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Dear {!Contact.FirstName},
Welcome to the May E-Bulletin. We are contacting you as we have your email on record as a contact for {!account.Name}.
Our E-Bulletin is designed to keep you up-to-date with Cork City Public Participation Network News and connected to other communities, events, training and information.
If you’d like to receive a copy of the newsletter directly to your inbox email us at info@corkcityppn.ie to or subscribe here to be added to the mailing list.
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If you're a PPN Member, we'd love to highlight your achievements and upcoming events! We can do a member spotlight to introduce you to new community members.
Make a news submission 1-3 short paragraphs, up to 2 images and/or a link to more information before the 25th of the month for inclusion in the following month's newsletter. Give us a call or email info@corkcityppn.ie if you want support.
If you're a not-for-profit group in the Cork City area but have not yet joined the PPN, check out our membership criteria to see your group is a good fit - we'd love you to join the network!
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Upcoming 2026 Dates
Various Dates in May for LCSP Consultation Events
Sunday 10 May: Volunteer Expo 2026, St Peters, Cork
Friday 29 May: General Induction for PPN Members, Online
Wednesday 27 May: Diversity, Disability & Inclusion Linkage Group, Hybrid
Thursday 18 June: Summer Plenary,
Tuesday 23 June: Housing, Planning and Transport Linkage Group, Hybrid
Wednesday 24 June: General Induction for PPN Members, In Person
Monday 6 July: Community Safety Linkage Group, Hybrid
Tuesday 15 September: Diversity, Disability & Inclusion Linkage Group, Hybrid
Thursday 24th and Friday 25th September: PPN Annual Conference, Athlone
Thursday 22 October: Housing, Planning and Transport Linkage Group, Hybrid
Monday 3 November: Community Safety Linkage Group, Hybrid
Wednesday 25 November: Winter Plenary
Tuesday 1 December: Diversity, Disability & Inclusion Linkage Group, Hybrid
For other meetings PPN Representatives attend, see our website calendar.
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Cork City PPN Events this Month
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Cork City PPN Induction for PPN Members
All Cork City PPN members are invited to join us at one of these two PPN induction opportunities. Please contact us via info@corkcityppn.ie if you can not make it at these times but would like to join in a Cork City PPN Induction so we can make alternative arrangements.
24 June 2026, 2pm, In Person (venue TBD).
PPN members can express their interest via this form: https://form.jotform.com/corkcityppn/ccppn-induction-registration-form (feel free to contact staff with your questions)
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Local Safety Plan Consultation Events & PPN Submission Still Open
Consultation for the Cork City Local Safety Plan 2026 – 2029 is open until the end May.
We encourage you to attend an event. LCSP staff will be at every event, ready to listen to what you think should be in the Local Safety Plan 2026 – 2029 and are looking forward to having the community engage.
12 May, 10am-12pm, Bishopstown Library
12 May, 2-4pm, Tory Top Library
14 May, 10am-12pm, Ballincollig Library
19 May, 2-4pm, Douglas Library
All dates and the online survey are available on the Community Safety Section of the City Council website linked here: https://www.corkcity.ie/en/council-services/services/community/community-safety/local-safety-plan-2026-2029 – make sure you fill it in and have your say!
To contribute to the PPN submission, go to: https://form.jotform.com/corkcityppn/cork-city-local-safety-plan-survey (by 25th May). Content from both our Vision for Community Wellbeing, Vision for an Inclusive City and notes from Linkage Group meetings will also be included.
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Linkage Group Meetings Coming Up
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Facilitator Call Still Open
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Linkage Group Facilitators Still Open
Do you want to help Cork City communities have meaningful discussions on the topics they care about the most and come up with policy change proposals?
Linkage Group meetings is where it all comes together. We are looking for PPN members to energise and facilitate these meetings.
Thank you all who have already expressed an interest in contributing to the PPN in this way - we appreciate it.
We're still looking for a few more volunteers to go through the training together and be the next cohort of linkage group facilitators. Please spread the word among your PPN groups!
To read more about what this entails, visit: https://padlet.com/rwccppn/linkage_group_facilitators_2026
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Expression of Interest: Climate Action, Environment & Natural Heritage Linkage Group
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The Cork City PPN Climate Action, Environment & Natural Heritage Linkage Group had no meetings in 2025.
To support the work of our Representatives and the wider PPN membership affected by this we are looking to restart its meetings this Spring.
Please express your interest in engaging in these activities of Cork city PPN via this form and we will update you once we have a date: https://form.jotform.com/corkcityppn/eoi-climate-heritage-spring2026
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Summer Plenary Registrations Open
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This year's Summer Plenary will take place on 18th June 2026 (doors open from 5.15pm for a 5:45pm* start), at Imperial Hotel.
These big member's gatherings only happen a couple of times a year and are a way to participate directly in shaping the overall direction and effectiveness of this collective organisation. More information will be circulated to members via email closer to it.
PPN members are invited to register to attend by going to: https://form.jotform.com/corkcityppn/summer-plenary-2026-registration
Registration is mandatory so that staff can organise catering and prepare member voting packs for the night.
If you experience any issues with the form, or have plenary session suggestions please get in touch via: info@corkcityppn.ie
*(we listened to member's feedback requesting an earlier start)
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PPN Vacancies: Secretariat
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Cork City PPN Secretariat
The Secretariat governs & supports the work of the Public Participation Network between Plenary (i.e. large member group) meetings.
There are five (5) Secretariat vacancies currently unfilled:
1x Community & Voluntary
1x Social Inclusion Pillar
3x Environmental Pillar
To learn about these positions, contact coordinator@corkcityppn.ie
Express your interest in this position via the nomination form: https://form.jotform.com/corkcityppn/secretariat-nomination-summer-2026
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PPN Vacancies: Local Community Development Committee, Strategic Policy Committee, and Cork Local Drugs and Alcohol Taskforce
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Local Community Development Committee (LCDC)
There is currently one (1) LCDC vacancy unfilled through the Community & Voluntary Pillar.
To learn more about the Local Community Development Committee vacancy contact coordinator@corkcityppn.ie.
Express your interest in this position via the nomination form: https://form.jotform.com/corkcityppn/LCDC-nominations-summer-2026
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Environment, Water & Amenity Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) Vacancy
Strategic Policy Committees (SPCs) are local authority committees in city and county councils whose membership includes elected councillors, representatives of business, farming interests, environmental/conservation groups, trade unions and community and voluntary members. It is the task of the Strategic Policy Committees (SPCs), as committees of the council, to advise and assist the council in the formulation, development and review of policy, in a particular area.
There is currently one (1) Community & Voluntary Seat on the Environment, Water & Amenity SPC unfilled through the Community & Voluntary Pillar.
If you are interested in being nominated as a PPN Representative on this SPC, please fill in the form here:
https://form.jotform.com/corkcityppn/spc-nomination-summer-2026
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Cork Local Drugs and Alcohol Taskforce (CLDATF)
The Cork Local Drugs & Alcohol Taskforce oversees the local delivery of National Drugs Strategy, reducing harm and supporting recovery.
There are three (3) CLDATF positions that remain open:
1x Traveller or Roma Community
1x Migrant
1x LGBTQI+ Community
If you are interested in being nominated as a Representative on this committee, please fill in the form here: https://form.jotform.com/corkcityppn/cldatf-nomination-summer-2026
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Closing Date: 8 June @ 12pm
If you are considering any of the above positions or would like to encourage someone else, feel free to get in touch with your questions via: info@corkcityppn.ie
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Cork City PPN's Recent Submissions
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Watch Cork City PPN's Webinars
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This month we hosted two open webinars and we are making the recordings of those available to everyone on our website and youtube channel. Please let us know if you found those useful and any feedback you have on them as it will help inform what kind of activities Cork City PPN hosts in the future.
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Want to better understand how the Cork City LECP is used to promote the development of Cork City?
Watch the Cork City Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) Webinar to find out how the LECP can support your group, club, or organisation.
Cork City Council adopted the LECP, a six-year plan that guides the local community and economic development of Cork City up to 2030. The aim of the LECP is to improve the quality of life for all those who live, work, study in, or visit Cork City. The LECP’s actions have a special focus on communities experiencing exclusion and disadvantage across the city.
Watch our information webinar in which Alannah, PPN coordinator, and PJ Murphy, Social Inclusion Development Worker with Cork City Council, answer participants questions about the function of the Cork City LECP.
To watch the recording and explore the accompanying resources, visit: https://www.corkcityppn.ie/watch-lecp-webinar/
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Lifelong Learning Festival Webinar: What is the Public Participation Network?
As part of the , the Cork City Public Participation Network (PPN) hosted a public webinar introducing the PPN.
We hope that it contributes to demystifying what the PPN is, explains how it bridges the gap between residents and , and shows you how you can get involved.
To watch the recording and explore the accompanying resources, visit:
https://www.corkcityppn.ie/watch-what-is-the-public-participation-network-ppn-webinar/
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Expression of Interest: National PPN Conference
This year’s National PPN Conference will be held on Thursday 24th and Friday 25th September 2026 in the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone, Co Roscommon.
This will be the eight National PPN Conference hosted and the theme for this year’s conference is “Empowering Communities through Connection, Collaboration and Cohesion”. Roscommon PPN are working hard to put together a wonderful event.
The Annual Conference provides an invaluable networking opportunity for PPN members, Secretariats and other Elected Representatives, PPN staff, Local Authority staff, and others to share experiences and learn from one another. It is also a means to showcase the work of PPNs and highlight best practice.
If you would like to attend this year and represent Cork City PPN, please register your interest via this form: https://form.jotform.com/corkcityppn/national-ppn-conference-2026
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Cork City PPN Out and About
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Great Biodiversity Week Event: Community Actions for Nature
Marta from Cork City PPN was representing us at the Irish Environmental Network and Cork County Public Participation Network's event as part of National Biodiversity Week on 10 May at Little Island Sport Complex.
With the topic of Living in Balance, Community Actions for Nature beyond networking we've heard about how to create an plan of action for helping biodiversity in your local area, on nature-based solutions, the power of photography to raise awareness and a guided walk through Harpers Island Wetlands with Birdwatch Ireland.
For a listing of events, go to: https://biodiversityweek.ie
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Join Us at Expo 2026 During National Volunteering Week
Cork City PPN will be at the Cork Volunteer Expo 2026 held as part of National Volunteering Week, an event offers a unique opportunity for members of the public to explore meaningful ways to give back.
May 19, 12-3pm, St. Peter’s, North Main Street, Cork City
Bringing together over 30 charities and community organisations, the Expo will showcase a diverse range of volunteer opportunities supporting causes that matter. Attendees will have the chance to meet directly with organisations, learn about their work, and discover how their time and skills can make a tangible difference.
Members of the public are warmly invited to attend the free event to meet local charities and take the first step toward making a positive impact. Visit https://www.volunteercork.ie/ for more information.
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Message to Cork City PPN Members
Would you like to hear more about Cork City Public Participation in a 1:1 conversation or as part of a small group?
Do you have questions or would like us to look at the registration form with you in person?
Join us at an event or, if you can't, get in touch and invite us to join one of your upcoming events!
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Resources: Sustainable Paint Giveaway for Community Groups
The Paint Reuse Network is excited to bring back the Colour to Communities Giveaway, offering communities across Ireland the chance to win up to 50 litres of high-quality, reused paint to brighten their local spaces.
The competition is open to schools, charities, social enterprises, and community groups with creative ideas to give their areas a fresh, vibrant look while promoting sustainability. Three winners – two from each of Ireland’s National Waste Regions – will receive up to 50 litres of free water-based paint to bring their projects to life.
Closing Date: 15 May
Previous winners have transformed their community spaces with biodiversity murals, refreshed school walls, and collaborative paint projects.
To submit a short description of your proposed community painting project, go to: https://www.paintreuse.network/paint-giveaway2026
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Funding: Health & Wellbeing Fund 2026
In partnership with the Irish Youth Foundation (IYF), Vhi is launching a fund of €85,000 to support young people’s health and wellbeing, with awards of up to €10,000.
The fund will support projects that seek to strengthen resilience in young people and help them manage anxiety, with the emphasis on early intervention and prevention. Projects may work directly with young people or with the adults that surround them.
Closing Date: 15 May
For more information, go to:
https://iyf.ie/vhi-health-and-wellbeing-fund-2026/
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Funding: Community Safety Fund 2026 is Open for Applications!
Who can apply? Community groups, not-for-profits, social enterprises, local authorities & NGOs working on community safety or youth justice.
Closing Date: 18 May
They’re especially looking for innovative ideas that:
- Reduce fear of crime
- Build safer, stronger communities
- Help prevent reoffending
- Support vulnerable people away from crime.
Grants available range from €20,000 to €150,000 per project. Thanks to proceeds seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau & An Garda Síochána, €4.75 million is going back into local projects that make our communities safer.
For more information, go to:
https://www.gov.ie/.../collections/community-safety-fund/
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Funding: Lidl Green Fund 2026
This fund empowers local communities to champion sustainability and protect our environment.
Community groups, schools and charities across the country can apply for funding through the application portal.
You can apply for funding under the following categories: Climate, Biodiversity, Reducing Waste, Health and Wellbeing.
Closing Date: 18 May
For more information, go to:
https://greenfund.abettertomorrow-lidl.ie/
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Funding: Nominate a Charity
To support the incredible work that so many charities do Movement for Good invites you to nominate a charity close to your heart for the €1,000 donation draws. There will be also special draws of €5000 later in the year to nominate 'Health & Wellbeing', 'Community' and 'Animals & Wildlife' projects.
Next Closing Date: 24 May
For more information, go to: https://movementforgood.com
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Funding: Sustainability Step-Up Fund
This Rethink Ireland fund supports social innovations across Ireland to step up their impact and address the climate crisis and its interconnected challenges.
It is aimed at grassroots organisations, community-led initiatives, social enterprises and other non-profits that build resilience, promote sustainable practices, foster climate action and environmental stewardship and support the circular economy so that the benefits of the green transition are shared equitably.
Closing Date: 28 May
For more information, go to:
https://rethinkireland.ie/current_fund/sustainability-step-up-fund
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Funding: Nature Journaling Club Micro Grant
The Wild Wonder Foundation is dedicated to encouraging nature connection and conservation through attention, curiosity, art, science, and community. The Wild Wonder Micro Grant Program celebrates the creativity in the global nature journaling community, generate new outreach ideas, and support individuals leading projects and clubs that bring nature journaling to new audiences, especially those that are currently underserved.
Closing Date: 29 May
For more information, go to:
https://www.wildwonder.org/grants
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Funding: One World Week Seed Fund
This fund by National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) and Irish Aid makes available:
- Grants of up to €400 are available to help deliver young person-centred projects on our global world.
- Free training (online and/or in-person) with the Youth2030 expert team helping you to explore critical youth work in your youth organisation. Building curiosity and confidence to talk about key issues like, the environment, the economy, technology, politics and culture with a group of young people.
- Receive resources to support your work free of charge.
- Benefit from connections, ideas and support from the Youth 2030 team, to help you get the most out of your seed grant and bring your ideas to life!
Closing Date: 5 June
For more information, go to:
https://www.youth.ie/articles/one-world-week-seed-fund-2026-is-now-open
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Consultation Event & Survey: Blackpool Village Core Concept Design
Cork City Council, in partnership with John McLaughlin Architects together with the Blackpool Village Team, is developing an ambitious concept design for the Blackpool Village Core Area. This project aims to benefit residents, cultural institutions, businesses, visitors, and the wider community.
Consultation Event: 9 May, 11.30qm-2.30pm, Blackpool Community Centre, 90 Great William O’Brien Street, Blackpool
Survey Closing Date: 15 May
For more information and to make a submission, go to:
https://consult.corkcity.ie/en/content/blackpool-village-core-draft-concept-design-consultation-survey
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Join Regional Patient and Service User Partnership Council
Want to improve your local health and social care services? HSE South West is setting up a Patient and Service User Partnership Council to represent the patient, service user and carer voice and provide advice and guidance to the health region. The Council will be made of adults who have used, or supported someone else to use, health and social care services in Cork or Kerry.
Applications are open for volunteers with different experiences and perspectives to join the Patient and Service User Partnership Council.
Closing Date: 26 May
In addition, HSE South West is setting up a Patient and Service User Partnership Panel and a Patient and Service User Partnership Mailing List.
For more information, go to: https://www.wheel.ie/jobs/regional-patient-and-service-user-partnership-council
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Consultation: Barriers to Accessing Bank Accounts for Small Community Groups
Social Justice Ireland (SJI), an independent think tank and justice advocacy organisation, is conducting a short survey to better understand how Community Groups access basic financial services, and where gaps may exist. As Community Groups need a dedicated bank account in order to receive grants and funding, by sharing your perspective, you’ll contribute to research that aims to improve access to basic financial products for community groups.
Closing Date: 31 October
For more information, go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FVCFB9S
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Survey: Drug & Alcohol Prevention Work in Cork & Kerry
The Health Research Board has a consultation open to gain knowledge about the overall nature of drug and alcohol prevention in Ireland in order to help develop the next National Drugs Strategy.
Those undertaking projects funded by HSE Drug & Alcohol Services, the Cork Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force (CLDATF) or the Southern Regional Drugs and Alcohol Task Force (SRDATF) are requested to please complete this survey: https://irossmacmillan.aidaform.com/reps-beta-test
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Survey: Stakeholder Engagement & Sustainable Water Management
The ResiRiver project explores how different stakeholder groups engage and collaborate to build more effective and sustainable water management systems.
To contribute to the research , go to: https://forms.gle/CaCZmjfjKjpbV8DF7
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Check out our CCPPN Linktr.ee for a regularly updated listing of open consultations that might be of interest to you and your group: https://linktr.ee/corkcityppn
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Cork Community Bikes: Bike Week Has Started
Bike Week (9-17 May) has started!
Fill your boots with free events - rides, classes, bike repair and more.
To find out more, go to: https://corkcommunitybikes.com/bike-week/
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The Environmental Forum: Bike Week & Biodiversity Week
In 2026, Bike Week will run 9-17 May and again have both short and long free cycles every day, funded by Cork Sports Partnership and Cork Transport & Mobility Forum.
For information about all the events and how to register, go to: https://www.facebook.com/TheEnvironmentalForum/events
Wild Walls of Cork, 17 May, 7-10pm
Come see & hear the story of miniature natural wildernesses hidden in the cracks & hollows of the walls of Cork. Learn how nature finds a way and thrives even in the heart of the city.
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TEST Site: UNHOUSED - A Forum Theatre Event
Cork City Partnership invite you to a theatre play about the housing crisis, in which everyone participates in finding solutions to the real life issues posed by the performers.
13 May, 7-9pm, Test Site, Kyrl Quay
Contact Maebh to book your place 086 8295632, mocallaghan@partnershipcork.ie.
To book tickets, go to: https://www.tickettailor.com/.../speakouttheatref.../2178942
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LINQ Ireland: Creative Writing Group
Come along to this drop-in Creative Writing Group open to beginners. This will be run by the fabulous Sadhbh Moriarty, an award winning bilingual writer, musician (Blissín) and festival director from Kerry, living in Cork. #LGBTQIreland
13 May (and other Wednesdays), 7-8.30pm,
11a White Street, Cork, Ireland, Ireland
For information about all LINQ Ireland events, go to: https://www.linqireland.ie/events/
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Mahon Tidy Towns: Seed Bomb Making
Please join us for our Seed Bomb making workshop!
16 May, 11am-12pm, Mahon Community Centre, T12 HP40
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Nature-based Solutions for Flooding
Mary Bourke is a professor from Trinity College Dublin, and an authority on Nature Based Flooding Solutions.
Alternatives to concreting and culverting rivers.
18 May, 10am, Millenium Hall, Cork City Council
To register attendance email corkriveralliance@gmail.com or text 0868392321
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The Environmental Forum: Stand Up For Nature March
Habitats continue to disappear & degrade, numbers are in decline for most species. They need a voice, can you help? Join us & all the supporting groups to Stand Up For Nature as part of Biodiversity week. We welcome individuals, families, groups & anyone who cares about the future of our natural world.
23 May, 3-4.30pm, Grand Parade
We will meet at Grand Parade near the Library from 2.30pm. The March will start at 3pm sharp. Afterwards we will hear from a range of speakers about challenges & opportunities for Nature.
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Cork Biodiversity Hub: The Power of Us Talk
Join our next event to hear Ramiro Daniel Grego, ecologist and lecturer at UCC on How People's Bird Observations can help tackle the Biodiversity Crisis.
28 May, 7pm, Cork Biodiversity Hub, Ballincollig (P31 PX67)
From casual birdwatchers to organised citizen science projects, this talk will show the real power of people working together for biodiversity. 🌍✨
To book contact corkbiodiversityhub@gmail.com
or 086 8371166
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Douglas Rugby Football Club: Tree Planting Update
We’re happy for you to share the One Million Trees story with Cork City PPN. This was the second phase of tree planting the club has carried out in Castletreasure.
We are also working with Douglas Tidy Towns on hedgerow planting at the site’s northern boundary. This will take place at the end of this month. These initiatives will support biodiversity and pollinators while also contributing to our ongoing plans to decarbonise the club.
We’ve recently had trees planted by the One Million Trees project in our efforts to decarbonise the club’s activities. See here for more details: https://100milliontreesproject.ie/site-locations/douglas-rugby-club-castletreasure-cork-city-co-cork/
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IBCP: Looking for Pollinator Champions!
The Irish Bee Conservation Project (IBCP) are looking for pollinator champions to 'fly the flag' for us!
We are giving away FREE CLOVER SEED to supplement 20 front grass lawns, to transform them into pollinator-friendly clover lawns this summer :)
This offer is on a first-come basis. Interested?! Email: info@ibcp.ie
For more information, contact 08926621883
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Blackpool Community Centre: Office to Rent
We have a very vibrant Community Centre and currently have an office to rent at 90 Great William O'Brien Street, T23 TR7A, Blackpool. This is a secure location with services included.
For more information, contact 08926621883
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Blackpool Community Centre: GoFund Me
We have a very vibrant Community Centre and we need funds to cover the cost of running it. Utility bills have gone sky high and we do not get any support from Cork City Council to pay for these costs. Our Community needs the Centre for events, meetings and classes. Please donate any amount you can afford and it will be put to good use.
To make a donation, go to: https://www.gofundme.com/f/blackpool-community-centre
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Nature Network Ireland: May & June Event & Training
13 May, Water Native and Invasive Species (Online Training)
23 May, Birds of Tramore Valley Park
3 Jun, Harbour Festival Otter Walk
6 Jun, Into the Wild: Land Biodiversity Training
To register, go to:
https://naturenetworkireland.ie/support/attend-events/
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Cork Repair Café: Join a Repair Café Near You
Do you have something that needs fixing? Instead of throwing it out, you are welcome to join these monthly events where people can bring broken items and work with others to learn how to fix them. Come help, be helped or simply pop along to enjoy a cup of tea.
31 May, 2-5pm, Lough Community Centre
For more information, go to: https://corkrepaircafe.org/
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Cork Volunteer Centre: Volunteer Discount Card
Cork Volunteer Centre is delighted to be able to partner with local businesses to offer discounts to volunteers across Cork City and County.
To enjoy your 10% Cork Volunteer Discount, simply show your Volunteer Discount Card when visiting the shop. If you don’t have your card yet, you can request one by emailing info@volunteercork.ie and start enjoying discounts from local businesses that support volunteers across Cork.
More information, go to: https://www.volunteercork.ie/discount-cards/
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Let’s Grow Together: Invitation to Tender - Annual Accounting & Auditing Services
SECAD is seeking to recruit a Skills Training Officer to work within our Social Inclusion Community Activation Programme (SICAP).
The role involves the coordination of Social Inclusion Community Activation Programme 2024-28's industry led skills training programmes, supporting people into self-employment, supporting the development of existing businesses, promoting and supporting social enterprise, facilitating new and existing networking structures.
Closing Date: 22 May
For more information, go to:
https://www.activelink.ie/vacancies/community/123215-secad-partnership-sicap-skills-training-officer
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Cork CIL: Personal Assistants (Part-time)
Cork Centre for Independent Living (CIL) is a not-for-profit organisation that works with adults with physical and/or sensory disabilities. Our staff, known as Personal Assistants (PAs), support individuals in their homes and communities, promoting independence, choice, and control in their daily lives.
Cork CIL is currently recruiting Part-Time skilled and experienced Personal Assistants (PAs) to work with people with physical & sensory disabilities in Cork City Suburbs, Blackpool, Bandon & Kinsale.
For more information, go to: https://corkcil.ie/working-with-us/
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Cork LGBTI+ Awareness Week Seminar
Join this year's event to explore how intersecting identities shape the unique experiences of LGBTI+ folks.
13 May, 10am-2pm, Council Chamber, Cork City Hall
This year’s theme, "Intersectionality in the LGBTI+ Community” examines the diversity within the LGBTI+ Community and how various intersecting identities can shape people and their experiences, as well as how they can create further barriers for an already marginalised person.
Tickets are free but must be booked at:
https://lgbtintersectionalityseminar.eventbrite.com
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Plan your Community Street Feast
Street Feast is almost here - Ireland’s favourite community celebration, invites individuals or community groups to sign up to host a shared meal.
23 and 24 May, various locations (could be on your street)
To register for your free event pack and resources (includes invites, posters, stickers, bunting and more) to help you plan your community Street Feast, go to: https://streetfeast.ie/
Register your feast here: https://www.changex.org/ie/streetfeast
Learn more about hosting in our newsletters, with tips and reminders with you to help you run your low cost, easy gathering in your community.
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Community Bike Ride Park Pedal
A Park Pedal, a fun, family-friendly cycle around a safe, traffic-free park, is looking for friendly volunteers from the Cork area to support with an event they are hosting with Cork Sports Partnership on the 16 May at Tramore Park to:
- Welcome participants
- Guide riders around the route
- Marshall in the park
Even just one hour between 2–3pm would make a huge difference.
Please contact communitybikerides@cyclingireland.ie
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National Biodiversity Week 2026
Explore the rich variety of life in Ireland this May with a host of wonderful events and activities for the whole family. Events will be both in person and virtual, so everyone can take part.
15-24 May, Nationwide
For a listing of events, go to: https://biodiversityweek.ie/
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Annual Biodiversity Photography Competition
Biodiversity Photographer of the Year competition is open to all amateur photographers. The winner will receive €500, with second place receiving €300 and third place €200. The winner of the Ocean Category will receive €400.
Closing Date: 31 May
For a listing of events, go to: https://biodiversityweek.ie/photo-competitions/
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Cork City's New Dog Fouling Campaign
Cork City Council has launched a new dog fouling prevention campaign to encourage dog owners to be responsible every time they walk their dog under the slogan Get Your Sh*t Together. Bag it. Bin it.
Dog poo impacts us all. Children, people with visual impairments, wheelchair users, and older members of our community all deserve better.
FREE poo bags are available to collect from City Hall, Monday to Friday, 10am–4pm, while stocks last.
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Have you heard of the Office of the Ombudsman?
This is an independent State body that examines complaints about public services such as the HSE, local authorities, Government departments, hospitals, nursing homes and third-level institutions. If you, or the people you support, feel unfairly treated, the Ombudsman can step in to put things right.
Complaints Clinics in Cork take place at the Cork City Citizen Information Centre (CIC) every third Tuesday of the month (e.g. 19 May, 16 Jun, 21 Jul, 18 Aug), as per: https://ombudsman.ie/en/organisation-information/45e37-cork-citizen-information-centres-cic/
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Sign Up For The Cork Community Newsletter
This monthly newsletter which is sent out on the last Friday of every month, is aimed at increasing the awareness of Cork City Council projects, their benefits and rationale and of the depth and breadth of public services provided every day by staff at Cork City Council.
To sign up, go to: http://eepurl.com/inLELI
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Irish Environmental Network Newsletter
The May edition of Connecting Nationwide Newsletter from the Irish Environmental Network (IEN) is available now: https://conta.cc/3RdSJjf
You can read in it about many things including Galway City and County PPNs, Clare PPN and IEN's event held in Kinvara on Rethinking Systems - Growing Local Strength for People and Planet. This event explored topics like the Wellbeing Economy, using art within communities, Local Food Policy and the Nature Restoration Law, and highlighting how the PPN can be used to collectively take action on issues of concern in the community.
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Feeding Ourselves Webinar: Securing our Food Sovereignty
As global shocks expose the fragility of Ireland’s input-dependent, export-oriented food system, we ask - what would it take to secure our food sovereignty?
19 May, 3.30-5pm, Online
The session will explore how local food production, public procurement and a stronger domestic food economy can help build a fairer, healthier and more resilient food future.
To register, go to:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/al5uvVKlT6CGLDLbqFRSdQ
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Education Opportunities this SportsAbility Month: Unlock the Power of Inclusive Sport
In May, build your confidence, skills and understanding of inclusive sport with Cork Sports Partnership's range of free training workshops designed to support coaches, teachers, volunteers and anyone interested in creating more inclusive environments.
Some opportunities are:
- Sports Inclusion Disability Awareness Workshop
- Vision Sports Awareness Training
- Inclusive Schools Workshop
For more information, go to:
https://corksports.ie/sportsability-month-2025-maybility/
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AI for Good - Discovery Days Workshops
Join Rethink Ireland for Discovery Days 2026, a free, hands-on workshop designed for nonprofits, social enterprises, and community organisations curious about artificial intelligence (AI).
8 June, 10am, Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to deepen your understanding, this interactive session will introduce practical AI tools, real-world use cases, and guidance on adopting AI responsibly within your organisation.
Through collaborative exercises, live demos, and discussions tailored to the needs of the sector, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how AI can support your mission – and the confidence to take the next step.
For more information and to register, go to:
https://rethinkireland.ie/aiforgooddiscoverydays
and
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/discovery-day-cork-tickets-1987906383506
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Carmichael: April E-Learning News
Carmichael provides guidance to nonprofits to support them to become more effective and impactful at what they do, including through better governance.
To read Carmichael's latest newsletter, go to: https://mailchi.mp/carmichaelireland/untitled-12932875
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The Wheel: Various Newsletters
The Wheel is Ireland’s national association of charities, community groups and social enterprises. It provides training, advice, and advocacy to strengthen the nonprofit sector, supporting sustainable communities, and acting as a central hub for volunteering and social innovation.
To read The Wheel's latest newsletters, go to: https://www.wheel.ie/newsletters
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Registrations: STAND Youth Ideas Collective 2026
The world right now needs your ideas for positive change. Past youth participants have tackled housing affordability, food insecurity, financial justice, refugee rights, Traveller inclusion, circular economy solutions and more.
25–29 May, UCC, Cork
Students and recent grads from across Ireland can apply to take part in:
- A free five-day design thinking bootcamp
- A live pitch showcase at the end of the week
- Seed funding for selected projects
- A place on a nine-month incubator
Closing Date: 15 May
For more information, go to:
https://stand.ie/what-we-do/ideas-collective
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WE ACT: Communications Training
We Act is a campaign to celebrate Ireland's charities and community groups., to highlight their impact and put a face to the amazing work they do.
We Act has curated a series of free communication training webinars with experts in the fields of journalism, social media, content production, and PR.
For more information, visit: https://www.weact.ie/training
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Artificial Intelligence in the Non-Profit Sector - Top Tips on How to Integrate AI Use into Your Organisation
AI is rapidly evolving and its use in the nonprofit sector presents concerns, challenges and opportunities.
A team of UCD students were teamed up with Carmichael to assess both the current applications of AI in nonprofit organizations and the potential opportunities for its integration. For their findings on AI usage in the sector, ethical considerations and barriers, guidelines for using prompts and key recommendations for using AI., go to: https://www.carmichaelireland.ie/resources/artificial-intelligence-in-the-non-profit-sector/
For other free Carmichael resources , go to: https://www.carmichaelireland.ie/resources/
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PPN Capacity-Building Resources
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Self-paced Online PPN Stakeholder Training
Have you done any of the modules of this training, yet? The programme is provided for free by Social Justice Ireland (SJI) on behalf of the Department of Rural and Community Development (DRCD).
The standalone online modules cover:
- An Introduction to the PPNs
- Local Government Budgets
- PPNs and Local Government
- Effective Participation in Consultations
- Effective Facilitation
- Strategic Planning
- Measuring Outcomes and Impacts
To register, please go to: https://www.socialjustice.ie/register/register-training
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Recording: Being an Impactful SPC Representative
In May the Irish Environmental Network hosted a webinar for PPN Representatives where we heard about creating impactful contributions to the Strategic Policy Committees as a PPN Representative.
We were joined by Councillor Dermot ‘Daisy’ O’Brien, who shared his experience and insight into the Strategic Policy Committees (SPCs). Learn tips and tricks on how to shape your input to be impactful during an SPC meeting by watching the recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJzkkZZuf88
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Recording: Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) - An Introduction for PPN Representatives
Follow the link to listen to the recording of April's webinar with Kelley Bermingham, a Dublin City PPN Representative on the LCDC: https://youtu.be/e76LwAXozEY
Kelley is the Community Officer at St. Patrick's Cathedral, and has served on the LCDC since 2019. At the event she shared her knowledge and experience from her time on the committee.
It is perfect for anyone who is thinking of taking a role on the LCDC, or who is a newly appointed PPN Representative.
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Webinar: Making an Impact in Local Policy Creation - Introduction to Strategic Policy Committees
Each City and County Council uses Strategic Policy Committees to review, create and inform policy decisions in their City or County. Learn more about how one can get involved and take part directly as a PPN representative to make an impact for your community!
Recording and slides of the presentation here: https://www.youtube.com/@environmentalpillar4297
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Have you read our Visions yet? What do you think?
Cork City PPN members have been supported to express in 2023-2025 their visions for a more inclusive Cork city, a city that cares for the various aspects of wellbeing for all.
Their diverse and well-informed voices list in very practical ways the policy changes that they imagine will lead to meeting the needs for all who live here now and in the future. It is hoped that these documents will be used by all who resonate with them to lobby for positive change.
You can read this Vision for Community Wellbeing in Cork City here:
https://www.corkcityppn.ie/vision-for-community-wellbeing-launch/
You can read this Vision for an Inclusive Cork City here: https://www.corkcityppn.ie/vision-for-an-inclusive-cork-city/
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Cork City Public Participation Network (PPN) is pleased to present its Annual Report for 2025, a year marked by continued collaboration, active participation, and progress in strengthening our PPN. This report reflects the ongoing work of Cork City PPN in supporting its members and working towards more community voices being represented in local decision-making.
Throughout 2025, Cork City PPN reinforced its commitment to building the capacity of our network and supporting meaningful participation. A key focus was filling our PPN Representative positions, working to get Linkage Groups up and running, and giving opportunities for members to engage with the PPN.
We launched multiple projects in 2025, each of them developed with the goals of increasing understanding of the PPN and also developing the capacity of our membership and those who engage with us. Each of these projects clarifies our communities voice and gives a mandate to all those who represent the PPN.
This report outlines the key activities and achievements of last year, while recognising the ongoing commitment of our members, Representatives, partners, and stakeholders.
To read Cork City PPN 2025 Report, go to:
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We hope you found this helpful.
For regular updates on Cork City PPN news don't forget to follow us on social media on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, visit our website or our regularly updated Linktr.ee.
Please email us by 25 May for inclusion in June's newsletter.
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Kind regards,
Marta & Alannah
PPN Staff
On behalf of the Cork City PPN Secretariat
Joe Curtin, Laura O'Connell, Nadia Moussed, and Gene O'Keeffe.
Cork City Public Participation Network
St. Joseph's Community Association, Old Youghal Road, Cork City, T23 HK80
info@corkcityppn.ie
www.corkcityppn.ie
If you notice any mistakes/discrepancies in the newsletter, please let staff know so we can amend. Thank you!
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