Lights of Love Remembrance Tree Event

 

Lights of Love Remembrance Tree 2025

Fermoy Community Health Project, Fermoy Community Resource Centre and the Fermoy Committee of Cork Mental Health invite you to their annual Lights of Love Remembrance Tree event.  The event takes place on Sunday, 7th December, 5 to 6pm, at the Fermoy Community Resource Centre, 42 McCurtain Street. All are warmly welcome.

What to expect at the Lights of Love Remembrance Event

Sponsor a Light (5pm – 5.45pm)

When you arrive, you will be welcomed into the Fermoy Community Resource Centre and guided towards the Cahill Room. Here, if you wish, you may sponsor a light on the Remembrance Tree for a €5 donation — each light symbolising the memory of someone special.

Each sponsorship includes a Lights of Love remembrance card, printed this year on plantable seeded paper.

You can also write a named dedication for the memory frame, which will be displayed beside the tree throughout the Christmas and New Year season.

Taking Time to Reflect (throughout the hour)

Guests are invited to enjoy seasonal refreshments in the kitchen, kindly provided by Meals on Wheels. Music will be performed by the Fermoy Men’s Group choir. You are welcome to spend time in the peaceful garden, or to connect with others in this shared spirit of remembrance and comfort.

Tree Lighting Ceremony (5.45pm – 6pm)

We will gather together in the courtyard in front of the Remembrance Tree for reflections, the lighting ceremony, and a final piece of music.  The ceremony will be live-streamed on the Facebook page Lights of Love Remembrance Tree Event – Fermoy.

The lights on the tree will continue to shine throughout the Christmas season, offering a symbol of hope and remembrance as we move into the New Year.  For more information, contact Jacinta McCormack, Community Health Worker, on 085 874 2320.

Jacinta McCormack 

Oibrí Sláinte Pobail Fhear Maí 

Fermoy  Community Health Worker

Tionscadal Sláinte Pobail Fhear Maí | Ionad Acmhainní Pobail Fhear Maí | 42 Sráid McCurtain | Fhear Maí | Co. Chorcaí | P61 T267

Fermoy Community Health Project |  Fermoy Community Resource Centre | 42 McCurtain Street | Fermoy | Co Cork | P61 T267

085 8742320 | jacinta.mccormack@hse.ie | healthactionzone.ie

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Christmas Events in Cork County 2025

 

Towns and villages across the county are inviting people to experience the best of what County Cork has to offer while supporting local businesses, jobs and communities. Cork County Council is delighted to support a host of community groups and organisations in bringing festive light and cheer to their towns and village.

Below is a selection of just some of the festive events taking place across the county this year. Please note events are subject to change, please check local arrangements before travelling.

Cork County Council is also providing for special car parking arrangements across its own operated car parks throughout the month of December. Visitors are encouraged to check the offers in their local area.

Town/Village	Event	Date	Time	Location
Bandon	Christmas Lights Switch on	22nd November	6.30pm
Ballinacarriga	Ballinacarriga Christmas Craft Fair	22nd November	1-5pm	Ballinacarriga & Lisbealad, Community Hall
Mallow - In the Plaza	Mallow Christmas Lights Switch on	23rd November	4-5pm
Fermoy - Patrick Street	Christmas Lights Switch on	23rd November	5.30pm
Clonakilty	Clonakilty Christmas Lights	23rd November	3pm Knockskeagh Choir, 3.15pm Clonakilty Brass Band,  4.15pm Believe and Santa arrive,   5.15pm Kilmeen Elf Parade & Snow Queen to Emmet Square for switching on of lights	Astna Square & Emmet Square
Bantry	Bantry Macra na Feirme Tractor Run	23rd November	Registration at 12, leaving at 2pm	Barrett's Yard, Bantry P75KN96
Dunmanway	Three Family History Classes	27th November	2.15pm
Charleville	Charleville Christmas Lights Switch on	28th November	5-6pm
Macroom	Christmas Lights Switch on	28th November	7pm
Dunmanway Lake	Lakeside Illumination	28th November	7pm
Bantry	Switch on of lights in Bantry town	28th November	TBC	New Street, Bantry
Ahiohill	Ahiohill Christmas Craft Fair	29th November	4pm, Santa arrives at 5pm	The Four Winds Pub, Ahiohill
Millstreet	Christmas Lights Switch on	30th November	6pm
Ballineen	BEDA Christmas Fair	30th November	12 noon to 4pm	BEDA Hall, Ballineen
Dunmanway	Dunmanway Christmas Market	4th December	2- 7pm	West End Yard
Bantry	Bantry Garden Centre Indoor Festive Christmas Market	4th December	10 am - 2pm	Bantry Garden Centre at the NLN, Donemark, Bantry
Bantry	Santa @ the Black Gate, Kilcrohane	6th & 7th December		The Black Gate, Kilcrohane
The Lake Dunmanway	Victorian Christmas Carols	6th December	3.30pm
Castletownbere	Turning on of Christmas Lights	6th December	TBC	The Square, Castletownbere
Bantry	Mealagh Valley Community Hall Christmas Craft Workshop	6th December	11am -1pm or 2pm-4pm	Mealagh Community Hall, P75K253
	Clogagh N.S. Craft Fair	7th December	10 am until 5 pm	Clogagh Hall, P72EP38
Castletownbere	Christmas Market Day & Santa Day in Scoil an Chroi Ro Naofa	7th December	TBC	Scoil an Chroi Ro Naofa
Allihies	Santa in Allihies Hall	7th December	12.30 pm	Allihies Hall
Bantry	Christmas Market & Santa	7th December		New Street
	Mallow Castle Illumination Walk	7th December	4-7PM	Mallow Castle
Macroom	Christmas Market	9th December	9am (all Day)
Bantry	St. Colum's Christmas Market & Santa	12th, 13th & 14th December		St Colum's GAA Club P75 HW62

Please note: Information correct at time of publishing but is subject to change, please check local arrangements

Date & Time

Sat, 22/11/2025 - 13:00 to
Sun, 14/12/2025 - 23:59

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Launch of the Public Health Strategy “Best Possible Health for Everyone in Ireland 2025-2030”

Our colleagues in HSE Public Health invite you to register  for the launch of the HSE Public Health Strategy 2025-2030, on Thursday 11 December, 9:15am – 10:30am. 

 

This strategy sets out the vision, mission and priorities for Public Health over the next five years, which aims to protect our population, prevent disease, promote good health and wellbeing, and improve health services. During the launch you will:

• Learn about the background and development of the strategy;
• Hear from key leaders and stakeholders on its significance within Public Health and the wider HSE reform under Sláintecare;
• Discover the strategy’s objectives and how they will be achieved over the next five years.

The strategy, a first for Public Health in the HSE, was a key recommendation of the Crowe Horwath Report on the Role, Training and Career Structures of Public Health Physicians in Ireland, the Report of the Public Health Reform Expert Advisory Group; and the World Health Organization Report on the Essential Public Health Functions in Ireland.

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Make One Change 2025

 

Date & Time

Tue, 04/11/2025 - 12:00 to
Sun, 30/11/2025 - 23:59

Website

https://www.corkcoco.ie/en/directory?field_amenity=1139&location=All

Cork County Council's Make One Change campaign aims to encourage citizens to adopt simple yet impactful changes to their lifestyles, helping to act on the climate crisis while building fairer and more sustainable communities for future generations.

Throughout November, our library branches will deliver an exciting programme of free events—including workshops, talks, presentations, and competitions—on the following themes:

• Energy
• The Circular Economy: Shopping & Recycling
• Ecology, Biodiversity, and Green Living
• Climate Action, Travel and Community Safety

All of these events are free to attend, but booking may be required. Contact your nearest library branch for more details or to book your place see the following link: Library Directory.

Cultural Companions Invite you to step “Down Memory Lane”

 

Mallow Health & Well Being Exbo

 

CORK COUNTY COUNCIL REQUIRES Resident Executive Engineer

 CORK COUNTY COUNCIL

REQUIRES

 

• Resident Executive Engineer

 Closing date for the receipt of completed application forms is 4pm on Thursday, 4th December 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

Cork County Council Unveils Budget of €526 Million for 2026

 

Cork County Council has approved a €526 million budget for 2026, which includes increased investment in frontline services such as roads maintenance, housing maintenance, library operations, public conveniences and estates taken in charge.

The investment, an increase on 2025, reflects the Council’s commitment to deliver the services needed to enhance urban and rural communities across the county.

The budget has a strong focus on housing, with €2.9 million proposed for day-to-day repairs, energy efficiencies, and bringing housing stock back into use.

It aims to support economic development and includes specific funding for land acquisition and the upgrading of industrial sites. €678,000 has also been allocated for burial grounds expansions as well as funding for piers, harbours, and climate action.

The Council’s decision in July to vary the Local Property Tax base rate by 15% generates an additional €1.9 million annually. This funding will be ringfenced for the Municipal Districts, representing a €7.6 million investment between 2026 and 2029 which will deliver tangible new infrastructure across communities within the four-year period. This equates to additional funding of over €900,000 for each Municipal District between 2026 and 2029.

The budget for 2026 will see no increase in the Annual Rate on Valuation (ARV) for commercial rates. A 3.5% rates incentive scheme will benefit all rate payers based on a rates bill amount of up to €7,000. This year, for the first time, there will be a rates waiver scheme to incentivise the occupation of long-term vacant properties in Kanturk, Mallow and Youghal, with a waiver of 75% of the levied bill in year 1, 50% in year 2 and 25% in year 3 subject to scheme eligibility criteria.

The Council’s Capital Programme 2026–2028 was also presented on Monday.

The Capital Programme has been built with the intent of meeting the objectives, as adopted by Cork County Council, of the Corporate Plan 2025–2029, County Development Plan (CDP) and Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP).

The programme represents an investment in capital infrastructure of €1.42 billion over 3 years with 39% of this on housing and 32% on roads.

The Capital Programme is a rolling programme. It is revised annually as time, delivery capacity, and priorities may vary the progress of particular projects within a given period.

Cork County Council Announces Eight Cost Rental Homes in Baile Adaim, Carrigtwohill

 

Cork County Council has launched a Cost Rental scheme which aims to provide affordable rented accommodation to people on middle incomes. Applications for the new 2 and 4 bed houses at Baile Adaim, Carrigtwohill will open at 12 noon on Thursday, the 27th of November 2025.

The scheme is aimed at people who do not own a home, are above the threshold for social housing but have difficulty affording private rented accommodation. Cost Rental provides secure tenancy at a rent which is below the market rent in the local area and is also a long-term secure rental option.  This new tenure of rental property is supported by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

The development of eight newly built, A-rated, family homes is located in a much sought-after residential location in Carrigtwohill. There are six 2 bed mid-terraced houses and two 4 bed semi-detached houses, and the rent is at least 26% below private market rents in the area.

Applications for the scheme will be accepted between 12 noon on the 27th of November 2025 and 12 noon on the 11th of December 2025 via the online application portal on Cork County Council’s website.

Houses will be allocated on a lottery basis to applicants who have submitted all the required documents and who are deemed eligible for the scheme. Renters will enter a tenancy arrangement with Cork County Council.

Further information on this scheme and other upcoming schemes, including the eligibility criteria, guide to making an application and documentation required is also available on our website at the link below.

 

Cost Rental Homes in Baile Adaim, Carrigtwohill

Click here for more information.

RECOGNISING TEEN DATING ABUSE – Training Links Final workshop dates

 RECOGNISING TEEN DATING ABUSE – Training Links Final workshop dates

 

Please see details for the final training links Workshop attached.

All booking details on this the poster.

 

Please share with your teams and encourage early booking.

Spaces are limited and generally fill up quickly

 

VICARIOUS TRAUMA & COMPASSION FATIGUE – the cost of CARING – Workshops are now full but taking a waitlist

 

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Cork County Council Allocated a Further €846,846 of Outdoor Works in 2024-2025

 

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 €846,846 was allocated to Cork County Council for a range of projects.

Further information can be found at gov.ie.

Cork County Council Launches Climate Initiative ‘Make One Change’

Cork County Council has launched its “Make One Change” campaign for the month of November. With numerous events scheduled across the county, the initiative aims to encourage citizens to adopt simple, yet impactful, practical changes to their lifestyles, helping to act on the climate crisis while building fairer and more sustainable communities. The awareness month follows on from previous successful campaigns in 2022 and 2023 and reflects the Council’s objective to engage with citizens in tackling climate issues articulated in the Council’s Climate Action Plan 2024-29.

To celebrate “Cork County Cuts Carbon” month, there will be climate-themed events and exhibitions taking place in Cork County Council libraries throughout November, ensuring that the library network serves as a hub for environmental education and community action. The campaign features a packed programme, including workshops, talks, presentations, and competitions, all focused on contributing to a sustainable environment for future generations.

Events on topics ranging from fashion to farming highlight how making one small change can contribute to a more sustainable lifestyle. As part of the programme, the talks and workshops being held across the Cork County Council library network will focus on the following core themes:

•    Circular Economy, Shopping and Recycling: Several events are dedicated to tackling consumption and waste.
•    Energy: With the addition of more Home Energy Kits to complement the existing stock, the library will actively promote the benefits of testing your energy consumption. These kits and the promotional materials supplied by Codema will allow users to identify where they can reduce home energy consumption and contribute to a more efficient use of our valuable energy resources.
•    Ecology, Biodiversity, and Green Living: These events are designed to reconnect the community with local ecosystems. Participants can learn about the importance of native flora and fauna and borrow our Wildlife Mini Kits and delve into the fascinating world of local wildlife.
•    Climate Action, Travel and Community Safety: The campaign further highlights innovative climate solutions and community well-being, such as Ireland’s first carbon neutral farm, and Cycle and Pedestrian Safety talks. The creative side of climate action is on show at Macroom Library with a "Rubbish Film Festival” screening on November 19th, showcasing short films on sustainability created by local Transition Year students.

Make One Change 2025 Events

Adult literacy and inequality webinar

 NALA,  the National Adult Literacy Agency are holding a webinar on Adult literacy and addressing inequality in Ireland, takes place this Friday 7 November, 10am - 11am. This is the first webinar in our four-part Literacy opens doors series. 

Register now

 

In this webinar, Aoife Crawford, NALA's Research and Policy Officer, will share research on adult learning and literacy in Ireland. You can learn more from our new fact sheets. You will also hear from David Joyce, Further and Higher Education Coordinator at Pavee Point, about why a literacy friendly approach matters when working with adults in marginalised communities. For more information, contact Derv in NALA at?dryan@nala.ie or on 01 255 1868.

You can register for each webinar in the Literacy opens doors series through the links below.  Webinar 1: Adult literacy and addressing inequality in Ireland - Friday 7 November, 10am – 11am Webinar 2: Peer support approaches to adult learning - Friday 14 November, 10am – 11am Webinar 3: Literacy friendly in the community - Friday 28 November, 10am – 11am Webinar 4: Adult literacy and learning in recovery - Friday 5 December, 10am – 11am

Best regards,

Noelle Nally | PPN Support & Development Worker | Cork County PPN
Community, Tourism & Rural Development
Cork County Council | Cork | T12 R2NC Ireland
T (021) 4285265 | M +353 860597563
Noelle.Nally@corkcoco.ie
Cork County PPN | Public Participation Network