Mallow Cultural Companions are joining the parade

 St Patricks Day Parade - Mallow Cultural Companions Represent!

☘️ This year's parade will be taking place on St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday 17th March, at 2:30pm on Main Street, Mallow, with the assembly of participants at 2:00pm on Park Road.

☘️ This year's theme is: Fit for St. Patrick’s Day! With many community groups set to take part, it promises to be a great day out for all the family. Bígí linn!

Mallow members are joining the parade this year to fly the Cultural Companions flag! It will be a wonderful way to celebrate friendship, creativity, and culture and showing that being part of a shared experience makes every event special. We can’t wait to see everyone join in and make the parade brighter! Please let us know if you can make it.

CORK COUNTY COUNCIL REQUIRES 26/025 Programme Manager

 CORK COUNTY COUNCIL

REQUIRES

• 26/025 Programme Manager

           

 Closing date for the receipt of completed application forms is 4pm on Tuesday, 31st 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

Spring at Mallow Library!

 Hello everyone,

 

Spring has arrived here at Mallow Library, and we have lots of lovely events happening this month.  Hopefully, you will get a chance to join us for an event over the coming weeks!

 

Tea, Time & Company – Thursday 19^th March at 11am

Book chats & recommendations over a cuppa!  Everyone welcome.  No booking Required.

 

“Feel Your Best Naturally” – Friday 20^th March at 2pm

Join Garima for this information session on easy nutrition & healthy lifestyle tips.  Learn how to improve your digestion, sleep, energy & overall wellbeing.  Everyone Welcome.  No Booking Required.

 

Fair Deal Scheme Talk – Wednesday 25^th March at 6:30pm

Tom Murray, Managing Director of Fair Deal Advice will present this informative talk on the Fair Deal & Nursing Home Support Scheme – who can apply & how to apply.  Everyone Welcome.  No Booking Required.

 

Friday Bingo – Friday 27^th March at 2pm

Join us for an hour of fun & bingo!  Lots of laughs guaranteed!  No Booking Required.

 

Repair Café – Saturday 28^th March 11am – 1:30pm

Have you got broken household items lying around that need a little TLC?  Would you like some advice on how to fix something instead of throwing it away?  Come along to our Repair Café!  Get your queries answered & your items repaired!  Household items, small furniture electrical items & clothing – all welcome.  No Booking Required.  Everyone Welcome.

 

When the Body Says No – The Hidden Cost of Stress – Saturday 28^th March at 2pm

Join Community Pharmacist, Dr. Sabine Eggers, & learn about the Mind-Body connection.  Learn how your mental health affects your physical condition & how to improve both.  Everyone Welcome.  No Booking Required.

 

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland – “Dementia Awareness” Workshops – Wednesday 1^st April, 10am, 12:30pm & 3pm.

Dementia is not just a health issue, but a social issue that requires a community response.  Book your place on one of these workshops a learn more.  Contact Laura Curtin – laura.curtin@alzheimer.ie or Mallow Library to book a place.

 

Give a Doll a Second Life & a Child a Gift for Easter!

Donate your pre-loved dolls at Mallow Library donation box.  Dolls will be upcycled by Kinga Ekert & donated to local children as an Easter gift.  Be part of this Donate, Restore & Gift programme!

 

Remember all our regular groups and activities are ongoing – book clubs, children’s story time, LEGO clubs and much more.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

 

Warm regards,

Lynda

 

Lynda McDonnell  | Leabharlannaí | Seirbhís Leabharlainne & Ealaíona Comhairle Chontae Chorcaí

Leabharlann Mhagh Ealla | Sráid an Dáibhisigh | Magh Ealla | Corcaigh | P51 DK50 | Éire.

T +353-(0)22 – 21821 | E. 6861

lynda.mcdonnell@corkcoco.ie |  www.corkcoco.ie/library-services  

Tairseach na gcustaiméirí: www.yourcouncil.ie

 

Lynda McDonnell |  Librarian  | Cork County Council Library & Arts Service

Mallow Library | Thomas Davis Street | Mallow | Cork | P51 DK50 | Ireland.

T +353-(0)22 - 21821 | E. 6861

lynda.mcdonnell@corkcoco.ie |  www.corkcoco.ie/library-services  

Customer Portal: www.yourcouncil.ie

 

     

Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula ndéanann tú an ríomhphost seo a phriontáil. 

Please consider the Environment before printing this mail.

 

 

www.corkcoco.ie

Mallow Art Course

 

Upcoming Dementia Events

 

Upcoming Workshops and Recognition Event for your Workplace

Upcoming Workshops

1. Introduction to Psyched Mental Health Awareness Training for Staff

• Date: Tuesday, 24th March 2026
• Time: 9:30 AM – 1:15 PM
• Venue: Talbot Hotel, Ballincollig
• Spaces Available
• Register here: Register Now

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2. All Things Sleep Exploring the Neuroscience of Sleep

• Date: Thursday, 23rd April 2026
• Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM (Registration from 10:15 AM)
• Venue: Talbot Hotel, Ballincollig
• 3 Spaces Available
• Register here: Register Now

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3. Building Resilience at Work Creating Supportive Work Environments

• Date: 29th April 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Venue: Silver Springs Moran Hotel Events Centre, Tivoli, Cork
• Registration: Currently full. Join the waiting list for potential openings, and we may schedule a repeat session.
• Join the waiting list: Join Here

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Special Event: Psyched Celebration & Recognition Event

• Date: Tuesday, 26th May 2026
• Venue: Vertigo, Cork County Hall

The Psyched Recognition Awards celebrate workplaces in Cork and Kerry that promote positive mental health. If your organisation has engaged in meaningful activities, no matter how big or small, we encourage you to apply for recognition!

To apply:

1. Complete the online application form: Application Form
2. Share workplace activities from 1 January – 31 December 2025.
3. Join us for the certificate presentation by the Lord Mayor and County Mayor on Tuesday, 26th May 2026 (5:45 PM – 8:00 PM).

Deadline to apply: Friday, 15th May 2026, at 5:00 PM.

We would greatly appreciate your help in circulating these opportunities within your organisation to encourage participation. Thank you for your ongoing commitment to promoting positive mental health in the workplace! Further information available on our website https://psychedworkplace.ie/.

 

Best regards,

Aoife

Aoife Ní Chonchúir

Healthy Cities & Counties

Health Promotion & Improvement

Eye, Ear, Throat Hospital

Western Rd

Cork

Tel: 021 4921641

Mobile: 087 2288271

Email: aoife.nichonchuir@hse.ie

https://psychedworkplace.ie/

https://corkhealthycities.com/

 

 

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We’re Hiring! Part‑Time Community Development Worker / Office Administrator.

 

Cork County Muintir na Tíre is recruiting a Part‑Time Community Development Worker / Office Administrator.

                                                                             

If you’re passionate about community work, have strong organisational and bookkeeping skills, and enjoy supporting local groups across Cork City & County — we’d love to hear from you.

📍 Based in Cork City

🚗 Travel across Cork City & County required

📅 Closing Date: March 25th, 2026

📨 Apply by sending your Cover Letter & CV to: deniskelly@muintircork.com

Help us strengthen and support communities across Cork!

For full details of vacancy please click here ActiveLink