Newmarket Community Development Association

29/05/2026

🚫 Missing Items at the Pump House: let's help wildflowers of Newmarket🌸

We are reaching out to the community to ask for your vigilance and support for Wild Flowers of Newmarket

A green water butt and a yellow hose (similar to the ones pictured) have recently gone missing from the Pump House area.

How You Can Help
If you have any information, or if you spot these items around the town, please let us know.

Please check out the Wildflower Newmarket page for their full update and show them your support.

28/05/2026

🌸 Clonfert Cemetery: A May Haven for Wildlife and Wildflowers 🌿

A beautiful update from Clonfert this May! 📸 A huge thank you to Sheila O Sullivan for capturing and Eileen Lehane for sharing these lovely snapshots of the vibrant nature thriving in our local graveyard.

Here is a closer look at what is blooming and buzzing in Clonfert right now:

1) Clouds of Hawthorn: The Hawthorn hedges in Clonfert cemetery are still covered in stunning clouds of white blossoms. If you sit quietly, you can spot a flurry of activity, with blackbirds, robins, and wrens darting in and out of the branches. 🐦

2) The Resilient Cuckoo Flower: This delicate pale pink flower is growing happily right in Clonfert Graveyard. This is a fascinating find, as Cuckoo flowers generally prefer much wetter environments! It’s a very welcome resident, though, as it serves as the essential larval foodplant for the beautiful Orange-tip Butterfly. 🦋

3) Late Supper for a Bumblebee: Nature doesn't clock off early! Sheila also captured a busy bumblebee enjoying a well-deserved, late-evening supper among the blossoms. 🐝

Clonfert is looking beautiful, proving to be a peaceful sanctuary for both local heritage and native biodiversity. Keep an eye out for these wonderful sights next time you visit!

28/05/2026

As the Summer days roll in, our wonderful Newmarket Knitting & Crochet Group is getting ready to take a well-deserved break for the summer season! 🧶☀️

Looking back on the year so far, we are incredibly our talented makers have accomplished. Take a look at these stunning, vibrant blankets that were lovingly handcrafted and delivered to The Blankets of Hope Cork earlier this year to bring warmth and comfort to those who need it most. 💜

But the hooks and needles haven't stopped just yet!

They are delighted to share that another special donation of beautiful blankets will be ready for delivery next month after they officially pause for the summer.

A massive, heartfelt THANK YOU to absolutely everyone who has donated yarn, supported our initiatives, or spent hours knitting and crocheting with us over the past few months. Your generosity makes a world of difference in our community and beyond.

Wishing all the members a beautiful Summer, and we look forward to seeing your creations again in the autumn! 🍂

27/05/2026

Cork County Council, in partnership with Cork City Council, Swim Ireland and Cork Sports Partnership, is inviting members of the public to take part in a survey as part of the ongoing Draft Cork Swimming Strategy.

The strategy is examining current indoor public swimming provision across Cork City and County, including:

🏊 current usage and accessibility
🏊 school and club demand
🏊 learn-to-swim provision
🏊 future planning considerations up to 2040

The survey will help inform future planning and prioritisation discussions and gather feedback on current experiences of swimming provision across Cork.

Please complete the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CorkandCorkCountyGeneralPublicSurvey

The survey will remain open until June 19th.

27/05/2026

Newmarket Library has introduced the 'My Little Library Bag' initiative for young readers.

A new book display unit has been set up containing a selection of children's books and information booklets, including 'Children's & Young People's Services' and Irish language reading guides ('Léigh Leabhar Gaeilge'). Reusable library bags are available at the display to encourage regular book borrowing.

Parents and guardians can access these resources during regular library opening hours.

26/05/2026

🏘️ PROPERTY ACTIVATION & TOWN REGENERATION ROADSHOW

Cork County Council is hosting a series of drop-in roadshow clinics throughout May, offering practical advice and support to help bring vacant and under-used properties back into use.

📍 Roadshow Dates & Locations (4pm–8pm):

• Carrigaline Court Hotel, Carrigaline – Tuesday May 26th
• Hibernian Hotel, Mallow – Tuesday May 26th
• Munster Arms Hotel, Bandon – Wednesday May 27th 2026
• Charleville Park Hotel, Charleville – Thursday May 28th

💡 Whether it’s a space over a shop, behind a commercial premises, or a full vacant building, this is your opportunity to explore how your property can become open for business once again or provide residential accommodation in your community.

👥 Meet with experts from across Cork County Council, including:
• Town Regeneration Office
• Local Enterprise Office
• Planning
• Housing
• Fire & Building Control

✅ Learn about key supports, including:

• Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant (Croí Cónaithe)
• Vacant Over the Shop Grant
• Buy and Renew Scheme
• Repair and Lease Scheme
• Conservation guidance
• Planning, Fire & Building Control advice

➡️For more information, visit our website: https://www.corkcoco.ie/en/news/cork-county-council-to-host-property-activation-and-town-regeneration-roadshow-clinics

26/05/2026

26/05/2026

Soaking up the beautiful sunshine in Newmarket this week? ☀️

While we enjoy the heatwave, don’t forget to keep your skin safe🧴✨
No need to travel for your sun care essentials, lots of options right on our doorstep. Get your sun lotion locally at:

🔹 SuperValu Newmarket
🔹 Sheahan's Pharmacy
🔹 Mackessy's Pharmacy

Grab a bottle, protect the family, and support local business while you're at it! How are you spending the sunny days? 👇🕶️

26/05/2026