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Thursday, 28 August 2025
CORK COUNTY COUNCIL REQUIRES Executive Construction / Project Manager
REQUIRES
Executive Construction / Project Manager
Closing date for the receipt of completed application forms is 4pm on Wednesday, 11th September 2025.
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: recruit@corkcoco.ie
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CORK COUNTY COUNCIL REQUIRES Assistant Arts Officer
Closing date for the receipt of completed application forms is 4pm on Friday, 26th September 2025.
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: recruit@corkcoco.ie
CORK COUNTY COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Monday, 25 August 2025
Thursday, 21 August 2025
CORK COUNTY COUNCIL REQUIRES Executive Construction / Project Manager
CORK COUNTY COUNCIL
REQUIRES
Executive Construction / Project Manager
Closing date for the receipt of completed application forms is 4pm on Wednesday, 11th September 2025.
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: recruit@corkcoco.ie
CORK COUNTY COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
National Heritage Week will take place from 16th - 24th August 2025
National Heritage Week will take place from 16th - 24th August 2025. The Heritage Council invites all to get involved under the theme of "Exploring our Foundations" and to organise an event or project or find out more about National Heritage Week visit https://www.heritageweek.ie/
To see the present list of upcoming events in the County of Cork visit https://www.heritageweek.ie/
Michael Collins House Museum Announces the Launch of New Book: “In the Shadow of the Big Fellow” by Historian Cal McCarthy
Michael Collins House Museum is proud to announce the launch of its first major publication, “In the Shadow of the Big Fellow: The Commemoration, Commercialisation, Study, and Politicisation of Michael Collins 1922-2022.” This thought-provoking new book, written by acclaimed author and Michael Collins House historian Cal McCarthy, explores the complex and evolving legacy of one of Ireland’s most iconic figures.
Over one hundred years after his death in 1922, Michael Collins, affectionately known as “The Big Fellow”, continues to captivate public imagination and scholarly debate alike. In this meticulously researched book, Cal McCarthy delves into how Collins has been remembered, commemorated, mythologised, and at times contested over the past century. Through a careful analysis of political discourse, public memorialisation, literature, film, and popular culture, McCarthy offers readers a nuanced portrait of a legacy still shaping national identity.
“In the Shadow of the Big Fellow” is the first major publication from Michael Collins House Museum and builds on the museum’s existing content to help increase public understanding of Ireland’s revolutionary past in an accessible manner. The publication, made possible with the support of the Cork County Council Commemoration Committee, provides an intriguing read for both enthusiasts and academics as well as the more casual reader.
The book will be officially launched by Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley at Michael Collins House, Clonakilty, on Friday, the 22nd of August at 7pm with the author in attendance for a brief talk and book signing.
“In the Shadow of the Big Fellow” is available from the 22nd of August at Michael Collins House Museum, selected bookstores, and online at the link below.
Cork County Council Allocated €257,700 of Outdoor Works in 2024-2025 under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme
The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) provides funding for the development of new outdoor recreational infrastructure. It also provides support for the necessary repair, maintenance, enhancement or promotion of existing outdoor recreational infrastructure in rural areas across Ireland. This includes improvements to trails, walkways, cycleways, and blueways. A total of €608,550 was allocated to County Cork, of which €257,250 was awarded to Cork County Council for a range of projects.
In addition to the €257,250 allocated to Cork County Council, an additional €350,300 was allocated to local development companies for outdoor works in other areas of County Cork.
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Thursday, 14 August 2025
Stepping into History: Heritage Week Returns with Events for All
National Heritage Week 2025 looks set to see the highest number of events yet in the County of Cork, with over 150 events registered on www.heritageweek.ie National Heritage Week, coordinated by the Heritage Council, is a 9 day celebration of all things heritage, taking place from Saturday, the 16th to Sunday, the 24th of August 2025. The theme, “Exploring Our Foundations” invites us to delve into the building blocks of our heritage; not just the physical structures, but the landscapes and cultural activities that have shaped us.
Across the County of Cork, there is a wide reaching line-up of events covering built, cultural and natural heritage, including events hosted by Cork County Council’s Library Service and many more events supported through the County Cork Heritage Grant Scheme 2025.
Some select events across all the Municipal Districts include:
- Bandon-Kinsale: Family friendly events in Charlesfort and the Bandon Walled Town Festival in Bandon, including a medieval re-enactment, as well as a number of events at the Old Head Signal Tower and Lusitania Museum.
- Carrigaline: The Tracton Biodiversity weekend will take place over the weekend of Friday, the 22nd to Sunday, the 24th of August.
- Cobh: A range of events including a heritage walk of the town, a tour of the Old Church graveyard, tours of St. Colman’s Cathedral and a talk on the Martello Towers of Cork Harbour.
- East Cork: A number of events at Fota House as well as walking tours of Midleton and Youghal, including free guided tours of Youghal Clock Gate Tower on Thursday, the 21st of August.
- Fermoy: A talk on local holy wells in the North Cork town of Glanworth on Friday, the 22nd of August.
- Kanturk-Mallow: A talk on the history of Lohort Castle on Saturday, the 16th of August and a guided tour of Carrigcleena Rock in Bweeng on Tuesday, the 18th of August, famed as the residence of Cliodhna, the Queen of the South Munster Fairies.
- Macroom: An event to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Lady Ardilaun of Macroom Castle on Sunday, the 17th of August and a talk regarding Macroom Castle Gate Lodge on Wednesday, the 20th of August.
- West Cork: A pop-up museum of Aughadown in olden times in Skibbereen Town Hall, a range of events by Skibbereen Heritage Centre as well as the award-winning Ellen Hutchins Festival taking place in various locations around West Cork.
For full details of all events taking place, visit www.heritageweek.ieand for any queries email corkheritage@corkcoco.ie The closing date to register an event is Saturday, the 16th of August.
August at Fermoy Library
- Scrappy Stitch Workshop: Saturday 16th August 11am – 1:30pm
Join Sarah for this fun crafting workshop to celebrate Cork Craft Month.
Suitable for 8yrs – 12yrs. Spaces are limited! Contact Fermoy Library on 025-31318 to book a place.
- Traditional Music Session: Saturday 16th August @ 3pm
Pop along to our Saturday afternoon trad session & enjoy some rousing Irish music with local musicians! Everyone welcome. No booking required.
- National Heritage Week Family History Talk: Tuesday 19th August @ 2:30pm
Are you interested in tracing your family tree? Come along & meet our Local Studies staff & learn how to begin your Family History journey. Everyone Welcome. No booking required.
- Blackwater Valley Makers Exhibition: August 2025
We are delighted to welcome our neighbours Blackwater Valley Makers to our exhibition space this month. Drop in to the library throughout the month to view a selection of the wonderful pieces created by local artists, designers, craftspeople & illustrators. Exhibition open daily, everyone welcome.
- My Open Library
Would you like to avail of extended library opening hours? My Open Library offers extended opening hours to library members. Library access is on a self-service basis, outside of normal opening hours, seven days per week. Contact us in Fermoy Library for more information.
We look forward to seeing you in the branch soon!
Warm regards,
Lynda
Lynda McDonnell | Leabharlannaí | Seirbhís Leabharlainne & Ealaíona Comhairle Chontae Chorcaí
Leabharlann Mainistir Fhear Maí | Sráid Ó Conghalaigh | Mainistir Fhear Maí | Corcaigh | P61 C663 | Éire.
T +353-(0)25- 31318 | E. 6810/6811
lynda.mcdonnell@corkcoco.ie | www.corkcoco.ie/library-
Tairseach na gcustaiméirí: www.yourcouncil.ie
Lynda McDonnell | Librarian | Cork County Council Library & Arts Service
Fermoy Library | Connolly Street | Fermoy | Cork | P61 C663 | Ireland.
T +353-(0)25-31318 | E. 6810/6811
lynda.mcdonnell@corkcoco.ie | www.corkcoco.ie/library-
Customer Portal: www.yourcouncil.ie
CORK COUNTY COUNCIL REQUIRES General Operative - East Cork MD
CORK COUNTY COUNCIL
REQUIRES
General Operative - East Cork MD
Closing date for the receipt of completed application forms is 4pm on Friday, 29th August 2025.
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: recruit@corkcoco.ie
CORK COUNTY COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Tuesday, 12 August 2025
Family History Talks
Family History Talks
Do you want to trace your family tree, but you don't know where to start? Do you just have a general interest in local history?
To celebrate National Heritage Week, staff from the Local Studies Library will be visiting branches around Cork County to explain how you can begin your family history journey and will provide tips on what sources are available to you.
- Fermoy Library on Tuesday 19th August at 2.30pm
- Schull Library on Tuesday 19th August at 2.30pm
- Kinsale Library on Wednesday 20th August at 11am
- Clonakilty Library on Thursday 21st August at 11am
- Newmarket Library on Saturday 23rd August at 2.30pm
Heritage Week Exhibitions
Heritage Week Exhibitions
Charleville Library
Charleville Heritage Society will be presenting an exhibition on the Historical Figures associated with the town of Charleville and in the formation of the Irish Free State. This exhibition will be open for viewing at Charleville Library from Tuesday 19th August until Saturday 23rd August. The storyboards offer great insight into the lives and works of people such as Eliza Lynch, Eamon De Valera, Archbishop Daniel Mannix and many more.
LHQ Gallery
Road Bowling in Armagh and Cork
The Local Studies Library is delighted to host a fascinating exhibition of photographs (Colin Robins/ Michael Bradley and Joonas Aitonurmi) and books (Cork and Irish Collections) which explore the sport of road bowling in Ireland.
On display in LHQ Gallery on the Carrigrohane Road from August 8th to 27th.
Macroom Library
Heritage Sites and Their Landscapes.
This public display, by Cork County Council, focuses on four important cultural heritage sites in the immediate vicinity of the new N22 Baile Bhuirne to Macroom road, including site descriptions and a record of their topographical and landscape characteristics as pertained prior to the new N22 road development.
The four heritage sites are: The War of Independence ambush site at Cúil na Cathrach, Carrigaphooca Castle and curtilage, the stone circle at Carrigaphooca and the Civil War engagement at Carrigaphooca.
Midleton Library
Midleton as a Commercial Town Exhibition will be displayed at Midleton Library for National Heritage Week.
Skibbereen Library
Skibbereen Library will have a pop-up heritage display in conjunction with the ‘Aughadown in the Olden Days’ exhibition in the Town Hall.
It will feature household, agricultural and societal items, from the pre-electrification period. It will also contain the Irish Tourist Association Topographical and General Survey which was compiled during the 1940s. The survey is a snapshot in time, with information on tourist and civic amenities and it provide a rich source of local history as it records sites of historical and archaeological significance.
In addition, the local folklore and traditions of a particular area were recorded, giving a unique insight into the social and cultural history of Skibbereen, Aughadown, and the surrounding parishes.
Somerville & Ross Book Collection at Skibbereen Library
Skibbereen Library will have a wonderful historical collection of Somerville & Ross books on display for National heritage Week.
Local History Talks
Local History Talks
West Cork in the Olden Days at Skibbereen Library
- Friday 15th August at 2.30pm
Fascinating talk about life in the pre-electrification period in West Cork. All are welcome to this free talk. Presented by Marie D'Arcy from the Local Studies Library.
Talk and Display of 17th Century scale model of Bandon Town
- Saturday 16th August at 11.30am
Dr David Pasley of Bandon Tidy Towns Group uses maps, surveys, drawings and archive material to create a handmade scale model of how Bandon would have looked in the 17th Century. With only fragments of Bandon’s historic walls remaining today, this presentation provides an opportunity to travel back in time to see sections of the town’s walls, buildings and streets as the town’s inhabitants would have seen them in the 1600s. Part of the Bandon Walled Town Festival.
Talk on Cil Bhrogáin Wells at Bandon Library
- Saturday 16th August at 2pm
Author Amanda Clarke will delve into the story of St. Brogan, the history of the wells, and the rich traditions and topography of holy wells across Cork. A fascinating look at how these sacred places continue to inspire and connect us through time. This event is organised by Bandon AFC and the Cil Bhrogáin Wells Committee. Part of the Bandon Walled Town Festival.
Speaking our Oral History at Bandon Library
- Tuesday 19th August at 1pm
The Case for Oral Heritage Recording in changing times. Presented by Colum Cronin of the West Cork Oral Heritage Project. Part of the Bandon Walled Town Festival.
Talk on the Historical and Archaeological Significance of Fanlobbus Ecclesiastical Site and Graveyard at Dunmanway Library
- Tuesday 19th August from 2.30pm - 4pm
This talk will focus on the chronological development of the ecclesiastical site at Fanlobbus in the townland of Nedineagh, Dunmanway from the 6th century to present day.
It will also focus on its role as the famine graveyard which served the wider areas of Dunmanway and Dunmanway Union Workhouse during the Great Famine including new information in relation to the famine pits which will be discussed.
Presented by Michelle O’Mahony – OM History Consultant & Famine Author, Historian with Tommy Collins of Dunmanway Historical Association.
Midleton as a Commercial Town Talk at Midleton Library
- Thursday 21st August at 11am
Historian Tony Harpur will deliver a talk on how Midleton became a commercial town.
The Story So Far: 10 Years of the Old Head Signal Tower and Lusitania Museum at Kinsale Library
- Thursday August 21st at 6pm
Join us at Kinsale Library for a special Heritage Week presentation tracing the remarkable journey of the Old Head Signal Tower project — from a 200-year-old Napoleonic ruin to an award-winning heritage site. This talk, inspired by the museum’s recently released book The Story So Far, explores how a passionate local community transformed the tower into a thriving tourist attraction on the Wild Atlantic Way.
Discover the fascinating history of the Napoleonic Signal Tower, and the tragic story of RMS Lusitania which was torpedoed within sight of the Old Head during WW1. Learn about the museum’s decade-long evolution and hear exciting news about the next chapter — the planning permission approval of Phase 3, which will see the creation of a purpose-built Lusitania Museum building on site.
History of Bandon (1600 - 1900) at Bandon Library
- Friday 22nd August at 11am
Marie D'Arcy will deliver a talk on Bandon's history from the early 1600s to 1900 using resources from the Local Studies Library. Part of the Bandon Walled Town Festival.
Music of Many Cultures Workshop at Bandon Library
- Saturday 23rd August at 11am (children aged 5 - 8 years old)
- Saturday 23rd August at 1.30pm (children aged 9 - 12 years old)
Join Ruti Lachs for a joyful interactive workshop exploring songs and folk tunes from around the world, including Europe, Africa and South America.
Ruti brings a number of instruments with her, and everyone will have a chance to play along and learn a new tune and a song in another language.
No experience needed, but participants who do play a musical instrument are welcome to bring it with them.
Booking is essential so please contact Bandon Library to secure a place.
Part of the Bandon Walled Town Festival.
Autism-Friendly Summer Arts & Crafts for Children
- Summer Arts & Crafts Drop-in Session for Children - Friday 22nd August from 10am - 12pm (or until materials run out). Fun morning of arts & crafts. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No booking required, just drop in.
- Online Library Resources Session – Wednesday 27th August from 12pm - 1pm. Drop in during this time to receive one-to-one help with using any of the free online resources provided by Cork County Council Library Service. No booking required.
- Match Attax Card Swap - Saturday 30th August from 3pm - 4pm. For children only.
- Understanding Dyslexia Talk – Thursday 21st August at 2pm. Úna from Blosson4Life will be giving a talk about dyslexia. This is a free talk aimed at parents, students and teachers. Places are limited and booking is essential, please email una@blossom4life.com
- Dress-up Storytime
- Friday 22nd August at 3.30pm. Join us for fairytale storytime and colouring. Fancy dress welcome.
- Scrappy Stitch Workshop – Saturday 16th August at 11am. Join Sarah for this fun crafting workshop to celebrate Cork Craft Month. Suitable for ages 8 - 12 years, booking is essential as places are limited. Call 025-31318 to book today.
- Summer Stars Colouring Competition. Suitable for children aged 3 - 12 years. The theme is ‘Draw a character from your favourite story’. Closing date is Tuesday 19th August.
- The Trunk of Tricks Puppet Show – Tuesday 12th August at 11am and 2pm. Come and be transported to an ancient land of Maharaja’s horse riders and more. A feast of traditional Indian string puppetry, magic and storytelling.
- Cork Volunteer Open Information Session – Thursday 21st August at 1pm. This session will provide information about local volunteer opportunities.
- Old Convent Kinsale Film Screening – Saturday August 16th at 1pm. For more information and to book your place please call 021-4774266.
- Trad and Bach Lunchtime Concert – Saturday 23rd August at 1pm. All are welcome.
- Summer Stars Party – Saturday 30th August. Join in on the fun at our Summer Stars party and collect your completion certificate.
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