Blackrock CleanUp Group

30/08/2026

The countdown is on to the 🌊

Whether you’re joining with your community, friends, family or on your own, every bag collected and every piece of litter removed helps protect our coastlines and inland waterways. 🙌

There’s still time to be part of the movement. Register today and join us in making a difference! 🦺

For more info and to sign up 👉 https://cleancoasts.org/our-initiatives/big-beach-clean/

Kia Ireland Ocean Conservancy

26/08/2026

Come and join us for our September Clean Coasts on Saturday 12th September!

22/08/2026

A great day of activities at Blackrock Village Festival, helped by the beautiful sunshine! This colourful Mexican dance group kicked off a full day of music, dance and entertainment.

22/08/2026

22/08/2026

We were delighted to take part in the Blackrock Village Festival parade today! Patsy & Tony, founding members of our Blackrock CleanUp Group, were joined by their beautiful greyhounds Lara and Nell, wonderful mascots!

18/08/2026

18/08/2026

Looking forward to taking part in the Blackrock Village Festival this Saturday, hope to see you there!

09/08/2026

Our eleven volunteers had lovely weather for our August cleanup yesterday, thank you to everyone! Hoping you can join us on Sat 12th September for our next cleanup.

09/08/2026

Cork City National Heritage Week Guide, 15-23 August 2026:

A guide below for all the events that are happening in Cork City during Heritage Week 2026. This year has a jam packed fun filled programme of events!

National Heritage Week, an initiative by the Heritage Council, celebrates all things heritage and is co-ordinated by the Cork City Council Heritage Office. It brings together communities, families, organisations, cultural institutions, academics and enthusiasts, to build awareness about the value of heritage and support its conversation.

View the guide here: https://publications.corkcity.ie/view/902711690/