Avondhu Blackwater Partnership CLG

14/10/2026

Circular.ie Communications Grants – Funding Available for Community Initiatives

Is your organisation helping to build a more sustainable future? Circular.ie is offering a total of €100,000 in communications grants to support community groups, voluntary organisations and eligible small businesses involved in circular economy activities across Ireland....

https://www.avondhublackwater.com/circular-ie-communications-grants-funding-available-for-community-initiatives/

Is your organisation helping to build a more sustainable future? Circular.ie is offering a total of €100,000 in communications grants to support community groups, voluntary organisations and eligi…

09/10/2026

LEADER Supporting Blackwater Search and Rescue​

Blackwater Search and Rescue has received €73,571.26 from North Cork LEADER LAG towards the development of a purpose-built boathouse adjacent to its Rescue Unit Centre....

Blackwater Search and Rescue has received €73,571.26 from North Cork LEADER LAG towards the development of a purpose-built boathouse adjacent to its Rescue Unit Centre.

08/10/2026

Liosta Postanna Folmha 8 Deireadh Fómhair 2026/ Job Vacancy List 8th October 2026​

An bhfuil tú ag lorg fostaíochta? Are you seeking employment? Avondhu Blackwater Partnership compile a weekly Job Listing with current and up to date job vacancies in the Avondhu Blackwater Partnership area with useful links to further details and information....

An bhfuil tú ag lorg fostaíochta? Are you seeking employment? Avondhu Blackwater Partnership compile a weekly Job Listing with current and up to date job vacancies in the Avondhu Blackwater Partne…

08/10/2026

Fermoy and Mallow Library Events for October

06/10/2026

We hosted our FARMBIRD partner meeting last week! We had 15 guests from Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and France. The programme included an explanation of the Bride Project biodiversity measures from Dónal Sheehan at his farm in Castlelyons, a tour of Harpers Island Nature Sanctuary from Sharon Casey, Tony Nagle and Alan McCarthy (Cork County Council Ecologists and Biodiversity Officer) and a full day of workshops at the Blarney Woolen Mills Hotel. All participants extended their gratitude to Avondhu Blackwater Partnership CLG for hosting them!

The visiting organisations were the Provincie of Fryslân, Bond Friese VogelWachten (Frisian Bird Watcher Association), University of Groningen - Department of Birdeyes Centre for Ecological Change, Boerenatuur Flanders (Agronature Flanders), Vlaamse Landmaatschappij (Flemish Land Agency), Instituut voor Natuur en Bosonderzoek (Research Institute for Nature and Forest), Regional Landschaap Meetjesland & Leievallei (Regional Landscape Meetjesland & Leievallei), Carl von Ossietzsky University of Oldenburg -Institute for Biology and Enironmental Research, Applied Geography and Environmental Planning, LIFE Grass Birds Habitats, l’École Française de Radioélectricité, d’Électronique et d’Informatique - Research Lab/Data and AI department (French School of Radio, Electrical and Computer Engineering) and the Office Français de la Biodiversité (French Biodiversity Agency).

01/10/2026

Rural Community Health Walk – A Great Success!

Our Rural Community Health Walk was a great success! It was very well attended, and we were blessed with beautiful, warm and sunny September day. A big thank you to James, our driver, for collecting a group from the Hub in Fermoy and providing transport to Knockananig. We were also delighted to have Oscar from the Farm Bird Project with us, who shared some fascinating insights into the local flora and fauna. After the walk, everyone enjoyed some light refreshments, which was a lovely treat and a great opportunity to chat! Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day such a success!

01/10/2026

Liosta Postanna Folmha 1 Deireadh Fómhair 2026/ Job Vacancy List 1st October 2026

An bhfuil tú ag lorg fostaíochta? Are you seeking employment? Avondhu Blackwater Partnership compile a weekly Job Listing with current and up to date job vacancies in the Avondhu Blackwater Partnership area with useful links to further details and information....

An bhfuil tú ag lorg fostaíochta? Are you seeking employment? Avondhu Blackwater Partnership compile a weekly Job Listing with current and up to date job vacancies in the Avondhu Blackwater Partne…

28/09/2026

Lakewood Tennis Club (Ovens) received €34,383.69 from South Cork LEADER to upgrade the outdated floodlighting across its five tennis courts with modern, energy-efficient LED lighting. The new system will provide improved visibility and a safer, higher-quality playing environment, while reducing lighting-related downtime and ensuring more reliable evening access to the courts. The upgrade is also expected to reduce the club’s energy consumption by up to 50%, helping create a more sustainable and cost-effective facility for the local community.

28/09/2026

Win €30,000 in marketing support and bring your business dream to life

https://www.fbd.ie/dreams/

15 lucky businesses will each receive a €30,000 marketing support package, helping them reach an important milestone and achieve their dreams.

This competition is open to both existing FBD customers and new customers, and we can’t wait to hear your story.

28/09/2026

The AONTAS STAR Awards 2027 are now open for nominations. The awards recognise and celebrate outstanding adult learning initiatives from across Ireland and highlight the positive impact that community education, lifelong learning and inclusion projects have on individuals and communities.

Many ESF+ funded projects and organisations are delivering valuable work that supports learners, promotes social inclusion, improves wellbeing and creates opportunities for participation and progression. The STAR Awards provide an excellent opportunity to showcase this work and gain national recognition.

We encourage beneficiaries not only to share this opportunity within their networks, but also to consider submitting a nomination themselves.

Initiatives can be nominated under the following categories:

Health & Wellbeing
Third-Level Access & Engagement
Social Inclusion
Social Change
Global Citizenship Education
Learner Voice

No initiative is too big or too small. If your project is making a positive difference in the lives of adult learners, we encourage you to apply.

Key Information

📅 Nominations close: 30 October 2026 at 5pm

🔗 Submit a nomination: https://adultlearnersfestival.awardsplatform.com/

🔗 Further information and nomination resources: https://www.aontas.com/nominations-now-open-for-the-aontas-star-awards-2027/

The AONTAS team has also developed guidance materials and video tutorials to support applicants throughout the nomination process.

Thank you for your support in promoting this opportunity and encouraging participation across ESF+ funded projects and communities.