Cork School Garden Workshops
To support schools in starting, maintaing or further developing their garden
To support schools in starting, maintaining or further developing a school garden, Cork County Council in collaboration with Muintir na Tire and Cork City Council are providing gardening workshops for primary schools in Cork.
Encouraging whole-school involvement, the workshops are open to principals, teachers, SNA's, office staff, caretakers, parents or community members who have an interest in supporting their school garden.
The workshops will be delivered by Aoife Munn, who has a Masters in Horticulture and has worked with school gardens for almost 20 years.
A variety of topics will be covered including gardening techniques, organic growing, planning a vegetable garden, small spaces, biodiversity and sensory/reflective gardens.
All workshops will be held in November 2025 from 4pm to 6.30pm on the following dates and at the listed venues:
Monday 10th - Coachford NS
Tuesday 11th - Skibbereen Boys NS
Wednesday 12th - Scoil Maria Assumpta, Ballyphehane
Thursday 13th - Shandrum NS, Newtownshandrum
Monday 17th - online workshop - 4pm to 5.30pm
Cork GAA Sustainability Roadshow
Rebels Going Green - Workshops for GAA Clubs in Cork
This October, Cork GAA is inviting clubs across Cork to take part in a new initiative, Rebels Going Green, aimed at building a more sustainable future for Gaelic games and the communities they serve. In collaboration with Cork County Council and Cork City Council, a series of in-person workshops will be held to support clubs in taking practical steps to champion sustainability. These sessions will offer tools, inspiration, and guidance to help clubs reduce their environmental impact and become sustainability leaders in their communities.
All workshops will commence at 7pm on the following dates and at the listed venues:
Monday 13th October – Mallow GAA Club
Monday 20th October – Dohenys GAA Club, Dunmanway
Tuesday 21st October – Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Circular Living Week
Moving from a linear economy towards a Circular Economy
Circular Living Week 2025 took place from the 1st to 8th October. The week-long social and digital campaign, was designed to raise awareness and deepen public engagement with circular economy practices.
Unlike the traditional linear economy of “take, make, dispose,” the circular economy focuses on minimising waste and maximising the value of existing resources. Circular Living Week spotlighted practical ways individuals and communities can contribute to a more sustainable future.
Throughout the week, the campaign highlighted themes such as mindful consumption, repair & maintain, community engagement and rent & borrow. On 8th October, the campaign culminated with a special focus on textiles, in support of World Textile Day.
Make One Change
60 events scheduled across Cork County Council libraries
Cork County Library branches are stepping up their commitment to environmental sustainability with the launch of the ambitious "Make One Change" campaign this November. With over 60 events scheduled across the county, the initiative aims to empower citizens to adopt simple, yet impactful, sustainable practices in their daily lives.
Cork County Council is championing this drive, ensuring that the library network serves as a hub for environmental education and community action. The campaign features a packed programme including workshops, expert talks, VR headset demonstrations, and competitions, all focused on securing a sustainable environment for future generations.
Key Themes: From Fashion to Farming
The selected events showcase the diverse range of topics being tackled, highlighting how making one small change can contribute to a more sustainable lifestyle:
Focus on Waste Reduction and Sustainable Fashion
Several events are dedicated to tackling consumption and waste. Carrigaline Library will host a session with Voice Ireland on waste reduction and textiles on November 5th. The growing movement of sustainable clothing is also a major theme, with Skibbereen Library hosting a "Slow Fashion" event with Ana Ospina on November 28th and Mitchelstown Library exploring "Ethical Fashion" with Susan Cabeza's of Self-Help Africa on November 6th. Meanwhile, Mallow Library is catering to new parents with a Cloth Nappy Library Ireland demonstration on November 29th.
Ecology, Biodiversity, and Green Living
Events are designed to reconnect the community with local ecosystems. Participants can learn about the importance of native flora and fauna with a "Tree workshop" by Hazel Murphy at Clonakilty Library and a fascinating session on the "Boglands of Ireland" with Ciara Moynihan at Mitchelstown Library, both on November 6th and 13th, respectively. For practical green skills, Skibbereen Library offers an "Eco friendly soap making" workshop on November 13th, and Mallow Library invites people to a "Drop, swap and grow" session with John Reihill on November 12th.
Climate Action and Community Safety
The campaign also highlights innovative climate solutions and community well-being. Bandon Library will host a presentation on November 18th about "Farm Zero", detailing Ireland’s first carbon neutral farm, presented by Ellen Hurley.
Reflecting a broader commitment to sustainable transport, Midleton and Bandon Libraries will feature Cycle Safety and Pedestrian Safety Talks by Caroline Casey of Cork County Council. The creative side of activism is on show at Macroom Library with a "Rubbish Film Festival" screening on November 19th, showcasing short films on sustainability created by local TY students.
The Make One Change campaign invites everyone in Cork County to engage with the library network and commit to a more sustainable lifestyle. The full schedule of events will be available soon on the Cork County Library website.
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