Ireland may be in the World Cup play-offs tonight, but more importantly - Dublin Maker is heading to Benchspace Cork for an evening of chats, ideas, and meeting fellow makers!

📍 Benchspace Cork
🗓 26 March 2026; 7-9pm

⚽😉 #BringAMake #CorkEvents #DublinMaker

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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