Get Involved in Your Community

Comhairle na nÓg are child and youth councils in the 31 local authorities of the country, which give children and young people the opportunity to be involved in the development of local services and policies.

The remit of the Community Integration Forum (CIF) is to co-ordinate and provide collaboration across the mainstream services, NGOS, and community and voluntary organisations for Ukrainian refugees, IP (international protection) applicants and Those with Status, and where applicable people in the IRPP (Irish Refugee Protection Programme).

In Cork the Older People’s Forum provides a forum for older people in the City to come together, share common concerns, ideas and experiences, and to inform the decision-making process of the Cork Age Friendly City Programme.

Join the Age Friendly Business community by registering for our FREE business training today and become ‘Age Friendly Accredited’, attracting and retaining this powerful customer base.

Neighbourhood Safety Fora are spaces where you and your community can discuss any safety concerns you may have with An Garda Síochána and, in some areas, staff from the Community Team of Cork City Council.

Do you have a house, apartment, or holiday home that’s not in use at the moment? Please consider offering it for those fleeing war in Ukraine

Cork City Public Participation Network provides a new way for the public to engage with the Cork City Council. It is made up of groups and organisations from the community and voluntary, social inclusion and environment sectors across the City.

Information on how to report a Hate Crime and how to be an ally against hate crime.

Are you interested in volunteering in Cork City?