Summer Fun Nights, alternative family events on Bonfire Night, Wednesday , June 23rd supported by Cork City Council.  

 For the third year, Summer Fun Nights, alternative family-friendly events organised by local community groups in conjunction with Cork City Council, will take place again in parks city-wide on this Bonfire Night, Wednesday June 23rd.  There will be something for everyone in five city parks including music, circus performance, sports, arts and crafts and much, much, more.

The parks where events are taking place include Kilmore Road Park, Knocknaheeny (6 pm to 9 pm), Pophams Park, Farranree (4 pm to 7 pm), Glenamoy Park, Mayfield (5 pm to 8 pm), Lough Mahon Park, Mahon (6.30 pm to 9.30 pm) and Clashduv Park, Togher (5.30 pm to 9.30 pm). In addition, a further four local community events are funded though Cork City Council in Kerry Hall Road, Bishopstown, Douglas and in Blackpool.

“With up to 7,800 people attending activities in 2009, the aim of Summer Fun Nights has been to support local community groups to provide alternative safe events on Bonfire night and is supported by An Garda Síochána”, said Valerie O’Sullivan, Director of Services, Recreation, Amenity and Culture, Cork City Council. 

“These events are very much led by local community organisations which have come together and taken the initiative to organise events in their own area with the support of Cork City Council”.

Events are free, all are welcome and all events are alcohol-free.  NB Children need to be accompanied by an adult.