Bat Walk Mallow

 

We're halfway through Bealtaine: workshops & events still to enjoy

Hi everyone, We’ve already passed the halfway point of May and the Bealtaine Festival, and we want to say a big thank you to all our members who have shared their skills, time, and energy at events so far. We had a fantastic time at the Laugh Lab in the Glen Resource Centre and the behind-the-scenes tour at Cork County Library HQ last week and we’re delighted that both the Qigong sessions and the Veeh Harp Workshop are now fully booked. There are still great events coming up with some spaces left:  Ancestry App Intro Workshop – Cork County Library HQ Tuesday 26th May at 10am Booking here: EVENTBRITE  Family Research Information Session with Ed – Mercy Centre Mallow Wednesday 27th May at 11am Book HERE  Drawing & Memory Walk – Fitzgerald Park Friday 22nd May at 11am A relaxed walk and conversation exploring memories of nature, parks, walks, gardens, and outdoor life in Cork. Drawing materials provided, but no experience or skill needed, everyone welcome.  Booking here: EVENTBRITE  Creative Ageing Tour in Glucksman Gallery, UCC Thursday 28th May at 11am A guided tour of Panorama Europa, featuring work by ten Irish artists exploring contemporary identity through painting, sculpture, tapestry, and drawing inspired by European art traditions.  Book HERE:  Blackwater Valley Opera Recital at Castlemartyr Resort Monday 1st June at 12 noon An outdoor recital - free attendance. Book HERE We’d love to see you at one of the remaining events. Best wishes, Cultural Companions Team Copyright (C) 2026 Cork County Federation Muintir na Tire. All rights reserved. Because you have entered Pride in Our Community Competition 2015 Our mailing address is: Cork County Federation Muintir na Tire 8 Sidney Place Wellington Road Cork, Co Ireland Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe

Farmer Health Check

 

We will be hosting a Farmer Health Check in Corrin Mart, Fermoy P61EE37, as part of Mens Health Week starting @11am on 9th June. 

We will have a large number of exhibitors in the Mart on the day, in partnership with the North Cork HSE Health Promotion Department. 

Our aim is to provide a one stop shop for Health and Information! 

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I would like to ask if Dermot might be available on the day to have a stand in the ground floor? To do the equipment laser tagging?

Would it be possible to include this event in the newsletter?

Please feel free to circulate the Poster and Help to get the word out! 

Thank you!

Kind regards

Is mise le meas

Lorna Hurley

Oibrí Sláinte Pobail Tuaithe

Rural Community Health Worker

The Mill, Baile Chaisleáin an Róistigh, Contae Chorcaí.

The Mill, Castletownroche, Co. Cork.

P51 F9PX

+353 (22) 46580

+353 (86) 440 4050

Invitation: Opening of solo show by Stephen Brandes

 

View in browser LHQ Gallery Invitation You are warmly invited to join us to celebrate the opening of Stephen Brandes' solo exhibition ‘The Skiapod of Ballymaccus’ on Friday, 5th of June from 5.30pm, all are welcome to attend.  In ‘The Skiapod of Ballymaccus’ Stephen Brandes re-imagines the scarcely credible event of the skiapods, in a body of newly made work that includes drawings, painting and a collection of hand-built figurines, set into a construction of timber and found materials. This exhibition is the outcome of the inaugural LHQ Impact Award which supports established artists to develop new work for exhibition at the LHQ Gallery. Artist Talk: Stephen will be in conversation with Curator of Collections & Special Projects at Crawford Art Gallery, Michael Waldron at the LHQ Gallery on Saturday, 20th of June at 12 noon. About LHQ Gallery: LHQ Gallery is open Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm, except for public holidays. LHQ Gallery is managed by the Library and Arts Service at Cork County Council, supported by the Arts Council. Find Out More

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50 Projects to Benefit from Cork County Council’s Heritage Grant Scheme 2026

 

Cork County Council has announced grant funding of €75,450 under the County Cork Heritage Grant Scheme 2026, supporting 50 heritage projects and initiatives across all eight Municipal Districts in County Cork.

Supported by The Heritage Council, The County Cork Heritage Grant Scheme has been operating since 2021 and continues to support a wide range of projects focused on the county’s natural, built, archaeological and cultural heritage.

Projects awarded funding this year include:

• An oral history project documenting personal stories, lived experiences and community connections linked to Camden Fort Meagher
• A history reenactment event commemorating the 425th anniversary of the Battle of Kinsale (1601)
•  Conservation reports and condition surveys for St Anne’s Church and Graveyard in Mallow
• A Natural Heritage Conference at Saint Georges Arts & Heritage Centre
• Traditional heritage skills workshops hosted by the Clonakilty Woman’s Shed, including basket making, lacemaking and stained glass craft
• Community heritage events celebrating and documenting memories of Fair Day traditions in Cobh, Midleton and Mitchelstown.
• Many of the projects will culminate in events during National Heritage Week 2026, which takes place from Saturday the 15th to Sunday the 23rd of August. For more information email corkheritage@corkcoco.ie

Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards open for submissions

  

The call for submissions to the 2026 National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement awards is now live and the closing date is 29th May 2026.

Age Friendly Ireland is now open for applications to the National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards 2026. Each year a local authority hosts the awards event, and this year Limerick City and County Council are hosting this year’s event in The Limerick Strand Hotel on Thursday, October 8th, 2026.

 

This year there are ten categories of awards, aligning to the 8 World Health Organisation (WHO) Age Friendly Themes:

• Community Support and Health Services
• Civic Participation and Employment
• Communication and Information
• Social Participation
• Respect and Social Inclusion
• Housing
• Transportation
• Outdoor spaces and buildings

 

Projects from across this range of areas that have real impact on the lives of older people and have the potential to be showcased and replicated are welcome to submit an entry. Initiatives at both local and national level are encouraged to enter.

Shortlisted projects will be visited by the judging panel over a 3-week period, from July 20th to August 7th inclusive, and invited to Ireland’s Age Friendly Recognition and Achievements Awards ceremony in Limerick in October. It is important to be aware when submitting a project, that you must be available for a judges visit during the period mentioned.

Please note, a project should only be submitted under one category. Where possible, please submit some video footage of your project.

 

 

If you are involved with any project that fit the criteria, please feel free to submit an entry at the following link Awards 2026 | Age Friendly Ireland

 

Cork County Council Property Activation and Town Regeneration Roadshow Clinics

 

Cork County Council is hosting a series of drop-in roadshow clinics throughout the month of May, providing practical advice and support to those interested in bringing vacant and under-utilised properties back into productive use.

The Property Activation and Town Regeneration Roadshow is designed to engage directly with property owners, business owners, builders and technical professionals who have an interest in reusing and revitalising surplus buildings. This includes spaces over shops, behind commercial premises, or entire vacant or under-used properties in towns and villages across the county.

The roadshows will showcase the wide range of supports available to assist in bringing vacant properties back into use. Information and guidance will be provided on:

• The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Scheme (Croí Cónaithe)
• The new Vacant Over the Shop Grant Scheme
• The Buy and Renew Scheme
• The Repair and Lease Scheme
• Conservation guidance for protected structures and historic buildings
• Planning requirements and advice
• Fire and Building Control Requirements

In addition to scheme-specific information, attendees can seek advice on general queries relating to the reuse of vacant and under-utilised town centre properties.?

Location	Date
Commodore Hotel, Cobh	Thursday May 14th4pm – 8pm
Walter Raleigh, Youghal	Monday May 18th4pm – 8pm
Castle Hotel, Macroom	Tuesday May 19th4pm – 8pm
West Cork Hotel, Skibbereen	Weds May 20th    4pm – 8pm
Firgrove Hotel, Mitchelstown	Thursday May 21st 4 - 8pm
West Lodge Hotel, Bantry	Monday May 25th 4 – 8pm
Carrigaline Court Hotel, Carrigaline	Tuesday May 26th 4pm – 8pm
Hibernian Hotel,  Mallow	Tuesday May 26th 4 -8pm
Munster Arms Hotel, Bandon	Wednesday May 27th 2026 4pm – 8pm
Charleville Park Hotel, Charleville	Thursday May 28th 4 - 8pm