Who we are

Cork Cultural Companions is an Age & Opportunity Arts initiative, delivered by Muintir Cork and supported by the HSE and Cork City and County Councils. Cork Cultural Companions has local networks of members who attend events together regularly in Cork City, Mallow, Bantry and East Cork.

Monday, 30 March 2026

April 2026 Historical Walking Tours with Cllr Kieran McCarthy

 April 2026 Historical Walking Tours with Cllr Kieran McCarthy


All tours free, 2 hours, no booking required, note different times

Saturday 18 April, 11am The Cork City Workhouse Tour; learn about Cork City’s workhouse created for 2,000 impoverished people in 1841; meet just inside the gates of St Finbarr’s Hospital, Douglas Road, 

Saturday 25 April, 1pm The Friar’s Walk Tour; Discover Red Abbey, Elizabeth Fort, Barrack Street, Callanan’s Tower & Greenmount area; Meet at Red Abbey tower, off Douglas Street, in association with the Cork Lifelong Learning Festival.

Sunday 26 April, 1pm The Shandon Tour; explore Cork’s most historic quarter; meet at North Main Street/ Adelaide Street Square, opposite Cork Volunteer Centre, 1pm, in association with the Cork Lifelong Learning Festival.



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