One of Cork city's busiest streets, MacCurtain Street, is closed to traffic from 8.30am this morning until midnight to facilitate the annual shared table dining event which sees around 450 people dine outdoors as part of the Cork on a Fork festival.
With 60% of the country's artisan producers in Co Cork, the festival - now in its 4th year - brings together its chefs and food producers, as well as restaurants and pubs, in a celebration of the county's food culture.
It is supported by Cork City Council and Fáilte Ireland.
Over the week, some 100 events will take place across the city from street events to outdoor dining experiences like the VQ Shared Table, to chef collaborations, live cooking demonstrations, interactive workshops, food and drink pairings, bite-size talks and family-focused food events.
