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Africa Day 2026Africa Day is an international day that commemorates the foundation of the African Union and celebrates the people and culture of African countries. It takes place on Monday 25th May 2026. Cork County Council Library branches will be hosting several events in the run up to Africa Day. |  |
A number of events will take place in library branches to mark Africa Day, which takes place on May 25th. Events are suitable for all the family.
A number of events will take place in library branches to mark Africa Day, which takes place on May 25th. Events are suitable for all the family.
Booking is required for some events. Contact details for all branches can be found on the following page: Libraries Directory.
Clonakilty Library Art Workshop at 10.00am (For adults) (Booking required)
Bandon Library Music and spoken word event with Sauti Club at 11.00am
Millstreet Library Art Workshop at 2.30pm (For adults) (Booking required)
Mallow Library Drumming Workshop at 11.00am
Cobh Library Visit by author Zainab Boladale at 12.15pm
Newmarket Library Drumming Workshop at 3.00pm (Booking required)
Midleton Library Visit by author Zainab Boladale at 3.00pm
Events are supported by Irish Aid at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Twelve architectural and archaeological conservation projects throughout Cork County are set to benefit from funding of over €900,000, supporting the preservation of our rich built heritage.
The funding, provided by the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage through the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) and the Community Monuments Fund (CMF), will support vital conservation works on historic buildings, churches and archaeological sites throughout the county.
Three projects in the County of Cork will receive support under the Historic Structures Fund, which provides grants of between €50,000 and €200,000 to protect and restore significant heritage properties. These 3 projects are:
• Church of the Ascension, Timoleague
• Kinsale Municipal District Council Office
• St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, Skibbereen
The Community Monuments Fund will support a further nine projects aimed at safeguarding archaeological heritage and improving public access. This includes conservation works, reports and management plans designed to strengthen resilience against climate change and ensure long term preservation. Among the projects receiving funding are:
• Rathbarry Medieval Church
• Abbeymahon Church & Graveyard
• Kilmonogue Church & Graveyard Conservation Report
• Kilmacow Graveyard Conservation Report
• St Mary’s Church & Graveyard, Schull
Additional funding will support works at Coolbane Mill, Cloyne Round Tower, and St. Multose Church in Kinsale, as well as an archaeological survey at Ráth Ghaiscígh Ringfort in Béal Átha an Ghaorthaidh.
Exhibitions:
Local Artists Exhibitions – Discover creativity in your community!
Drop into Mallow Library and celebrate the talent and vision of local artists throughout May. Local artists Bill Morrissey and Colum Regan will be exhibiting their artwork throughout the month.
And don’t forget we also have our regular weekly groups – Irish Conversation circles, Creative Writing group, HSE mother & baby groups, Knitting groups, Active retirement card playing group, book clubs, Tots time, LEGO club and Storytime.
We think we have something for everyone! We hope to see you soon.
Warm regards,
Mallow Library staff
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-
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-
Customer Portal: www.yourcouncil.ie
Hi all
Please circulate - see below for the corrected closing date for applications.
CTWN are recruiting a community development worker post for Meelagh.
More information on the post and how to apply here: https://www.activelink.ie/
Closing Date is for applications is 5pm on Friday 15th May 2026.
We would be very grateful if you could share this email among your networks and also print the attached and display it in your project
All the best
Louise
Cork Traveller Women's Network
Triskel Arts Centre
Tobin Street
Cork
086 7777651 / 086 3850136
Registered Charity number: 20055936
Learn more about our work on our new website www.ctwn.ie
Cork Traveller Women’s Network is a community development project working for Traveller rights, leadership, culture and heritage.
We are very proud to be an organisation led by Traveller women.
All events are free, though booking is required in many cases due to limited places.
To explore the full Bealtaine programme and book events, visit:
Writers Block Programme - Outline/ Proposal
About:
Writers Block 2026/2027: In 2026 and 2027 the Writers Block programme instigated by Cork
County Council Arts and Library Service will see nine writers work across Cork county
deliver creative writing opportunities in their communities. The writer for the East Cork
Municipal District is Arnold Thomas Fanning, based in Midleton.
The Course:
Arnold will deliver a five-week course of workshops in Life Writing, in which through
readings, discussions, writing prompts, and gentle feedback participants will gain the skills
and confidence to tell their own stories in writing. Life Writing is amongst the most
rewarding, expressive, challenging, and fulfilling forms of writing, and in this course
participants will be guided thematically to write their own stories. Suitable for beginners, this
workshop series will allow participants to build up a body of their own Life Writing work.
It is envisaged that a panel discussion and reading related to the Writers Block programme
series will conclude this project. The panel discussion will be a presentation on Creative
Writing, Well Being, and the Writers Block programme with myself, the course facilitator,
and Danielle Sheehy from SECAD as well as volunteer participants from the workshops, in a
public event in Midleton Library.
Workshop Venue:
Cork County Council | The Lodge, Youghal Road, Midleton, Co. Cork, P25 TF98
Timeline:
April: Identify groups of interest, complete project management, disseminate workshop flyer.
May 14th: Begin workshop series, running on each following Thursday to June 11th, five
sessions in total.
June 13 th , 3pm: Public event on Writers Block Life Writing sessions in Midleton Library.
Follow us on social media to find out about dementia services being provided throughout Cork. Facebook (Cork Dementia Services) and Instagram (corkdementiaservices)
Sheena Cadoo
Occupational Therapist / North Cork Dementia Alliance Lead |Cork Kerry Community Healthcare | Health Service Executive| Memory Resource Room | Floor 2 | Mallow Primary Healthcare Centre| Mallow | Co Cork | Eircode: P51Y8EC.
Tel. 022/58700 | Mobile 086 787 1818 | E-mail: sheena.cadoo@hse.ie | www.ncdementiaalliance.ie | The North Cork Dementia Alliance is registered with the Charity Regulatory Authority . CRA No 2024866
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Please see above an information poster and invitation to attend a Dementia Information Day taking place on Thursday, May 7th 2026, from 10:00am to 3:00pm at the Vienna Woods Hotel, Glanmire, Cork.
087 3444124 / Elaine.McKoy@hse.ieJacinta McCormack
Oibrí Sláinte Pobail Fhear Maí
Fermoy Community Health Worker
Cork County Council is inviting applications for the Creative Start-Up Scheme 2026, which supports artists, designers and craftspeople to set up creative retail spaces across the county. The scheme is part of the Council’s ongoing work to bring new life and creativity into town and village centres.
The scheme is funded by Creative Ireland, the national programme that connects people, creativity, and wellbeing, and supports cultural activity across communities.
The 2026 Creative Start-Up Scheme is open to proposals for:
Successful projects can receive up to €5,000, along with business supports and mentoring from the Local Enterprise Office. Applications will be assessed through a competitive process.
An online information session will take place on Wednesday, 13th May at 1.00pm. To register, email creativeireland@corkcoco.ie.
The deadline for applications is Friday, 5th June at 5.00pm. To apply, visit the link below.
