Cloyne District Community Council

Fearless Explorer, Scientist and Cloyne Woman
Cynthia Longfield was an trepid naturalist whose courage and intelligence made her successful. In the course of her collecting trips to remote areas worldwide she became an international expert on dragonflies (Odonata) and discovered many which were new to science. Cynthia was born in Castle Mary Cloyne in 1896. She had a keen sense of [...]
CDCC Committee
The Cloyne Community Council is made up of 24 elected members (12 areas and 2 members from each area) following an election held last October under the auspices of Muintir Na Tíre. The main aim of the Council is the involvement of all the people in Cloyne and it’s environs in the promotion of the [...]
Tourist Attractions in the Locality
Cloyne and the surrounding area has a wide range of activities including fishing, horse riding and close to major tourist attractions as Trabolgan Holiday Village, Fota Wildlife Park and the stunning blue flag beach at Garryvoe. Cloyne cathedral Bishops palace Round tower Christy Ring The Commons Cacstlemary Cloyne caves Catholic church The pound Castle mary dolman The [...]
Historical Cloyne
Cloyne has a rich history… Cloyne or as it is called in Irish; Cluain Uamha – Meadow of the Caves. Cluain Uamha is named as one of the royal seats of the King of Cashel Cairpre Crom, King of Cashel, granted Cluain Uamha, one of his royal estates, to Coleman as a site for his [...]
News & Events
The Tourism Committee designed and developed a new brochure. It was launched by Myrtle Allen on 22nd April at St Coleman’s Cathedral . The Very Reverend Alan Marley and Cannon Donal o’ Mahony also attended

Harvest Festival

Aug 312010

All the committees are busy planning the Harvest Festival, which will take place in October this year. We will be publishing regular updates of all the activities and fun events which will take place on the day

Cloyne 5 K Road race

News and Events, September news Tagged with: events, race

Aug 312010

The race will take place at 7.30 pm on Thursday 9th September. Registration will take place at the Cloyne National School from 6 pm. The walkers can register until 6:45 and the runners until 7:15. The walkers will set off at 7 and the runners at 7.30. Please note Headphones are not allowed. There will be refreshments [...]

5 KM Road Race / Fun Walk

News and Events, Sports

Aug 212010

The First annual 5KM Road Race / Fun Walk will take place on Thursday September 9th at 7.30 pm. Organised by Margaret Twohig it will be in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Association- Southern Branch

Grow your own

News and Events

Jun 102010

Midleton Grow It Yourself (GIY) meets on Thursday 17th June 6.00 – 7.30pm in Midleton Library. Elaine O’Brien of Midleton Garden Centre will speak about pests and diseases in the garden. All welcome. Tel 021 4652429

Cloyne District Community Council SOCIAL NIGHT

News and Events

May 092010

Cloyne District Community Council SOCIAL NIGHT

FOLLOWING ON FROM THE SUCCESS OF LAST YEAR , CLOYNE DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL WILL BE HOLDING THEIR SECOND ANNUAL SOCIAL EVENING. SATURDAY MAY 29TH 2010 at 9PM HARTY’S BAR & RESTAURANT ADMISSION: €5- (INCLUDES ENTRY TO DRAW FOR DOOR PRIZE.) TICKETS ON SALE NOW FROM ANY MEMBER OF COMMUNITY COUNCIL – LIMITED NUMBER AVAILABLE ON [...]

Bluesea Cracker welcomed home in style

News and Events, Sports

May 022010

The people of the town welcomed local trainer James Motherway and his mare Bluesea Cracker who won the Irish Grand National in fine style. The streets were lined with well wishers and there was a real party atmosphere. Click here to see some photos of the event The win was a fairytale Bluesea Cracker (IRE), part of [...]

Kids Disco

News and Events Tagged with: disco, events, kids

Apr 272010

Great Kids disco in Tosh Cahill’s on Friday night 7-9 pm . Admission €5. includes crisps and lemonade. all welcome!

Launch of Tourism Brochure

News and Events, Tourist Attractions Tagged with: Brochure, Tourism

Apr 272010

Myrtle Allen preformed the launch of our new tourism brochure at St. Colman’s Cathedral on Friday 22 nd April 2010. She spoke about Cloyne , its history and her days cycling from Rushbrook to Cloyne. The Very Reverend Alan Marley and Cannon Donal o’ Mahony also attended. Dermot Barry our chairman gave an entertaining speech and the members [...]

Harvest Queen 2009

2009 Festivals

Apr 272010

The Harvest Festival The festival was a great success and everyone had lots of fun. The entries in the Battle of the Bands and the Fancy dress were very talented Click on the Harvest Queen photo to see all the photos Harvest Queen Linda O’Brien

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