Cork County Council has unveiled a new toolkit for planning and organising festivals and events, designed to help communities deliver memorable and successful celebrations with confidence.
The toolkit is a one-stop guide for festival and event organisers, covering everything from licensing and safety to sustainability, marketing and funding opportunities. It includes a directory of useful contacts and checklists, as well as access to guidance on best practice, making it easier than ever for organisers to bring their ideas to life.
Among the highlights of the toolkit are:
- Guidance on Cork County Council’s Green Festivals Programme, with downloadable assets to help reduce environmental impact.
- Clear signposts to funding streams such as the Arts Grant Scheme, Local Festival & Event Fund, Creative Ireland support, and LEADER funding.
- Links to promotional tools and resources from Fáilte Ireland and Discover Ireland.
- Practical advice on insurance, accessibility, waste management and more.
The ‘Toolkit for Planning and Organising Festivals & Events’ is available now on Cork County Council’s website www.corkcoco.ie
Pictured at the launch of Cork County Council’s new Toolkit for Planning and Organising Festivals & Events is Claire Barr (Halloween Festival), Rose Carroll (Senior Executive Officer of Tourism Cork County Council), Anaïs Gilles (fEast Committee), Cllr. Joe Carroll, Mayor of the County of Cork, Beatrice Hammond (fEast Committee) and Deirdre Lysaght (Rowing Ireland)
Photo: Colm Lougheed
