Fermoy

Fermoy town is situated in the heart of Munsters Blackwater Valley. Fermoy is famous for its fishing and hospitality. Xplore Fermoy here.

Fermoy, Co. Cork, Ireland - Welcome to the Blackwater Valley

What is Fermoy Forum?

Fermoy Forum is a voluntary organisation made up of local people that works in partnership with your local businesses, community groups and the municipal authority to develop and communicate opportunities and implement plans for the economic, social and environmental development of Fermoy town.

Why has it been established?

In order to facilitate those within the community to work together through partnership to enrich our town as a great place to work, live and do business.

What are our objectives?

Working in partnership with Fermoy Municipal Authority, the forum’s activities include strategic business planning, pro-active sectoral development, feasibility assessment and management of projects, area branding, promotion, marketing and networking, communications, and monitoring/evaluation of projects and activities.

Membership Benefits

Establishing a representative body for Fermoy’s many businesses and non-profit organisations has never been more important than at this moment. Fermoy Forum is stepping into this role and has already established a working relationship with the Cork County Council as well as our Municipal Town Council and local Councillors.

As a subscribed member of the Fermoy Forum, we will work hard to represent your views, issues, needs and aspirations as we work closely with these state agencies. By encouraging a strong, unified business community, we help to create a stable local economy that provides a high quality of life for those who live and work in Fermoy.

Recent reports indicate that Cork County Council will have a reduced budget in the coming years. What budget is left will have to be used effectively. Fermoy Forum as a collective will be in a better position to advocate for better services than individual businesses and non-profits. 

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Michael Lyons

Chairman

David Horan

Vice Chairman

Maevita De Barros

Administrator

Declan Clancy

Digital Marketing Lead

A huge congrats to Theresa Howard, the winner of our competition whose favourite picnic spot is Fermoy Town Park.  A big thank you to everyone for entering, 'Your Top 10 Local Picnic Spots' are fantastic!

Theresa is pictured receiving her prize from Cllr. Noel McCarthy and Avrum Frankel, Hanna's - Enjoy your picnic Theresa and well done again🌼

A huge congrats to Theresa Howard, the winner of our competition whose favourite picnic spot is Fermoy Town Park. A big thank you to everyone for entering, 'Your Top 10 Local Picnic Spots' are fantastic!
Theresa is pictured receiving her prize from Cllr. Noel McCarthy and Avrum Frankel, Hanna's - Enjoy your picnic Theresa and well done again🌼
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🌼TASTE OF FERMOY PICNIC HAMPER WINNER🌼 

We were delighted to see the sun shining and everyone out and about as the Xplore Cobh and Xplore Youghal app launched in their respective towns. 

Both Youghal and Cobh were formerly part of our town apps initiative. By joining the Xplore Local platform, users in the Cork towns will now have access to a wider range of features — such as digital vouchers — while more familiar elements such as local news, business listings, and nearby hikes & trails have been improved. 

The launches took place at the new Youghal harbour pontoon and the bandstand at Cobh harbour, with fantastic support from locals and our town partners who have been working behind the scenes to prepare the towns for rollout.

Pictured in Cobh are Town Partners Father Liam Kelleher, Johanna Murphy Chairperson Cobh and Harbour Chamber, Michael Parlin of Cobh Credit Union and Maevita De Barros from Xplore.  

Pictured in Youghal are Town Partners Kieran Groeger, Sandra McLellan CEO of Youghal Chamber of Tourism & Development, Tom Power of Youghal Credit Union, Ger Flanagan, Chairperson of Youghal Business Alliance and Maevita De Barros from Xplore.

Many thanks to our town partners and sponsors in Youghal and Cobh for their continued support as we expand our network of towns. We look forward to launching the towns of Midleton and Carrigaline in the near future - watch this space!

We were delighted to see the sun shining and everyone out and about as the Xplore Cobh and Xplore Youghal app launched in their respective towns.&nbsp;
Both Youghal and Cobh were formerly part of our town apps initiative. By joining the Xplore Local platform, users in the Cork towns will now have access to a wider range of features — such as digital vouchers — while more familiar elements such as local news, business listings, and nearby hikes &amp; trails have been improved.&nbsp;
The launches took place at the new Youghal harbour pontoon and the bandstand at Cobh harbour, with fantastic support from locals and our town partners who have been working behind the scenes to prepare the towns for rollout.
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Pictured in Cobh are Town Partners Father Liam Kelleher, Johanna Murphy Chairperson Cobh and Harbour Chamber, Michael Parlin of Cobh Credit Union and Maevita De Barros from Xplore. 

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Pictured in Youghal are Town Partners Kieran Groeger, Sandra McLellan CEO of Youghal Chamber of Tourism &amp; Development, Tom Power of Youghal Credit Union, Ger Flanagan, Chairperson of Youghal Business Alliance and Maevita De Barros from Xplore.

Many thanks to our town partners and sponsors in Youghal and Cobh for their continued support as we expand our network of towns. We look forward to launching the towns of Midleton and Carrigaline in the near future - watch this space!

Cobh and Youghal latest to join the Xplore digital platform

Cork Pride Party at the Port - Sunday 1st

To wrap up the fabulous Cork Pride Fest, organisers are throwing one final bash at the port in Cork City. 

The party will be hosted by the legendary Paul Ryder and will feature Corks RedFM DJs and live music by Stephanie Rainey and Sparkle.

Registration in advance is a must — keep an eye on their website to reserve tickets.

Done with Netflix and fancy something a bit different?

The Circus Factory, a community-based circus training group, will present an online show on Saturday night featuring some of their top performers. Tune in from the comfort of your home and support your local arts groups!

If you find yourself inspired, The Circus Factory is currently running acrobatics classes for adults at Centre Park House in Cork City — you can book a one-off class on their website. 

Monolith Festival - Friday 30th & Saturday 31st

Anyone you know that's a bit of a metalhead?

The popular Monolith music festival scheduled to take place at Cyprus Avenue, Cork City has been cancelled for a second year, but they'll still be streaming online this weekend. 

Head over to their Youtube and Facebook channels this Friday and Saturday to see 6 of their incredible acts perform live. Streaming is free but donations to Sexual Violence Centre Cork are encouraged. 

Kids will love this fairy training school taking place at Fota House this weekend, a magnificent 19th-century mansion complete with manicured gardens. 

Children will learn all about the world's magical creatures — fairies, unicorns, mermaids — and graduate with wings. Tickets, which cost €23 per child, include attendance, a fairy kit, magic wand, flower crown, and a fairy feast with refreshments.

Visit their booking page for more information.

Why not explore local this bank holiday weekend by paying a visit to a local museum/adventure centre? Dive deeper into Cork maritime history at the Titanic Experience Cobh, visit the stunning Model Railway Village in Clonakilty, or take a trip to Leahy's Open Farm near Midleton. Find more places like these in the 'Attractions' section of the Xplore Local app!

<h3>Cork Pride Party at the Port - Sunday 1st</h3>
To wrap up the fabulous Cork Pride Fest, organisers are throwing one final bash at the port in Cork City.&nbsp;
The party will be hosted by the legendary Paul Ryder and will feature Corks RedFM DJs and live music by Stephanie Rainey and Sparkle.
Registration in advance is a must — keep an eye on <a href="https://corkpride.com/calendar/cork-pride-party-at-the-port/" target="_self">their website to reserve tickets</a>.
<h3>Lúnasi - Saturday 31st</h3>
Done with Netflix and fancy something a bit different?
The Circus Factory, a community-based circus training group, will present an online show on Saturday night featuring some of their top performers. Tune in from the comfort of your home and support your local arts groups!
If you find yourself inspired, The Circus Factory is currently running acrobatics classes for adults at Centre Park House in Cork City — you can book a one-off class <a href="https://www.circusfactorycork.com/schedule#tmup=/p/3536154-circus-factory/e/38263217-circus-acrobatics/" target="_self">on their website.</a>&nbsp;
<h3>Monolith Festival - Friday 30th &amp; Saturday 31st</h3>
Anyone you know that's a bit of a metalhead?
The popular Monolith music festival scheduled to take place at Cyprus Avenue, Cork City has been cancelled for a second year, but they'll still be streaming online this weekend.&nbsp;
Head over to their Youtube and Facebook channels this Friday and Saturday to see 6 of their incredible acts perform live. Streaming is free but donations to Sexual Violence Centre Cork are encouraged.&nbsp;
<h3>Fairy School at Fota House - Sunday 1st</h3>
Kids will love this fairy training school taking place at Fota House this weekend, a magnificent 19th-century mansion complete with manicured gardens.&nbsp;
Children will learn all about the world's magical creatures — fairies, unicorns, mermaids — and graduate with wings. Tickets, which cost €23 per child, include attendance, a fairy kit, magic wand, flower crown, and a fairy feast with refreshments.
Visit <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/fairy-school-at-fota-house-sunday10am-camp-tickets-162714729135?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse" target="_self">their booking page</a> for more information.

Why not explore local this bank holiday weekend by paying a visit to a local museum/adventure centre? Dive deeper into Cork maritime history at the Titanic Experience Cobh, visit the stunning Model Railway Village in Clonakilty, or take a trip to Leahy's Open Farm near Midleton. Find more places like these in the 'Attractions' section of the Xplore Local app!

What's on in Cork this Bank Holiday Weekend

We are delighted to officially welcome Youghal to the Xplore platform!

Youghal is one of two Cork towns to join the Xplore network this week, alongside the historical harbour town of Cobh. 

Whether you're a local or just visiting, you can now find information on local shops, restaurants, hotels, services, attractions, hikes & trails, and local news all in one place. 

Discover the history behind St. Mary’s Collegiate Church and the Clock Gate Museum or take a stroll along the newly-extended boardwalk. 

Self-guided Hikes & Trails such as the harrowing Famine Walk or the Historic Town Trail allow you to delve into the buried history of Youghal at your own pace. 

A beach right on your doorstep in Youghal

Meanwhile, nearby attractions like Claycastle Beach, Leahy’s Open Farm, Brú na Sí (Irish music and dance centre), and Youghal Visitor and Heritage Centre means there’s something for everyone on the app.

Find out more about everything Youghal has to offer by downloading the Xplore Local app from the Apple and Play stores. If you already have the app, you can check out what's going on in Youghal by clicking on 'Select another town' in the main app menu.

If you would like to learn more about our Xplore digital infrastructure or find out how to onboard your town to the Xplore platform:

We are delighted to officially welcome Youghal to the Xplore platform!
Youghal is one of two Cork towns to join the Xplore network this week, alongside the historical harbour town of Cobh.&nbsp;
Whether you're a local or just visiting, you can now find information on local shops, restaurants, hotels, services, attractions, hikes &amp; trails, and local news all in one place.&nbsp;
Discover the history behind St. Mary’s Collegiate Church and the Clock Gate Museum or take a stroll along the newly-extended boardwalk.&nbsp;
Self-guided Hikes &amp; Trails such as the harrowing Famine Walk or the Historic Town Trail allow you to delve into the buried history of Youghal at your own pace.&nbsp;

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<h5 style="text-align:center;">A beach right on your doorstep in Youghal</h5>
Meanwhile, nearby attractions like Claycastle Beach, Leahy’s Open Farm, Brú na Sí (Irish music and dance centre), and Youghal Visitor and Heritage Centre means there’s something for everyone on the app.
Find out more about everything Youghal has to offer by downloading the Xplore Local app from the Apple and Play stores. If you already have the app, you can check out what's going on in Youghal by clicking on 'Select another town' in the main app menu.
If you would like to learn more about our Xplore digital infrastructure or find out how to onboard your town to the Xplore platform:
Call: +353 91 414 507&nbsp;
Visit: <a href="xplorelocal.ie " target="_self">xplorelocal.ie </a>&nbsp;
Email: info@xploreapp.io

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