Skibbereen 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.
Skibbereen Social Welfare office address and map
Skibbereen Branch Office
Mardyke Street, Skibbereen, Co Cork, P81 XC04
Contact Skibbereen Social Welfare office: phone and email
| Phone | (028) 40300 |
|---|---|
| [email protected] | |
| Community Welfare | [email protected] · 0818 607080 |
| Eircode | P81 XC04 |
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 Skibbereen
By appointment only
Appointment only. Book by emailing [email protected].
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 Skibbereen
Skibbereen Branch Office does not allocate PPS numbers. Apply on MyWelfare.ie and book one of the nearest PPS centres: Bantry Branch Office (19 km), Cork City PPS and PSC Centre (67 km), Tralee Intreo Centre (85 km).
Areas covered by Skibbereen Branch Office
According to the Department, this office serves:
- Skibbereen town and hinterlands (Schull
- Union Hall
- Leap
- Goleen
- Glandore
- Dunmanway
- Drimoleague
- Baltimore
- Ballydehob
- Sherkin Island
- Drinagh
- Castletownsend)
What you can do at Skibbereen
- 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 Skibbereen
Bantry Branch Office
19 km · Co. Cork · PPS
Clonakilty Branch Office
28 km · Co. Cork
Bandon Branch Office
43 km · Co. Cork
Kenmare Intreo Centre
43 km · Co. Kerry
Macroom Branch Office
45 km · Co. Cork
All 15 offices in Co. Cork · All offices in Ireland
Frequently asked questions
Where is Skibbereen Branch Office?
Skibbereen Branch Office is at Mardyke Street, Skibbereen, Co Cork, P81 XC04. It serves Skibbereen town and hinterlands (Schull, Union Hall, Leap, Goleen, Glandore, Dunmanway, Drimoleague, Baltimore and surrounding areas.
What are the opening hours of Skibbereen 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 Skibbereen Branch Office?
(028) 40300. Email: [email protected].
Do I need an appointment for a Public Services Card at Skibbereen?
Yes, it is appointment only: email [email protected].
Can I get a PPS number at Skibbereen?
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 Skibbereen?
Email [email protected] or call 0818 607080.
Source: Skibbereen Branch Office on gov.ie (last updated 25 October 2024). 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.