What Street Feast reveals about our hunger for community

Street Feast reminds us that we are not alone, and taps into something ancient in Irish life: the tradition of meitheal, of neighbours coming together to help each other out

Crosshaven Street Feast in 2019. Picture: Joleen Cronin

This weekend, something powerful will take place across Ireland. On streets, cul-de-sacs and community centres, thousands of neighbours will come together to share food, stories and laughter as part of Street Feast.

With over 900 feasts expected nationwide, more people will take part in Street Feast this year than will attend Electric Picnic. From Donegal to Dingle, from city centres to country lanes, people of all ages, backgrounds and experiences are hanging up bunting, putting out picnic blankets, and lighting the barbecue.