Thousands of euro raised at Easter Egg Challenge 2026

Face painting, garden games, magic shows, ice cream and make and do were just some of the activities on offer on Friday April 3^rd (Good Friday) at Old Cork Waterworks Experience during the Easter Egg Challenge to support Bishopstown & Area Primary Schools.

A fantastic family fun day was on offer and the sun shone brightly as children undertook a treasure hunt to solve clues on the way to finding a secret egg depot. The Easter Bunny left an easter egg for everyone who completed the challenge and brought many friends to entertain on the day.

Old Cork Waterworks Experience and Bishopstown & District Lions Club partner for the event with all proceeds going directly to local primary schools in the Bishopstown area. Mervyn Horgan manager stated “We are delighted to be able to give back to the local schools which have always shown great support to us through our education programs, this year over 1100 Easter eggs were handed out and we had lots of different activities suiting all age groups. Local children’s entertainers are volunteering their time, every child gets an Easter egg and local schools benefit financially”

The event was attended by Lord Mayor Cllr. Fergal Dennehy who assisted the many volunteers with activities on the day. 

Pictured with Lord Mayor Cllr. Fergal Dennehy are Kieran Kelly, Jim O'Conner Bishopstown & District Lions Club with local volunteers.  

The event now in its 17^th year has so far raised over €100,000 which is donated to primary schools in the Glasheen, Ballinora, Curraheen, Farran and Bishopstown areas. Jim O’Connor President of Bishopstown and Area Lion’s Club said “We are delighted to partner with this wonderful attraction to raise funds for local schools in the area and extend our thanks to all our volunteers for making the event possible this year”

For more information on events and activities see www.oldcorkwaterworks.ie