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St Peters, North Main Street, Cork Every great city has its old town and, in Cork, it’s North Main Street. St.

Peter’s Cork is its highlight and we continually breathe new life through our innovative cultural and heritage programme of events.

17/06/2026

Introducing our poets! 📖

holds an MA in Modern Literature from UCC. Her fiction appears in Channel and the anthology ’This is what it’s like to be in love with life’. She regularly reads at the Words Wander Back open mic.

Pádraig O' Connor is a writer based in Cork City. He has written and directed two plays. 'Blue Parting', his debut collection of poetry, was released in 2025.

has created various forms of radio and publications under the title ‘The Passage Between’ and most recently collaborated on a show called . She also published an anthology of Cork poets called ’Chaos & Flowers.’ She currently co-hosts Words Wander Back.

is a Cork-based poet who alongside Mikayli runs Words Wander Back. Her poetry has a personal frequently confessional tone as she explores complicated emotional waters.

Credits:

Director ~
Director of Photography ~ tristanwend
Producer ~
Sound Recordist ~

Friday, 19th of June 🗓️
Doors at 7:00 PM / Kick off at 7:30 PM ⏰

Tickets available via Eventbrite and at the door 🔗

16/06/2026

Introducing our filmmakers! 🎬

Joanne Heffernan is a writer and producer from Wexford, based in Cork. She has written and produced short films, theatre pieces and stand up comedy shows. Her most recent work Molly and the Robot, premiered this year , where it won the Audience Award, and recently received more accolades at the l including: Best Short, Best Director, Best Costume Design and Best Production Design.

Adam Barry-Murphy is a filmmaker from Cork. He is the writer & director of the triple-award winning Jumbo Christmas franchise. His projects have screened at & - as director as well as his work as cinematographer.

George Lynch is a writer, director, photographer from Cork, Ireland. His latest film, “Fragmented”, is currently in its festival circuit, winning Best Director l and a Shortlisted Nominee for 2026.

Friday, 19th of June 🗓️
Doors at 7:00 PM / Kick off at 7:30 PM ⏰

Tickets available via Eventbrite and at the door 🔗

10/06/2026

As part of the 1926 Census Exhibition "The Story of Us", St Peters is delighted to team up with the Cork City and County Archives to deliver a series of free talks as part of the show run. Make sure to mark your calendars and register on Eventbrite to reserve your space.

13:00 - SATURDAY 11TH JULY
"Finding your Ancestors in Census Records" with David Ryan
This workshop takes a deep dive into Irish census records and how they can support researching your Cork ancestors. It will explore the surviving pre-independence census records and the recently released 1926 census. It will also offer some suggestions on other records to look at alongside the census.

13:00 - SATURDAY 18TH JULY
"Making their Mark...the Story of Four Remarkable Cork Women and their Contribution to their City" with Anne Twomey
Focusing on the roles of Anna Haslam, Susanne Rouvier Day, Anne Sutton and Jenny Dowdall in furthering the involvement of women in Cork's local government. It is based on a recently published book "Leading the Way...Inspirational women who have shaped local government in Cork City" by Aodh Quinlivan, John Ger O'Riodan & Anne Twomey.

13:00 - SATURDAY 25TH JULY
"1926: A Year in the Life of Cork City" with Gerry White
While 1926 was the year of the first census conducted by the Irish Free State, for the people of Cork City it was also a year of renewal, reconstruction, healing and sporting triumphs. This presentation looks at some of the major events that occurred in this year in the life Cork.

Registration can be found on Eventbrite; you can find the link through our dedicated 1926 Census page on www.stpeterscork.ie

05/06/2026

With the upcoming exhibition from the National Archives "The Story of Us" on display in St Peters from the 9th of July we have pulled together a set of resources and links related to the installation on our website.

The page also includes wonderful images from the William Musgrave collection of images provided by the Cork City and County Archives Services

We are just over a month away and are so excited to share more

03/06/2026

For our film segment this time around we have a slightly different approach; this time guests will be presented with works from our three Artist in Residence Filmakers, Adam Barry Murphy, Joanne Heffernan and George Lynch.

Adam Barry Murphy is a filmmaker from Cork. He is the writer & director of the triple-award winning Jumbo Christmas franchise. His projects have screened at CIFF & Catalyst Int. Film Festival - as director as well as his work as cinematographer.

Joanne Heffernan is a writer and producer from Wexford, based in Cork. She has written and produced short films, theatre pieces and standup comedy shows. Her most recent work Molly and the Robot, premiered this year at the Dublin International Film Festival, where it won the Audience Award, and recently received more accolades at the May the 4th Sci-Fi Film Festival including: Best Short, Best Director, Best Costume Design and Best Production Design.

George Lynch is a writer, director, photographer from Cork, Ireland. His latest film, “Fragmented”, is currently in its festival circuit, winning Best Director at First Cut! Youth Film Festival and a Shortlisted Nominee for Fastnet Film Festival 2026

Friday 19th of June
19:30 to 23:00
Tickets available on Eventbrite and on the door

30/05/2026

Step back into Cork in 1926. 📖✨

This July, St Peter’s is thrilled to host the national touring exhibition “The Story of Us”, as part of the wider public programme to commemorate the digitisation and release of the records. “The Story of Us” is brought to you by the National Archives of Ireland in association with Cork City and County Archives Service

Discover the stories, families and communities that shaped Cork and Ireland 100 years ago through fascinating records, audio visual displays, photographs and historical insights.

Whether you’re interested in local history, genealogy or simply curious about life in Ireland in 1926, this free exhibition offers a unique glimpse into the past.

📍 St Peter’s Cork
📅 On show from 9th July 2026
🎟 Free Admission

More information to follow

Photography courtesy of Cork City and County Archives Services Service 📷

29/05/2026

Poetry this June is brought to you by new group Words Wander Back, certain to enrapture all in attendance

Tess holds an MA in Modern Literature from UCC. Her fiction appears in Channel and the anthology This is what it’s like to be in love with life. She regularly reads at the Words Wander Back open mic.

Mikayli Devi Dennehy has created various forms of radio and publications under the title “The Passage Between” and most recently collaborated on a Cork Fringe Festival show called “PlayRoomPlay.” She also published an anthology of Cork poets called “Chaos & Flowers.” She currently co-hosts the poetry open mic night called “Words Wander Back” in Cork City.

Rebecca Jane is a Cork-based poet who alongside Mikayli runs Words Wander Back. Her poetry has a personal frequently confessional tone as she explores complicated emotional waters.

Pádraig O' Connor is a writer based in Cork City. He has written and directed two plays. 'Blue Parting', his debut collection of poetry was released in 2025.

28/05/2026

A city-wide trail of child-only play pods and cosy dens scattered across Cork City.
These are spaces designed by kids for kids. Lead Artist Chris Finnegan asked children from Cork what their city would look like if they were in charge. They wanted to play! PlaySpaces trail leads families on an exploration of secret hideaways and imaginative play installations developed in collaboration with children from across Cork City.
Funded by the Arts Council’s Arts in Early Learning and Childcare Scheme, Arts in Education Portal Documentation Award 2026 and Cork City Council through Creative Communities Scheme.

With support from Sample Studios.

Lead Artist: Chris Finnegan
Producer: Susan Holland
Accessibility Support: Donna O’Keeney
Design Consolidation: Olan Wyrnn

27/05/2026

Our musical performance of this June is brought to you by 🪩🪩

BILLIONAIRES are a Irish-based pop duo blending cutting-edge production, visuals, and high-energy live performance. Led by Fiachra Davis and Éadaoin O’Shea Costley, they create fully self-directed musical experiences shaped by q***r culture, filmmaking, and contemporary pop innovation.

Friday, the 19th of February 7:30 to 10:30 PM Tickets available on Eventbrite and at the door

26/05/2026

St Peters Arts Night Tickets are now available on Eventbrite 🎉🎉

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North Main Street
Cork

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 4:30pm
Thursday	10am - 4:30pm
Friday	10am - 4:30pm
Saturday	10am - 4:30pm

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+353214278187

Website

http://www.stpeterscork.ie/

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