Bandon Social Welfare office opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:30am–12:30pm, 2pm–4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am–12:30pm, 2pm–4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am–12:30pm, 2pm–4:30pm |
| Thursday | 10:30am–12:30pm, 2pm–4:30pm |
| Friday | 9:30am–1pm, 2pm–4pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Closed on bank holidays. These are the office's hours; PSC interviews, signing-on times and appointments can run on different slots.
Bandon Social Welfare office address and map
Bandon Branch Office
96 North Main Street, Bandon, Co Cork, P72 DY64
Contact Bandon Social Welfare office: phone and email
| Phone | (023) 8820200 |
|---|---|
| [email protected] | |
| Community Welfare | [email protected] · 0818 607080 |
| Eircode | P72 DY64 |
Email is usually the quickest way to reach the office about an existing claim. Avoid sending bank details by ordinary email unless the office asks for them.
Public Services Card at Bandon
Walk-in, or appointment on request
You can walk in without an appointment, or request one. Walk-in places depend on queue sizes and long waits are possible.
Bring your appointment letter (if any), photo ID, proof of address and your mobile phone. Full list: how to get a Public Services Card. You do not need a PSC to apply for a driving licence.
PPS numbers at Bandon
Bandon Branch Office does not allocate PPS numbers. Apply on MyWelfare.ie and book one of the nearest PPS centres: Cork City PPS and PSC Centre (24 km), Bantry Branch Office (50 km), Tralee Intreo Centre (88 km).
Areas covered by Bandon Branch Office
According to the Department, this office serves:
- Bandon town and hinterlands (Timoleague
- Templemartin
- Ovens
- Newcestown
- Drimoleague
- Kilbrittain
- Innishannon
- Farran
- Enniskeane
- Dunmanway
- Crookstown
- Ballineen
- Ballinadee)
What you can do at Bandon
- Claim a jobseeker's payment in person if you cannot apply online (which payment?)
- Hand in forms such as UP80 for part-time work, and sign on if your office asks you to (signing on)
- Register for a Public Services Card (SAFE Level 2)
- Contact the Community Welfare Service about urgent or additional needs (CWS guide)
Other offices near Bandon
Kinsale Branch Office
15 km · Co. Cork
Clonakilty Branch Office
17 km · Co. Cork
Cork City PPS and PSC Centre
24 km · Co. Cork · PPS
Macroom Branch Office
24 km · Co. Cork
Cork City Intreo Centre
25 km · Co. Cork
All 15 offices in Co. Cork · All offices in Ireland
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bandon Branch Office?
Bandon Branch Office is at 96 North Main Street, Bandon, Co Cork, P72 DY64. It serves Bandon town and hinterlands (Timoleague, Templemartin, Ovens, Newcestown, Drimoleague, Kilbrittain, Innishannon, Farran and surrounding areas.
What are the opening hours of Bandon Branch Office?
Mon–Wed 9:30am–12:30pm, 2pm–4:30pm; Thu 10:30am–12:30pm, 2pm–4:30pm; Fri 9:30am–1pm, 2pm–4pm. Closed at weekends and on bank holidays.
What is the phone number for Bandon Branch Office?
(023) 8820200. Email: [email protected].
Do I need an appointment for a Public Services Card at Bandon?
No, you can walk in, but you can also request an appointment.
Can I get a PPS number at Bandon?
No, it is not a PPS number allocation centre. Apply on MyWelfare and choose one of the PPS centres when you book.
How do I contact the Community Welfare Service in Bandon?
Email [email protected] or call 0818 607080.
Source: Bandon Branch Office on gov.ie (last updated 29 September 2025). Intreo Offices is an independent guide, not the Department of Social Protection. Hours and services can change at short notice: check the official page before a long journey.