Kilworth Health & Wellbeing Day for Older Adults

 

Please see the information below and attached regarding the Kilworth Health & Wellbeing Day for Older Adults, taking place on Sunday, 27th September.

I would greatly appreciate it if you could share this information with colleagues, service users, community groups, family members, and anyone who may benefit from attending

Your support in helping spread the word is greatly appreciated.

Kind regards,

Jacinta

Fermoy Community Health Project is delighted to be part of this upcoming initiative being hosted for the first time by Kilworth Community Council 'Health & Wellbeing Day for Older Adults' on Sunday, 27th September, from 2.00pm to 6.00pm at Scoil Mháirtín, Kilworth.

We look forward to meeting attendees and contributing to a wonderful afternoon focused on health, wellbeing, and community support. This community event will feature informative talks from local experts, covering a range of topics including healthy ageing, vaccinations, gut and brain health, support services, community wellbeing, and winter safety.

The afternoon will conclude with refreshments and music from the Kilworth Folk Group.

For further information or to reserve a place, please contact Sarah on 086 843 7621

Jacinta McCormack 

Oibrí Sláinte Pobail Fhear Maí 

Fermoy Community Health Worker

 

Tionscadal Sláinte Pobail Fhear Maí | Ionad Acmhainní Pobail Fhear Maí | 42 Sráid McCurtain | Fhear Maí | Co. Chorcaí | P61 T267

Fermoy Community Health Project | Fermoy Community Resource Centre | 42 McCurtain Street | Fermoy | Co Cork | P61 T267

 

085 8742320 | jacinta.mccormack@hse.ie | www.southwest.hse.ie | www.healthactionzone.ie

 

Seirbhís sláinte a thógáil a bhfuil ár bpobal bródúil aisti trí ghealltanais Integr8, FSS an Iardheiscirt a chomhlíonadh gach lá

Building a health service our community is proud of by living the HSE South West Integr8 commitments every day.

Free Parenting Talk with John Lonergan & Caroline Crotty – 15 October

 

Dear all, We’re delighted to invite you to a FREE Parenting Talk with John Lonergan and Caroline Crotty at Darrara Community Centre on Thursday, 15 October 2026. John Lonergan, author, speaker and former Governor of Mountjoy Prison, and Caroline Crotty, psychotherapist, will come together for an informative, practical and thought-provoking evening exploring some of the challenges of parenting and supporting young people today. The evening will cover topics including communication, listening, resilience, wellbeing and staying connected with your child or teenager. The talk is open to all parents, with parents of teenagers especially likely to benefit. Thursday, 15 October 2026 Take your seats from 7.45pm Talk begins at 8.00pm Darrara Community Centre, Ballymacwilliam, Clonakilty, P85 FV05 Admission is FREE, but places are limited and advance booking is required. Book your FREE place on Eventbrite We would really appreciate you sharing the event with other parents, friends, schools, clubs and groups who may be interested. We hope to see you there! Warm regards, Darrara Community Council Darrara Community Centre Ballymacwilliam, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, P85 FV05. M: 086 378 7905 E: darraracommuitycentre@gmail.com www.darraracommunitycentre.com Copyright (C) 2026 Darrara Community Centre. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in to receive our communications. Our mailing address is: Darrara Community Centre Ballymacwilliam Clonakilty, Co. Cork Ireland Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe

Cork County Council Welcomes Significant Funding Boost Under New Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund

 

Cork County Council Welcomes Significant Funding Boost Under New Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund

Cork County Council has welcomed the announcement by James Browne TD, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, of successful projects across County Cork under Round 1 of the new Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund, which will support the delivery of transformative regeneration initiatives in Carrigaline, Carrigtwohill, Clonakilty, Cobh, Mallow and Midleton.

The funding forms part of a national investment programme worth up to €409 million aimed at revitalising town and city centres, supporting the Government's Town Centre First policy and delivering sustainable regeneration projects that enhance public spaces, community facilities and economic opportunities. Cork County Council secured approval for six projects, representing potential investment of almost €19 million in communities across the county.

The successful Cork County Council projects are:

• Cobh Public Realm Regeneration Phase 1: €7.5 million
• Mallow Town Hall Theatre Regeneration Project: €7.5 million
• Carrigaline Public Realm and Waterfront Development Phase 1: €3.5 million
• Proposed Masterplan for Carrigtwohill Town Centre: €150,000
• Kent Street Regeneration, Clonakilty, Phase 1: €150,000
• Midleton Cultural and Civic Centre: €150,000

Following the announcement, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage will engage with local authorities on the next steps required to advance the approved projects and achieve the targets set out under the programme.

Cork County Council Launches Europe Direct Centre at Carrigaline Library

 

Cork County Council is pleased to announce that Europe Direct Carrigaline has officially launched at Carrigaline Library, becoming part of a network of eight Europe Direct centres in Ireland and more than four hundred centres across the European Union.

Europe Direct Carrigaline will serve as a local hub for conversations about Europe, creating opportunities for community engagement and activities that showcase the European dimension of our everyday lives.

The centre aims to strengthen the connection between EU institutions and citizens by providing information on EU policies, rights, opportunities, and initiatives.

Michael McGrath, European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection, said, “It is a particular pleasure for me to officially open Europe Direct Carrigaline. Carrigaline is the place I call home and having had the privilege of representing this community at a local and national level for twenty years, I know this community very well. I am delighted to now see Carrigaline become home to this important European resource.

Europe Direct is about bringing Europe closer to people - providing trusted information, creating opportunities for dialogue, and helping citizens understand the rights and opportunities that come with EU membership. I hope this centre will become a welcoming and vibrant place where people of all ages can engage with European issues and see how decisions made at EU level connect with their everyday lives here in Cork.”

Located within Carrigaline Library, the service offers a walk-in information centre where members of the public can access a wide range of EU publications, resources and information. Staff are available to provide guidance on accessing further information and support through the Europe Direct telephone and email helpdesks.

A diverse programme of free events for all ages will take place throughout the year, offering opportunities to learn, engage, and connect with the European Union. These include a European-themed public speaking competition, storytelling events, French language classes, activities and discussions about climate action and sustainability, and other issues that impact local communities.

For updates on upcoming events and activities, follow Europe Direct Carrigaline on social media.

Culture Night 2026 to Bring More Than 150 Free Events to Communities Across Cork County

 

Cork County Council will present more than 150 free events across towns, villages and islands throughout the county as part of Culture Night 2026. From a spectacular fire show at Mallow Castle to contemporary traditional music in the stunning setting of Gougane Barra Church, the richness of Cork County's artistic talent and cultural heritage will be celebrated on Friday, 18 September.

This year's programme places a special spotlight on musical talent from across the county, bringing performances to unexpected and unique locations. In Skibbereen, Ar n'Áit will take over the town with performances at The Rock outdoor amphitheatre and its intimate venue space, showcasing Congolese rumba, Afrobeat and live electronic music.

At Gougane Barra, renowned musician David Murphy will perform traditional music on pedal steel guitar in one of Cork's most iconic landscapes. Niall McCabe will take to the stage in the historic setting of St Mary's Church, Youghal, while Leevy, the acclaimed five-piece band from the Múscraí Gaeltacht, will perform in O'Mahony's Bar, Watergrasshill. In Schull, singer-songwriter Ger Wolfe will perform in An Tigín.

Classical music enthusiasts can enjoy performances by Kantos Quartet at St James's Church, Mallow, Meliora Quartet at St Brendan's Church, Bantry, and the Irish Guitar Quartet at Briery Gap, Macroom. The programme also features an impressive line-up of contemporary Cork artists, including How I Became a Wave, As If I Always Knew, The Fynches, Fixity and Áine Duffy.

The Irish language will feature strongly throughout the programme, with events including a bilingual production of Billy Goats Gruff, Puipéid sa Pháirc and a range of ciorcal cainte gatherings. To celebrate the EU presidency, Cork County's rich cultural diversity will also be reflected through a series of talks, demonstrations and workshops led by artists from across the European Union who now call Cork home.

Other programme highlights include The Night Market on Cobh Promenade, featuring arts and crafts stalls, food vendors and live DJ sets. At Mallow Castle, audiences can enjoy circus performances, bilingual children's theatre and a spectacular fire show in the castle grounds. Sirius Arts Centre will open its doors late into the night an event that celebrates diversity and inclusion within contemporary Irish culture.

Coordinated by Cork County Council and funded by the Arts Council, Culture Night shines a light on the diverse, dynamic and creative communities that make Cork County a leading cultural destination. The event provides an opportunity for artists, performers, venues and cultural organisations to engage with new audiences and showcase their work in a welcoming and accessible way. In 2025, Culture Night in County Cork 161 events were programmed in 35 towns and villages and two islands with and audience of 18,712.

Following a highly successful 2025 programme that attracted more than 18,000 attendees, this year's Culture Night will offer interactive family experiences alongside events that celebrate both Irish traditions and global influences. Culture Night Late also returns, extending the celebrations into the evening with a vibrant programme of late-night events across the county.

World Suicide Prevention Day: Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace

 

World Suicide Prevention Day took place on the 10^th September 2026, this day reminds us of the important role workplaces can play in supporting mental health, reducing stigma, and fostering a culture of care, connection and understanding. Creating environments where people feel valued, listened to and supported can make a meaningful difference to wellbeing.

 

At Psyched, we support organisations to build mentally healthy workplaces through evidence-based training, awareness initiatives and practical resources. Our aim is to help create workplaces where conversations about mental health are normalised, stigma is reduced and staff feel empowered to seek support when needed.

 

Further information on Psyched and workplace mental health resources is available at: https://psychedworkplace.ie/

 

If your organisation would like to learn more about supporting mental health in the workplace, we invite you to attend our upcoming:

 

Introduction to Psyched: Mental Health Awareness Training for Staff of Workplaces
 10 November 2026
 Register here: https://bookwhen.com/healthpromotiontraining/e/ev-sh3y6-20261110093000

CORK COUNTY COUNCIL REQUIRES Web Digital Officer (Grade V) (26/081)

 

CORK COUNTY COUNCIL

REQUIRES

• Web Digital Officer (Grade V) (26/081)

           

 Closing date for the receipt of completed application forms is 2pm on Thursday, 8th October 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