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Tuesday, 19 December 2023
2024 Cork Lifelong Learning Festival
Just to let you know that now is a really great time to start thinking about your participation in the
2024 Cork Lifelong Learning Festival from Wednesday 10th April to Wednesday 17th April 2024 inclusive
The Festival is open to individuals, organisations and groups all over Cork City
who want to engage with Lifelong Learners of all levels, interests and abilities.
It’s a great opportunity for engagement so if you have a passion for Learning of any kind,
we want to help you spread the word, engage, and inspire new lifelong learners across Cork.
Applications are accepted online, please follow this link to access form : https://submit.link/29Y
The deadline for submission of events is 5pm on Wednesday 31st January 2024.
If you are having any trouble with the forms, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
We’re always excited to see new learning events and old favourites back again in the programme.
If it’s your first time considering submitting an event you may find this document useful and if you have any questions, please do get in touch!
Thank you to everyone who took part in this years Festival and those planning to take part in next years festival.
In April of this year the Cork Lifelong Learning Festival was Awarded the LAMA ‘Best Irish Festival’ amongst all of the local authorities in Ireland;
a true testament to all your fabulous efforts in creating an amazing Learning event for all.
We are really looking forward to working with you on making the 19th Lifelong Learning Festival another remarkable week.
Wishing you all a very happy Christmas, and a peaceful New Year.
Warm regards,
Siubhán Mc Carthy & all the Learning City Team
Siubhán Mc Carthy
Cork Learning City
Lifelong Learning Festival Coordinator & Learning City Development Worker
Community, Culture & Placemaking Directorate, City Hall, Cork, T12 T997.
( 021 4924527 or 086 0123479
Friday, 15 December 2023
The Everyman and CADA present Beauty and the Beast
The Everyman and CADA present
Beauty and the Beast
Directed by Catherine Mahon-Buckley
SAT 2 DEC 2023–SUN 14 JAN 2024
Live at The Everyman
Terrific Thursday 7 DEC, 14 DEC & 11 JAN *
Audio-described performance & touch tour FRI 5 JAN, 1.30PM †
ISL-interpreted performance SAT 6 JAN, 1.30PM ††
Relaxed performance SUN 14 JAN, 11AM †
See HERE for more information on inclusive performances.
Cork’s favourite traditional family Panto is back. Oh yes, it is! Be our guest for a tale as old as pantomime with Beauty and the Beast.
In a little town (somewhere in Cork, like!), the beautiful Belle dreams of so much more than her simple life. When she discovers a castle (think Blarney or Blackrock) frozen in time under the spell of an enchanted rose and ruled over by a terrible Beast who was once a handsome prince, she must learn to look beyond his appearance if love is to save the day.
With talking teapots, singing candlesticks and clever clocks, this classic tale will delight a whole new generation. Featuring the usual zany gang bringing you non-stop Panto fun, it is directed by the zaniest of them all, Catherine Mahon Buckley.
Bringing a group? Talk to our team on 021 450 1780 or groups@everymancork.com
* Tickets for Terrific Thursdays are €29.
† To book your tickets for our audio described performance with touch tour or for our relaxed performance, email access@everymancork.com, or call 021 450 1780.
Tickets for relaxed performance are €22
†† Tickets for our ISL interpreted performance can be booked via our website everymancork.com, in person or by calling our box office.
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Thursday, 14 December 2023
Tuesday, 12 December 2023
Barnardos Boarded Out Practical Support Service
Kind Regards,
Tina Carroll McCarthy
Community Support Worker, Barnardos Boarded Out Practical Supports Service
Cork: Blackmore House, Meade Street, Cork | Tel: (021) 2038005
Mobile: 0861684382
Email: birthhistory@barnardos.ie
Webpage: https://www.barnardos.ie/our-
Click here to keep informed of our services and events.
You can donate online by clicking here -
Cork Opera House - Panto: Jack & The Beanstalk
Cork Opera House - Panto: Jack & The Beanstalk
2nd December – 21st January
Location: Cork Opera House
Description: A GIANT Panto is making its way to Cork Opera House in 2023 -full of fee-fi-fo-FUN, join Jack, Nanny Nellie and a host of lovable companions in a spectacular show packed with amazing colour, spellbinding costumes, music, breath-taking dance, and a tonne of belly laughs. Tickets for the Cork Opera House Panto always fly out the door so don’t delay and book seats to your favourite Panto outing now!
Day/ Date: 2nd Dec – 21st January
Time: Matinee & Evening shows - times vary, check booking links
Fee Applies - Tickets €35.50, €37.50
Booking required: Yes
Link: corkoperahouse.ie/whats-on/jack-and-the-beanstalk-panto-2023/
Tickets for the RELAXED PANTO , 4:30pm on December 13 are only available from the BOX OFFICE in person or by phone: (021) 4270022
Queries to: (021) 4270022
Young Filmmakers Take Centre Stage at Gala Screening in Cork County Hall
Young Filmmakers Take Centre Stage at Gala Screening in Cork County Hall
The 2023 Gala Screening Event for Cork Young Filmmakers was recently held at Cork County Hall. Hosted by Cork Young Filmmakers and Cork Film Centre with the support of Cork County Council and SECAD, the highly anticipated event celebrated a year long journey of filmmaking with young people from County Cork.
The Gala event focused on the premiere screening of new work by young filmmakers from throughout the county during the Summer of 2023. The short films were created at workshops in Bandon, Cobh, Macroom, Mallow, and Midleton and were premiered at this event which takes place annually at the spectacular 'Vertigo' at Cork County Hall.
This special screening event celebrates the creativity of young people from County Cork who made these short films as part of the Cork Young Filmmakers countywide Youth Arts Programme, generously supported by Cork County Council, SECAD, CETB and Creative Ireland.
A highlight of the evening was the presence of renowned filmmaker and visual artist, Claire Murphy, who is based in Cork. An alumna of NCAD, Claire graduated with a degree in Fine Art Painting in 2009 and later pursued an acclaimed master's degree in cinematography at Napier University Edinburgh in 2017. Claire’s exceptional work as a cinematographer and filmmaker has earned her recognition at festivals worldwide. One of her outstanding films, "To Be What We Are," was screened during the Gala.
The programmes were planned and coordinated by Cork Film Centre and funded in the main by Cork County Council and the Arts Council with support from SECAD, Cork ETB, Creative Ireland and CLCYP, (Cork Local Creative Youth Partnership) and supported also by Cork County Council’s Community Fund.
Cork County Policing Plan 2024 - Have Your Say!
The Divisional Officer, An Garda SÃochána, Cork County, Chief Superintendent Vincent O Sullivan is currently drafting An Garda SÃochána’s - Cork County Divisional Policing Plan 2024.
In line with the National Policing Plan it will be structured around 5 areas of focus/pillars as follows:
Pillar 1 - Community - An Garda SÃochána will continue to strengthen connections with communities, working in partnership to keep people safe.
Pillar 2 - Tackling Crime & Preventative Policing - An Garda SÃochána will work at proactively anticipating and addressing crime, including new and emerging crime trends, utilising effective information-led policing approaches.
Pillar 3 - Victims & the Vulnerable - An Garda SÃochána will work towards reducing harm by promoting and protecting the dignity and Human Rights of victims and all vulnerable persons interacting with An Garda SÃochána.
Pillar 4 - Protecting the security of the Irish State - An Garda SÃochána will continue protecting the security of the Irish state and it's people from terrorism and threats detrimental to it's vital interests.
Pillar 5 - Sustainable Change and Innovation - An Garda SÃochána will be inspiring and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement, enhancing innovation and responsiveness to change.
A short survey has been drafted to consult with you, the Community Stakeholders & General Public, so that your views can be considered and included in the goals and objectives of the Cork County Policing Plan 2024. The information gathered in this survey will help in determining the key areas of focus.
It is important that you have your say!
The survey in anonymous - your answers will not identify you individually!
It would be appreciated if the survey could be distributed via your communication network to maximise reach.
The Survey can be accessed by clicking the following link: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/
The Password is PP2024.
The closing date for submissions is Monday 11th December 2023 at 09:00
If you have any questions or concerns about this survey please get in touch with Inspector Miriam McGuire, Performance and Assurance, An Garda SÃochána - CK.performancestandards@garda.
Miriam McGuire Inspector
Fermoy Garda Station
Email CK.PAFA@garda.ie
Community Climate Action Programme (CCAP) Opens Call for Applications
Community Climate Action Programme (CCAP) Opens Call for Applications
Cork County Council’s Community Climate Action Programme (CCAP) designed to provide targeted funding for community groups through a competitive application process and deliver community climate action.
In partnership with Cork County Council, the Community Climate Action Programme (CCAP) aims to support and empower communities in shaping and building low carbon, sustainable communities which will contribute to national climate and energy targets. The programme is divided into two separate strands, Strand 1 and Strand 1a.
Strand 1 of the CCAP will provide funding to community organisations within Cork County to deliver a local climate action project/initiative. Eligible community organisations can apply for up to 100% funding across three categories:
Small scale projects: less than €20,000 (10% of funding)
Medium scale projects: €20,000 to €50,000 (40% of funding)
Large scale projects: €51,000 to €100,000 (50% of funding)
Proposed projects should address one or more of the following five themes under home/energy, travel, food and waste, shopping and recycling, and local climate and environmental action.
Additionally, under Strand 1a of the CCAP, community organisations can propose a cross-border project in partnership with organisations in Northern Ireland. These projects must address the same five themes as Strand 1 and must have a clear North/South basis, with a cross-border partnership approach and impact.
The Community Climate Action Programme (CCAP) forms an important aspect of Cork County Council’s approach to local community climate action and aims to support the objectives and actions of the Council’s draft Climate Action Plan 2024-2029.
Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Valerie O’Sullivan, echoed the sentiments adding, “Climate action is a key strategic priority for Cork County Council, and the launch of the Community Climate Action Programme (CCAP) is an important and positive step in delivering our key objectives. In combination with the recent publication of our draft Climate Action Plan 2024-2029, the CCAP signifies a strong example of Cork County Council’s commitment to supporting community climate action and enabling our transition to a low carbon and climate resilient County. Cork County Council has been allocated €1.2 million euro by the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications to deliver the CCAP, and I hope that our local community groups consider making an application in advance of the deadline”.
Applications for Strand 1 and Strand 1a of the Community Climate Action Programme (CCAP) open on Wednesday 13th December 2023 for a period of 12 weeks, with a closing date of Wednesday 6th March 2024.
Further details regarding eligibility, requirements and the application process are available at www.corkcoco.ie
6 weeks of Family Information sessions for relatives of people with Dementia
Six weeks of information sessions for relatives of people with dementia
We are facilitating a six week block of information sessions for relatives of people with dementia beginning Thursday 11th January 2024. They will run for six consecutive Thursdays until Thursday 15th Feb 2024, 7-9.15pm in Mallow Primary Healthcare Centre.
A range of topics will be covered including:
• An overview of dementia
• Changing relationships
• Communication
• Understanding behaviour
• Engaging in activities
• Safety at home
• Looking after yourselves
• Accessing information and support
• Personal care
• Nutrition and eating well
There will also be opportunities to share experiences with others in similar situations
To reserve your place go to https://www.
If you are unable to attend these in person sessions The Alzheimer Society of Ireland run online information sessions. Go to https://alzheimer.ie/location/
Newmarket/ Kanturk Alzheimer Café 2024
Takes place on Thursday 4th January 2024, in the Culturlann, Newmarket, 11am-1pm. A local community garda will be talking about safety in the home and community. All are welcome
Caring at Christmas
Please see attached an information leaflet, containing tips on supporting someone with dementia during the festive period
If you wish to be removed from this mailing list, please let me know,
All the best
Sheena
Sheena Cadoo
Occupational Therapist / North Cork Dementia Alliance Lead |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.ncdementiaalliance.ie
Follow us on social media to find out about dementia services being provided throughout Cork. Facebook (Cork Dementia Services) and Instagram (corkdementiaservices)
Thursday, 7 December 2023
Dementia Christmas Updates
Hi all
Just getting in touch with some information
Yoga for relatives
These sessions are on hold for December and January and will resume again in February 2024. Keep an eye on these emails for a date
Christmas dates
Group | Finishing on | Back on |
Singing for the Brain Mallow | Thursday 14th Dec (performing in MPHC on Tuesday 19th Dec) | Thursday 11th Jan |
Exercising for the Brain Mallow | 19th December (please note there is no session on Tues 12th Dec due to the Christmas Party) | Tuesday 9th Jan |
Exercising for the Brain Fermoy | 20th December | Wed 10th Jan |
Childrens Book
We have finally re-printed our childrens book ‘Feathers in my Brain’! This book sensitively explains dementia and ways that young children can support their loved ones. Available for purchase from the Memory Resource Room or online at https://www.
Christmas party reminder
Taking place on Tuesday 12th December in Springfort Hall, Mallow 1pm-4pm. There will be a two-course meal, tea and coffee followed by a visit from Santa, musical entertainment and spot prizes. North Cork Dementia Alliance is subsidising the afternoon and the cost for the day is €20 per person, payable on the day.
Booking is essential – email me or phone or text Margaret on 086 025 5205.
Newmarket/Kanturk Alzheimer Café reminder
Takes place on Thursday 7th December, 11am-1pm in the Culturlann, Newmarket. The topic is ‘Safe banking for vulnerable adults’ with Maura Twomey from AIB. To register email me or contact Karen on 087 348 7511.
North Cork Dementia Services
I have attached a flyer on North Cork dementia services. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any queries about the services or if you would like to make an appointment to meet in the Memory Resource Room
Bessboro Social Club
Takes place on Saturday 9th December, 1-3pm, Bessboro Daycare, Blackrock. Contact Jerry at 021497 2504
Carrigaline Alzheimer Café
Takes place on Thursday 14th December 3-5pm, Carrigaline Family Support Center. The topic is ‘Safe banking for vulnerable adults’ with a guest speaker from AIB. Contact Karen on 087 348 7511 to book your place
Sheena Cadoo
Occupational Therapist / North Cork Dementia Alliance Lead |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.ncdementiaalliance.ie
Follow us on social media to find out about dementia services being provided throughout Cork. Facebook (Cork Dementia Services) and Instagram (corkdementiaservices)
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