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When the Dragon Roared Through Cork’s Streets

Right, so let’s talk about the absolute star of Cork’s Dragon of Shandon parade—the massive skeletal dragon that dominated the streets and created that perfect mix of ancient mythology and contemporary street theatre that defines this extraordinary event.

The parade really is a spectacular event, and the dragon brings up the rear with ominous music and a rider on top. It’s really quite a sight to see!

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The Marionette Masters of North Main Street

Who’s pulling the strings?

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Pirates, Sea Creatures, and Cork’s Theatrical Spirit

A float with a maritime theme goes down North Main Street, Cork as part of the Dragon of Shandon parade.

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The Jellyfish Brigade of the Dragon of Shandon

It’s not often you’ll see giant jellyfish floating along North Main Street, although with the rains pummeling Cork in the last few days there may well have been floods along there.

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Dragon of Shandon’s Theatrical Showcase

A small selection of photos of the fabulous costumes and dancers at the Dragon of Shandon parade in Cork over the weekend.

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The witches and ghosts of the Dragon of Shandon

Some of the ghosts and witches at the Dragon of Shandon parade, 2025.

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Cork’s Halloween Parade Brings Magic to the Street

This is what Cork’s Dragon of Shandon parade does best. It transforms the streets into a moving theatrical spectacular where elaborate costumes, dedicated face paint, choreographed performances, and pure Halloween energy collide in the most brilliant way possible.

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Cork’s Halloween Spectacle in Motion

Yeah, that’s a giant demonic head they’re pushing along the North Main Street, Cork. 🙂

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Dragon of Shandon’s Spooky Crew

A few more photos of the Dragon of Shandon parade last night. I’ll spread these out over the next few days. You’ll get a proper chance to experience the fun of the night.

They’ll all be visible here in the future if you’re coming across this post by itself.

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The Big Bones Brigade

One of the fabulous skeleton dancers at tonight’s Dragon of Shandon parade in Cork! What a buzz and atmosphere! Crowds were lining North Main Street where we waited, down Castle Street and then on to Cornmarket Street. Amazing night. Not to be missed next year!

More photos to follow when I have time to edit them.

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The Jazz Festival Parade

I did not know that there would be a small parade of brass bands down Oliver Plunkett Street until my wife was told about it an hour before!

It was just after sunset and dark and getting cold but there was huge excitement as the crowd followed the musicians down the street.

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TBL8 Brass Perform in Cork

TBL8 Brass Band playing in Cork earlier this evening. They were so good. Blasting out the hits!

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Holding Hands

Two hands intertwined, fingers gently clasped together as a couple watches the festivities unfold around them. The simple act of holding hands in public, something many take for granted, becomes a quiet celebration of love and belonging at Cork Pride.

While this year’s event was smaller than last year’s celebration (perhaps due to the absence of Eurovision star Bambie Thug, or simply the rising costs of travel), the energy remained undimmed. The parade began on Grand Parade before winding its way down St. Patrick Street, with dozens of people proudly carrying a massive pride flag that rippled in the hot, humid afternoon air.

After the parade, the community gathered at Kennedy Quay for the traditional after-party, where the real magic happened. Gay men danced together in the summer heat, some bare-chested, others waving colorful fans as they laughed and moved to the music. Same-sex couples like the one in this photograph stood hand in hand, watching the celebration with quiet contentment, expressing their love openly in a space where they felt safe to do so. These moments, the dancing, the hand-holding, the unguarded laughter, show exactly why Pride events are needed now more than ever.

The laughter, the energy, and the community were all so beautifully, defiantly joyful.

More photos from Cork Pride coming tomorrow.

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We are delighted to welcome Katie Holten to UCC Library, University College Cork for a conversation with Dr Maria Kirrane about Katie’s new book ‘The Language of Trees’ on Tuesday 11 July 14:00-15:00. The event is open to all and is free but registration is required: https://libcal.ucc.ie/event/4042093 #TheLanguageOfTrees #trees #forests #Cork #CorkEvents