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Irish Independent
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
June bank holiday in Cork: Five events to fill your weekend
Here's a list of five things to consider. Macroom Music Fest – Sunday June 1 All roads lead to Macroom this June Bank Holiday as some of Ireland's most respected musicians venture south for the Macroom Music Festival. Derry band The Undertones will headline, and their upcoming performance will mark their first since featuring at the Macroom Mountain Dew Festival back in 1981. Household name Sharon Shannon will meanwhile bring her musical talents to Midwest Cork, and platinum selling Irish singer/songwriter Ryan Sheridan will complete the exciting line-up. Tickets are still available from €46 via Art and Soul, Castlemartyr - June 1 Ireland' biggest art and sculpture event, which will feature over 350 works, will open from Sunday, June 1 at Cork's five-star Castlemartyr resort. The event will feature works by Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst, Banksy, Julian Opie, and Salvador Dali. The free event will run from June 1 until June 29 and will be open to the public daily from 11am–7pm, with guided tours running at 12pm, 3pm and 5pm daily. More information and accommodation offers can be found on and Cork Rose of Tralee selection night – June 1 Lovers of the Rose of Tralee will have the chance to witness history as the woman to represent the Rebel County in the iconic competition will be chosen on Sunday, June 1. Current Rose Shauna O'Sullivan will hand over her sash in the Rochestown Park Hotel after a year of life-changing experiences. ADVERTISEMENT The 2025 Rose of Tralee International Festival will take place from August 15 – 19. Doors will open at 6pm and the event is expected to run until 11:30pm. Tickets are still available for €25 from Eventbrite. Cork Harbour Festival – May 24 to June 2 Cork's Harbour Festival will conclude on June 2 after 10 days of maritime fun. Visitors can explore the history and heritage of Cork Harbour as well as witnessing the drama of the flagship race, Ocean to City, on May 31. Events will range from on-the water adventures to music, art, poetry, workshops, talks and seminars, there is something for everyone. Another must-see experience includes the Old Cork Waterworks Experience, which gives visitors the chance to manoeuvre through Victorian architecture, which is synonymous with Cork's history. Tickets start from €3. For more information visit: Cork City Marathon – June 1 The Cork City Marathon returns on June 1. Calling all witty people to create the funniest sign possible to motivate those taking part in Cork City Marathon on Sunday. Organised by Cork City Council, the event's popularity continues to soar, attracting runners from across Ireland and beyond to the scenic streets and vibrant atmosphere of Cork city. Building on the €200,000 raised for 58 charity partners in 2024, this year's goal is to raise €250,000, ensuring the event delivers even more for vital local and national causes. All tickets are sold out, but the event is one of the most popular in any Leesider's calendar.
Irish Independent
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
‘It was a stroke of madness,' Macroom Music Festival prepares to bring the party vibes back to Midwest Cork
Now in its third year, the festival will take place on Sunday, June 1, and promises to be an event that would demand to be marked down on the calendar of any self-respecting music fan. Derry band The Undertones will headline, and their upcoming performance will mark their first since featuring at the Macroom Mountain Dew Festival back in 1981. Household name Sharon Shannon will meanwhile bring her musical talents to Midwest Cork, and platinum selling Irish singer/songwriter Ryan Sheridan will complete the exciting line-up. The festival will take place in the Town Square in Macroom and is expected to attract over 3,000 visitors from across Ireland and the UK to the town. Founding Chairman Killian Lynch told The Corkman that the Macroom bypass made the event possible. 'Prior to the Macroom bypass in December 2022, we couldn't have had this done because of traffic, but since the bypass we are able to close the entire town. 'It is fantastic, and it will be one of the biggest events around this time of the year,' he added. Live music will be a feature in most bars and the Briery Gap Theatre in Macroom on Saturday, May 31, ahead of the festival. Mr Lynch said the idea of hosting a music festival in the town was a 'stroke of madness' but has given the world the chance to see what Macroom can do before the plans for the festival were finalised. 'It was a stroke of madness, maybe, and Macroom had to show what it had to offer and when we do it, we would do it 100% professionally. 'I think that statement is standing the test because it is getting bigger and stronger when you look at the calibre of acts that we have and who are delighted to come to Macroom and perform. 'It is a small world, the music industry, and if it (Macroom Music Festival) is not done professionally or is not done right, the acts won't come here,' he added. The event is run by the Macroom Business Association and Mr Lynch said: "When it comes close to the time all the businesses come in and pull together. "There's an awful lot of help given between the local businesses," he added. Tickets are still available for €46 via Gates will open at 5:30pm and the concerts should be finished by 11:30pm. Those wishing to continue to party venture to various bars in the town for further late-night entertainment. The event is strictly over 18's and ID will be required to seek entry. For more information, visit
