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Member Events
Join us at 'Mardyke Gardens' in Fitzgerald's Park.
 
Date: 16th May
Time: 4:30pm 
Venue: Fitzgerald's Park, Cork 
To book: RSVP E: parksprojects@corkcity.ie T: 021 4924441

The Lord Mayor, Cllr Catherine Clancy invites you to the official opening of 'Mardyke Gardens' in Fitzgerald's Park. 

May Day Sale at Cogans Carrigaline
 
Date:  May 17th


Are you in the market for a used car? Don’t miss Cogans Carrigaline annual ‘May Day’ used car sale. Cogans your number 1 for Toyota.  For the full listing of used cars click HERE . Cogans your number 1 for Toyota.

Pieta House Business Awareness Event
Date:  May 22nd
Time: 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Venue: Pieta House, Highfield Lawn, Model Farm Road, Bishopstown, Cork
Cost: Free
To book:  E: Karen O’Shea HERE or T: 021 434 1400


This event is a unique event for businesses in Cork. Joan Freeman, CEO at Pieta House will meet members of local businesses and inform them of the work Pieta House is doing in Cork. Guests will receive a tour of the renovated convent in Bishopstown where Pieta House is located and meet the therapists delivering these much needed services. Light refreshments will be served.
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Mad Pride Family Fun Day
 

Date: June 1st
Time: 1pm to 5pm
Venue:  Fitzgerald Park 

The fully free day will be the first major event to be held in the redesigned Park, set to be officially launched on Friday May 16th.  This year’s event sees an expanded program that includes a Rubber Duck Race on the River Lee where 1000’s of yellow rubber ducks will take part including a mighty 40 foot rubber duck which is expected to be a big attraction on the day.  The Rubber Duck Race is a partner event at this year’s Fun Day and will raise funds for Barnardos. To learn more about Mad Pride Ireland click HERE 


Cork Lions Golf Classic
 
Date: June 20th
Time: 2pm- 4:30pm
Venue: Cork Golf Club
Cost: €300 per team
To book: Call Martin Walley on 087 2350506

Cork Lions Club Annual Golf Classic to raise funds for defibrillators for Cork City centre will be held in Cork Golf Club. Teams of 3 cost €300 including meal in clubhouse. Tee or green sponsorship available for €100. All welcome for a great day’s golf! 
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Kerrygold Ballymaloe Literary Festival of Food and Wine
 

Date: 16th - 18th May
Venue: Ballymaloe, Shanagarry, Cork


Bringing some of the finest chefs and food writers to East Cork for the second year of this world-class, innovative and exciting festival dedicated to food and wine writing.

There is a wide range of Food and Drink events from Demonstrations to panel discussions and wine tastings. Soak up the atmosphere at The Fringe Festival in the Big Shed where there is music, food and drinks served in a convivial setting.

For more information check out the website www.litfest.ie