Cork County PPN

04/09/2026

Newsletter 04/09/2026
🌟 Another edition packed with opportunities, funding, training, and ways to get involved!

This fortnight’s E-Bulletin has a strong focus on participation and community involvement, with the relaunch of our Linkage Groups this Saturday and opportunities for members to connect, share their views, and help shape local policy and decision-making across Cork County.

We’re also highlighting a great mix of events, training, and community initiatives, including the Sustainable Sporting Summit, National Public Libraries Open Day, opportunities for young people through the Relove Fashion Competition, and new Autism and Neurodiversity training.

There are plenty of ways to get involved within the PPN too, with vacancies across our Secretariat, SPCs and LCDC, alongside opportunities to join our Linkage Groups and strengthen community representation.

Our section is packed with opportunities, including new funding for biodiversity action, the MACE Community Grants, the Community Heritage Grant Scheme, and the Airbnb Rural Tourism Fund.

Finally, members can have their say through a number of important consultations and surveys, covering disability policy, food waste, and wellbeing in Ireland.

Another packed edition — full of ways to connect, learn, participate, secure funding, and strengthen communities across Cork County!

03/09/2026

Cork County Council Library & Arts Service

Do you find information on food packaging confusing? Can you identify ingredients that are healthy and what might be highly processed? Does a source of fibre mean the item is high in fibre? Probably not!

In these talks, Ita Harris will provide you with helpful guidance on how to better understand food labels so you can learn the true nutritional value of what you’re eating and make informed and healthy choices for yourself and others. These talks are free to attend.

Dunmanway Library

Thursday 10th September at 2.30pm. Booking is advised.

Macroom Library

Saturday 19th September at 11am. Booking is essential.

Clonakilty Library

Friday 25th September at 2.30pm. Booking is advised.

Bandon Library

Saturday 7th November at 11am.

Contact your local library for more information.

01/09/2026

PRESS RELEASE | New health-led pathway for personal drug possession begins today

31/08/2026

Press Release: Clinical Trials Advisory Council (CTAC) holds its first meeting

28/08/2026

PRESS RELEASE |Ministers establish joint Health and Justice working group to address availability and use of synthetic and semi-synthetic cannabinoids

28/08/2026

PRESS RELEASE | Minister for Health announces introduction of MediBack, a free in-pharmacy service for the safe disposal of unused and expired medicines

26/08/2026

‘MAP Ireland – Migrant Apprenticeship Pathways’

IRD Duhallow & Ballyhoura Development CLG officially launched MAP Ireland – Migrant Apprenticeship Pathways earlier this year. MAP Ireland represents

26/08/2026

https://corkcountyppn.ie/secad-community-group-development-programme/

24/08/2026

PRESS RELEASE | Publication of the Third Annual Progress Report of the High Level Taskforce on Mental Health and Addiction

21/08/2026

Newsletter 21/08/2026
⭐Another PACKED TO THE RAFTERS edition , bursting with opportunities, funding, training, and ways to get involved!⭐

This fortnight’s E-Bulletin has a strong focus on participation and getting involved, with our new Linkage Group Workshop coming up in September. We’re inviting members to take part, help shape how the groups will work, and have a stronger voice in local policy and decision-making.

There’s also plenty happening around nature and biodiversity, including practical information on the new All-Ireland Pollinator Plan and upcoming Nature Network Ireland events. Members can also access free PPN Stakeholder Training, covering everything from local government and consultations to strategic planning and measuring impact.

We’re continuing to highlight opportunities to get involved in the PPN, with vacancies across our Secretariat, SPCs and LCDC, as well as opportunities to join our Linkage Groups.

Our section is packed with supports, including funding for social inclusion, climate action, grassroots sport, migrant integration and built heritage, alongside a bursary opportunity for nonprofit leadership training.

Finally, there are several important consultations and surveys where members can have their say, covering disability policy, food waste, affordable housing in Cork, CAMHS, folic acid fortification, and wellbeing in Ireland.

Another opportunity-filled edition — with plenty of ways to learn, participate, secure funding, and help shape the future of our communities across Cork County!