Sustainability at the Heart of the Cork Summer Show.  The Cork Summer Show is more sustainable than ever! We’re committed to reducing our environmental impact through a range of eco-friendly initiatives.

TRAVEL SMART 

🚍 Bus Éireann 208 Route

  • The 208 Bus Éireann service will drop you directly to the entrance of the Curraheen Showgrounds.
  • Running from 07:00 to 20:30 on Saturday & Sunday.
  • Serving key Cork City locations including Mayfield, MacCurtain Street, St. Patrick’s Street, UCC, and Bishopstown.
  • Plan your journey using the TFI Journey Planner.
  • Save money with a Leap Card or TFI Go app (fares from 65c for students and €1.35 for adults).

🚗 FREE PARK & RIDE – EASY ACCESS

  • Reduce congestion and travel sustainably by using our FREE Park & Ride service.
  • Locations include:
    • 🅿️ Ballincollig Shopping Centre (West Cork)
    • 🅿️ Black Ash Park & Ride (via Jack Lynch Tunnel)
    • 🅿️ Curraheen Greyhound Stadium (City & surrounding areas)
    • 🅿️ MTU Campus

Help us reduce traffic, emissions, and delays by travelling green wherever possible.

 

🌱 Reduce Waste – Keep the Showgrounds Green!

Sustainable Packaging & Recycling – Vendors will use compostable, recyclable, and eco-friendly packaging. Clearly marked bins for recycling, compost, and general waste will be available across the showgrounds—help us keep the event clean by sorting your waste correctly!

Enjoy a Sustainable Picnic – With plenty of seating areas, you can enjoy delicious food from artisan vendors or bring your own picnic—just remember to use reusable or biodegradable containers where possible!

 

🧹 LITTER MANAGEMENT & SITE CLEANLINESS ♻️

All exhibitors are responsible for keeping their stand space clean, tidy and free from litter throughout the Show. Waste must be disposed of responsibly in the designated skips and waste facilities provided on site.

At the end of the Show, exhibitors must ensure their stand and surrounding area are completely clear of waste and returned to the condition in which they found it. 

📲 Go Digital – Paperless & Eco-Friendly!

Avoid paper waste—site maps, schedules, and event details are fully digital! Check out www.corksummershow.com, follow us on social media, and scan QR codes around the showgrounds for instant access to maps and information.

 

☕ Bring Your Reusable Cup!

Our vendors gladly accept reusable cups for tea, coffee, and hot drinks—help us cut down on single-use waste!

Let’s work together to make the Cork Summer Show 2026 a fun, sustainable, and eco-friendly event!