Rediscover Cork County Interactive Tourism Map.

As the county begins to adjust to the new level 5 restrictions, Cork County Council is encouraging residents to discover the range of outdoor activities available to explore within a 5km radius of their homes via the Rediscover Cork County Interactive Tourism Map.

Launched in June as a response to COVID-19 under the Council’s Project ACT, the map has a wide range of detail on over 700 activities/attractions to engage in across the county.

A key feature of the map is the ‘Near Me’ tool, which enables the user to insert their location which then defaults to a radius of 5km. The map will then provide information on nearby attractions within that area and generate directions to an activity of choice, enabling the rediscovery of Cork County and its many hidden gems.

Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Tim Lucey says the map could be a valuable tool for everyone in Cork during the current Level 5 restrictions:


‘In the current situation whereby we are limited to only travel within 5km of our homes for exercise, this map can be of great benefit to everybody. While indoor attractions are closed at the moment, the map is very useful to discover a wide range of other activities, be it a walk, a cycle route, a beach, or an outdoor heritage site; there is something for everyone on this map and the beauty of it is you can set it to only show activities within 5 kilometres. The reality is we will be living under these restrictions for a full 6-week period and the discovery of a new place or activity can add a lot of value to a person’s day, particularly when we are all facing such challenges.’

Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley describes how she found the map useful herself in discovering new things to do in her locality:


‘Using the map, I discovered a local walk in my area that I wasn’t previously aware of. I was able to generate directions to the trail and it also linked me to a website which had further detail on the route, its amenities and even its history. It is an incredible achievement of Cork County Council to have developed this interactive map and I would encourage all people in Cork to use it as part of their daily routine, in particular for the next 6 weeks and going forward.’

Discover the map here.

Cork County Council welcomes feedback and suggestions, which can be submitted by emailing rediscovercorkcounty@corkcoco.ie

Important Information Regarding the Restart Grant and Restart Grant Plus Schemes

1. 
   
   The Restart Grant Plus Scheme, including the top-ups applied nationwide and in certain counties, will close from midnight on Saturday 31st October. A new COVID Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS) was established as part of Budget 2021 on 13th October 2020 and is being operated by the Revenue Commissioners
   
   
   If you did not apply for the original Restart Grant scheme, which was introduced at the end of May 2020, and believe that you may have been eligible, then please contact your local authority for further information. This process will close at midnight on 31st October.
   
   
   
   Cork County Council is now accepting applications from local businesses for the Restart Grant Plus. This scheme builds upon the previous Restart Grant Scheme by increasing the minimum grant from €2,000 to €4,000 and increasing the maximum from €10,000 to €25,000.
   
   Eligibility has also expanded, with applications open to companies employing up to 250 eligible compared to less than 50 in the previous scheme, non-rateable B&B’s, Sports clubs with commercial activities and trading charity shops are also now eligible. Businesses that availed of the previous Restart Grant from Cork County Council do not need to reapply and will be contacted over the coming days.
   
   The Restart Grant Plus was announced by Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar T.D. as part of the government’s July Stimulus package, a €7.4bn package of measures designed to stimulate a jobs-led recovery and build economic confidence while continuing to manage the impact of Covid-19. This announcement sees €300m additional funding on top of the €250m previously committed to the Restart Grant Scheme.
   
   Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley said
   
   
   “Small and medium businesses are an integral part of life in County Cork and I’m delighted to see these additional supports being made available. There are so many businesses throughout our towns and villages that shape our local identity and character, and provide fantastic services to residents and visitors alike. I encourage all businesses in Cork to look into this grant scheme, so that we can continue to lead way in our social and economic recovery.”
   
   Deputy Chief Executive of Cork County Council James Fogarty added
   
   
   “Cork County Council welcomes this new and improved suite of supports for businesses, which will increase employment and support businesses in adapting to the current situation. By providing jobs and accessible local options for goods and services in Cork County, the Restart Grant Plus will have a resounding impact on our local economy and play a vital role in the Council’s Project ACT initiative to Activate County Towns.”
   
   Applications for the Restart Grant Plus can be made online at www.YourCouncil.ie. Cork County Council has also established a dedicated helpline on

(021)4208000 and email at RestartFund@CorkCoCo.ie.

Interested businesses can apply at www.YourCouncil.ie

Restart Grant Plus FAQsNon- rated B&B’s will apply to Fáilte Ireland, who will administer the funding over the coming weeks.
To qualify for a grant, the important criteria are:
A business must be commercial and in the local authority rates system (apart from non-rated B&Bs who can apply to Fáilte Ireland);
It must have suffered a 25% loss of expected turnover between 1 April and 30 June 2020;
It must have less than 250 employees and turnover less than €25m;
It must declare its intention to re-employ staff in receipt of the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme

Further details about the Restart Grant Plus
The grant will be based on the amount of the rates assessment for the premises for 2019 (excluding arrears) with a new minimum grant of €4,000 and a maximum grant of €25,000 (Increased from €2,000 min and €10,000 max).
Eligible firms now include medium-sized firms and independent hotels with up to 250 employees, as well as small firms (increased from 50 employees).
Businesses impacted by a 25% reduction in turnover will be eligible provided they commit to reopening and to hiring and sustaining employment.
A turnover of up to €25m is now allowable, increased from €5m. There is a cap of €100,000 turnover per employee.
Commercial sports businesses and trading charity shops in rated premises can now apply for the grant.
The hospitality sector, restaurants, pubs, activity centres and tourist attractions, e.g., galleries, museums are eligible if they are operating from a rated premise.
B&Bs in non-rated premises will be eligible to apply for the minimum €4,000 grant from Fáilte Ireland.
A franchisee which is a financially independent company and is completely separate to the franchisor is eligible to apply.
Small company chains can apply if they meet the criteria of <250 employees and €25m turnover in totality across the company and all the branches.
Multinationals are not eligible. Small Irish based subsidiaries with overseas parent companies are not eligible.
Large chains that are part of a large group company, i.e. one legal entity with a number of branches, such as fast food, group and multiple supermarkets, group hotels, group betting shops and group pharmacies are not eligible.

Rates Waiver Scheme 2020

 COVID 19 - Waiver of Commercial Rates Scheme has been announced by Government.

The scheme provides for a 100% waiver of commercial rates for the 6-month period from 27th March 2020 to 27th September 2020. The scheme applies to all ratepayers except those in a small number of categories which are set out below. The waiver will be applied as a credit in lieu of rates for the 6-month period covered in 2020. These excluded categories are mainly utilities, banks, large supermarkets and corporates (as below). The full waiver applies to over 100,000 ratepayers nationwide.
Waiver will be automatically applied

An application to Cork County Council is not required. Cork County Council will automatically apply a 100% credit in lieu of commercial rates, for a six-month period, to classes and categories of occupied rateable property where the occupying business is not in an excluded category identified below. It is hoped to have this process completed by the end of August 2020.

In the event that you qualify for the waiver and have already paid your rates, once the waiver is applied it is likely that your rate account will have a credit balance. This credit can remain on the account or be refunded on application. If you wish seek a refund you should contact the Council’s Rates Collection Office by email at collection@corkcoco.ie or by phone at (021)4285252 

to make arrangements.
What will happen after 27th September 2020?

The potential for the waiver to extend beyond the end of September will be kept under review by Government and any future extensions can be considered when there is greater certainty regarding the continuing impact of the pandemic on business and the reopening of society.
Excluded categories

In recognition that there is a small number of ratepayers for whom their business have not been affected by the pandemic, these rate payers will not be eligible for the automatic waiver. However, a fund is being provided for ratepayers in these categories who can demonstrate that the pandemic has had a significant negative impact on their business. These ratepayers should engage with Cork County Council in relation to their commercial rates.

This credit does not apply to the following Excluded Categories:
Public Service
Global Utility Networks on the Central Valuation List
Vacant Properties
Individual Office Premises with an annual rates bill of €100k or greater in 2020*
Individual Industrial Premises with an annual rates bill of €100k or greater in 2020*
Supermarkets greater than 500M2
Data Centres
Incinerator, Generating Stations
Landfill Sites
Network (Cable)
Network (Storm Water)
Network (Water)
Windfarms
Generating Stations
Banks
Building Societies
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Computer/Technology/Electronic Manufacturing
Premises contracted to provide services related to the COVID 19 pandemic to/on behalf of the State, where the State is already compensating for rates as part of the contact between the occupier or service provider and the State.



*Individual premises refers to all property valued under a single property number.

Businesses in the excluded categories above may seek eligibility from Cork County Council if it can be shown that the business was severely impacted by the pandemic. The Council may request documentary evidence to support eligibility. In this circumstance, please apply to RatesWaiver@corkcoco.ie.

Multiple Sclerosis Ireland READaTHON

Multiple Sclerosis Ireland is pleased to announce that the MS READaTHON will take place this year, beginning on November 1^st and lasting the full month. This year we have a brand new interactive website as the READaTHON will be going virtual for the first time in its 33 year history. The site is now live at www.msreadathon.ie Thousands of readers young and old will take part in raising awareness and vital funds to support the 9,000 people living with MS, the most common debilitating neurological condition affecting young adults in Ireland.

Locally the PRO of the Fermoy Branch which covers North & East Cork: Mary Sheahan - Lonergan has been involved with the MS Society for more years than she cares to admit & this year has been one of the most challenging to date for obvious reasons so she had decided to participate in the READaTHON to help raise much needed funds.

The MS Ireland community needs me, needs you, your business, your colleagues, and your family’s support this November to ensure those living with Multiple Sclerosis are not left behind.

You can find Mary’s fundraising page here: https://www.msreadathon.ie/fundraisers/marylonergan110404

Ava Battles, Chief Executive of MS Ireland said, “We are delighted that the MS READaTHON will go ahead again this year, its 33^rd year. Young readers, parents, teachers and schools have continued to support the MS community, reading and raising funds to help people living with MS and their families. This is greatly appreciated and as each annual MS READaTHON comes around, we want to acknowledge their efforts and we look forward readers young and old rediscovering their love of reading. The MS READaTHON is our biggest fundraising campaign and we simply cannot keep our services running without it. This year, it takes on a whole new level of importance as we hope to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 and expected fundraising losses of over €1 million.

This year is different for everyone as we adjust to our ‘new normal’.  We’ve all had to adapt to our new reality and change how we live, socialise and work, however, out of adversity is born innovation. This year MS Ireland is embracing the challenges that face us by making the READaTHON a Virtual campaign where we will be launching a new interactive website that we hope will be a tremendous success”

The MS READaTHON

While the MS READaTHON is set to be different to previous years, the concept hasn’t changed. Students read whatever they like, as much as they can for 4 weeks from Nov 1st – 30^th Nov. On our new website readers can earn virtual Reward Badges and Stars for the goals they achieve, they can build their avatars, share their campaign on social media and rate and review the books they read. Our new MS READaTHON website is designed to enrich a school’s reading culture without taking away from teachers precious time. We are delighted to launch our brand new, interactive website packed full of amazing features that we think students will love. For more see website

Now, more than ever the MS community need support and advice.  Funds raised by readers around the country directly support vital services, for example the MS Ireland Information Line, enabling one-to-one support for those newly diagnosed, physiotherapy and exercise classes to help people with MS remain independent, and respite care. Learn more at www.msreadathon.ie

COVID UNCERTAINTY

By bringing our READaTHON online we are addressing a number of issues:

-Less physical touch points. We spoke to teachers, we spoke to parents and one major concern was that they didn’t feel comfortable with how many physical pieces of sponsorship kit there has been traditionally. We’re doing away with sponsorship cards, all sponsorship is now online.

-Teacher’s time constraints. Now it’s simply a matter of registering the school and class on our new website, sending a link to the parents and that’s it! No collecting funds, no collating forms, no missing donations, no lodging funds.

-Environmental concerns. Traditionally the MS READaTHON has been quite paper heavy. To give you an idea, in 2019 we sent out 45,000 sponsorship packs. Bringing it all online completely does away with this.

About MS

Multiple Sclerosis - meaning ‘many scars’- the most common debilitating neurological condition affecting young adults in Ireland. It affects the motor, sensory and cognitive functioning of the body and is usually diagnosed between 20 and 40 years of age. The impact of MS on individuals, their families and the community can undermine the resilience that is needed for individuals to remain purposeful and in control of their lives. Three times more women than men are diagnosed with MS. There is no cause or cure. Among other services, MS Ireland uses the funds raised to provide vital services that reduce the impact of MS including physiotherapy, general support services, and newly diagnosed seminars.

About MS Ireland

 MS Ireland is the national organisation providing information, vital services and support to the MS community. We provide a wide range of specialised services and resources on a national, regional and local level. Services include; Regional Community Worker programmes for one-to-one support; physiotherapy; symptom management courses; newly diagnosed sessions and the MS Information Line, one of the first services used in the time leading up to or following a diagnosis. We also provide the only national respite and therapy centre for people with MS in Ireland.

More than two-thirds of the 9,000 people living with MS in Ireland access these resources. All those affected by the condition rely on MS Ireland to advocate on their behalf on any issues which will impact their quality of life. 

Members of the public with any queries relating to MS are invited to call the MS Information Line 1850 233 233. Open Monday- Friday 10am- 2pm. Calls are strictly confidential.

For more information contact Thomas McCarthy at MS Ireland on Thomasm@ms-society.ie or (01) 678 1604 or on mobile 086 0498046. For more on Multiple Sclerosis visit www.ms-society.ie

Please note: members of the public with any queries relating to MS are invited to call the MS Information Line 1850 233 233 which is available Monday- Friday 10am- 5pm. All calls are strictly confidential.

Cork County Council Library during Level 5 Restrictions

As the country moves to Level 5 restrictions, from Thursday October 22, Cork County Council Library will move its services online.

A wide range of ebooks, eaudio, emagazines, enewspapers and ecourses are all available free of charge. From our website you can join the library and access a full range of free online services from home. You can access BorrowBox for eBooks and eAudiobooks, RBDigital for magazines, PressReader for newspapers, Transparent Language for language learning and UniversalClass for online courses. These can all be accessed on your phone, tablet or computer. Find out more at https://www.corkcoco.ie/en/library-services/library-online.

The staff of the Local Studies Library are still available to answer your queries about local and family history. The Cork local studies digital collection, which includes previous exhibits, photographic collections, digitized material from our Cork and Irish Collections as well as a selection of local history journals, can be viewed at www.corklocalstudies.ie. You can contact the staff by phone at 021 4546499 or email localstudieslibrary@corkcoco.ie.

For further details on other services online, please check our social media for updates.

A Housebound Book Delivery Service will also be available. If you are interested in availing of this service, please contact the Cork County Council’s Community Call Helpline at 1800 805 819 or email covidsupport@corkcoco.ie. You can also contact your local library.

For those who were availing of the Book Collection Service, it will not be possible to collect such items from this date. The online book request system is paused until further notice but you can still access your account online. Your books will be automatically renewed if they were due to be returned over the next six weeks.

If you require assistance, please contact the Cork County Council's Community Call Helpline at 1800 805 819 or email covidsupport@corkcoco.ie

For library queries, please contact 021 4546499 or email corkcountylibrary@corkcoco.ie or get in touch with your local library by phone.

Thank you for always supporting your local library.

Public Health Information

 Dear Colleague,

 

We hope this message finds you well.

 

We are grateful for your continuing support in helping to share information about COVID-19. Below are a few communications updates for you.

 

Public Health Measures

Ireland is moving to Level 5 at midnight on Wednesday night (21^st October). See the measures that will come into place here.

 

Disability Day Services during Level 5

In line with current NPHET advice in respect of Level 5, disability day services will continue to remain open and are deemed essential. You can find more information here.

 

New COVID-19 Campaign

Bubbles - a new social media creative and content-sharing campaign for young people went live today. The first phase of the campaign will see TV, social and digital formats. The idea of the Bubble is to create a visual reminder for the protection we share when we follow public health actions, and how easily it can be lost. The bubble idea makes the invisible, visible. Please find the Partner Pack attached.

 

Flu Vaccine for Children aged 2-12 years

This autumn, children aged 2-12 years are offered the flu vaccine free of charge. The vaccine is administered by the GP or pharmacist using a nasal spray.

 

Children carry the flu virus in their system longer than adults do and they can spread the flu easily to others. If enough children are vaccinated against flu, fewer children and adults will need to see their doctor or n​eed treatment in hospital because of flu. This is very important for our health services especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

We will send a children’s flu vaccine partner pack to you next week. In the meantime, you can find more information on the flu vaccine for children here and you can watch the new TV ad here.

 

COVID-19 Guidance for Older People and Others at Risk of Severe Disease on Reducing Risk of COVID-19 Infection

The guide, developed in consultation with Alone, SAGE and the National Care Alliance, is for people who live in the community and for those who help them if and when they need help. You can download the guide here.

 

COVID-19 Guidance on Visitations to Long Term Residential Care Facilities

This guidance is for visiting people who live in residential care facilities such as nursing homes, HSE long term facilities etc. You can download the guide here.

 

COVID-19 Guidance on Visitations to Inpatient Areas of Acute Hospitals including Children’s Hospitals, Rehabilitation Services and Other Healthcare Settings Providing a Similar Intensity of Care

This guidance is for visiting inpatients in acute services. You can download the guide here.

 

Public Health Information

As always, for the most up to date information and advice on Coronavirus, please go to: https://www2.hse.ie/coronavirus/ and https://www.hpsc.ie/a-z/respiratory/coronavirus/novelcoronavirus/. Clinical and professional guidance relating to COVID-19 is available on www.hpsc.ie where you’ll find up to date guidance for healthcare settings and non-clinical settings.

 

Please also check here for the most up to date partner resources for COVID-19.

 

You can view the latest information on how Ireland is responding to cases of COVID-19 here.

 

If your organisation has any specific requests in relation to COVID-19 public health information materials, please email us at Partner.Pack@hse.ie to let us know.

 

We wish you good health and wellness.

 

Many thanks,

 

Kahlil, Sarah and Sinead

REMINDER TO REGISTER ‘Building Your 2021 Fundraising Strategy’

 As part of our Community Support Programme, Cork County Council’s Community Development Unit in conjunction with ‘The Wheel’  and assistance from Avondhu/Blackwater Partnership CLG, have organised an online workshop titled ‘Building Your 2021 Fundraising Strategy’.  This workshop takes place on Thursday next, 22^nd October (7pm – 9.30pm) and will focus on preparation for non profit groups for 2021 and beyond with a specific focus on fundraising.  It will be facilitated by Mr. Kevin Delaney who is highly experienced in this area, see bio on attached link.

The workshop is free to all Cork County PPN Groups however, we would appreciate if you would register your interest on the attached link.

 

Thanking you,

 

Kay Keegan

Community Development

Cork County Council

 

 

 

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Tips and links for looking after your mental health

 

1.       HSE – Tips for looking after your mental health https://www2.hse.ie/looking-after-your-mental-health/

2.       Information and advice for families and friends: https://www2.hse.ie/wellbeing/mental-health/information-and-advice-for-families-and-friends/

3.       ‘Release the Bottled Up Monster’ – How to open up to others and get it all off your chest: https://www2.hse.ie/healthy-you/release-the-bottled-up-monster.html

4.       ‘Detox from the Digital Monster’ – tips on how and why to detox from the digital world and reduce screen-time: https://www2.hse.ie/healthy-you/detox-from-the-digital-monster.html

5.       Coping with difficult situations – advice on how to cope with situations that can impact your mental health: https://www2.hse.ie/coping-with-difficult-situations/

6.       Mental Health Ireland – 5 ways to support your mental health and wellbeing (leaflet) https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/MHI-5-ways-to-wellbeing-leaflet.pdf

7.       Mental Health Ireland – 5 ways to wellbeing https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/five-ways-to-wellbeing/

8.       Mental Health Ireland – The Pocket Guide on Anxiety https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Anxiety-Booklet.pdf

9.       Mental Health Ireland – The Pocket Guide on Stress https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Stress-Booklet.pdf

10.   Mental Health Ireland – The Pocket Guide on Returning to the Workplace https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Returning-to-the-Workplace.pdf

11.   Mental Health Ireland Podcast Series https://audioboom.com/channels/5013394

12.   Spun Out – Mental Health Resources https://spunout.ie/health/category/mental-health

13.   Jigsaw – The National Centre for Youth Mental Health https://jigsaw.ie/information-and-elearning/

14.   Citizens Information Mental Health Services: https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/health/health_services/mental_health/mental_health_services.html

15.   Aware – Mental Health Resources https://www.aware.ie/mental-health-resources/

Benefit from the energy transition by joining the Sustainable Energy Communities Network. Free seminar

 Dear Community Member

The Mid-West & South-West SEC Mentor team are hosting a webinar for communities in the region, on Wednesday 28th October, on how they can benefit from the energy transition by joining the Sustainable Energy Communities Network.

The event will be presented by Conor O'Brien, Community Mentor for Co Cork, and by Séamus O'Hara, Community Mentor for Co Kerry.

Other speakers will include John Feeney, from Coolagowan Development Group SEC and Michael Cronin from Boherbue Tidy Towns Group SEC. John and Michael will outline how their communities developed their SECs, and the successes and challenges of their SEC journeys.

To register for this event, please click here.

Once registered, you will receive a Zoom link the day before the event.

We look forward to meeting you online on the 28th at 7.30pm.

Free online newspapers with your City or County Library Card

 

PressReader provides free unlimited online access to thousands of newspapers from around the world including Irish publications such as the Irish Daily Mirror and The RTÉ Guide so you can conveniently stay updated to the national news.

You can also view international newspapers in their local language or translate it to your language of choice. Some back dated issues of certain newspapers can be viewed too.

For ease of viewing, font size can be changed, articles can be opened in text view and if preferred can opt to have it read aloud.

With your library card number you can create an online account from your PC, laptop or tablet. Or download the PressReader App to your smartphone for IOS devices and Android devices and keep updated with the daily news for free.

Download the PressReader quick setup guide or the PressReader app guide or the PressReader website guide for assistance.

If you are experiencing problems, please e-mail pressreader@wfhowes.co.uk

 

Numbers when you need them during Covid

 

Young Inventors Camp

 

News from Cork Learning City

 Good morning all,

As the country enters level 5 we hope that you are all safe and well.

We’ve had a busy time reconnecting with some of our network virtually to celebrate Irish Learning Cities Day.

 

Learning Neighbourhoods from Cork and Limerick shared examples of good practice on a webinar earlier in the day discussing what has been learned in local communities during the pandemic.

https://www.corklearningcity.ie/cork-learning-news/cork-learning-cities-day-2020.html

 

A highlight of the day was the presentation to Young people from the Cork Migrant centre, who were welcomed to the Lord Mayors chambers as the first recipients of a Cork Learning City Award, in recognition of their leadership in advancing inclusion and equity through learning.

Read More about the awards here :

https://www.corklearningcity.ie/cork-learning-news/first-cork-learning-city-award-for-cork-migrant-centre-youth-initiative-against-racism.html

 

Cork Learning City plans to roll out a series of awards to individuals, groups and organisations who display leadership in advancing inclusion and equity through learning.

Stay tuned and we’ll keep you updated on where and how to make nominations to this series of awards soon.

 

Best regards,

 

 

Siubhán Mc Carthy

Cork Learning City

Lifelong Learning Festival Coordinator

Youghal Virtual Dementia Café

 

Healthy Ireland at Cork County Library

 Healthy Ireland at your Library is part of the national strategy that aims to help improve the health and well-being of the Nation and is funded by the Department of Health. Since its inception in 2017, the initiative has been rolled out across the Cork County Library's network of branches with the introduction of a dedicated Healthy Ireland collection of books, eBooks, eMagazines, and eAudiobooks to each public library across the county. 

Designed to enhance the existing health promotion information service available at your local library, the Healthy Ireland collection covers a wide range of topics from fitness and nutrition, mental health and well-being to healthy childhood and addiction.

This service can be accessed here.

Bolinda Digital e-books and e-audiobooks service is live! This service offers both E-Audio and E-Books to all library users and these can be enjoyed either on your PC/laptop via the website link or on your mobile device via the BorrowBox app. For Apple users, visit the iTunes App store and search for BorrowBox. For Android users, visit the Google Play store and search for BorrowBox (one word). For Kindle (Kindle Fire is the only type of Kindle which supports the BorrowBox app) visit the Amazon App store at BorrowBox. Once you have installed the app on your device search for Cork County Library in the 'Library' field provided and then login in the usual way with your library barcode and pin.

A simple user guide is provided here and a list of frequently asked questions and answers to those is provided here. 

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The Everyman Presents 'Play it by Ear' Live Performance and audio broadcast

 

In light of the recent Government announcement. We will continue to ensure The Everyman’s productions will reach you, our audiences, throughout Level 3 restrictions, even though we cannot welcome you into our beloved theatre. We are delighted to be able to present to you, as part of our Play It by Ear programme, a series of live audio broadcasts: Marion, by Katie Holly (15 Oct); The Whiteheaded Boy, by Lennox Robinson (17 Oct) and Tom Crean, written and performed by Aidan Dooley (24 Oct).  Majella Cullagh with John O'Brien and In One Eye Out the Other, written and performed by Tadhg Hickey, have both been rescheduled to November dates.     Play it by Ear will ensure the continuing support of the artistic community and enable audiences to engage with theatrical experiences delivered by The Everyman. We hope you will enjoy our new programme. The Everyman Presents MARION, BY KATIE HOLLY  THU 15 OCT, 8PM AUDIO BROADCAST: €9 Due to current Level 3 restrictions, 'Marion' will be available via live audio broadcast only. A rehearsed reading of the brilliantly funny Marion, with Laura O'Mahony, Tadhg Hickey and Katie Holly, and directed by Eadaoin O'Donoghue. Twentysomething Marion has just realised, all of a sudden, that she’s a grown-up; in love, life, the 12 pubs of Christmas, not forgetting the on-going stream of ‘advice’ in her head from well-meaning friends and family. Sit back and expect a riot of laughs. BOOK NOW! The Everyman Presents THE WHITEHEADED BOY By Lennox Robinson SAT 17 OCT, 8PM AUDIO BROADCAST: €9 Directed by Ger FitzGibbon  Due to current Level 3 restrictions 'The Whiteheaded Boy' will be available via live audio broadcast only. A rehearsed reading of the joyous comedy The Whiteheaded Boy. Denis is the apple of his mother’s eye and the envy of his siblings. Therefore, his inevitable fall from grace is particularly spectacular. Full of twists, turns and hijinks!  Cork playwright Lennox Robinson (1886-1958) wrote The Whiteheaded Boy in 1915. It opened to rave reviews in 1916 and is frequently called Lennox’s masterpiece.   BOOK NOW! Play On Words Theatre Presents TOM CREAN SAT 24 OCT, 8PM AUDIO BROADCAST €9 Written and Performed by Aidan Dooley Live Event Cancelled. 'Tom Crean - Antarctic Explorer' will be available via exclusive live audio broadcast. Tom Crean (1877-1938) the intrepid Antarctic explorer who hailed from Annascaul, county Kerry is brought to life in a compelling and humorous solo performance. This gripping one-man show will transport audiences to Crean’s Antarctic, to relive his exploits.   BOOK NOW! OPENING SHOW - 29 OCT  The Everyman Presents  THE FOUR FACED LIAR THU 29 OCT, 8PM TICKETS:  €25 | CONC: €23 | STUDENT: €15 | AUDIO: €9 Written by Ger FitzGibbon Under the Four-Faced Liar it is 3 am... Under the direction of Emelie FitzGibbon, and using the voices of six of our finest actors, the rehearsed reading of The Four Faced Liar will make you look again at this quirky city and some of its inhabitants. BOOK NOW! SEE OUR FULL PROGRAMME PLEASE NOTE:  Tickets only available online or by phone. Limited capacity available. Please book in advance as tickets will only be available up to 48 hrs before each show. For any late availability please call our box office directly. As part of our new safety measures to ensure The Everyman remains as safe, welcoming and comfortable as possible for our audiences, staff and artists we have compiled an information page so that you know what to expect when you visit us next. COVID-19 CUSTOMER INFORMATION