14 April 2023
By Tom Collins
tom@TheCork.ie
A celebration of summer’s arrival, the May Sunday Festival in East Cork is one of the most unique and magical Irish festivals. Taking place at Glenbower Woods since the 1830’s, this year’s May Sunday Festival & Art Trail runs from 29 April to 14 May 2023, with a packed programme of arts, crafts, nature and woodland activities. Organised by Greywood Arts in Killeagh, the May Sunday Festival focuses on nature and creativity for everyone.
Zariah Motyl (9) spending her Easter holidays in Glenbower Woods (East Cork)
Picture Clare Keogh
Teo Motyl (12) has been spending his Easter holidays in Glenbower Woods, East Cork preparing for one of the oldest and most magical Irish festivals, the May Sunday Festival & Art Trail.
Picture Clare Keogh
An incredible Art Trail, a Dawn Chorus walk, Foraging talks, Dogsercise, May Bush making, Litter picking, a Family Fun Day, Sculpture in the Woods and Botanical Silk Printing are just some of the activities, suited to a wide variety of ages, taking place over a two week period of the magical May Sunday Festival & Art Trail 2023.
