Street Feast, Tranquility Garden, Mullingar
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Helen MacEvilly, Mai Byrne, Audrey McLoughlin, Pearl Smyth, Kathleen O’Hara, Rose Cotter, Veronica Larkin and Gertie Wallace – all long-time residents in the area of Sundays Well, Auburn Road and Gaol Hill.Image 2 of 5
Ruth Illingworth addressed those gathered for the Street Feast at the Tranquillity Garden in Mullingar, and gave the historical background to that area of the town.Image 3 of 5
Jean and John Glynn with Kat Hornosum, who moved to Ireland from Ukraine recently, at Street Fest in the Tranquility garden. Kat and her son are living with their host family Helen and John Helen MacEvilly.Image 4 of 5
Sgt Brian Stone, Stephanie Corrigan, Warren Harte, Linda Harris and Gda Martina Walsh at Street Fest in the Tranquility Garden.Image 5 of 5
Nicholas Glynn, Darragh McCabe, Emma McCabe, Finn McCabe, Catherine Dillon, Mark Brindley, Michael McCormack, Rachel McCormack and Jacqui White enjoying Street Fest at the Tranquility Garden.Street Feast is a national day of street parties and community celebrations, on Sunday June 25, when people were invited to get together with neighbours to share food and enjoy conversation and camaraderie. The aim was to bring communities together and promote a sense of togetherness across the country.
Established in 2010, Street Feast has grown over the years. Last year some 1,000 Street Feast events were held nationwide and close to 100,000 people took part, and 96% of those surveyed felt their neighbourhoods are friendlier, and 97% say their sense of belonging has increased since Street Feast.
The Department of Rural and Community Development is the core funder of Street Feast 2023. Street Feast organisers received free party packs including bunting, invitations, posters, stickers and the information needed to have a brilliant Street Feast.
See StreetFeast.ie.