Celebrate Women in Jazz with Cultural Companions 22nd October 🎷🎷🎷

 

Cork City Cultural Companions 🎷🎶

For our October Cork City get-together,🎷 we're heading to Cork City Library on Grand Parade for an afternoon of free live music and conversation.

We'll start with Women in Jazz, presented by Cork-based jazz vocalist Ivy Favier.

From the 1940s to the present day, women in jazz have often been overlooked. Ivy will bring their stories, achievements and contribution to the world of jazz into the spotlight.

🎷 Women in Jazz with Ivy Favier
📅 Thursday 22 October
🕚 11:00am–12:00 noon
📍 City Library, Grand Parade
🎟️ Free

We'll then have a break for lunch or coffee together before returning to the library for:

🎶 Timeless Jazz Standards with Neasa
🕐 1:00–2:00pm
📍 City Library, Grand Parade
🎟️ Free

This is a lovely opportunity to enjoy some live music together in the city, with both events taking place in the library.

We're looking for one member to volunteer as a meet-and-greeter and welcome people as they arrive. If you'd be happy to do this, please let the Cultural Companions coordinator.

There is no charge for either event.

If you'd like to come along, please let the coordinator know so we have an idea of who is attending.

We hope you can join us for an enjoyable afternoon of jazz! 🎷

https://guinnesscorkjazz.com/

Guinness Cork Jazz Festival this Weekend 🎷🎷🎷

 

Guinness Cork Jazz Festival takes place from October 22 to 26, 2026, marking its 48th year. Over five days, more than 500 musicians perform across 100 events in nearly 80 venues, featuring ticketed headline shows, the free Guinness Music Trail, street performances, and big brass shows. 

For details of whats on in Cork City this Weekend Click on the Link https://guinnesscorkjazz.com/

Cork County Council Invites Proposals for the 2026 Town and Village Renewal Scheme

 

Cork County Council is inviting Expressions of Interest for projects that will make the County’s towns and villages more attractive and sustainable.

Funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development, the Town and Village Renewal Scheme (TVRS) is designed to support the revitalisation of rural Ireland. It has a strong focus on tackling vacancy and dereliction, increasing footfall into town centres, and supporting vibrant and sustainable Gaeltacht and island communities.

In recent years, the scheme has supported a wide range of projects across Cork County, from the acquisition and redevelopment of community facilities to public realm improvements, playground enhancements, walking trail improvements and the regeneration of vacant buildings. These investments have contributed to the ongoing revitalisation of rural towns and villages and supported the objectives of sustainable town centre regeneration.

The scheme is open to towns and villages with a population of less than 10,000. However, towns with a population of up to 15,000 may be considered where a high-quality application is received. Grant funding for projects will range from €50,000 to €500,000 under the main scheme for the 2026 Town and Village Scheme.

Funding of up to €50,000 per project is also available for pre-development costs to help communities develop applications for future funding calls.

The 2026 Scheme outline along with Expression of Interest forms are available at the link below. The closing date for receipt of forms is 5pm on Friday, 13th November, 2026.

CORK COUNTY COUNCIL REQUIRES Assistant Staff Officer (Grade 4) (26/084)

 

CORK COUNTY COUNCIL REQUIRES Assistant Staff Officer (Grade 4) (26/084)              Closing date for the receipt of completed application forms is 2pm on Friday, 30th October 2026. Further details and application forms for the above posts are available on the careers’ section of the website: www.corkcoco.ie; or by e-mailing: recruitment@corkcoco.ie   CORK COUNTY COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER   TÁ COMHAIRLE CONTAE CHORCAÍ  AG LORG Oifigeach Cúnta Foirne (Grád 4) (26/084)             Ní foláir foirmeacha iarratais chomhlánaithe a chur isteach roimh 14:00 iarnóin De hAoine, 30ú Mí Dheireadh Fómhair, 2026. Tá foirmeacha iarratais agus tuilleadh eolais ar fáil anseo - www.corkcoco.ie; nó trí ríomhhost a chur chun: recruitment@corkcoco.ie  IS FOSTÓIR COMHIONANNAS DEISEANNA Í COMHAIRLE CONTAE CHORCAÍ

Register: Making Committee Work Easier

 Would you like to save time on funding applications, committee administration, and everyday communications? This practical online workshop will introduce community groups to free AI tools that can help take some of the pressure out of administrative tasks and make it easier to focus on what matters most.

During this interactive session, participants will learn how to:

• Use AI safely and responsibly in a community and voluntary setting
• Write effective prompts that produce useful, tailored results
• Draft and strengthen funding application responses
• Turn rough notes and ideas into clear, well-written content
• Create agendas, minutes, letters, newsletters and event plans more efficiently
• Access free AI tools that can continue supporting their work long after the training ends

The session is designed to be hands-on and practical. Participants will leave with new skills, reusable prompts, and a draft piece of work developed during the workshop that they can adapt for their own organisation.

Before the session: Participants should create a free ChatGPT or Gemini account in advance and be ready to log in on the day, allowing more time to focus on learning and practical exercises.

When: 9 November , 7:30PM
Format: Online via Zoom (1.5 hours)
Facilitator - Adarsh Varghese, founder of Spangg Digital and a former Google and Meta employee, brings more than 20 years of industry experience. Adarsh has worked with organisations of all sizes across sectors including education, health, sport, community development, retail, hospitality, manufacturing and financial services.

Whether your group is completely new to AI or simply curious about how it can support your work, this session will provide practical tips and tools that can be put to use straight away.

Register here: https://form.jotform.com/262924499639072


Best regards,

Noelle Nally | PPN Support & Development Worker | Cork County PPN
Community, Tourism & Rural Development
Cork County Council | Cork | T12 R2NC Ireland
T (021) 4285265 | M +353 860597563
Noelle.Nally@corkcoco.ie
Cork County PPN | Public Participation Network

Halloween Cookery Demo in Conna

Conna Community Council's Halloween Cookery Demo and Fundraiser with Blue Cottage Kitchen

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Save the Date!

Join us in Conna Community Hall for a special Halloween Fundraiser in aid of Conna Community Council. Eleanor from Blue Cottage Kitchen will be serving Witch’s brew as you enter the hall, followed by a special Halloween cookery demo and a tasting of the food. Fancy Dress is encouraged, and we will have a prize for best costume!

Places must be registered in advance so we know how many to expect.

Tickets are €15, now available online (please add your name when booking):

https://conna-community-council.sumupstore.com/.../hallow...

Tickets will also be available to buy in English’s, the Post Office and in the hall.

Funds raised will go back into the community to keep our amenities running. All support is appreciated!

Power Up Your Mind – Public Event – Hosted by Liscarroll Churchtown Gaels Healthy Clubs

 

Join us for an uplifting evening dedicated to nurturing mental well-being. Open to everyone aged 14 and over, this event features a panel of insightful speakers who will explore the foundations of positive mental health. Topics include building resilience, the impact of nutrition on mental strength, and strategies for navigating life’s challenges.

Speakers on the night are:

• Niall McCarthy – Former All Ireland Winning Cork Hurler
• Jen O’ Callaghan – Nutritional Therapist & Health Coach
• Dr. Ant Kiernan – Senior Clinical Psychologist

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Location

Liscarroll Community Centre. Eircode: P51H3KD

Price

Free

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