Cork County Council Launches Survey to Determine Demand for Affordable Housing

 

Cork County Council has launched an online survey to help determine the level of demand for affordable housing across the county. The information collected will help the Council plan future affordable housing schemes and decide eligibility requirements.

The survey is aimed at first‑time buyers and other people who believe they may be eligible to buy an affordable home. It is available at the link below and will remain open for six weeks.

Participants are asked to provide details such as income levels, family size, disability status and other relevant information. The data gathered will be used by Cork County Council to build a clearer picture of affordable housing need and to support informed decision-making on the scale, design and location of future developments.

Cork County Council is actively progressing the delivery of homes for affordable purchase at a number of locations under the Government’s Delivering Homes, Building Communities 2025-2030 plan. These schemes are intended to support people on low to moderate incomes to purchase their own homes.

The Affordable Purchase Scheme is open to eligible first-time buyers and Fresh Start applicants who meet certain income, property and residency criteria. Fresh Start applies to people that have previously owned a home, but who no longer have a financial interest in that home, due to significant life changes, such as separation, divorce, bankruptcy or insolvency.

The survey is for information-gathering purposes only and there will be no follow-up correspondence with respondents once it has closed. All data will be collected and retained in full compliance with Cork County Council’s Data Protection Policy and GDPR requirements.

The survey is now available at the link below and will be open for six weeks

https://www.yourcouncil.ie/service/Affordable_Housing_Survey_in_Cork_County

CORK COUNTY COUNCIL REQUIRES Assistant Manager - Camden Fort Meagher (26/038) General Manager - Camden Fort Meagher (26/039)

 

CORK COUNTY COUNCIL REQUIRES Assistant Manager - Camden Fort Meagher (26/038) General Manager - Camden Fort Meagher (26/039)               Closing date for the receipt of completed application forms is 4pm on Friday, 29th May 2026. Further details and application forms for the above posts are available on the careers’ section of the website: www.corkcoco.ie; or by e-mailing: recruitment@corkcoco.ie   CORK COUNTY COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER   TÁ COMHAIRLE CONTAE CHORCAÍ  AG LORG Bainisteoir Cúnta - Dún Camden Uí Mheachair (26/038) Bainisteoir Ginearálta - Dún Camden Uí Mheachair (26/039)             Ní foláir foirmeacha iarratais chomhlánaithe a chur isteach roimh 16:00 iarnóin De hAoine, 29ú Mí na Bealtaine, 2026. Tá foirmeacha iarratais agus tuilleadh eolais ar fáil anseo - www.corkcoco.ie; nó trí ríomhhost a chur chun: recruitment@corkcoco.ie  IS FOSTÓIR COMHIONANNAS DEISEANNA Í COMHAIRLE CONTAE CHORCAÍ

ADHD Parenting Workshop – 9th June | Mitchelstown Library

 

ADHD Parenting Workshop is being hosted by Ballyhoura Development, which may be of interest to your members, families, or service users.

This informative and supportive workshop is designed for parents, adults with ADHD, and anyone supporting children or adults with ADHD or suspected ADHD. It aims to increase understanding of ADHD while offering practical, everyday strategies in a welcoming and inclusive space.

Event Details

• Date: 9th June 2026
• Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm
• Location: Mitchelstown Library, Co. Cork, P67 A663

About the Workshop

This interactive session will explore:

• Understanding the ADHD brain
• Emotional regulation and managing overwhelm
• Focus, organisation and time management challenges
• ADHD strengths and positive approaches
• Practical supports for daily life and wellbeing

The workshop will run for approximately 2 hours, with the final 30 minutes dedicated to tea, coffee and refreshments. This informal time will allow parents and participants to:

• Meet and connect with others
• Share experiences and stories
• Ask questions
• Seek advice and support from the facilitator

Interested?

Anyone interested in attending can express their interest by registering via the link below:
https://www.ballyhouradevelopment.com/Event/adhd-parenting-workshop

Please feel free to share this information with anyone who may benefit from attending. If you need any additional details, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

 

 

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Gráinne Fitzgerald (She/Her) – Development Officer

Ballyhoura Development CLG, Charleville, Co. Cork

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Cork County Council Awards over €50,000 to 29 Community Groups through 2026 Circular Economy Fund

 

Cork County Council has awarded over €50,000 in funding to 29 community groups as part of its 2026 Circular Economy Fund, marking another significant step in the county’s move towards sustainable and circular living.

Now in its third year, the Circular Economy Fund supports local communities in moving away from the traditional ‘take-make-use-dispose’ model. Instead, it promotes actions that reuse, recycle, and minimise waste, with a particular focus on reducing single-use plastics (SUPs).

A wide range of projects have been supported this year, including reusable cup schemes at community events (Circular Cups), reusable container schemes for meals on wheels and the installation of permanent water refill stations at sports grounds and in schools.  Other projects include community centres moving away from single-use plastics by replacing them with reusable crockery and the provision of water stations at events. All projects promote greater behavioural change, with the hope of people embracing reuse and avoiding single-use plastics in every walk of life.

For more information contact the Environmental Awareness Office at eao@corkcoco.ie

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Africa Day 2026

 

Africa Day 2026 Africa Day is an international day that commemorates the foundation of the African Union and celebrates the people and culture of African countries. It takes place on Monday 25th May 2026. Cork County Council Library branches will be hosting several events in the run up to Africa Day.

Africa Day at Cork County Council Library and Arts Service

A number of events will take place in library branches to mark Africa Day, which takes place on May 25th. Events are suitable for all the family.

A number of events will take place in library branches to mark Africa Day, which takes place on May 25th. Events are suitable for all the family. 

Booking is required for some events. Contact details for all branches can be found on the following page: Libraries Directory.

Friday 22 May 2026

Clonakilty Library Art Workshop at 10.00am (For adults) (Booking required)

Bandon Library Music and spoken word event with Sauti Club at 11.00am

Millstreet Library Art Workshop at 2.30pm (For adults) (Booking required)

Saturday 23 May 2026

Mallow Library Drumming Workshop at 11.00am

Cobh Library Visit by author Zainab Boladale at 12.15pm

Newmarket Library Drumming Workshop at 3.00pm (Booking required)

Midleton Library Visit by author Zainab Boladale at 3.00pm

Events are supported by Irish Aid at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Over €900,000 Boost for Heritage Projects across Cork County

Twelve architectural and archaeological conservation projects throughout Cork County are set to benefit from funding of over €900,000, supporting the preservation of our rich built heritage.

The funding, provided by the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage through the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) and the Community Monuments Fund (CMF), will support vital conservation works on historic buildings, churches and archaeological sites throughout the county.

Three projects in the County of Cork will receive support under the Historic Structures Fund, which provides grants of between €50,000 and €200,000 to protect and restore significant heritage properties. These 3 projects are:

•    Church of the Ascension, Timoleague 
•    Kinsale Municipal District Council Office 
•    St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, Skibbereen

The Community Monuments Fund will support a further nine projects aimed at safeguarding archaeological heritage and improving public access. This includes conservation works, reports and management plans designed to strengthen resilience against climate change and ensure long term preservation. Among the projects receiving funding are:

•    Rathbarry Medieval Church 
•    Abbeymahon Church & Graveyard 
•    Kilmonogue Church & Graveyard Conservation Report 
•    Kilmacow Graveyard Conservation Report  
•    St Mary’s Church & Graveyard, Schull

Additional funding will support works at Coolbane Mill, Cloyne Round Tower, and St. Multose Church in Kinsale, as well as an archaeological survey at Ráth Ghaiscígh Ringfort in Béal Átha an Ghaorthaidh.