Calendar of Events during the month of September.

 

For more information visit https://www.healthactionzone.ie/

Chair Pilates and Chair Yoga Mallow

 

Chair Pilates available with Mallow Community Health Project, in collaboration with Le Cheile Family Resource Centre.

Commencing Monday morning the 30th August at 1130 am. (6 weeks)

Venue: Le Cheile Underground Car Park. Classes are free.

Chair Yoga available with Mallow Community Health Project.

Commencing Monday, the 30^th August at 9 30 am ( 6 weeks)

Venue: Le Cheile Underground Car Park. Classes are free

Please contact Community Health Worker, Pauline:  if you would like to participate in any/both of these Walking Groups.. Phone: 087-4335047, Email: chp@lecheilefrc.ie

6 County Towns to Benefit from Streetscape Enhancement Scheme

Cork County Council has been allocated €320,000 to support the upgrade and enhancement of shopfront and street facades in 6 county towns through the Streetscape Enhancement Scheme. Bandon, Castletownbere, Charleville, Fermoy, Macroom and Passage West are set to receive support through the scheme, funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development.

Grants of up to 100% or €8,000 are available to cover works including painting, signage replacement, shopfront improvement, scaffolding, materials, lighting, street furniture and planting. Business and property owners are encouraged to apply through their relevant local Municipal District Office. The closing date for applications is the 7th of September 2021.

Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan welcomed the scheme saying, “Enhancing building facades and shopfronts can lead to a distinct and memorable identity for towns, reinforcing pride of place for residents and unforgettable impressions for visitors. The Streetscape Enhancement Scheme funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and distributed through Cork County Council’s Municipal District Offices will be a fantastic resource for the communities of Bandon, Castletownbere, Charleville, Fermoy, Macroom and Passage West. This scheme will enable property owners and businesses in these towns to further partake in the great community effort that goes into creating a colourful welcoming town centre.”

Deputy Chief Executive of Cork County Council, James Fogarty added, “This funding scheme for the successful Cork County towns is most welcome, providing an excellent opportunity for communities and businesses to continue the work undertaken in the past two years side by side with the Council under Project ACT. The local focus will ensure that the selected towns will be able to best express themselves, and continue their successes in attracting visitors, placemaking, and enriching local economic and community life.”

The Streetscape Enhancement Scheme is a key part of Our Rural Future, the Government’s five-year strategy to revitalise rural Ireland and is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development.

Information is available from Cork County Council's Municipal District Offices.

Tilt - an aerial dance theatre show

 

You are invited to attend:   Tilt - an aerial dance theatre show with dance, live music and circus Thursday, August 26, 2021 from 7:00 PM - 7:55 PM An action-packed hour of thrills and spills that will leave you buzzing, energised, hopeful, connected and delighted by human diversity...

Fairfield Car Park Fairfield Car Park Skibbereen, Cork P81 TH68

Heritage Week - Celebrate Water as Heritage during National Heritage Week 2021

 

Coastline at Adrigole, Bantry, Co. Cork. Photo by Catherine Seale-Duggan

 

This year, local heritage groups and organisers, families, communities, and individuals have created almost 600 projects that are free to explore online through the National Heritage Week website. In County Cork, special projects and events are taking place in Milford, Adrigole, Midleton, Inchigeelagh, Glen River Park and many many more! For information on projects and events for Water Heritage Day in County Cork visit: https://www.heritageweek.ie/projects

Commenting on the importance of water as heritage Catherine Seale-Duggan, Community Water Officer for County Cork said: "The heritage and history of Cork has been shaped by the sea and our magnificent rivers, lakes, and wetlands. Local communities really value places with good water quality and want to enhance them and ensure they can be enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. We all know the health benefits we get from spending time at a river, lake, or beach. These local water bodies are part of our heritage, but they must also be part of our future. The Local Authority Waters Programme is committed to supporting local communities and ensuring issues affecting water quality are actioned and resolved. Because we all benefit from having good quality water.”

Water Heritage Day occurs on Sunday 22nd August and marks the last day of National Heritage Week 2021. It is a chance to celebrate the heritage and history of Ireland’s magnificent rivers, lakes, wetlands, and coastal waters. Please check the website to see local events near you!

There is also a special hour long webinar on Tuesday the 17th of August at 1:30pm to delve into a world of watery heritage. Titled “From Salmon to Holy Wells – Exploring the Connections between Water and Heritage”, the webinar will explore how humans have used and interacted with water in a vast number of ways throughout history.

The speakers for the webinar are Bernadette Doherty, Community Archaeologist with Galway County Council, Cormac McCarthy, Environment and Heritage Officer with Waterways Ireland and Lar Joye, Port Heritage Director, Dublin Port Company. To register, please follow this link: https://bit.ly/2TFyyxv. Please submit any questions for the speakers to: cseale@lawaters.ie

For information on projects and events for Water Heritage Day in County Cork visit: https://www.heritageweek.ie/projects

You can also access Stories from the Waterside, a Water Heritage Day project from 2020, at: https://lawaters.ie/stories-from-the-waterside/

Energy Efficiency in Traditional Buildings Public Consultation

 The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage have published a Draft Guidance for Energy Efficiency in Traditional Buildings for public consultation. This document and public consultation online questionnaire  (open for submissions until 10th September 2021) are available at https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/public-consultation-on-the-draft-guidance-for-energy-efficiency-in-traditional-buildings-en/

New Mural Unveiled at Independence Museum Kilmurry

 

Independence Museum Kilmurry has a wonderful new addition on site - a mural by Cork Artist Peter Martin, which was supported by Cork County Council through the Arts Office and unveiled by the Mayor of County Cork Cllr. Gillian Coughlan on Saturday 14th August. The mural, which is well worth the visit, is located around the rear of the museum and is freely open to all to see at any time. The piece is inspired by the river Lee valley and some qualities of the embroidered Kate O'Callaghan dress in the museum. The text 'The Beauty of the World is the Heritage of All' is taken from a line in Terence MacSwiney's writings - 'Reflect on the common origin of the human race, on the beauty of the world that is the heritage of all, our common hopes and fears, and in the greatest sense, the mutual interest of the peoples of the earth'.

START Course - Suicide ALERT training

 

FREE online START suicide alertness training and training dates for the FREE 2 hour Introduction to Understanding Self-harm:

Introduction to USH Wednesday 8^th September and Wednesday 6^th October 10.00 a.m. to 12 noon for both dates register here: https://bookwhen.com/suicidepreventiontrainingcork

And

Introduction to USH Wednesday 29^th September from 10.00 a.m. to 12 noon this is the link to register:

https://bookwhen.com/suicideprevention-trainingkerry

SOLAS: Mitigating against Educational Disadvantage Fund 2021

 

Full details of the Mitigating Against Educational Disadvantage Fund

SOLAS announces new call for applications from Community Education Providers for Mitigating against Educational Disadvantage Fund 2021

Community education providers are being given the opportunity to apply for funding for eligible projects under the €10 million Mitigating against Educational Disadvantage Fund 2021. The Fund opened for applications on Friday, 30th July 2021.

The Fund was announced, by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD and is administered by SOLAS, the further education and training authority and the sixteen local Education and Training Boards.

The aim of the Fund is to support community education for adult learners, who have the highest level of need, with a strong focus on building the digital infrastructure of community education providers to increase the capacity to deliver online learning.

The latest phase of the Fund is seeking to support projects under three main categories:

• Digital Technologies, where the supply of devices is considered a barrier to learning;
• Learner Assistance, to help, for example, with the cost of books and materials, childcare and essential travel; and
• Reach-out and/or Mentoring, for awareness-raising and promoting re-engagement.

In 2020, over 500 community education projects were funded through the 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs). Around the country, the projects helped to support online learning, connect communities and provide social supports to the most vulnerable groups.

Commenting on the announcement today, Andrew Brownlee, CEO of SOLAS, said: “As we move towards a wider return to on-site learning from September, it is critically important that we re-engage with learners and encourage others to take up further education and training opportunities. We are calling on community education providers to apply for funding through a new phase of the Mitigating against Educational Disadvantage Fund. Through the Fund, we are supporting those in society who are furthest removed from education through social disadvantage. We are also supporting community education providers to continue delivering their much-needed services, and to ensure that all sectors of society are remaining connected and supported to continue their learning journeys.”

Paddy Lavelle, General Secretary of Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI) welcomed the announcement of the 2021 Fund, commenting: “Education and Training Boards deliver whole of life education and training for all, including to our most disadvantaged learners. This fund will enable ETBs and our community education partners to provide disadvantaged learners with the technology, financial supports and mentoring they need to engage or re-engage in further education and training. I would encourage all ETBs and Community Education providers to get the application process underway.”

Funding applications from community education providers can be made by completing a funding application which is available from the adult education officers in your local Education and Training Board. For further information, including the September closing date for your local ETB, contact your Education & Training Board here.

For full details of the Mitigating Against Educational Disadvantage Fund, visit www.SOLAS.ie or click here.

 

Text About It 50808

https://text50808.ie/

50808 is a first of its kind for Ireland: a free 24/7 text service, providing everything from a calming chat to immediate support for people going through a mental health or emotional crisis - big or small.

FREE TEXT 50808 NOW

From breakups or bullying, to anxiety, depression and suicidal feelings, our Crisis Volunteers are available 24/7 for anonymous text conversations. Our aim is to provide immediate support in the short term and connect people to resources that will help them in the future.

The service is funded by the Health Service Executive (HSE).

Do you need help now?

If you’re experiencing a personal crisis, are unable to cope and need support text HELLO to 50808. If your life is at imminent risk, call 999 for emergency help.

We can help with urgent issues such as:

• Suicidal thoughts
• Self-harm
• Anxiety, panic or stress
• Depression or sadness
• Isolation or loneliness
• Relationship challenges
• Abuse or assault
• Racism, homophobia, transphobia or any type of discrimination
• Bullying

We know that finding the right support is important, especially if you need someone to talk to right now. We will always try to respond to texters as quickly as possible however our responses will be longer at times of high demand. We will always respond to high risk texters as a priority. If you are at imminent risk call 999.

FREE TEXT 50808 NOW

How does it work?

50808 provides a safe space where you’re listened to by a trained Crisis Volunteer. The Crisis Volunteer will introduce themselves, reflect on what you’ve said, and invite you to share at your own pace. You’ll text back and forth, only sharing what you feel comfortable with. By asking questions, listening to you and responding with support, they will help you sort through your feelings until you both feel you are now in a calm, safe place.

You might be provided with some signposting to other services offered by our partner organisations, so that you can continue to get support. Our service is based on a tried and tested model of crisis support. 50808 staff work alongside our Crisis Volunteers and monitor conversations 24/7.

• If at any time you wish to end the conversation, you can text STOP and you won’t receive any further texts
• If our team believe you or someone else is at imminent risk, we will contact the emergency services to ensure your safety and it will be up to the emergency services to determine how and when they respond
• It’s not a one way process: you won’t be told what to do. You’ll need to work with the Volunteer to address your crisis and look
 to move forward.
• Our Crisis Volunteers don’t provide clinical advice and the service does not provide therapy or long-term support
• We aim to respond to texters as quickly as possible. When we’re really busy wait times will be longer
• For more information on the terms of service, please see the texter privacy policy

If you experience any technical issues in using the service please refer to our FAQ page or get in touch with us at networksupport@text50808.ie (email monitored during office hours only).

Staying Fit for the Future

 As part of Cork Sports Partnership Get Active -Keep Well campaign we are delighted to bring you Staying Fit for the Future with Better Balance Better Bones.

Cork Sports Partnership has partnered with the HSE Health Promotion & Improvement Division and Physiotherapy Department to roll out this exciting programme in Cork.

About:

The Staying Fit for the Future with Better Balance Better Bones programme is a physical activity programme that will improve strength and balance as well as your general aerobic fitness.

Delivered over 8 weekly sessions in a community setting this programme includes:

Who is the programme aimed at:

This programme is suitable for adults who walk unaided and want to stay strong on their feet and falls free for life. It is not suitable for people who have fallen in the past 12 months or who use a walking stick or frame.

If you are wondering if the programme is suitable please attempt the following simple test of balance and strength:

• Cross your arms across your chest, then keeping your arms crossed stand on 1 leg, now close your eyes and stand tall and steady for 10 seconds...

If you find yourself a good bit more wobbly than you expected, this programme is for you! Programmes are delivered by exercise professionals who have been trained by HSE Physiotherapists in the Staying Fit For the Future, Better Balance Better Bones Programme. 

How much does the programme cost?

The cost of the programme is €40 payable at the first session. Please note that this programme is being evaluated and will require a small amount of paper work throughout.

Where is the nearest programme in 2021?

Click HERE to see the list of current programmes in Cork. (Please note all programmes are being delivered online for the moment)

For more Information: 

Please contact Cathal Geraghty at cgeraghty@corksports.ie or call 0861451381to book a place on one of the above programmes or to find our more information

                                  Other Testimonial Videos

Community Employment (CE) Vacancies Fermoy

 

Clonakilty Guitar Festival

 

For ten days in September some of the world’s greatest guitarists will descend on a small seaside town in the southwest of Ireland.

Now in its 17th year The Clonakilty International Guitar Festival is a celebration of the guitar. It is not starch collared or stuffy nosed. From virtuosos to noodlers, all are welcomed and exalted for a week of festivities from the 10th – 19th of September 2021. 

The Festival is run by a small not-for-profit group of music lovers. We are very proud of the rich, relaxed, educational, exciting and artistic environment our festival creates in beautiful seaside town.

A five piece post metal band hailing from Cork, Ireland, God Alone combine the dense atmosphere of post metal with elements of indie, hardcore, jazz and electronic music.

For the duration of our festival our whole town becomes a stage with performances & events happening in all manner of venue from the local schools and library to the bars and butcher shops.

The majority of events are free throughout our festival with some select ticketed shows.

More info here

Link to register for SECAD Sustainable Communities Training Programme

Who is this programme for?

We are looking for the following people to take part in this programme:

• Are you a community volunteer involved in groups in your area?
• Or a community member with skills, interests and ideas for your community who has not had the opportunity to be involved to date?
• Are you a business owner or someone who would like the opportunity to work remotely or set up a business in your local area?
• Could your voice be one of a diverse range of voices in your community to develop a plan for your community’s future?

If so, then this programme will give you the opportunity to link with your neighbouring community members to learn, share ideas and prioritise plans to develop a strong sustainable community integrating social, economic and environmental strands.

 www.secad.ie/leader/sustainable-communities

Please feel free to contact Nuala O’Connell at SECAD on 087 9672515 or 021 4613432  or on noconnell@secad.ie if you have any queries.

 

Abode Independent Living Programme

 

Abode's Independent Living Programme is now accepting applications.

The Independent Living Programme is for adults with a disability who would like to learn skills to become more independent.

Modules taught include:

• Cookery
• Career Preparation
• Work Experience
• Computer Literacy
• Digital Media
• Desktop Publishing
• Spreadsheets
• Word Processing
• Mathematics
• Personal Effectiveness
• Health and Safety
• Health and Fitness
• Art and Crafts

For more information contact Clodagh in Abode on 0214916180. We look forward to hearing from you!

The Programme is currently online during Covid but will return to our Cork centre when it is safe to do so.

General Info

Region

Online / Cork

Expiry Date

3rd Oct, 2021

Irish Festivals Scheme 2022 - Call for Applications

 

Foras na Gaeilge is pleased to announce that the Festival Scheme 2022 is now open and welcome applications for festivals that will be organized between 1 January and 31 May 2022. This is in respect of a call out to support either Irish Language Festivals or elements of festivals that are in the Irish Language. The deadline for applications under the first call is 12 midday Friday 3 September 2021 and only applications submitted electronically will be accepted. 

For further information visit https://www.forasnagaeilge.ie/sceimeanna-maoinithe/ or contact feilte@forasnagaeilge.ie. Please note, we will issue a second call in January 2022 for festivals proposed between 1 June and 31 December 2022. Therefore, organisers of festivals proposed for this period should not apply during the first call.

Do You Know a Heritage Hero? Are You a Heritage Newcomer?

 

Why not enter your project for one of the many awards in national Heritage Week? Awards will be given for Best County Heritage Project; Heritage Hero; Heritage Newcomer: Heritage Sharing; Heritage for all ages; Water Heritage; and Wild Child. All successful projects uploaded on heritageweek.ie by Monday 30th August 2021 can be considered for a National Heritage Award.  Further details available at https://www.heritageweek.ie/news/heritage-council-to-recognise-heritage-projects-for-its-national-heritage-awards-scheme

The Heritage Council has announced details of the National Heritage Week Awards 2021, which will recognise successful heritage projects showcased during this year’s National Heritage Week. Included in the seven award categories is a county award which recognises the best heritage project in each county.

The county award category will recognise those projects that promote awareness of, and engagement with heritage in the community. The winners in each county will have maximised the involvement of a community in the project development or execution and increased awareness of an aspect of heritage in a community. Project organisers might choose to create something unique, or to build on an existing heritage project, or heritage networks in a community.

In addition to county awards, the following award categories will apply to this year’s awards:

• Heritage Hero: awarded to an individual or organisation that has demonstrated an outstanding contribution to the protection and promotion of heritage in Ireland. This award will be based on nominations received by members of the public.
• Heritage newcomers: awarded to an individual or a group who have not previously participated in National Heritage Week, and who demonstrated considerable interest and innovation in their first encounter with the week.
• Heritage sharing: awarded to the project which connected with an individual or a group in the community which is normally excluded from heritage; or a project which explored an aspect of local heritage that is seldom considered or celebrated.
• Heritage for all ages: awarded to a National Heritage Week project which successfully included participants from different age groups.
• Water Heritage: awarded to the project that best explores how a canal, river, lake or the sea shapes heritage in a locality, and which is shared with the wider community.
• Wild Child: awarded to a National Heritage Week project which successfully encourages children and families to drop the devices, jump off the couch and get outdoors for and explore the heritage in their locality.

All participants who successfully upload a heritage project on the National Heritage Week website by Monday, 30th August 2021 will be considered for a National Heritage Week Award. Projects will be assessed on the basis of their local reach and community engagement, educational value and the level to which they involve different age groups.

A judging panel, convened by the Heritage Council, will consider submitted heritage projects for awards under the categories listed above. Awards will be announced in October 2020.

Virtual East Cork Dementia Café

Virtual East Cork Dementia Café

 Next virtual East Cork Dementia café will be held on

Friday the 27th^th of August from 12pm-1pm via ZOOM.

The virtual Café is open to anyone living or caring for someone with Dementia from East Cork and beyond.

This month will focus on the Validation Approach to caring for someone with dementia.

Validation Therapy advocates that rather than trying to bring the person with dementia back to our reality, it is more positive to enter their reality. In this way empathy is developed with the person, building trust and a sense of security.  

To find out more contact Nicola Lucey, HSE Community Worker

on 086 4668484

          Or email youghalcommunityhealthproject@outlook.com