Cork County Council

16/10/2026

Eight more Cork County schools are joining the Safe Routes to School Programme! This brings the number of Cork schools taking part in the programme to 44, helping to create safer and more attractive conditions for children and families walking, wheeling and cycling to school.

The schools joining are:
📍 Burnfort NS
📍 Carrigtwohill Community College
📍 Dunderrow NS
📍 Gurraneasig NS
📍 Scoil Mhuire Ballyhooly
📍 Scoil Naomh Muire, Farran
📍 St. Joseph’s NS, Dromore
📍 Walterstown NS

Further information available here: https://www.corkcoco.ie/en/news/eight-cork-county-schools-join-safe-routes-to-school-programme-as-national-expansion-continues

16/10/2026

Are you part of a Tidy Towns group, Residents' Association or community environmental organisation?

Applications are now open for the Local Environmental Action Fund (LEAF) 2026, with grants ranging from €1,000 to €5,000 available to support local environmental and climate action projects across County Cork.

Projects may include biodiversity initiatives, pollinator-friendly planting, tree planting, waste reduction and recycling, water conservation measures, sustainability awareness campaigns and community environmental improvement works.

Groups are encouraged to collaborate with schools, sports clubs and other community organisations to maximise local impact.

Application forms are available by emailing [email protected] or contacting Macroom Municipal District on 026 41545.

Closing date for applications is 4.00pm on 23 October 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. See https://bit.ly/4dDqCCO for more info.

Macroom Municipal District, Cork County Council, is inviting applications from eligible community groups for funding under the Local Environmental Action Fund (LEAF) 2026, an initiative supported by IPB Insurance and local authorities nationwide.

16/10/2026

Cork County Council is inviting Expressions of Interest for the 2026 Town and Village Renewal Scheme.

Funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, the scheme supports projects that make our towns and villages more attractive, vibrant and sustainable places to live, work and visit. Funding is available for initiatives that tackle vacancy and dereliction, enhance public spaces and community facilities, and support town centre regeneration.

💶 Grant funding of €50,000 to €500,000 is available, with additional funding for pre-development costs.

🗓️ Closing date: 5pm, Friday 13 November 2026

For further information and application details, visit: https://bit.ly/4ykMn1m

Tá Comhairle Contae Chorcaí ag lorg Léirithe Spéise don Scéim um Athnuachan Bailte agus Sráidbhailte 2026.

Le maoiniú ón Roinn Forbartha Tuaithe agus Pobail agus Gaeltachta, tacaíonn an scéim le tionscadail a dhéanann ár mbailte agus ár sráidbhailte ina áiteanna níos tarraingtí, níos bríomhaire agus níos inbhuanaithe le bheith ina cónaí iontu, ag obair iontu, agus ag tabhairt cuairte chucu. Tá maoiniú ar fáil do thionscnaimh a thugann aghaidh ar fholús agus ar thréigean, a fheabhsaíonn spásanna poiblí agus áiseanna pobail, agus a thacaíonn le hathghiniúint lár bailte.

💶 Tá maoiniú deontais idir €50,000 agus €500,000 ar fáil, chomh maith le maoiniú breise do chostais réamhfhorbartha.

🗓️ Dáta deiridh: 5in, Dé hAoine, an 13 Samhain 2026

Le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais agus sonraí iarratais, tabhair cuairt ar: https://bit.ly/4ykMn1m

16/10/2026

Power Up Your Mind – Public Event – Hosted by Liscarroll Churchtown Gaels Healthy Clubs

Join us for an uplifting evening dedicated to nurturing mental well-being. Open to everyone aged 14 and over, this event features a panel of insightful speakers who will explore the foundations of positive mental health. Topics include building resilience, the impact of nutrition on mental strength, and strategies for navigating life’s challenges.

Venue: Liscarroll Community Centre. Eircode: P51H3KD
Date & Time: Thursday 22nd October| 7pm – 9pm
Age Group: Open to ages 14+

Speakers on the night are:
Niall McCarthy – Former All Ireland Winning Cork Hurler
Jen O’ Callaghan – Nutritional Therapist & Health Coach
Dr. Ant Kiernan – Senior Clinical Psychologist

To reserve a space at this free event, please visit: https://bit.ly/4hZBYC6

15/10/2026

All local authorities are now using the national Voter.ie to manage the electoral register. It will provide the public with an easier and quicker way to check that their details are correct and and update their details on the register.
✅ checktheregister.ie is now Voter.ie

Your vote matters, and managing your voter registration is now easier than ever. Visit Voter.ie to:
• Check your registration details
• Update your name, address or citizenship details
• Register to vote for the first time
• Access services using your MyGovID

If you're aged 18 or over and ordinarily resident in Ireland, make sure your details are up to date before the next election or referendum.

➡️https://bit.ly/4ygiq2x

Tá na húdaráis áitiúla ar fad ag baint úsáide anois as an gcóras náisiúnta, Voter.ie, chun an clár toghthóirí a bhainistiú. Cuirfidh sé bealach níos éasca agus níos tapúla ar fáil don phobal chun a chinntiú go bhfuil a gcuid sonraí ceart, agus chun na sonraí sin a nuashonrú ar an gclár.
✅ Is é Voter.ie an t-ainm anois ar an suíomh ar tugadh checktheregister.ie air roimhe seo

Tá do vóta tábhachtach, agus tá sé níos éasca anois ná riamh do chlárú mar thoghthóir a bhainistiú. Tabhair cuairt ar Voter.ie chun:
• Do shonraí clárúcháin a sheiceáil
• D'ainm, do sheoladh nó sonraí do shaoránachta a nuashonrú
• Clárú chun vóta a chaitheamh den chéad uair
• Rochtain a fháil ar sheirbhísí trí úsáid a bhaint as do MyGovID

Má tá tú 18 mbliana d’aois nó níos sine, agus má tá cónaí ort in Éirinn mar ghnátháit chónaithe, déan cinnte go bhfuil do shonraí cothrom le dáta roimh an gcéad toghchán nó reifreann eile.

https://bit.ly/4ygiq2x

15/10/2026

We are delighted to launch Creative Spark, a new creative engagement initiative that will bring high-quality arts experiences to children and young people through Family Resource Centres (FRCs), Family Resource Initiatives (FRIs), and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Centres across Cork County.

Creative Spark will provide accessible opportunities for young people aged 8 to 18 to explore their creativity, build confidence, develop new skills, and connect with others in a supportive environment.

Each participating location will host two seven-week creative courses delivered by Cork County Council-approved facilitators.

Creative disciplines offered may include:
- Music and songwriting
- Film and animation
- Visual arts, painting, drawing and craft
- Performing arts, theatre, drama and dance
- Creative writing, zine-making and comic book creation
- Circus skills

For further information, visit our website: https://bit.ly/3U1iFQZ

CreativeIrl Healthy Ireland

15/10/2026

Fire Safety Week 2026 runs until Sunday, 18th of October.

Do you know which fire extinguisher to use in an emergency? Not all fire extinguishers are the same. Hear from one of our Cork County Council firefighters which extinguisher to use and when.

Periodic Checks:
✅ Check the service date is current
✅ Ensure the safety pin and tamper seal are intact

In case of fire make sure the extinguisher is suitable for the type of fire, pull the pin, aim at the base of the fire, squeeze the handle and sweep from side to side.

Knowing how to use a fire extinguisher safely could make all the difference in an emergency.

15/10/2026

Cork County Hall will light up in blue and pink this evening in support of the ‘Wave of Light’, an initiative of Féileacáin, The Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Support Group of Ireland.

Each year on October 15th, buildings across the world are invited to join a global Wave of Light to mark Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Over 150 buildings in Ireland will light up in blue and pink in support of families affected by perinatal loss.

For more information, visit feileacain.ie

13/10/2026

Cork County Council has received notice of industrial action involving the withdrawal of labour tomorrow, Wednesday, October 14th, 2026.

Local authority buildings, including libraries, swimming pools and Cork County Council-owned tourist attractions will be closed to the public on that day and will re-open as normal on Thursday, October 15th.

Some emergency services are subject to derogation. This includes the Fire Service and homeless services which will not be affected by this industrial action.

For emergencies, please contact our Emergency Line on 021 480 0048.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

13/10/2026

Students from the Millstreet & Boherbue region took part in a Multi-Schools Road Safety Event hosted by Cork County Council and Millstreet Community School.

The day featured interactive sessions from An Garda Síochána Cork, Cork County Fire Service, the National Ambulance Service (NAS) and our Road Safety Promotion Officer, along with a powerful presentation from road safety advocate Mark Dalton.

Students also witnessed a simulated road traffic collision response, gaining valuable insight into the work of our emergency services and the importance of making safe choices on our roads.

Thanks to all agencies, staff and students involved.