Going to the Cork Summer Show?
Travel in comfort and arrive in Sustainable Style with the Extended 208 Route.
Heading to the Cork Summer Show? Why not take the easy road and choose comfort by taking the bus?
Not only is it more sustainable, but it’s the most relaxing way to get to and from this year’s amazing show. Just hop on and arrive in style, with TFI Leap Card fares starting from as little as 65 cents for children and young adults.
Thanks to Bus Éireann, a special extension of the Cork City 208 route will bring you to a dedicated bus stop located right at the entrance to the Cork Summer Show.
This extended service runs from 07:00 until 20:30 on both Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June, ensuring you have plenty of time to enjoy the show.
The 208 route serves a wide area of Cork City, beginning at Ashmount, passing through Mayfield, Ballyhooley Road, Summer Hill, MacCurtain Street, St Patrick’s Street, UCC, Wilton, Bishopstown and for the weekend of 15-16 June will be terminating at the Cork Summer Show.
Connections to city, county, and other long-distance bus, as well as Iarnród Éireann rail services, are all within a short walk in the city centre – allowing for multi-modal travel.
“Bus Éireann, Ireland’s national bus company is delighted to support the Cork Summer Show 2024”, said Aled Williams, Regional Manager South, Bus Éireann. “Community is core to Bus Éireann’s purpose to sustainably connect people and communities helping to make life better. We would encourage those attending the Cork Summer Show to travel on Bus Éireann Route 208, operating regularly from the City Centre directly to the entrance of the Cork Showgrounds. Bus Éireann is committed to the provision of a fully accessible public transport system incorporating fully accessible vehicles and infrastructure, last year we transported over 107 million passengers and operated more than 235 million kilometres representing the largest public transport network in the country”.
Cork Summer Show is the signature of summer for tens of thousands of people from Cork and around Munster who visit and take part in this remarkable gathering.
With a history spanning more than two centuries, it continues to ignite imaginations and is gearing up for its biggest and best show yet!
There are 20 themed zones and acres of traditional agricultural competitions and equestrian events, stalls, displays and marquees to explore, all set in the lush surrounds of the Cork Showgrounds at Curraheen.
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Enjoy the sounds of the summer at our mainstage, with its famous straw bale seating, where you can check out great acts, including Jerry Fish, James Keegan, Fiona Kennedy, Gina and the Champions, the Céilí Allstars, DJ Jim X Comet and on-stage entertainment just for kids.
You’ll find over a hundred picnic tables, where you can relax with great food from our food village or even bring your own packed lunch, and it’s all just minutes away from Cork City, and fully served by public transport.
Cork Summer Show is a fun day out with lots to discover for the whole family. You can meet farm animals, explore the world of agriculture, visit the equestrian zone, check out competitions, great music, art, horticulture, and gardening.
Whet your appetite with great food, brush up your culinary skills by watching live demonstrations by top chefs or take part in one of many talks delivered by food experts.
There are fascinating educational exhibits, talks and lectures, as well as an opportunity to see all the latest agri-tech, with farm and garden machinery and motors to browse. You can also take a trip down memory lane and check out the classics in the vintage motors and machinery zone.
Or, if you prefer to shop ‘til you drop, there’s the wide array of market stalls, featuring outstanding local producers, with a particular focus on arts, craft, design, and food.
If you’re looking for that adrenaline rush, check out the thrilling funfair or for an overload of cuteness visit the pet dog show or the browse pet zone.
This year’s show will also feature several displays from visiting organisations, including tethered hot air balloons demonstrated by Ballooning Ireland and an exhilarating tug-of-war championship with TOWI.
We invite you to browse and be inspired by the Local Enterprise Zone, supported by the three Local Enterprise Offices in Cork City and County. This fascinating marquee is a showcase of 50 vibrant local Cork businesses, highlighting arts, crafts, food, clothing and more. Meet and support local entrepreneurs, learn about their journeys, discover innovative local Cork products, and sample outstanding artisan food.
For further details see: https://www.corksummershow.com/show-zones/local-enterprise
Talks and Lectures
Get expert advice and pick up some great tips at one of the many interactive lectures, talks and demos taking place at this year’s show:
Food Zone
Chefs
Mathew Brownie, a regular on Virgin Media’s Ireland AM brings you ‘a taste of Cork’
Athula Kuruppuachchige, a top chef who has worked at high end hotels around including being head chef at the Hayfield Manor. He will tantalise your tastebuds with ‘a taste of Asian fusion’
Alexandre Petit of the Metropole Hotel & Cork International Hotel brings his flare to local ingredients.
Deirdre Doyle – The Cool Food School presents hands on demos and classes for healthy eating for kids.
Talks
Dr Alan Kelly (UCC) discussing functional foods.
Kara O’Donnell – You are what you Eat.
Cathy Fitzgibbon (The Culinary Celt) – Seasonal Food and Mindful Eating.
Horticulture Zone & Floral Art Zones:
As part of a much-expanded series of lectures and talks brought to you by AOIFA – The Association of Irish Floral Artists and a range of horticulture talks for those green fingers.
There will be a wide range of talks from experts, including Nora Gallagher, Ann Hester, Margret Mulchinock, Eileen O’Brien, Rose Hickey, and Malcolm Kitt from AOIFA.
You can also explore the impressive UCC / MAS grassland demonstration area where you can learn about biodiversity and talk to experts and academics from University College Cork about this fascinating project.
The Cork Summer Show has something for everyone. It’s where memories of great summers are made.
Visit www.corksummershow.com to buy tickets, enter the many competitions and keep up to date with all the latest news about the show.
