Please find the Fermoy Library events for August:

Repair Café (Skills for Life) Saturday 15th August from 11am – 1:30pm Have you broken household items that need repair or just in need of some advice? Why not pop into the Repair Café at Fermoy Library. Heritage Week Exhibition & Local History Talk Fermoy: Through its Buildings Exhibition 15th - 30th August (see sketch) Local History Talk: Tuesday 18th August at 2pm This Heritage Week event presents a curated exhibition of historic sketches of Fermoy’s buildings alongside a collection of early and mid‑20th‑century street photographs. The display highlights the architectural development of the town and documents changes in its urban landscape over time. A corresponding talk by a local historian Christy Roche will provide an overview of Fermoy’s built heritage, drawing attention to key structures and streetscapes. The session will place the exhibited material in context, offering attendees a concise introduction to the town’s historical layout and architectural evolution. All Welcome.

Please find the Fermoy Library events for August:

The Shake: Dance Workshop with Laura Murphy & Siobhán Ní Dhuinnín. Workshop is suitable for adults and children. Minimum age of children is age 5. Saturday 15th August 2:30pm – 4:30pm Shake your bones, awaken your senses, and let your body lead the way. The Shake workshop can feel like a hooley, a meditation and a dance class all in one. It's a space that brings together family and friends, strangers, and colleagues. The Shake workshop offers participants a movement experience to ground your feet and to feel your heartbeat. Rooted in a somatic shaking practice this workshop aims to support a sense of physical release with the potential to evoke sensations of joy, relief, and calm. Hosted by experienced facilitators and professional dancers Laura Murphy and Siobhán Ní Dhuinnín, you will be guided to move and to shake at your own pace. No experience necessary. Places are limited- Prebooking is required. To book your place contact Fermoy Library at (025) 31318

Cork County Council Allocates Close to €200,000 to Streetscape Enhancement Scheme for County Cork Towns and Villages

 

Cork County Council has announced the allocation of grant funding to property owners and business owners across Cork County to improve the appearance of town centre properties.

In total, 145 applications were received by Cork County Council under the 2026 Streetscape Enhancement Scheme. The Council has allocated funding of €199,208.85 to 119 successful applicants across 29 towns and villages. 

The scheme aims to create greater vibrancy on the main streets of towns and villages in County Cork through supporting streetscape enhancement works. Applications were considered on a case-by-case basis with a key consideration being positive visual impact on the streetscape and supporting traditional shopfronts. 

The scheme includes four different support measures, ranging from 60% grant aid for works to 100% funding for materials. Aspects covered include painting of premises and improvements to shop-front signage as well as materials costs.

Cork County Council is further supporting successful applicants by offering guidance on colour palette and design, on conservation principles for traditional shop fronts, and on the use of the Irish language in signage. 

Ceilí Cois Locha The Lough, Glasheen, Cork Every Wednesday @ 7:30 pm FREE June/August

 

Ceilí Cois Locha is a weekly, outdoor traditional Irish ceilí that takes place every Wednesday in the beautiful setting of the The Lough during the summer months.

Come and hear traditional Irish music played by musicians from the local community, and whether you are an experienced pro or a complete beginner you can join in the dancing (or, if you're shy, just quietly tap your foot to the beat!). This is a truly unique event in a unique location!

The Lough is a bird and bat sanctuary and is just over 2km and easily walkable from the city centre or a short ride on bus 214 (just tell the driver you want to get off at The Lough).

Please note the céilí is weather permitting - this is Ireland!

Runs 7.30-9pm. June-August.

Heritage Week 15th to 23rd August

 

Date/Time: Saturday 15^th to Sunday 23^rd August 2026  

Event: National Heritage Week in County Cork 

Location: Various Locations, Co. Cork 

Additional Information: National Heritage Week takes place from Saturday 15^th to Sunday 23^rd August 2026 and over one hundred and fifty events are expected to take place throughout the county of Cork. Registration of events is already underway and to see the listings, visit www.heritageweek.ie.

Cork County Council Library and Arts Service Invites Public to Share Library Memories to Celebrate 100 Years

 

Cork County Council Library and Arts Service is inviting members of the public to share their treasured memories of Cork libraries as part of celebrations marking the service's 100th anniversary.

From first library cards and favourite childhood books to study sessions, community events and lifelong friendships, generations of people across the County of Cork have been shaped by their local library. Through this special memory-collection initiative, Cork County Council hopes to capture and preserve the stories that highlight the lasting impact libraries have had on communities over the past century.

Libraries have long been more than places to borrow books. They are spaces where people learn new skills, discover new interests, connect with others and access opportunities throughout their lives. As the Library and Arts Service reaches this significant milestone, members of the public are encouraged to reflect on their own experiences and help create a unique community archive for future generations.

Members of the public can submit their library memories in the following ways:

• Visit any Cork County Library and write down a memory for display.
• Email a submission to corkcountylibrary@corkcoco.ie with the subject line “Library Memory”.
• Complete the online submission form by visiting the link below.

Entries are open to adults only. Submissions must relate to a memory of a Cork library and should not exceed 300 words. Closing date for submissions is Saturday, 29th August.

A selection of these stories will be featured in a commemorative publication, creating a lasting record of the Library and Arts Services' impact across generations.

Help Cork County Council Library and Arts Service celebrate 100 years of service by sharing your story and becoming part of this special community archive.
 

Share Your Library Memory

Click here for more information

Cork County Council Announces Concert Programme for Community Hospitals, Care Settings and Local Libraries

 

Cork County Council is delighted to announce the return of Healthcare Hoolies 2026, a programme that promotes the wellbeing of older people through access to live music. Now entering its sixth year, the initiative will once again bring professional musicians, such as Down Memory Lane, Cork Pops Quartet and Fiona Kennedy into Community Hospitals and residential care settings across County Cork, while also expanding its reach into local libraries for the first time.

Since its inception in 2021, Healthcare Hoolies has delivered hundreds of live performances to older people in healthcare settings throughout the county, creating opportunities for connection, reminiscence and social engagement through music. The programme has become a much-loved feature of the summer calendar for residents, families, staff and performers alike.

This year to mark the 100-year anniversary of Cork County Library, Healthcare Hoolies 2026 will extend beyond healthcare settings and into communities, with a series of special concerts taking place in Bandon Library, Bantry Library, Cobh Library, Kinsale Library, Mallow Library, Mitchelstown Library, Skibbereen Library, Youghal Library.

The library concerts will be hosted throughout the summer, providing additional opportunities for older people and local communities to enjoy high-quality live musical performances in welcoming and accessible spaces.

Healthcare Hoolies is delivered by Cork County Council as part of its commitment to promote positive ageing and wellbeing through arts and culture. Research and experience have consistently demonstrated the positive impact that music can have on wellbeing, particularly for older adults, fostering social connection, stimulating memory and enhancing quality of life.

Supported through Creative Ireland’s Creative Health and Wellbeing programme and developed in partnership with healthcare and community stakeholders, Healthcare Hoolies reflects Cork County Council's ongoing commitment to inclusive cultural participation for all ages.