We would like to Congratulate Carrigaline Tidy Towns who won the Bio-Diversity award in this years Pride in Our Community Competition. Their entry this year was the Waterpark Pond Upgrade and Conservation Project.
Well done Carrigaline Tidy Towns
For more on Pride in Our Community view our website or enter Here for 2023
We would like to Congratulate Brand Blarney who were highly commended for their entry for Best Project in Urban Area in this years Pride in Our Community Competition. Their entry this year was enhancing the visitor experience at the Clogheenmilcon Fen and encourage out-of-season activities to attract visitors.
Well done Brand Blarney
For more on Pride in Our Community view our website or enter Here for 2023
We would like to Congratulate Boherbue & District Community Development Association who won The Best Maintained Award for their entry in this years Pride in Our Community Competition. Their entry this year was continuing in the Development and up keep of Boherbue village.
Well done Boherbue & District Community Development Association.
For more on Pride in Our Community view our website
We would like to Congratulate Bantry Tidy Towns who won The Best Youth Group Award for their entry in this years Pride in Our Community Competition. Their entry this year was the complete makeover of The Spirit of Love Garden at the Abbey Cemetery.
Well done Bantry Tidy Towns
For more on Pride in Our Community view our website
Beauty and The Beast
Location: Dance Cork - Firkin Crane, John Redmond Street
Description: Join Belle, the Beast and the entire cast of lovable characters in this retelling of the classic story about learning to love and finding the true beauty that lies within.
Day/Date: December 15 to December 18
Time: December 15 & 16, 6.30pm, December 17 & 18, 1pm and 5pm
Cost Applies
Booking required: Yes
Link: www.dancecorkfirkincrane.ie
Queries to: 4507487, boxoffice@firkincrane.ie
Please see attached for information in relation to upcoming walk organised by Lorna Hurley, Rural Community Health Worker, Avondhu Blackwater Partnership. Feel free to share with colleagues, family and friends.
Kind regards
Jacinta McCormack
Fermoy Community Health Worker
Fermoy Community Health Project
085-9742320
www.fermoycommunityresource.
https://www.avondhublackwater.com/contact-us/
It’s A Wonderful Life
Location: Triskel Arts Centre, Tobin Street
Description: Beset with personal and professional problems, George Bailey finds his previously happy life falling apart around him on Christmas Eve
Day/Date: 16 December to 19 December
Time: Various
Cost Applies
Booking required: Yes
Link: triskelartscentre.ie/cinema
Queries to: triskelboxoffice@triskelartscentre.ie
We would like to Congratulate Ballyphehane Men's Shed who were Commended for their entry for Best Amenity Project in Cork City in this years Pride in Our Community Competition. Their entry this year was assisting with Ballyphehane Togher Community projects, eg Pearse Square refurbishment, Togher Community Garden retrofit and irrigation system and making raised beds for local school projects.
Well done Ballyphehane Men's Shed
For more on Pride in Our Community view our website
We would like to Congratulate Bandon Allotments who won the Best Social Inclusion award for their entry in this year's Pride in Our Community Competition. Their entry this year were the Allotments which are an essential amenity and are located within walking distance from the town.
Well done Bandon Allotments.
For more on Pride in Our Community view our website
We would like to Congratulate Banteer Tidy Towns who won the Most Creative/Innovation Award for their entry in this year's Pride in Our Community Competition. Their entry this year was a Wire sculpture of 'Chasing Children' and new information boards re flora found in the pond field.
Well done Banteer Tidy Towns
For more on Pride in Our Community view our website
We would like to Congratulate Baltimore Tidy Towns who were Highly Commended for their Best Tourism entry in this year's Pride in Our Community Competition. Their entry this year was the Restoration projects: one of a landscaped planted area and one of an historic wall and it’s lane.
Well done Baltimore Tidy Towns
For more on Pride in Our Community view our website
We would like to Congratulate Ballineen & Enniskeane Tidy Towns Association who were the Overall County Winners in this years Pride in Our Community Competition. Their entries this year was the Sculpture An Garraí and Goirtín Rua Garden projects in Enniskeane Village.
Well done Ballineen & Enniskeane Tidy Towns Association.
For more on Pride in Our Community view our website
We would also like to Congratulate Ballinora & District Community who were Commended for their Most Creative entry in this years Pride in Our Community Competition. Their entry this year was erecting a large viewing photo of an area called the Top of the World in Waterfall.
Well done Ballinora & District Community
For more on Pride in Our Community view our website
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Please find attached information on 2 upcoming Alzheimer Cafes – Carrigaline on Thurs 8th December and Ballincollig on Thursday 15th December.
Details and contact details on posters.
https://alzheimer.ie/location/carrigaline-alzheimer-cafe/
https://alzheimer.ie/location/ballincollig-alzheimer-cafe/Sheena Cadoo
Occupational Therapist / Crystal Project Lead | BSc OT, MSc Dementia Care |Cork Kerry Community Healthcare | Health Service Executive| Memory Resource Room | Floor 2 | Mallow Primary Healthcare Centre| Mallow | Co Cork | Eircode: P51Y8EC.
Tel. 022/58700 | Mobile 086 787 1818 | E-mail: sheena.cadoo@hse.ie | www.crystalproject.ie
The current phase (an online survey) will remain open until Tuesday 20th December and we have an online information session on the evening of Tuesday 13th December.
Press Release
EirGrid Celtic Interconnector Community Benefit Fund Consultation
Online Community Consultation now open for submissions to help shape the
Community Benefit Fund Strategy for 2023-2026
07 th December 2022
SECAD Partnership CLG (SECAD) is inviting community/voluntary organisations, local stakeholders and local residents to participate in an online community consultation process to help shape a strategy for the delivery of the Celtic Interconnector Community Benefit Fund. This fund is due to open for applications after March 2023.
The €2.4 million Celtic Interconnector Community Benefit Fund has been established by EirGrid, in recognition of the support of local communities and the temporary disruption which may be caused within proximity of the cable line during the construction phase of the project.The fund will be delivered in three phases over the project period 2023-2026 and will focus on three core streams to include Community, Sustainability & Biodiversity.
This consultation phase of the strategy development is critical to ensuring that the fund maximises its impact in local communities and meets priorities as identified by the communities themselves. SECAD is keen to hear from those living or operating within a 2km radius of the onshore cable line, which will run between Knockraha substation and Claycastle, Youghal in East Cork.
The online survey, which includes a map of the proposed community benefit area, is available via SECAD’s website at www.secad.ie/what-we-do/celtic-interconnector-community-benefit-fund/. The survey will be open for submissions until Tuesday, 20 th December 2022.
For anyone wishing to learn more about the benefit fund strategy consultation, an online information session will be held on Tuesday, 13 th December at 7.00pm. Registration for this session can be made via the SECAD website at www.secad.ie/what-we-do/celtic-interconnector-community-benefit-fund/.
SECAD Partnership CLG (SECAD) has been appointed by EirGrid as the grant making organisation to oversee the strategy development, management, administration, and delivery of the fund. SECAD is a local development company based in Midleton, Co. Cork and has administered several million euro in funding projects and programmes over the last two decades.
Ryan Howard, CEO at SECAD said: “SECAD is delighted to be engaging with communities around the development of the Celtic Interconnector Community Benefit Fund strategy. It is a fantastic opportunity for those living and operating within the area to have a say in how the fund is prioritised. We are encouraging as many people as possible to participate so that we can ensure that the fund supports community and voluntary organisations to meet the needs of the region”.
Michelle Walsh, Community Liaison Officer with EirGrid, said: “The response to SECAD’s call for participation in the strategy development has been very positive, reflecting communities 'desire to be involved in the shaping and development of their local area as part of the Celtic Interconnector project. EirGrid look forward to delivering these benefits to the Cork region.”
EirGrid is the nationally owned operator and developer of the electricity transmission grid in Ireland. The Celtic Interconnector is a key national infrastructural energy project and will be the first interconnector between Ireland and continental Europe.
For more information on the Community Benefit Fund, please contact Katie Kearns, SECAD Partnership CLG, tel. 021 461 3432, email kkearns@secad.ie.
Details of the Celtic Interconnector cable route and the proposed 2km area of benefit can be found at https://www.communitybenefitfunds.ie/eirgrid/eirgrid-interconnector-aob-map/.
For further information on the Celtic Interconnector Project, please contact Michelle Walsh, Community Liaison Officer, EirGrid, tel. + 353 (0) 85 870 4999, email Michelle.Walsh@Eirgrid.com.
About SECAD
SECAD Partnership CLG is a local development company that works with a variety of stakeholders in rural areas including: community and voluntary groups, disadvantaged target groups, job seekers, businesses (including private and social enterprise), farmers, schools and the corporate sector. SECAD facilitates a wide range of funds and services including social investment and employment support programmes implemented on behalf of several Irish Government Departments, State Bodies and energy clients. SECAD currently delivers major programmes such as LEADER and SICAP along with other smaller schemes and initiatives,including a number of community benefit funds across Ireland. www.secad.ie
The Snowman
Location: Cork City Hall, Anglesea Street
Description: A Cork Christmas with The Snowman film, full orchestra plus Christmas favourites, the Performers Academy Choir, onscreen live animations by France based Seán O’Brien. Narrated by Evelyn Grant. Conductor Tomás McCarthy
Day/Date: 10 December, 11 December
Time: 12pm & 2pm
Cost Applies
Booking required: Yes
Link:
Tickets.ie - Sat Dec 10th 12pm
Tickets.ie - Sat Dec 10th 2pm - Sold Out Online
Tickets also available from Pro Musica & The Pavilion, Ballygarvan
Queries to: 087 9648098/ admin@corkyouthorchestra.ie
Bishop Lucey Park Experience
This most popular story will be brought to life once more over the four weekends in the run up to Christmas with the return of the drummers drumming, the dancers dancing, the poor, confused French hens, the splendid swans a-swimming and … at least one new bird – which definitely won’t fit in that pear tree!
This entertaining and highly visual experience will once more feature performances from local community groups, with artists and street entertainers both from Cork and further afield, along with some new creative surprises to delight all the family on their stroll through our city centre park.
Opening hours 4pm – 8pm
Entry to the Park is FREE - Book HERE
Pre-booking is strongly advised, although walk-ups will be facilitated when possible. Queries on bookings to: events@sworldltd.com
Park Installation presented by Smallworld Music Ltd. Bookings are processed via Rezgo. See links for their Privacy Policies.
The Everyman Panto - Cinderella
Location: The Everyman, 15 MacCurtain Street
Description: And just like that, with a Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo, Cork’s favourite traditional family Panto is back! Oh, yes it is!
Day/Date: 3 December to 15 January 2023
Time: Various
Cost Applies
Booking required: Yes
Link: everymancork.com/events/cinderella-panto-2022
Queries to: 021 450 1673 / info@everymancork.com
John Spillane and Friends
Location: The Everyman, 15 MacCurtain Street
Description: John Spillane returns to the The Everyman for the 25th year to play his Christmas concert. He will be joined by friends for what promises to be a very special evening
Santa Cycle
Location: Meeting at Goldbergs Bar, 4 Victoria Road
Description: Charity cycle held in Cork to support Marymount Hospice
Day/Date: 4 December
Time: 7.30pm
Cost applies (to participate)
Booking required: Yes (to participate)
Link: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/cork-santa-cycle-tickets
Queries to: connie.wiseman@gmail.com / 087 2020222
CV Sector Energy Support Scheme: Deadline this Friday
An important reminder to submit your application before 3pm this Friday
The Wheel | 48 Fleet Street, Dublin 2
T: (01) 454 8727 | E: info@wheel.ie | W: www.wheel.ie
Lights of Love Remembrance Tree
The Christmas season is a time to celebrate our blessings with family and friends, and also serves as a time to join together with them in remembering friends and loved ones who are sadly no longer with us.
Fermoy Community Health Project & Fermoy Community Resource Centre in association with the Fermoy Committee of Cork Mental Health cordially invite you to attend the 'Lights of Love - Remembrance Tree' event, at which you may, if you wish, sponsor a light to remember your loved one by making a €5 donation. For your donation, you will receive a Lights of Love pack which has our Lights of Love Remembrance card – this card can be posted to a family member to let them know a light is shining on the tree, also included is a Christmas keepsake and a Little Bag of Hope.
On the night, you can also write the name of your loved ones name into the 2022 memory frame.
This community event takes place on Sunday 4st December from 5 - 6pm in the Fermoy Resource Centre, 42 McCurtain Street. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend.
Jacinta McCormack
Fermoy Community Health Worker
Fermoy Community Health Project
085-9742320
www.fermoycommunityresource.
