Louth to host 40 Street Feasts on Sunday 25 June

Organisers of Street Feast 2023 are calling on as many people as possible to get involved in this year's event, and have confirmed that Louth, so far, is to host 40 Street Feasts on Sunday 25 June. 

Registrations for Street Feast 2023 will close on Monday 19th June in time for the national day of street parties and community celebrations and organisers are calling on people to get together with their neighbours to share food and enjoy some conversation and camaraderie this summer. 

To date, 40 Louth Feasts have been registered including Craòbh Rua YWILOUTH Street Feast and The Mill Enterprise Hub, Link Road Stagreenan, Drogheda. Louth County Council is supporting Street Feast Louth.

Speaking about the event, Founder of Street Feast, Sam Bishop, said: "We have had feasts organised in front gardens, on streets and greens, in car parks, laneways, local parks and community centres and can’t wait to see what you come up with! Knock on one door - that’s all it takes to get started.” 

He added: “By hosting a street party, you can create a lasting legacy of community spirit and strengthen your local area. This is a great opportunity for people to get together with their neighbours and celebrate all that is great about their community. We want to encourage as many people as possible to get involved and make this a day to remember."

Sam advises people to start small and to keep it simple. He urges organisers to get in touch with the Street Feast team for help, “Street Feast hosts are supported in planning their feast, and we have great ideas for overcoming any challenges that might come up. Let’s get planning together.”

Leas Cathaoirleach Cllr Andrea Mc Kevitt, from Louth says: “In the vibrant tapestry of our local communities, lies the strength of society. By weaving our lives together, we unlock boundless potential for collective growth and joy.

"Amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life, we often forget the profound value of building strong bonds with those who share our streets and neighbourhoods. Street Feast presents a captivating canvas for forging meaningful connections, where neighbours become friends, and the simple act of coming together unleashes a wave of positivity that reverberates through our lives.”

Minister of State for Community Development, Integration and Charities Joe O’Brien said: “The Department of Rural and Community Development are delighted to be the core funder of Street Feast 2023. Street Feast enables important connections to be made at community and neighbourhood level.

"It's not just the day of Street Feast that's special; in the weeks that follow it we're sure we'll see more people getting involved in community projects they would never have heard about if it wasn't for attending their local celebration.”

Register and get your free party pack at StreetFeast.ie before Monday 19 June.