Tuesday 10 September 2024
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Local Public Representative for Cork North West Region

Contact Details T: 086 8903154 Email : johnpaul.oshea@cllr.corkcoco.ie

About Me

I live in the family home at Laharn, Lombardstown. I am the youngest of seven children and son of the late William (Bill) and Margaret O’ Shea. I became a member of Cork County Council in June 2009 following success in the local elections. I was subsequently re-elected to Cork County Council in 2014, 2019 & again in June 2024 representing the Kanturk/Charleville Electoral Area of Cork County Council.

If I can be of any assistance to you, please don’t hesitate to contact me and I will do my best for you. I will be working alongside my colleague Cllr. Trish Murphy in Cork County Council to ensure the people living in the Kanturk/Charleville Electoral Area are well served by Cork County Council and by the Government.

I work for the Mental Health Services in the Cork Kerry Community Healthcare of the HSE. Outside of politics, I am also an active member of the following community and voluntary boards/groups such as:

  • Charleville Chamber of Commerce; I joined the board of the Chamber of Commerce in 2019 to assist with the work of the Chamber for the business community in Charleville. Acting as the link between Cork County Council and the Chamber has proven to be very beneficial to date.
  • Colaiste Treasa, Kanturk; I joined the Board of Management in Colaiste Treasa in September 2015 and I am currently Chairperson of the Board of Management in the School. The school, led by A/Principal Veronica Walsh is a wonderful example of how secondary level education should be delivered.  I will continue to work with the School and Board of Management on advancing the school further in the coming years.
  • Dromahane Community Park; I am very proud to be a trustee of the Dromahane Community Park Group, who were set up to develop the new Amenity Park for the village. Cork County Council purchased 6.4 acres in order to develop an Amenity Park & Recreational Area for the village in 2014 which is a fantastic opportunity for the area.
  • Glantane National School; I was delighted to join the Board of Management in Glantane National School in 2011. The school has gone through a remarkable transformation over these years with a significant extension to the school. I have been re-elected to the Board for another four year period by the Bishop of Cloyne, Most Rev. William Crean. I will continue to work with the Board on advancing the school further in the coming years.
  • Kanturk Community Astroturf; I am an active member of this committee who aims to build the very first astroturf facility for the town of Kanturk. It is a collaborative project between all sporting clubs and schools within the town.
  • Laharn Community Action CLG; I am currently a member of Laharn Community Action LTD, which is a voluntary group who provide a variety of traditional and cultural activities within the local community. Projects including the revival of dancing at the crossroads at Laharn Cross and the renovation of the old schoolhouse in Laharn into a new Community, Cultural & Heritage Centre.