The Shandon Street Festival, now in its fifth year, ran last Saturday, 18 June, in the Shandon area. It was a fantastic afternoon of fun and civic pride. The organisers are very passionate about this annual event and the renewal of the area. Great to a number of forces joining up, for example Cork Community Art Link and the organising committee, to bring people out and have a good time. There is a great sense of pride and ownership of this festival by all involved. I really liked the way those traits wove their way into the various events planned during the day. Keep up the great work.  Cork needs more people like your goodselves.