Pride in Our Community 2026

 

CORK COUNTY COUNCIL REQUIRES District Supervisor (Cobh)

CORK COUNTY COUNCIL

REQUIRES

• District Supervisor (Cobh)

           

 Closing date for the receipt of completed application forms is 4pm on Wednesday, 11th March 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

DEADLINE EXTENSION: Local Enhancement Programme 2026

 Cork County Community Groups Invited to Apply for Local Enhancement Programme 2026

Cork County Council is extending the closing date for  applications from community and voluntary groups for funding under the new Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) Fund 2026. The scheme follows on from the very successful 2025 programme which supported over 243 groups in Cork County.

Funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, the LEP allocation of €277,633 for County Cork will support groups, particularly in disadvantaged areas, and will support capital projects only, and will be used towards carrying out necessary repairs and improvements to facilities, energy efficiency type projects, purchase of equipment etc.

The closing date for applications has been extended to Friday 27^th February 2026 at 3:00pm. Applications can be made online through the Council’s website www.corkcoco.ie . For further information, contact the Council’s Local Community Development Unit on 021-4285797 or email communitydevelopmentunit@corkcoco.ie

The LEP is supported by Cork County Council’s three Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs).

SafeTALK 24 Feb Kilbehenny

 

Cork County Council Invites Groups to Plant a Native Tree for National Tree Week

 

Cork County Council is offering native trees to schools, community groups and organisations to celebrate National Tree Week 2026. An initiative of the Tree Council of Ireland, National Tree Week takes place from the 8th to the 15th of March.

The initiative invites people to learn about the folklore of trees, the benefits trees bring to climate, air quality and wellbeing and the importance of planting, protecting and caring for our trees. Since its first launch in 1985, National Tree Week has been responsible for planting over half a million trees in Ireland, including over 6,000 in Cork County in the past 7 years alone.

National Tree Week has grown throughout the years and in 2025, Cork County Council allocated more than 1,100 trees to over 70 recipients. In 2026, up to 1,200 trees will be made available, coordinated by Cork County Council’s Biodiversity and Heritage Officers, with the wider support and involvement of the Council’s Ecology Unit and Heritage Unit.

The tree species available will likely include Alder, Common Birch, Pedunculate Oak, Rowan, Scots Pine, Silver Birch, Hazel and Whitethorn and the trees are available in bundles of 10 per tree type. Given the limited number of trees, groups and schools are encouraged to contact Cork County Council early as trees will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

During National Tree Week, community groups, organisations and schools are invited to organise or participate in events throughout the week. In addition to tree planting, the range of events can include forest and woodland walks, nature trails, workshops, woodturning displays, talks, poetry readings, or any other ideas that will celebrate the fascinating heritage of trees.

Trees will be available for collection from Cork County Hall or at a select number of other Cork County Council premises around the county. Pick-up locations and allocations will be confirmed with each participating group, and all requests must be submitted by emailing corkheritage@corkcoco.ieby Friday the 27th of February 2026.

More information on National Tree Week is available by clicking the link below

National Tree Week

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Carrigtwohill Community Council win Overall winners Prize At Mayor's 2026 Award Ceremony at County Hall

 

Delighted to share the news that Carrigtwohill Community Council

took the overall winners prize at tonight’s Mayors 2026 award ceremony at County Hall. thanks to Anthony Barry for nominating community council.

We’re thrilled to accept this award on behalf of all the volunteers who give so generously of their time and talents on various teams, committees and projects to make our community a better place for all. Take a bow one and all, this is your award

Well Done Carrigtwohill Community Council from Muintir na Tire 👋🎉🎉

Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Service Invites You to Get Lost in a Good Book

 

Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Service is proud to join libraries across Ireland in celebrating ‘Ireland Reads’, a national campaign to get the whole country reading during February, culminating with ‘Ireland Reads Day’ on Saturday, 28th February.

The campaign, which is part of the government’s Healthy Ireland programme, celebrates and promotes the many benefits of reading for wellbeing and enjoyment. The theme for 2026 is ‘Get Lost in a Good Book’, and Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Service is inviting everyone in County Cork to take part.

Exciting events are planned for all ages to celebrate reading, books, and literature right in their local communities. 
To celebrate Ireland Reads, Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Service will be hosting the following events:

• Author visits include Róisín Meaney (Mallow), Cónal Creedon (Bantry), and Billy O’Callaghan (Carrigaline).
• Children’s authors visits.
• Non-fiction author Bill Power is on the programme for Youghal. He will give a talk on the ‘River Blackwater’.
• Craft workshops on Book Binding will take place in Midleton and Cobh.
• A talk by HSE psychologist on the benefits of reading in Kinsale.
• Seanchaí Yoga sessions at Mitchelstown and Bandon.

There will be many more events happening in libraries across the county, from story times, coffee mornings to rediscover the joy of reading over a coffee or tea, book clinics, book trees, staff recommended reads, adult and juvenile reading challenges, one-to-one information sessions on library resources, to puzzles and games. Local libraries in Cork want to show you their many cosy reading spaces so whether you’re a lifelong reader or just rediscovering the joy of books, there’s a place or event for you.