Good morning, Cork! If you're stuck for plans this weekend — dragon boats on the Lee on Saturday, the plant fair at Fota on Sunday. Plus some big city news to catch up on first.


In today’s Cork Current:

Let’s get to it!

The naming of Cork City's two new bridges is complete, thanks to overwhelming public input! Following over 100 submissions, Cork City Council has formally christened the bridges with names that resonate with the city's history and cultural fabric. The bridge connecting Wandesford Quay to South Main Street via Lambley’s Lane will bear the name Cumann na mBan Bridge, honouring the impactful role of this Irish republican women's organisation. The second bridge, linking Proby’s Quay to South Main Street through the historic Beamish and Crawford brewery site, will be known as Sculptor Séamus Murphy Bridge, paying tribute to the renowned local artist. (Read More)

Get ready for some splashy fun on the River Lee this Saturday, w! The annual Dragon Boat Challenge is back from 12pm to 4pm, featuring colourful 40ft dragon boats racing from Kennedy Quay to Lapp’s Quay. This popular event, running since 2013, is a fantastic fundraiser for Meitheal Mara, a charity dedicated to promoting maritime culture and skills. Sixteen Cork companies will battle it out for the Dragon Boat Challenge Trophy in a day filled with energy, teamwork, and friendly rivalry. So head down early to grab a good spot and cheer on the teams! (Read More)

Get your gardening gloves ready! Fota House is hosting its annual Spring Plant, Craft & Garden Fair this Sunday, April 19th (11am-4pm). Expect a huge variety of plants from top Irish nurseries, plus crafts and food. Tickets are €5 (+€3 parking) at the door. It's the perfect place to get your green thumb activated! (Read More)

Dunnes Stores' flagship store on St. Patrick's Street is getting a stylish upgrade! Cork City Council has approved plans for a new outdoor café terrace on the third floor, complete with a retractable canopy and side screen. This move is set to revitalise an unused space, offering customers a new spot for coffee and lunch. A welcome addition to the city centre's offerings! (Read More)

Oliver Plunkett Street is getting a facelift on Tuesday, April 28th, thanks to a community clean-up organised by the Cork Business Association. Volunteers can join from 8:30 AM at The Fountain Bar for a day of cleaning and painting, with thanks to local businesses for providing food and drinks. Interested in helping? Register at corkbusiness.ie. (Read More)

Nothing in this section is sponsored. They're just the things I thought you should know. I'll always let you know if something's sponsored.

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🎭 FRIENDS! The Musical Parody
Cork Opera House | Tues 14th–Sat 18th | More Info


🍽️ Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience
The Everyman | Tues 14th–Sun 19th | More Info


🎻 The Lee Sessions Trad Trail
Multiple Locations, Dates and Times | More Info

🎬 Maria's Silence – Latvia – Baltic Film Festival
Triskel Arts Centre | 17:30 | More Info


😂 The Best Of Cork Special
City Limits Comedy Club, Coburg St. | 20:00 | More Info


😂 Stand-up Comedy Club: Cork's Funniest Feens
The Roundy, Castle St. | 20:30 | More Info


🎭 Poppins, A Magical Nanny
The Everyman | 19:30 | More Info

🎭 Aoife Dunne: Good Grief
The Everyman | 20:00 | More Info


🎬 Goodbye Soviet Union – Estonia (Baltic Film Festival)
Triskel Arts Centre | 17:00 | More Info


🎬 Five and A Half Love Stories in an Apartment in Vilnius – Lithuania
Triskel Arts Centre | 19:00 | More Info


😂 Stand-up Comedy Club: Primetime Comedy Show
The Roundy | 20:30 | More Info


😂 Kevin McGahern and Guests
City Limits | 20:00 | More Info


🥦 Douglas Village Farmers Market
Douglas Village Shopping Centre | 10am–2pm | More Info

🎭 Sunday Songbook: Do the Hucklebuck! The Songs We Danced to
The Everyman | 15:00 | More Info


🎭 Take It To The Limit
Cork Opera House | 20:00 | More Info


😂 Comedy Cavern: Risteárd Cooper – Out Of His Head
Coughlan's | 19:00 | More Info


🪴 Fota House Plant, Craft & Garden Fair
Fota House, Arboretum Gardens | 11:00 | More Info


🎬 Dead Man's Wire
Triskel Arts Centre | 16:40 | More Info


🎬 The Testament of Ann Lee
Triskel Arts Centre | 14:00 | More Info

🎸 Sleeper
Cyprus Avenue | 19:00 | Tickets


🎸 Croíthe
Wavelength Rooftop | 19:00 | Tickets


🎤 Maicín
Coughlan's | 20:00 | More Info


🎤 3 Of A Kind
Dwyers Of Cork | 22:00 | More Info


🎤 Kevin Quigley & The Great Ideas
Cantys | 22:00 | More Info


🎤 Last Call
Seventy Seven | 22:00 | More Info

🎻 Trad At The Park
The Park | 17:00 | More Info


🎺 Jake Kalilec – Triskel Lunchtime Jazz Series
Triskel Arts Centre | 13:00 | More Info


🎤 Hot Guitars
Coughlan's | 22:00 | More Info


🎸 Uptight Dad
Fred Zeppelins | 20:30 | More Info


🎤 Moonchild
Crane Lane Theatre | 21:00 | More Info


🎤 Century
Cantys | 22:00 | More Info


🎤 The Tan Jackets
The Poor Relation | 22:00 | More Info


🎤 Last Call
Dwyers Of Cork | 22:00 | More Info

🎸 Roger O Sullivan – Fekken
Cyprus Avenue | 19:00 | Tickets


🎤 The Big Swingin' Mikeys
Dwyers Of Cork | 19:00 | More Info


🎤 Sean Tierney
Dwyers Of Cork | 21:30 | More Info


🎤 The Hollyz
Cantys | More Info

That's it for today Cork, thanks for reading! Have a lovely weekend and let’s chat again on Tuesday!

Thanks!

- Ben