Midleton Family Resource Centre

Annual Summer Shutdown Notice

Midleton Family Resource Centre will be closed for our annual summer shutdown from Monday, 10th August, and will reopen on Monday, 24th August.

All Community Programmes and National Childcare Scheme (NCS) Early Years Programmes will resume on Monday, 24th August, with the exception of our ECCE Preschool Programme, which will recommence on Wednesday, 26th August.

On behalf of the Board of Directors and the Staff Team, we would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all the individuals, funding agencies, and community groups who collaborate with and support Midleton Family Resource Centre throughout the year. We are also deeply grateful to the families who place their trust in us. Your trust, partnership, and guidance are greatly valued and continue to shape and strengthen our work within the community.

We wish everyone a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable summer, and we look forward to welcoming you back later this month.

Together At Fairgreen - Mental Health and Wellbeing Event ‘Together at Fair Green’ Returns to East Cork! this a free community mental health and wellbeing event in Midleton.
Following the tremendous success of last year's event, which attracted nearly 2,000 people, organisers are looking forward to welcoming the community back to Fair Green, Midleton on Sunday, August 23rd, 2026, from 12pm to 4pm. The event continues to grow as a key community initiative promoting positive mental health, wellbeing, connection and inclusion.
The day will feature live entertainment and family-friendly activities, and more than 30 local organisations providing information, advice and supports relating to mental health and wellbeing. The aim is to create an open and welcoming environment where people can connect with one another, learn about available supports, and celebrate the strength of the local community.
The event is a collaboration between Cork County Council, HSE South West, Connecting for Life, Midleton & Area Chamber of Commerce, Midleton Family Resource Centre and SECAD.
Follow Together At Fairgreen for more information.
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Residents in Wicklow protest after a family resource centre was closed and forced to relocate The centre says it made the move as it can't afford an increase in rents on the budget it currently receives. Our reporter Helen Donohue was in Greystones.

.It was a real privilege for us at Midleton FRC to hear from Uachtarán na hÉireann Catherine Connolly, a long-standing supporter and champion of the National Family Resource Centre Programme. Her words were both inspiring and deeply affirming of the work happening every day in communities like ours.

She shared: “Having travelled the length and breadth of Ireland, I have seen first-hand both the importance and the very real impact of the work you do. Indeed, following my inauguration, in setting my own priorities as President, shining a light on your work was top of my list.”

To hear that recognition at national level means so much — not just to our team, but to every family, volunteer, partner and community member who makes Midleton FRC what it is. It reminds us that local connection, support and belonging truly matter.

We were also delighted to hear from Norma Foley, Minister for Children, Disabilities and Equality, who acknowledged the invaluable role Family Resource Centres play in creating stronger, healthier and more inclusive communities.

Moments like these reinforce why we do what we do — and strengthen our commitment to continuing to support and empower our community here in Midleton.

The Board and Staff Team of Midleton FRC wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to our colleague Marie Dilworth and the extended Healy family at this difficult time of loss. May Jim rest in peace. https://rip.ie/death-notice/james-jim-healy-cork-midleton-634628

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Wishing all those sitting the Junior and Leaving Cert today the very best of luck