Resources
Places in East Cork where children can get out and do things together, and where parents can find help elsewhere.
Local resources
Halls, centres and routes around East Cork for getting children out, active and together. For what's happening at them, see What's On.
Midleton Community Centre
Community and recreational centre on Bailick Road, Midleton, run by My Place Midleton.
Midleton–Youghal Greenway
23km off-road walking and cycling route from Midleton to Youghal, via Mogeely and Killeagh.
My Place Midleton
Community centre on Mill Road, Midleton, for all ages: youth café, sports hall, study hub and arts space.
Know somewhere that should be here? Suggest a venue.
Help for parents
Others have already written excellent guides. Rather than repeat them, here's where to find them.
Smartphone Free Childhood Ireland
The national movement in Ireland.
- Start a Delay Group — setting up a WhatsApp group for your child's class
- Delay for Secondary — carrying it into secondary school
Smartphone Free Childhood (UK)
The UK movement that started it all, with a large library of guides for parents.
- How to talk to your child about smartphones
- Talking to other parents without sounding judgemental
- Sleepovers and playdates with kids who have smartphones
- Find a phone alternative — a 60-second quiz
CyberSafeKids
Irish online safety charity for children and families.
Runs CyberBreak, a 24-hour national switch-off on 16–17 October. Our Greenway cycle rounds off that weekend on Sunday 18 October at 1pm.
cybersafekids.ie →A book for your child: The Amazing Generation
By Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price, for 9 to 13-year-olds.
The follow-on from The Anxious Generation, and where our Gen Alpha Rebels and Greedy Wizards come from. It puts kids on the side of taking back their own time, rather than being told no — a good read-together for a class or family.
Know a useful resource?
A local club, a hall, a good guide for parents — send it in and it can be added here. Quick answers are in the FAQs.