It’s s never too late to get to know the folks across the road.

Back again this year to build bonds of friendship and cooperation, and celebrating 15 years of events, Street Feast groups around the country are gathering to share a plate and celebrate community with an afternoon lunch on Saturday, May 24th, and Sunday, May 25th, 2025… and everybody is invited to take part.

The idea is simple: whip up a dish or some scrumptious snacks and head over to the designated meeting spot – be it on the street, in a local car park, a leafy copse of trees, or a community centre- and enjoy a meal together.

Tomás Sheehan (aged 6) Barra Gore (aged 5), Séagh Pierce (aged 3) and Orran Sheehan (aged 5) at the Stephen Street Community Garden, Cork City. Photo Joleen Cronin

“Every year, thousands of neighbours pass each other by without ever saying hello.” said Street Feast Co-Founder and Neighbourhood Network CEO Sam Bishop.

“We want to empower people to change that. By hosting a Street Feast, you can help make your neighbourhood a happier, healthier and more connected place. Over the last fifteen years, Street Feast has facilitated 750,000 community connections across every county on the island of Ireland. Our mission is to reach 1 million connections by 2030.”

If you are up for hosting your own Feast, head to their website here to register and apply for your free Street Feast party pack, complete with bunting, posters, invites and a DIY guide.

To find your Street Feast party, head to the Change X website here to find a registered feast near you.