Annual Events
Alternative Miss Cork
February/March
The first Alternative Miss Cork took place in 2002, inspired by
the success of Alternative Miss Limerick. It has now become an annual
event.
www.alternativemisscork.com
Cork Women’s Fun Weekend
May
The long-running Fun Weekend has become something of an institution.
Held on the May Bank Holidy Weekend, events include discos, cabarets,
workshops, stalls and pub quizzes as well as outings and sport events.
Pride
June
Cork’s annual Pride celebrations
take place over the June Bank Holiday Weekend. Long-standing events
include a sports day, barbecue in Loafers and the Party in the Park.
www.corkpride.com Outlook—Lesbian and Gay Film Festival
October
Part of the Murphy’s
Cork Film Festival, Outlook is a showcase for Irish, European
and international gay film. As with the general festival, short
films are given pride of place, but there’s
always a healthy range of features and documentaries also. Participating
venues include the Kino (Washington St), the Triskel (Tobin St)
and the Opera House (Emmet Place).
Lesbian Fantasy Ball November
This annual party has become a highlight of the lesbian calendar
in Cork. Each year a theme is proposed; as ever, some take it more
seriously than others. |
