Cork City Public Participation Network

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Cork City Public Participation Network A network of 200+ community & voluntary, social inclusion, and environmental groups. Every local authority in Ireland is required to have a PPN.

Our PPN is designed to encourage the city’s many communities to contribute to the making and implementing of decisions and policies which impact upon them and the areas where they live. The PPN is also an important tool for the City Council to keep in touch with communities. So, not only will PPN representatives go to City Hall to have the voices of the network heard, Cork City Council will also call on the PPN to elect persons from its membership when input is required. The network will also work to anticipate policy being developed by the Council and ensure that our members can participate in this process and influence the outcome. Our membership has a wealth of combined knowledge and expertise and the network will do all it can to make sure that this is taken into account by our elected representatives and policy makers. The PPN will also work hard to help member organisations to achieve their objectives. This might mean creating opportunities for peer to peer support and learning, organising training in grant applications, using social media or fundraising or holding themed events to raise public awareness around a certain issue. The great strength of our network lies in our membership. By joining up, you will meet committed people from across the community, volunteer, social inclusion and environmental sectors, learn from them and share your experiences and knowledge.

: Shaping Accessible and Inclusive Tourism in IrelandEveryone should have the opportunity to explore, enjoy, and fully ...
19/10/2026

: Shaping Accessible and Inclusive Tourism in Ireland

Everyone should have the opportunity to explore, enjoy, and fully engage in tourism experiences that are inclusive, welcoming, and accessible to all.

Fáilte Ireland’s Your Voice, Your Journey consultation will help identify barriers, opportunities and priorities for the future development of tourism, providing an important evidence base to support future planning.

Closing Date: 29 October

For more information, go to: https://www.s3solutions.co.uk/failte-ireland-accessible-and-inclusive-tourism-survey

: Circular Communication GrantsAre you part of a community group, voluntary organisation, or small business with circ...
17/10/2026

: Circular Communication Grants

Are you part of a community group, voluntary organisation, or small business with circularity at its core? If so, then the Circular Communication Grants are here to help you share your message and grow your impact.

Whether you are running a local upcycling session, building awareness around a community reuse and repair initiative, or simply looking to reach more people with your circular mission, these €100,000 in grants are designed to support you and your activities.

Join a Webinar 1-2pm on 22 October to learn more - register here: https://circular.ie/event/circular-communications-grants-webinar

Application Closing Date: 9 November

For more information, go to: https://circular.ie/articles/apply-for-a-grant

Expressions of Interest: Cork City Local Community Safety Partnership Membership Vacancies*The Cork City Local Communi...
16/10/2026

Expressions of Interest: Cork City Local Community Safety Partnership Membership Vacancies*

The Cork City Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) invites applications for membership of the Cork City LCSP to fill the following three volunteer vacancies:
- Youth and Family
- Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (DSGBV)
- The Justice System, covering such areas as: Prisoners/Ex-prisoners and their families, Probation, Courts Service, Victims and Victim supports.

Closing Date: 30 October

For more information about these roles* and to apply, go to:
https://corkcityhr.submit.com/show/188

*Note: These positions are being nominated and filled through the LCSP's own processes and are not PPN Representative positions.

The Cork City Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) is a group of 30 members who work together to enhance Community Safety in Cork City. It is a statutory committee established in October 2025 following the commencement of the Policing, Security and Community Policing Act to shape a safer Cork City and ensure community voices are heard. The Safety Partnership meets six times a year including an annual public meeting.

To learn more about Community Safety and the LCSP, visit:
https://www.corkcity.ie/en/council-services/services/community/statutory-committees/community-safety/

Cork City PPN has four Representatives on the LCSP. For information about the LCSP and our Representatives, go to: https://www.corkcityppn.ie/linkage-groups/community-safety/

: Barriers to Accessing Bank Accounts for Small Community GroupsSocial Justice Ireland (SJI), an independent think tank...
15/10/2026

: Barriers to Accessing Bank Accounts for Small Community Groups

Social Justice Ireland (SJI), an independent think tank and advocacy organisation, is conducting a short survey to better understand how Community Groups access basic financial services, and where gaps may exist.

Community Groups often need a dedicated bank account in order to receive grants and funding. Sharing your perspectives you'll contribute to research that aims to improve access to basic financial products for community groups.

Closing Date: 31 October

To contribute to the survey, go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FVCFB9S

For more information, go to: https://www.socialjustice.ie/

Funding: Circular Communication GrantsAre you part of a community group, voluntary organisation, or small business with ...
05/10/2026

Funding: Circular Communication Grants

Are you part of a community group, voluntary organisation, or small business with circularity at its core? If so, then the Circular Communication Grants are here to help you share your message and grow your impact.

Whether you are running a local upcycling session, building awareness around a community reuse and repair initiative, or simply looking to reach more people with your circular mission, these €100,000 in grants are designed to support you and your activities.

Closing Date: 9 November

For more information, go to: https://circular.ie/articles/apply-for-a-grant

You are invited to step in and explore the proposed improvements in the new Douglas Street area through interactive a...
02/10/2026



You are invited to step in and explore the proposed improvements in the new Douglas Street area through interactive activities and fun games. Through immersive tools you'll be able to see the new public spaces as in the future, with more nature, safer journeys and better places to live, work and visit.

Drop in on Saturday, 3 October between 12pm and 5pm in the School of Architecture UCC, Douglas Street, T12 AD7R.

Join to experience a collaborative approach to planning at this event which is free to participate in, requires no technical knowledge and welcomes children. Event hosted by Cork City Council, UCC, Go Green Next

Thank you to Roscommon PPN for hosting such rich couple days at the National Conference in the Hodson Bay. It was g...
28/09/2026



Thank you to Roscommon PPN for hosting such rich couple days at the National Conference in the Hodson Bay. It was great for Cork City PPN delegates to meet the wider network and engage with a variety of topics around community resilience last week. Much appreciation to all who put themselves forward to represent Cork City Public Participation Network this year.

This year's theme was “Empowering Communities through Connection, Collaboration and Cohesion” - we'll circulate the summary report once available.

Image Description: Photographs of a Cork City Public Participation Network delegates at the conference in Co. Roscommon on 24th and 25th September. Photograph 1: Cork city delegates in evening wear in front of a banner for 'National PPN Conference' with the Minister. Left to right: Gene O'Keeffe (Secretariat; Cork DPO), Maureen Cullinane (Representative on the Environment, Water & Amenity Strategic Policy Committee; Age Action), Minister Jerry Buttimer (Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht), Joanna Dukkipati (Members; Good Day Cork), Denis Fitzpatrick (Representative on Local Community Development Committee; Blackpool Community Centre), PJ Murphy (Social Inclusion Development Worker; Cork City Council's Corporate, Community and Cultural Affairs Directorate). Photograph 2 ad 3: Conference Program. Photograph 4: Room full of conference participants around round tables listening to Louise Weir . Slide displayed reads 'Thank you'.

Some of our Delegates have arrived! Thank you for putting yourselves forward and offering your time to represent Cor...
24/09/2026



Some of our Delegates have arrived! Thank you for putting yourselves forward and offering your time to represent Cork City Public Participation Network at the National Conference in Roscommon today and tomorrow.

We hope you have a great experience participating in the events, getting to know the wider network and enjoying the Hodson Bay!

This year's theme is “Empowering Communities through Connection, Collaboration and Cohesion”.

Last week was our Coordinator Alannah O’Callaghan’s last one in the role. Alannah was with the PPN for almost 3 years...
21/09/2026

Last week was our Coordinator Alannah O’Callaghan’s last one in the role. Alannah was with the PPN for almost 3 years and will be deeply missed by the PPN membership and colleagues in Cork City and beyond.

We are wishing her every happiness and success for the future. We are happy to hear that she’s going to continue in Cork City, and you’ll be able to find her working with communities in the Knocknaheeny area.

The Secretariat “would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank Alannah for her time, energy and commitment given to Cork City PPN. Her work has contributed greatly to supporting our members, strengthening our network and helping to progress the work of the PPN across Cork City.”

Image Description: Photograph from Cork City Public Participation Network's Vision for Community Wellbeing and 'Have Your Say' Podcast Launch in Cork City Hall in March 2025 with various dozen PPN members, the Lord Mayor and other guests smiling and holding copies of the Vision for Community Wellbeing document (see bio for link). Alannah is in the middle, waving and wearing an orange jumper.

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SAINT JOSEPH'S COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, OLD YOUGHAL Road
Cork
T23HK80

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Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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