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Thursday, 18 December 2025
CORK COUNTY COUNCIL REQUIRES General Operative - West Cork (Bantry) MD
Mayor Mary Linehan Foley Hosts Civic Reception to Honour Sporting and Music Groups and Individuals
The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Mary Linehan Foley has hosted a special Civic Reception at Cork County Hall to recognise the outstanding achievements of World Pipe Band Champions, Carrigaline Pipe Band, All-Ireland U18 Ladies Football Champions, Cork Minor Ladies Team, and Epsom Derby-winning Jockey, Wayne Lordan. A Civic Reception is the highest honour the Mayor of the County can give to a group or individual.
In June, Cork jockey Wayne Lordan rode Lambourn to victory at the Group One Betfred Derby at Epsom. In July, Cork defeated Dublin to win the ZuCar All-Ireland U18 ‘A’ Ladies Football Championship. In August, Carrigaline Pipe Band won the World Pipe Band Championship in Glasgow. They also won the World Championships in the drumming section.
Host applications now open for Corks Lifelong Learning Festival 2026
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Dear Cork Learning City Colleagues,
We have exciting news – The 2026 Cork Lifelong Learning Festival host submissions are now open.
The 21st festival is running from Wednesday, 22nd April to Wednesday, 29th April 2026.
It is open to individuals, organisations, and groups all over Cork City who want to engage with Learners of all ages, levels, interests and abilities.
If you have a passion for Learning of any kind, we want to help you spread the word, engage, and inspire new lifelong learners across Cork.
Applications are accepted online, please follow this link to access form: https://submit.link/4l2
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The deadline for submission of events is 31st January 2026.
If you are having any trouble with the forms, please don’t hesitate to get in touch – learningfestival@corkcity.ie
We’re always excited to see new learning events and old favourites back again in the programme.
If it’s your first time considering submitting an event you may find How to Host a Festival Event - Cork Learning City useful and if you have any questions, please do get in touch!
We are really looking forward to working with you on making the 21st Lifelong Learning Festival another remarkable week of learning.
Regards,
James Leonard
Lifelong Learning Festival Coordinator
Cork Learning City
Pure Christmas in Cork City
Pure Christmas
Cork is brimming with events this Christmas from festivals, markets and ferris wheels to hilarious pantos, theatre and stand-up comedy
Corkmas is Cork City's big Christmas festival and is packed with lots of things to do, see and eat.
The Ferris Wheel is back on weekends from Friday 29 November until Monday 30 December with superb panoramic views of a fully lit up city and beyond. 
Cork City Christmas Market on Emmet Place runs Thursday to Sunday from Saturday 30th November to Saturday 22nd December bringing joy for all age groups with lots of exciting performances from Christmas themed characters, roving musicians and drummers. Complete with wooden chalets offering gifts and snacks, with the plaza transformed into a Christmas village consisting of a broad mix of vendors offering a range of festive delights and artisan crafts.
Other markets in the city worth checking out are at Nano Nagle on Douglas Street and St. Peter's Cork on North Main Street which will raise funds for Cork Cancer Support.
All Christmas markets in County Cork are listed here.
Speaking of markets, the mega-popular Marina Market hosts a unique Saving Santa Experience this year as well as a host of events like a performance from the amazing Voiceworks on 21 December.
In Clonakilty catch the BELIEVE Christmas experience at the Model Railway Village and be sure to visit North Pole Cottage and the Elf Village.
Pantomania
The Cork Opera House and Everyman host traditional pantomimes this year, Cinderella and Red Riding Hood respectively, and are close to sell outs so get your tickets fast (they’re behind you!). In Macroom, Cinderella also comes to the newly re-opened Briery Gap Theatre. 
For adults only check out The Improv Panto at Cork Opera House - an unscripted show of mayhem where the audience calls the shots or check out some stand-up comedy at Cork's dedicated Comedy Club at City Limits.
Páirc Uí Chaoimh, a short distance from Cork city centre hosts WinterLee, "an immersive winder wonderland" which includes the very exciting Alpine Skate Trail - a Cork Christmas must-do!
Visiting Santa Claus
Dressed in the red and white of Cork, Santa’s magical omnipresence means there are lots of places to see him around the city and county this year. Check out the Magic of Santa and Wonderlights (pic below) at Fota House near Cobh and the North Pole Experience at Cuskinny.
Up The Walls
When the visit to Santa is done there’s still loads for kids to do in Cork with indoor attractions like climbing paradise Awesome Walls , trampoline mania at Bouncezone , ten pin bowling and laser tag at Planet in Blackpool or at Leisureplex on MacCurtain Street. Meanwhile, Jungle World in Midleton and Monkey Maze in Glanmire are the perfect places to let smaller kids run/climb off that pent-up Christmas energy.
Teens and adults can go karting, drifting or burn off the Christmas excess in sumo wrestling suits at Adventure Park in Watergrasshill and for days with less energy to spend on fun, the city and counties cinemas are all open with the latest movies.
https://www.purecork.ie/pure-christmas
Thursday, 11 December 2025
11 Community Projects in Cork County Allocated Over €650,000 in Funding Under 2025 CLÁR Programme
Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, has today (Friday, 28th November 2025) announced €12.3 million in funding to support community projects nationwide under the 2025 CLÁR programme, with €651,176 allocated to Cork County.
Further details of all projects announced today are available at gov.ie.
Men’s Health Webinar: Minding Yourself and Others
Men’s Health Webinar: Minding Yourself and Others
We invite you to register for our upcoming Men’s Health Webinar: Minding Yourself and Others, with special guest Keith Donald – on Tuesday 16 December, 12:00pm to 1:00pm. 70 years a musician, Keith has famously played with Moving Hearts, Van Morrison, Sinead O’Connor, Mary Coughlan, Christy Moore and loads more. In this webinar, he will share some of his remarkable life story - from childhood abuse, to being a musical icon, to losing close friends in tragic circumstances, to alcoholism, to sobriety and contentment. His challenging story offers insight into his ongoing journey of building resilience, and the need to find - and be willing to accept - help and support. Other guest speakers will highlight resources and supports for men’s mental health at what can be a very challenging time of the year for many men.
Register at https://imsconnect.zoom.us/
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