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Street Feast returns this May to help Ireland reconnect

14 May 2026
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Neighbourhoods across the country are being invited to pull up a chair, share some food and say hello as Street Feast, Ireland’s national weekend of community lunches and gatherings, returns on Saturday 23 May and Sunday 24 May.

Now in its 16th year, the national weekend has grown into something simple but powerful; a chance for neighbours to come together in a way that makes everyday life feel a little warmer and more connected.

With more people looking for real moments of community, President Catherine Connolly, Patron of Street Feast, is encouraging households everywhere to get involved.

Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council is delighted to support this year’s Street Feasts. This wonderful initiative provides neighbours with an opportunity to reconnect, rekindle old friendships, and build new ones. Street Feasts create welcoming spaces for local communities to come together, offering a unique chance for people of all ages to connect, share experiences, and enjoy each other’s company.

 

 

Last year, an estimated 88,000 people took part, a 24% rise in hosts, providing a clear sign of how strongly people value real-world connection.

New research from the Street Feast team shows:

  • Participants are twice as likely to know their neighbours well after taking part in a Street Feast.
  • 75% of hosts say their area feels friendlier afterwards.
  • 43% met neighbours from different cultures or backgrounds for the first time.

These are the kinds of small, everyday interactions that make a difference. A simple shared table, a chat at the end of the street, these are the moments that help turn a place where you live into a place where you feel you belong.

Anyone who registers at StreetFeast.ie will get a free party pack delivered to their door, stocked with bunting, posters, invitations and a DIY guide. There’s also the option to collect a pack from one of 20 participating Tesco stores. These Tesco packs come with all the standard goodies, along with Tesco sample favourites for the table, street chalk and simple games to help break the ice.

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