About
‘Rebels Unplugged’ is a community campaign bringing together parents & families, schools (primary and secondary), preschools, clubs and more from across North Cork – all with the same aim:
To embrace the safety, fun and freedom that comes with delaying access to smartphones & social media in childhood and youth (to age 16+).
When everyone delays access, no child will feel left out. Let’s reduce the peer pressure together!
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Stay tuned to the ‘Join the Movement’ page.
Closer to the campaign launch date, this is where we will announce details of how to sign up.
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For reasons why this campaign is necessary (i.e. the risks & harms associated with smartphone use & online activity), see the ‘Evidence’ page.
Who We Are
Rebels Unplugged is coordinated by:
Aida Whooley, Grange N.S. Parents Association
Karen Ahern, Chair of Grange N.S. Parents Association
Miss Griffin, Principal, Grange N.S.
The initiative is led and developed in collaboration with a steering group of parents and staff from local schools, preschools, clubs and more in Fermoy and across North Cork.
Would you like to join the steering group? We would love to hear from you! All help is appreciated. Please contact us at: rebelsunplugged@gmail.com
Schools / Clubs
Before the campaign launch (in October 2026) this section will be updated with a list of schools and clubs aligned with the Rebels Unplugged movement.
Do you want your school / pre-school / club to be included? Get in touch! rebelsunplugged@gmail.com
Sponsors / Supporters
We are currently seeking sponsorship / support from local businesses, organisations and individuals to help cover our basic campaign costs (website, printing etc) and to help spread the word (e.g. via press coverage, posters etc).
If you or your business would like to support this initiative, please contact us at rebelsunplugged@gmail.com.