Cork County Muintir na Tire News

Wednesday, 10 June 2026

Summer Performances Return to Five West Cork Towns

Cork County Council has officially launched the first in a series of summer music performances that will take place across West Cork this June, July and August. The Special Music Event Scheme provides funding for voluntary music groups to organise and perform up to four music events in their local towns.

Now in its ninth year, the scheme kicked off on Friday, 5th June with a concert by Clonakilty Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. The group will return to perform on Kent Street later in June will perform on Spiller’s Lane twice in August.

In Kinsale, events begin on Sunday, 21st June, with Ballinspittle Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann performing in Jim Edwards Square at 3pm. They are scheduled to return for additional performances later in June and in August.

Skibbereen’s programme starts on Saturday, 20th June, with St. Fachtna’s Silver Band performing on the Bridge from 1.30pm. The band will return on 18th July, while Skibbereen Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann will also perform there in July and August.

Meanwhile, Bandon will host events from Saturday, 27th June to Friday, 28th August, featuring Bandon Concert Band and Baile Núis Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. In Dunmanway, Dunmanway Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann will present four performances in Sam Maguire Plaza.

Together at the Fair Green - Save the Date - August 23rd 2026 Midleton

We are pleased to invite your service to Together at Fairgreen, a community Mental Health & Wellbeing event taking place in Fair Green, Midleton.

The event will again bring together a wide range of local and regional services to engage directly with the public through information stands, alongside family activities and live music This event provides an accessible opportunity for services to showcase supports and link in with the wider community.

Sunday 23rd August 2026
12.00pm – 4.00pm
Fair Green, Midleton

We very much hope your organisation will be part of this event. Further details regarding stand logistics, set‑up and expressions of interest will follow in due course.

In the meantime, please SAVE THE DATE in your diary. If you have any initial queries, feel free to get in touch.

Kind regards,

Nicola Lucey

086 4668484

Thursday, 4 June 2026

Farmer Health Check June 9th

We will be hosting a Farmer Health Check in Corrin Mart, Fermoy P61EE37, as part of Mens Health Week starting @11am on 9th June.

We will have a large number of exhibitors in the Mart on the day, in partnership with the North Cork HSE Health Promotion Department.

Our aim is to provide a one stop shop for Health and Information!

https://www.facebook.com/share/1CSGURkL7H/

I would like to ask if Dermot might be available on the day to have a stand in the ground floor? To do the equipment laser tagging?

Would it be possible to include this event in the newsletter?

Please feel free to circulate the Poster and Help to get the word out!

Thank you!

Kind regards

Is mise le meas

Lorna Hurley

Oibrí Sláinte Pobail Tuaithe

Rural Community Health Worker

The Mill, Baile Chaisleáin an Róistigh, Contae Chorcaí.

The Mill, Castletownroche, Co. Cork.

P51 F9PX

+353 (22) 46580

+353 (86) 440 4050

ADHD Parenting Workshop – 9th June | Mitchelstown Library

ADHD Parenting Workshop IS being hosted by Ballyhoura Development, which may be of interest to your members, families, or service users.

This informative and supportive workshop is designed for parents, adults with ADHD, and anyone supporting children or adults with ADHD or suspected ADHD. It aims to increase understanding of ADHD while offering practical, everyday strategies in a welcoming and inclusive space.

Event Details

Date: 9th June 2026
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Mitchelstown Library, Co. Cork, P67 A663

About the Workshop

This interactive session will explore:

Understanding the ADHD brain
Emotional regulation and managing overwhelm
Focus, organisation and time management challenges
ADHD strengths and positive approaches
Practical supports for daily life and wellbeing

The workshop will run for approximately 2 hours, with the final 30 minutes dedicated to tea, coffee and refreshments. This informal time will allow parents and participants to:

Meet and connect with others
Share experiences and stories
Ask questions
Seek advice and support from the facilitator

Interested?

Anyone interested in attending can express their interest by registering via the link below:
https://www.ballyhouradevelopment.com/Event/adhd-parenting-workshop

Please feel free to share this information with anyone who may benefit from attending. If you need any additional details, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Kind Regards,

Gráinne Fitzgerald (She/Her) – Development Officer

Ballyhoura Development CLG, Charleville, Co. Cork

Phone number 086-8366679

Reception: 063 30694 Email: gfitzgerald@ballyhoura.org

Fax: 063 91330 www.ballyhouradevelopment.com

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Wednesday, 3 June 2026

Cork County Council Launches Grant for Irish Language Events and Initiatives 2026

Cork County Council has launched its Irish Language Events and Initiatives Grant Scheme for 2026.

Cork County Council invites applications from organisations who are planning an initiative or event which is substantially or entirely in Irish. This can include bilingual events aimed at introducing the public to the Irish language in a comfortable way.

Events can be recurring or once off occurrences. The aim of the scheme is to provide financial aid for Irish language events, projects, initiatives within the functional area of the County of Cork which benefit the community and promote the language. Previous successful projects include Film Festivals, Community and family fun days and Festivals, Concerts, Dramas, Cultural nights, Irish Classes, Poetry events, singing events, historical talks, research projects, walking tours etc. The possibilities are endless. Permanent features such as signage or interpretive boards can also be considered.

This is the fourth year of the grant scheme which was initially launched in 2023.

Cork County Council Approves €272,000 in Funding for 63 Festivals and Events Under the Local Festival and Event Fund (LFEF)

Cork County Council is pleased to announce the allocation of €272,000 euro in funding to support festivals and events across the county under the 2026 Local Festival and Event Fund. A total of 63 festivals and events have been approved for funding following a competitive application process.

The Fund, delivered by Cork County Council with support from Fáilte Ireland, plays a key role in supporting sustainable festival development and attracting visitors. In 2026, Cork County Council received 90 high standard applications seeking over €706,000 in funding, which significantly exceeded the available budget, demonstrating the continued ambition of the sector.

Of the successful applications, 55 small to medium-scale festivals and events will share €125,000 euro in funding, while 8 large-scale festivals and events have been allocated €147,000 euro to deliver large scale festivals and events with strong regional, national and international appeal.

Festivals supported under the scheme span the entire calendar year and include a wide range of cultural, music, food, sporting and family-focused events across all municipal districts, contributing to local economic, enhancing community life and extending the tourism season. This is strategically important for Cork County Council, helping to sustain visitor activity, the hospitality trade and the subsequent local economic benefits outside the traditional peak summer period.

The 2026 programme will see festivals taking place throughout the year, with particularly strong activity during the shoulder and off-peak seasons, supporting Cork County Council’s strategic focus on sustainable tourism and regional development.

Thursday, 28 May 2026

Webinar on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty: Implications for Ireland

he Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment (DCEE) is pleased to share details of a webinar on ‘Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty: Implications for Ireland’, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 17 June 2026 from 12:00-13:00PM Irish Standard Time.

What will this webinar cover?

The Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction, also known as the “BBNJ Agreement”, is the first dedicated global treaty on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity of the high seas and deep seabed. The entry into force of the BBNJ Agreement on 17 January 2026 represents a significant breakthrough for global ocean governance following a process that took over 20 years.

Ireland ratified the BBNJ Agreement on 23 September 2025 and DCEE is currently engaged in the process of identifying the steps needed to fully implement the BBNJ Agreement. More information can be found here.

This introductory webinar is open to all those interested in learning more about high seas biodiversity protection. It will introduce participants to the role played by Ireland in the BBNJ negotiations, the four main pillars of the Agreement and Ireland’s plans for implementation, followed by a Q&A session.

Speakers

Barry Lennon, Legal Division, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Sarah Enright, Marine Environment and Planning, Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Conall O’Connor, Marine Strategic Policy, Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

Register here: Please share among your networks and reply to BBNJ@dcee.gov.ie by close of business on 9 June 2026 to indicate your interest in attending the webinar.