Rathcoole Development Association

Dromtarriffe Parish Hall is inviting the local community to come along to a public brainstorming meeting on Tuesday, 19th August at 7.30pm.

This is a great opportunity for people from Dromtarriffe and the surrounding areas to come together and share ideas about how we can make the most of the hall for our communities.

💡 What activities would you like to see?
🎶 What events would you take part in?
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 What could bring people of all ages together?
🤝 What would make the hall a vibrant community space?

The Rathcoole Development Association is delighted to support this initiative. Community halls are so important to rural areas — they give us a place to meet, socialise, organise activities and, most importantly, bring neighbours together.

If you have an idea, big or small, come along and have your say.

📅 19th August
⏰ 7.30pm
📍 Dromtarriffe Parish Hall P51KC52

Everyone is welcome! ❤️

Please share this post and encourage your neighbours, friends and family to come along.

📢 RATHCOOLE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION – 2026 PROGRESS UPDATE

Since January, the Rathcoole Development Association has been working hard to make a positive difference in our community.

There has been plenty happening behind the scenes, as well as practical work taking place around the village.

💶 €3,745.02 IN GRANTS SECURED

€1,800
€1,000
€945.02

🌱 CLEAN-UPS & PLANTING

Our clean-up and litter-picking work is ongoing, with volunteers continuing to help keep the village looking its best.

We will also be looking at further planting and improvements to our flower beds and green areas from September onwards, depending on the weather and suitable planting conditions.

💶 FUNDRAISING

Our first fundraiser, a Yoga & Coffee Morning, raised roughly €272.

We also have a church gate collection confirmed for 12th & 13th September in Dernagree & Dromagh.

🏛️ WORKING WITH CORK COUNTY COUNCIL

We have met with Cork County Council to discuss local infrastructure issues including footpaths, speed ramps, lighting and road safety.

We have also met with Bernard Moynihan regarding these and other important local issues, including water, sewage and mobile phone reception.

📌 NEW COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD

A new local community notice board is being progressed and is expected to be installed before the end of October.

📋 FIVE-YEAR DEVELOPMENT PLAN

We have been working on our 2026–2031 Five-Year Development Plan, setting out our goals and priorities for Rathcoole, including improvements to planting, signage, the bus stop, community facilities, infrastructure and green spaces.

🤝 WE NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS!

The work we are doing depends on people in the community getting involved.

You don't have to commit to every meeting or take on a committee role. Even giving an hour of your time for a clean-up, planting day, fundraiser or community project can make a real difference.

If you have some time to spare, a skill you'd like to share, or simply want to help improve Rathcoole, we'd love to hear from you.

📣 Your voice matters — and your help matters too.

Come along to our community meeting, get involved and help us get more achieved for Rathcoole.

Together, we can make a difference. 💪

📢 Community Meeting – Thursday 13th August 📢

You're invited to our next Community Meeting on Thursday, 13th August at 8:00pm in the School Prefab.

This is your opportunity to have your say, share ideas, and help shape the future of our community. Whether you have suggestions, concerns, or simply want to get involved, we'd love to see you there.

💬 Your voice matters.
🤝 Together, we can achieve more.

Please come along and encourage your neighbours to join us too. The more people involved, the stronger our community becomes.

📅 Thursday 13th August
🕗 8:00pm
📍 School Prefab

Everyone is welcome!

🚐 Cancer Connect is expanding its free transport service in North Cork!

We're delighted to launch a new daily radiotherapy route from Mitchelstown via Fermoy to Cork University Hospital and Bon Secours Hospital Cork, helping more people access vital cancer treatment without the worry of travel. 💙

For over 15 years, Cancer Connect has been supporting people across Cork with free, compassionate transport to cancer treatment and appointments. Thanks to our incredible volunteers, we've completed more than 65,000 journeys – and now we're growing to meet increasing demand.

To make this new service possible, we're looking for 20 volunteer drivers. All you need is a standard Category B driving licence and the ability to volunteer just one day a month. Your time could make a real difference to someone facing cancer treatment. ❤️

If you'd like to help keep this vital service on the road, please get in touch with the Cancer Connect team to find out more on 021 2038525 or email us on [email protected]



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☕🧘 Coffee Morning & Yoga – Everyone Welcome! 🧘☕

Join the Rathcoole Development Association for a relaxing morning of movement, coffee, and community on Sunday, 2nd August at Dromtariffe GAA Hall, Rathcoole (P51 YY26).

🧘 10:00am – 11:00am: Beginner-friendly Yoga
👉 Please bring your own yoga mat.

☕ 11:30am – 1:30pm: Coffee Morning

Whether you're joining us for the yoga session, the coffee morning, or both, we'd love to see you there. It's a great opportunity to relax, meet friends, and enjoy some time together.

📍 Venue: Dromtariffe GAA Hall, Rathcoole, P51 YY26
💛 All donations are welcome.

We look forward to seeing you on the day! 🌿☕💚

🎉 Looking for something to do this week? 🎉

If you're heading to the FEI Eventing World Championship in Millstreet, be sure to check out the fantastic programme of community events taking place from 22nd–25th July.

There's something for everyone, including:
🌍 Opening Ceremony & Parade of Nations
🛍️ Local Market
🥾 Guided Walks on Clara Mountain
⛳ Pitch & Putt
🏑 U14 GAA Hurling Matches
⚽ Family Fun Evening & Gaelic Football
🏛️ Historical Town Tour
🎻 Traditional Irish Night
🌺 Hawaiian Themed Night at The Bush Bar

A wonderful opportunity to experience the warm welcome, culture and community spirit that Millstreet has to offer while enjoying world-class equestrian sport.

📅 Check out the full schedule in the poster below and don't forget that some events require advance booking.

We wish everyone involved a fantastic week and extend a warm welcome to all visitors to the area! 🇮🇪🐎

PLEASE SHARE:
A public meeting regarding the future of the air ambulance in Rathcoole will be held in Dromtarriffe Parish Hall on Friday night July 24th at 9pm.
Planning was granted to extend the runway and install lighting to allow the ambulance to operate at night if required. This was appealed and it is now with An Bord pleannala. There will be local representatives, an expert on the law pertaining to take off & landing of the air ambulance etc.
It is very important that people make their point of view known so please spread the word about this meeting, the air ambulance doesn't just serve Duhallow but all Munster so it's in every body's interest to have their say on this issue.

📢 Community Meeting – Thursday 9th July at 8:00 PM

Everyone is welcome to attend our community meeting on Thursday 9th July at 8:00 PM in the school prefab.

This is an opportunity to come together, discuss local issues, share ideas, and hear community updates. Your input is important, and we encourage everyone to attend.

Please spread the word and invite your neighbours. We look forward to seeing you there.

Wishing Mary Kate the very best of luck as she competes in badminton at the Special Olympics! 🏸🍀
Your hard work, dedication, and positive spirit are truly inspiring. Enjoy every moment, give it your all, and make wonderful memories along the way. We are so proud of everything you have achieved and will be cheering you on every step of the way.
Good luck, Mary Kate – we're all behind you! 🎉👏💚

Hi all,
Please be aware that there were attempted robberies in Rathcoole Village last night. A number of cars, including my own, as well as garages, were targeted.

The individuals involved were reportedly driving a silver Hyundai Tucson, believed to be around a 2008 model.

If you notice anything suspicious on your property, please contact the Gardaí and report it so they can investigate and follow up.

Please also ensure that all vehicles are locked and that any valuables are removed or kept out of sight.

Thank you, and please stay vigilant.