Macroom 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.
Macroom Social Welfare office address and map
Macroom Branch Office
Department of Social Protection, Millstreet Road, Macroom, Co Cork, P12 FT86
Contact Macroom Social Welfare office: phone and email
| Phone | (026) 20900 |
|---|---|
| [email protected] | |
| Community Welfare | [email protected] · 0818 607080 |
| Eircode | P12 FT86 |
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 Macroom
Walk-in, no appointment needed
No appointment is needed for SAFE registration here. The number of interviews each day is limited and depends on the queue, so arrive early.
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 Macroom
Macroom 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 (34 km), Bantry Branch Office (41 km), Tralee Intreo Centre (64 km).
Areas covered by Macroom Branch Office
According to the Department, this office serves:
- Macroom and hinterland (Aghabullogue
- Aherla
- Baile Mhuirne/Ballyvourney
- Ballinagree
- Ballingeary
- Ballymakeera
- Berrings
- Carrigadrohid
- Carriganima
- Clondrohid
- Coachford
- Donoughmore
- Dripsy
- Farnanes
- Farran
- Inchigeela
- Kilnamartyra
- Lissarda
- Macroom
- Ovens
- Rylane
- and Toames)
What you can do at Macroom
- 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 Macroom
Bandon Branch Office
24 km · Co. Cork
Clonakilty Branch Office
32 km · Co. Cork
Newmarket Branch Office
34 km · Co. Cork
Cork City PPS and PSC Centre
34 km · Co. Cork · PPS
Mallow Branch Office
34 km · Co. Cork
All 15 offices in Co. Cork · All offices in Ireland
Frequently asked questions
Where is Macroom Branch Office?
Macroom Branch Office is at Department of Social Protection, Millstreet Road, Macroom, Co Cork, P12 FT86. It serves Macroom and hinterland (Aghabullogue, Aherla, Baile Mhuirne/Ballyvourney, Ballinagree, Ballingeary, Ballymakeera, Berrings, Carrigadrohid and surrounding areas.
What are the opening hours of Macroom 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 Macroom Branch Office?
(026) 20900. Email: [email protected].
Do I need an appointment for a Public Services Card at Macroom?
No. It is a walk-in service. Places depend on the queue and a daily maximum, so arrive early.
Can I get a PPS number at Macroom?
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 Macroom?
Email [email protected] or call 0818 607080.
Source: Macroom Branch Office on gov.ie (last updated 13 May 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.