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Extra.ie
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Plenty of family food fun as Cork on a Fork festival gets underway this week
Corkonians not heading to Oasis this weekend need not worry as there's still plenty of excitement in the Leeside as an annual food and drinks festival gets underway in the coming days. Cork on a Fork Festival gets underway tomorrow, Wednesday (August 13), and runs until Sunday, August 17 and is the perfect chance for anyone gutted to be missing the Mancunian brothers to take their mind off the heartbreak. The annual event was first established in 2022, and has fast becoming one of the favourite festivals in the Cork events calendar. Corkonians not heading to Oasis this weekend need not worry as there's still plenty of excitement in the Leeside as an annual beer festival gets underway in the coming days. Pic: Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Organised by Cork City Council and Fáilte Ireland in partnership with local businesses, there will be up to 100 events taking place in the coming days. There will be something for everyone including street events; chef collaborations; food and drinks pairings; bite-sized talks and plenty of family food fun. Cork City Council said the city has been a 'farm to fork destination since its origins as a trading port in the 10th century, and led the way in Ireland's modern food movement.' There will be Atlantic seafood, artisan cheeses, spiced beef and much more with each component telling its own story in the unique celebration of food. Some of the festival highlights include fine dining experiences such as an exclusive and elegant dining experience at the four-star Montenotte which kicks off with a Montenotte Gin & Tonic reception followed by a bespoke and decadent seven-Course Invitational Fine Dining Tasting Menu, along with a bread course and petit fours created by Executive Chef Martin Lovell. Tickets, which are €169pp, also include a Wine Flight selection. Elsewhere, there will be a number of tours throughout the five-day event with Cork Culinary Tour running a tours throughout, with attendees given the chance to taste local award-winning cheese, handmade bread, gourmet sausages and more. There are plenty of demos and workshops as well as an array of free events also taking place over the course of the five days. In Ballincollig Library on Thursday at 11am there will be a talk on how food affects our mood along with nutritional tips for supporting our mood while at the same time Declan O'Flynn of O'Flynn Gourmet Sausages will showcase the traditional methods of his company's famous gourmet sausages. Cork on a Fork Fest takes place from Wednesday, August 13 to Sunday, August 17 with a full list of events taking place available here.
Irish Examiner
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Tots to Teens: Cork on a Fork Festival is a recipe for a good time
Have fun with food in Cork City from Wednesday, August 13, to Sunday, August 17. That's when Cork on a Fork Fest will take place, and its programme of more than 100 events and activities promises to serve up something for all ages. The hands-on cooking classes will teach children how to make pizza, pasta, and sweet treats, like carrot cake balls, apple doughnuts, and smoothies. Little ones will get their faces painted and get to try new foods at the Meet the Makers event hosted by local food producers. Elizabeth Fort will be the setting for outdoor family games and all sorts of street food. There will be a garden party in Knocknaheeny Community Gardens, a honey-themed picnic in the Urban Pantry, culinary walking tours, and free cookery demonstrations, live music, family-friendly games, and a food market on Emmet Pl. That's just a taster of what you can expect. Visit or follow @corkonaforkfest on social media for the full line-up. Baby keepsakes Packing away clothes that no longer fit your growing baby can pull at the heartstrings. It can be sad to think they will never again be so little. Vicky Crawford, from Leitrim, knows this particular heartbreak. It's what inspired her to set up and create her unique memory bears. There are personalised bears that are made to order from a carefully chosen selection of baby clothes that parents send to Crawford. She cuts those clothes, sews them together, and stuffs them until she has a colourful and characterful bear. Then, she sews on eyes, noses and smiles, attaches ribbons and ties, and embroiders a name and date of birth on to the sole of one of the bear's feet. She even attaches a patch pocket for future visits from the Tooth Fairy. The bears cost €110 and can be ordered directly from Mystery story Solve It! The Case of the Missing Irish Crown Jewels, the latest book by the Navan children's writer and primary school teacher Kieran Fanning If your child fancies themselves as an amateur sleuth, treat them to Solve It! The Case of the Missing Irish Crown Jewels. This is the latest book by the Navan children's writer and primary school teacher Kieran Fanning, and it features Detective O'Malley and his sidekick, a seagull called Twist. O'Malley and Twist are trying to figure out who stole the Irish crown jewels from Dublin Castle. But they need help. All of the suspects who were filmed fleeing the scene on CCTV have now scattered across Ireland. Readers must assist the detectives in uncovering clues and solving puzzles so they can capture the crafty crook. The book is published by Gill Books and costs €11.99. High expectations Djeco Sealife height chart Keep track of your children's growth spurts with this colourful Djeco Sealife height chart. This numbered chart allows you to start when they are mere babies, measuring from 60cm tall, and continuing to when they are 1.4m-high teenagers. It comes with stickers on which you can write children's names, dates and ages, and makes for a gorgeous gift or decorative item to hang in a child's bedroom or playroom. It also comes with a pretty box to store it as a keepsake once the children are grown up. It costs €19.95 and is available from a traditional wooden toy and children's gift store run by mother of three Fiona Ryan in Ennis. Medical advice Looking for no-nonsense, evidence-based information about child development, health, and safety? That's exactly what you will find on the Instagram account of Cork paediatrician and mother of two Dr Niamh Lynch. At @dr_niamh_lynch, she posts on topics such as the recent listeria outbreak in Ireland, sun safety, febrile convulsions, choking hazards, and how to avoid them, eczema and developmental milestones. Her tone is calm, and she presents information in a way that is reassuring and easy to understand.
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Diarmuid Gavin and Donal Skehan join sustainability panel in Cork for Fork Fest business breakfast
Diarmuid Gavin, Donal Skehan, Ailis Crowley from FASH Forward, Maria Young from Green Spaces Cork and Virginia O'Gara from My Goodness / Cork Urban Soil Project are among the panellists at the business breakfast next week. Cork City's food and business communities will come together for an inspiring morning at the Cork on a Fork Fest Business Networking, in partnership with Cork Business Association (CBA) and Network Cork. The event which runs from 7.30am to 9.15am will be hosted by food writer Kate Ryan of and it takes place during Cork on a Fork Fest at the new Dunnes Stores Food Hall on St Patrick's Street. The event offers a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and champion sustainable food practices. Attendees will enjoy complimentary tastings from a variety of artisan food stalls who are part of the new food hall, as well as sampling opportunities from some of the local artisan food producers who are part of the Dunnes Stores Simply Better Collection — perfect for breakfast on the go. The event will also include a live cooking demo by Head Chef Kate Lawlor from K O'Connell Fishmongers. The panel features Ailis Crowley from FASH Forward, who will give practical insights for reducing food waste in your business. Other panellists include Maria Young from Green Spaces Cork on the impact of community gardens and growing local; Virginia O'Gara from My Goodness / Cork Urban Soil Project on circular food systems and composting; Diarmuid Gavin - Creator of Dunnes Stores "Outer Spaces", and Donal Skehan, a Dunnes Stores ambassador. Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or community changemaker, this is your chance to be inspired, build connections, and learn how your business can be part of a more sustainable future. Eric Foley, Grocery Manager, Dunnes Stores Patrick Street stated: 'We are so proud to be supporting the Cork on a Fork Festival, which celebrates the very best of Cork hospitality and food. We love the idea of hosting this event where local businesses will come together to discuss sustainability and we are delighted that we will have some of our local food producers present to join in on the conversations and networking.' The event is free for CBA and Network Cork members, and open to other businesses to book. Register at Eventbrite Link. Cork Business Association is also supporting a number of Coffee House Late events during Cork on a Fork Fest, in partnership with Cork City Council's night-time economy advisor. Now in its fourth year, Cork on a Fork Fest spotlights the businesses, farmers, producers, chefs, and culinary innovators that shape the region's vibrant food scene. This year's programme will feature almost 100 events across the city — including pop-up dining experiences, chef collaborations, street feasts, food trails, cooking demos, and family-friendly fun. Cork on a Fork Fest is organised by Cork City Council in partnership with local hospitality businesses. The festival is supported by stakeholders including Fáilte Ireland, Pure Cork, Cork Business Association, IHF Cork Branch, MTU, Cork Airport, and festival sponsors. Visit or follow @corkonaforkfest on social media.
Irish Independent
14-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Cork's 18th-Century English Market to transform into a restaurant for one night only
It's been providing restaurants with their goods for over 200 years, but now, Cork City's historic English Market is set to transform into its own pop-up restaurant, as the headline event of this year's 'Cork on a Fork Fest'.
Irish Examiner
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
'Guests are in for a memorable night': Cork's English Market to host dinner cooked by city's top chefs
Usually a bustling hive of butchers, fishmongers and cheesemongers, the historic English Market in Cork is set to host an exclusive sit-down dinner around its famous fountain. The special Supper by the Fountain event during the Cork on a Fork Fest will feature three of the city's top chefs — Pamela Kelly of Farmgate Café, Aishling Moore of Goldie, and Harrison Sharpe of Elbow Lane — collaborating on a specially designed menu that puts the market's local produce centre stage. The night will begin with a drinks reception, sponsored by Rebel City Distillery and Elbow Lane. Then, up to a maximum of 50 guests will be seated around the market's fountain for a four-course meal that reflects the city's food culture, with each course paired by market-based wine specialists Bubble Brothers. The chefs will introduce their dishes and share stories behind their creations and the produce, and the event will feature live music. Tickets for the dinner on Saturday, August 16, are priced at €128, plus booking fee, and go on sale at 9am on Monday, and organisers say they expect them to sell out quickly. Head chef at Cork's Elbow Lane Harrison Sharpe: 'We're three different chefs with different styles, but that's what makes this such a brilliant opportunity.' Ms Moore, who is known for her sustainable gill-to-fin philosophy at Goldie, said she could not wait for the event. 'I grew up shopping in the market with my parents — now I'm sourcing ingredients here as a chef. It's such a joy to celebrate its producers in this way, surrounded by their stalls, and to cook alongside two chefs that I really admire,' she said. Ms Kelly said the English Market was more than a building. 'It's a living, breathing part of Cork City. This event brings people closer to the food, the place, and the people who make it special every day.' Mr Sharpe said he was really looking forward to the collaboration. 'We're three different chefs with different styles, but that's what makes this such a brilliant opportunity. We all share the same respect for ingredients, and the English Market is full of inspiration. I think guests are in for a really memorable night,' he said. The Supper by the Fountain event is supported by TS Events and forms part of Cork on a Fork Fest, which runs from August 13 to 17, with more than 100 events across the city, from pop-up dining experiences, street feasts, food trails, cooking demos, foraging walks, and family-friendly fun. Booking details on Read More Cork brothers behind Dacent Munch take over landmark Fox & Hounds pub
