Muintir na Tire School Garden Competition

Interested in a Career in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths)? Stem South West 2019 Industry led Career Showcase held in partnership with Cork County Council is a great opportunity to see STEM products and systems in action, gain an understanding of STEM careers, and meet with the people who work in STEM on a daily basis. This event is free and we would love to see students, teachers & parents join us at the Rochestown Park Hotel, Wednesday November 13th from 4 to 9pm. For more information, check out  https://www.stemsouthwest.ie/

Cork County Council is pleased to announce the launch of the 2019 Community Environment Action Fund, previously known as the Local Agenda 21 scheme . This fund is designed to help increase local levels of environmental awareness and to help local communities become more sustainable. If you are aware of any local community group, school or residents association interested in submitting a project for funding please make them aware of this scheme and of the online application form at  www.yourcouncil.ie . The scheme is open to applications from all individuals and groups who have appropriate projects in mind. However, funding is limited and Cork County Council will award funding to projects that best meet our qualifying criteria.  Please note that the Minister has asked that priority be given to Climate and Biodiversity projects in the 2019 scheme.  Projects focusing on biodiversity should take account of the National Biodiversity Action Plan and/or the All Ire...

The Heritage in Schools Scheme is an outdoor education programme for primary school children operated by the Heritage Council. The Scheme is unique in Ireland and provides a diverse panel of Heritage Specialists who work directly with children in primary schools throughout the country. It is leading the way in promoting outdoor education and encouraging children to engage directly with the natural and cultural heritage that surrounds them. The current panel is being reviewed this year and up to 40 new positions should be available heritage specialists. Membership of the Panel will be for a two-year term (from 1 January, 2020) and subject to a six month probationary period.  The closing date for applications is Friday, 23rd August @ 5pm with interviews expected to take place early in October. For further information visit http://www.heritageinschools. ie/about/news/heritage-in- schools-panel-now-recruiting

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The staff and Pupils of St. Catherines N.S Conna are thrilled to be Overall Winners at the Cork County Federation Muintir ná Tíre Pride in our Community School Garden Awards 2019 which were held in County Hall on Monday June 24 th  2019. St  Catherine's   NS  Conna  winners of the Muintir na Tires School Garden of the Year  Mrs Mary Barry, Joanna Carr, Isabelle Coyle, Eoghan O’Mahony & Lisa O’Mahony. with Conor Nelligan Katherine Corkery, Michelle Green and Trevor Dineen of Cork County Council.    The Competition is in its seventh year and this year saw a record amount of entries. The enthusiasm and high standard and quality shown from all the schools proved to to the Judges that the project continues to be a huge success. The competition involves each school developing/planning a garden in their own way.  Both adults and students work together to decide what type of garden they want to create. The competition encourages a...