Old Cork Waterworks News

Brooklodge National School in Glanmire however have occasion to celebrate - as winners of the MARINE STEAM category in the Explorers Ocean Champions Award 2023.

The Excellence in Local Government Awards showcase best practice in local government and recognise the skills, hard work, innovation and enthusiasm within local government.

Our primary science and math's team were delighted to be acknowledged at the recent Cork Celebrates Lifelong Learning awards held in Cork City Hall.

A ‘mini boat’, 1.5 metre in length with a tiny sail, that crossed the vast expanses of the Atlantic Ocean, sailing over 5000km and landing in Ireland has set sail once again,  thanks to a collaboration between Cork City Council, Creative Ireland, Port of Cork, the National Maritime College of Ireland, the Marine Institute’s Explorers Education Programme and the Educational Passages in the USA.

Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Colm Kelleher visited Greenmount National School to launch a new litter-picking programme for the city’s primary schools called Picker Pals.

Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Fergal Dennehy joined the the pupils of St. Fin Barre's National School, Gillabbey Terrace, Cork to view the completed mini boat art project just prior to the school holidays.

The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin T.D., has today announced a series of small grants for local and regional museums around the country. Total funding of €310,225 is being made available under the Regional Museum Exhibitions Scheme 2021.

Old Cork Waterworks Experience has been given a major boost as Fáilte Ireland have awarded funding from its new Storytelling Interpretation Grants Scheme to enhance the existing visitor experience.