Cork County Council and Cork City Council have opened applications for the 2026 Relove Paint Community Paint Grant Scheme, which provides community groups, sports clubs and schools with up to 25 litres of recycled, high‑quality paint at no cost. The scheme, now in its fifth year, supported 166 groups last year, supplying more than 2,700 litres of upcycled paint across communities countywide.

Face painting, garden games, magic shows, ice cream and make and do are just some of the activities on offer on Friday April 3rd (Good Friday) at Old Cork Waterworks Experience during the Easter Egg Challenge to support Bishopstown Primary Schools.

The heart of Cork City Centre will be buzzing again this weekend as the Open Streets Festival kicks off its 2026 programme with a lively Family Fun Day on Maylor Street. The event takes place on Saturday, March 28, from 1pm to 3pm, offering an afternoon packed with activity, entertainment, and an inviting atmosphere for families of all ages.

Cork City Council has announced a total of €544,800 in funding across its Arts Grants, Arts Project, Artists Bursary and Artist and the Community Schemes.

An estimated 60,000 people gathered in the city centre to watch a record 3,600 people take part in what was the city’s largest ever St Patrick’s Day parade. Organised by Cork City Council, the parade was the highlight of the Cork St Patrick’s Festival, which began last Friday to celebrate Irish music, culture and heritage