuss ways to help protect and look after the wildlife in our area.
The Course is FREE and runs for from 2nd of October for 4 sessions from 4pm to 6pm at Mayfield CDP. The course is supported by Cork City Partnership. The final session is on 23rd October.
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 Cork Sports Partnership as part of Cork 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 free refreshments included.
We are limited to 20 participants due to gallery capacity so please book your space to avoid disappointment.
Schedule
6pm sharp Meet Grand Parade
6:10-6:40 Backwater Studios Tour & Baile na mBocht by Andrea Newman
6:40-7:10 Works from Stock, Preview, Lavit Gallery
7:15-7:30 CCAD Technicians exhibition, MTU Gallery Grand Parade
7:45-8:15 Songs from a Lost Paradise, Laneway Gallery, Shandon
Free, funded by Cork Sports Partnership as part of Cork Walking Week
Green Drinks at Shelbourne, McCurtain Street
Shelbourne Bar Cork17 MacCurtain StreetCork,Cork Map
Meet up of Forum members and anyone with an interest in chatting about environmental issues with like-minded people.
Darren will be doing a Walking Week walk in advance if anyone wishes to join.
History on Foot 4 cities history Walk
Grand Parade Cork
Visit the 4 distinct medieval communities that came to form Cork City on foot and hear the story of their history and unique identity.
Ukrainian translation is available.
Free, funded by Cork City Partnership and Sports Partnership as part of the History on Foot Festival & Cork Walking Week
For more details see www.corksports.ie/latest.../cork-walking-week-2024/
Survey Training Ballynamona Beach, Shanagarry, Co. Cork
Ballynamona BeachShanagarry, Map
Training and survey of a 500m stretch of shore. Come along and be guided on how to join in surveying your shore for 2024. All welcome. Please dress according to weather, warm clothes and wellies advisable.
For more information contact Bernie 083 1468064
Protecting estuaries: how citizens can help
Fountainstown BeachFountainstownMinane Bridge, Map
Join the Environmental Forum and Coastwatch to explore the diverse habitats and species of the estuary, with a focus on the role citizens can play in protecting these important areas.
Between the Tides: Rockpool & Seashore Exploration
Duneen StrandClonakilty, Map
Join the Environmental Forum and the D'Hondt family for a low tide exploration of the rockpools and shore of Duneen Strand near Clonakilty. It's amazing what life lives in the intertidal area and it will make your subsequent visits to the shore all the more enjoyable!
Wildlife on the steps and the quays of the City
Dance Cork Firkin Crane
This is a biodiversity week event which will explore the wildlife that inhabits our city steps and walls as well as those that use and live between the Quays in the river. Meet at the Firkin Crane for short presentations on birds, plants, insects and aquatic species. This will be followed by a stroll down the steps and along the North Mall Quay to see what we can find.
Fascinating Plants of the Gearagh Hedgerows
Dromkeen Cross Car Park, Gearagh
To celebrate National Biodiversity week join us for this leisurely walk along the Hedgerows of the Gearagh which will focus on the plants and flowers of the understorey. Ted Cook will lead this walk imparting some of his vast knowledge of the wonderful & varied plantlife that thrives in this beautiful area.
The event will include some light picnic refreshments.
Diverse Stories from Nature : Book Reveal & Zine Launch
Cork City Libraries
Join us for the exciting launch on 18th May 3pm in Thomas Davis Room, Cork City Library, Grand Parade.
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Last year, we hosted a guided walk of the Mardyke Trail with the Environmental Forum. Everyone shared their reflections on the day. We have put them all into a hand-made book and published a zine. The book will be revealed and there will be limited free copies of the zine on the day!
Important: The book was made with support from Cork Equal and Sustainable Communities Alliance (CESCA) & Irish Environmental Network (IEN). The zine is published with support from SICAP – Cork City Partnership.
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Date: 18th May, 3 to 5pm
We will gather in the beloved Thomas Davis Room for a cozy afternoon filled with great chats and some readings.
Get ready to be inspired by the unveiling of our unique zine and book.
Don’t miss out on this special community event! Come with friends.
Hosted by Good Day Cork & The Environmental Forum.
Please RSVP here: gooddaycork.com/latest-news/diversestories-launch/
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 Cork Bike Week
(TBC Pending confirmation of funding)
Cork Bike Week Gallery Tour
Grand Parade, Cork City
A relaxed social tour of a number of Cork City Galleries' current exhibitions.
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.
Schedule (TBC)
Free, funded by Cork Sports Partnership as part of Cork Walking Week See less
Bike week cycle to Killens
Fitzgerald's Park Map
A cycle out to Killens via Blackpool and back via the Lee Fields There will be a break for a picnic in Lee Fields before beginning the journey back to the city.
Starting after the Bike Week Lunchtime picnic in Fitzgearlds Park.
Free, funded by Cork Transport & Mobility Forum, Cork Sports Partnership as part of Cork Bike Week
Bike Week Lunchtime Big Picnic in Fitzgerald's Park
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 Natural Foods Bakery 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 Partnership as part of Cork Bike Week
Classic Italian Cinema for Bike Week, Bicycle Thieves (Ladri di biciclette)In The Friary
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!
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 Award in 1950, and, just four years after its release, was deemed the greatest film of all time by the magazine Sight & Sound's poll of filmmakers and critics in 1952. The film placed sixth as the greatest ever made in the latest directors poll, conducted in 2002."
www.imdb.com/title/tt0040522/videoplayer/vi36354073?ref_=vp_pl_0
Free, funded by Cork City Council & Cork Sports Partnership as part of Cork Bike Week
Event details:
Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024
Time: 8:30pm Feature at 9:15pm
Venue: Friary Bar, Shandon st
Comment below with any quires.
Bike week 4 cities history cycle
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 Coke bikes.
Free, funded by Cork Transport & Mobility Forum and Cork Sports Partnership as part of Cork Bike Week
TBC Pending to confirmation of funding
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 Cork Bike Week
TBC Pending conformation of Funding
Bike Week Poetry Night
The Friary
Bike-themed poetry evening at The Friary, as well as cold pints, and classy cocktails they'll have free snacks. A chance to catch up with all the new friends you made on all the Bike Week Cycles.
A number of established poets have agreed to perform some pieces inspired by cycling including the premier of a piece specially written for the event.
We will also open the floor to anyone who wishes to perform.
Free.
All welcome
Free, funded by Cork Transport & Mobility Forum, Cork City Council & Cork Sports Partnership as part of Cork Bike
(TBC pending confirmation of funding)
Islands of Cork history cycle for Bike Week
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.
Finishing at The Friary in time for the Bike Week Poetry Night.
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 Cork Bike Week
(TBC pending funding contribution)
Bike week cycle to Mullinavasigh
Grand Parade, Cork City
Cycle out the Lee Valley, along the river, through the park,by the 7 the century monastery, thought 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.
Free, funded by Cork Sports Partnership and Cork Transport & Mobility Forum as part of Cork Bike Week.
(TBC pending confirmation of Funding)
Bike Week Opening Cycle of Lights
Grand Parade, Cork City
Join us for an inspiring journey into the night as we cycle around the cycle lanes of Cork City Center at midnight all a glow with free lights to open Cork Bike Week 2024.
Please deck your bikes out with bike lights, fairy lights etc and will have some extra lights to finish turning your bike into a magical glowing stead.
Free, funded by Cork Transport & Mobility & Cork Sports Partnership as part of Cork Bike Week
TBC Pending confirmation of funding
Bike Olympics Fun & games and Picnic
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 Cork Bike Week
(TBC pending confirmation of funding)
North Cork Hustings
Adair HallChurch HillFermoy, Map
Meet your local election candidates and hear their views on topics regarding the environment and sustainability.
East Cork Hustings
Middleton Park HotelMidleton, Map
Meet your local election candidates and hear their views on topics regarding the environment and sustainability.
West Cork Hustings
Cecas.ieMyross Wood HouseLeap,P81Y192 Map
Meet your local election candidates and hear their views on topics related to the environment and sustainability.
Join the CEF in the St Patrick's Parade
Union Quay, Cork, County Cork, T12, Ireland Map
Want to be IN the Parade on St. Patrick's Day? Come Join the Environmental Forum in Cork city's St Patrick's Parade
The Environmental Forum is marching in Cork's St. Patrick's Day parade and we would like to give as many people as possible the chance to be in the Parade.
We have costumes, face paint, huge bikes dancers etc. and we won the best group in 2018, 2016, and 2022......
We need people to dance, drum, perform, cycle bikes, hold banners, or just march. So if you would like to be part of the Parade let us know and we'll find a place for you.
More details on roll costumes etc. to follow.
Meeting Points & Times
Those to be face painted/general assembly 11-11:50am Crawford & Co Corner of Anglesey St. & Copley St
Last minute arrivals at 12:15pm near the Corner of Copley St & Union Quay.
(Assembly Point J5)
The theme for the Cork St. Patrick’s Day parade 2022 is
‘Pure Imagination’
Please do wear layers & thermals underneath (especially for children) it’s may be quite cold (we can probably guarantee this from previous years).
You can have your face painted with a linked design or with the CEF colours which are green and blue representing our land & sea. Its a great cover-up if you want to disguise yourself!!
Children
Aside from the spare costumes from the Mahon Youth group. Children can dress up to represent food, animals, birds, trees and flowers etc. and often have costumes from other parties and events, whatever you have available and re-use is good!
Annual Environmental Awards Ceremony
Nano Nagle PlaceDouglas StreetCork, Map
Our Award Ceremony takes place tomorrow evening at Nano Nagle Place to honour the 2023 Winners. We will be joing by the Lord Mayor, Deputy Mayor of the County and special guests. It is a public event and comences at 7pm.
Ceramic Workshops & Nature
The Glen Resource & Sports Centre
Creative workshops to make a bird feeder, learn about nature & ways to support wildlife.
Cork Walking Week Otter Walk
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.
Postponed to 12 noon Sunday, October 8th
Free, funded by Cork Sports Partnership as part of Cork Walking Week
Four cities history Walk
Grand Parade Cork
Visit the 4 distinct medieval communities that came to form Cork City on foot and hear the story of their history and unique identity.
City Centre walk tour, meeting point Michael Colins statue Grand Parade
Portuguese translation is available.(tbc)
Free, funded by Cork City Council as part of Life Long Learning Week & the INTERREG Europe EMBRACER project
Bike Week 25 TMF/TEF Daytime social cycles, early evening guided cycles &social bike themed events
Cork, Ireland
Ten days of free social cycles and bike-themed social events to encourage us all to cycle more by having fun out on the bike, showcasing beautiful relaxing cycles, and meeting like-minded cyclists.
Book the week off now and make sure you're free in Cork from May 10th to 18th to enjoy;
Long relaxed social cycles each weekday afternoon.
Short guided Food, History, Art, Science, and \nature cycles every early evening.
Fun social cycle-themed events both weekends and later each evening.
All events are totally free, funded by Cork Sports Partnership as part of Cork Bike Week
(TBC pending confirmation of funding)
The full program of events will be confirmed in April
Last years program
Thursday
Exhibition opening
Saturday
Passage Cycle 10am-2pm
Fun & games Picnic 2:30-6pm
Street art 7-10pm
Midnight cycle of lights 11:30-1:30
Sunday
Waterfall Cycle 11am-6pm
Islands of Cork History cycle 7-10pm
Bike Potery Night 8:30-11:30pm
Monday
Bike Doc 12:30-1:30 pm
Ballincollig Cycle 1:30-6pm
Cycle through the Planets 7-10pm
Tune trail 9pm-2am
Tuesday
Bike Doc 12:30-1:30 pm
Blarney Cycle 1:30-6pm
4 cities History cycle 7-10pm
Movie night 8:30-11:30pm
Wednesday
Fitzgearlds Park Picnic 12:30-2:30pm
Killens cycle 2:30-6pm
Ballincolig Picnic & Bat cycle 7-11pm
Thursday
Bike Doc 11-12
Cobh & Great Island Cycle 12-7pm
Gallery Tour 6-9pm
Evening Collage Making Workshop 8-11pm
Friday
Collage Making Workshop 10am-12pm
Bike Doc 12:30-1:30 pm
Greenways & Quiteways cycle 1:30-6pm
Cycle through time 7-10
Full moon cycle 10pm-2am
Saturday
BBQ 2-10pm
Sunday
Crosshaven Cycle 11am-6pm
Wild Walls 7-10pm
Closing 8-12
All Week Art exhibition... 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.
Free, funded by Cork Sports Partnership as part of Cork Bike Week
(TBC pending confirmation of funding)... 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 Cork Bike Week
(TBC pending confirmation of Funding)... See MoreSee Less
Bike week cycle to Mullinavasigh
Grand Parade, Cork City
Cycle out the Lee Valley, along the river, through the park,by the 7 the century monastery, thought 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.
Free, funded by Cork Sports Partnership and Cork Transport & Mobility Forum as part of Cork Bike Week.
(TBC pending confirmation of Funding)... See MoreSee Less
Islands of Cork history cycle for Bike Week
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 Cork Bike Week
(TBC pending funding contribution)
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.
Free, funded by Cork Transport & Mobility Forum & Cork Sports Partnership as part of Cork Bike Week
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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 Cork Bike Week
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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.
Free, funded by Cork Transport & Mobility Forum and Cork Sports Partnership as part of Cork Bike Week
Special thanks to Irish Rail for sponsoring the rail transfer from Cork to Midleton return.
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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 Cork Bike Week
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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 Cork Bike Week
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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 Cork Bike Week
(TBC pending confirmation of funding)
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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 Cork Bike Week
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