City launch events for Cultural Companions Northside

 

Muintir na Tíre Cork are excited to announce the relaunch of Cork Cultural

Companions at two special events happening this July.

An Age & Opportunity Arts Initiative, Cultural Companions creates local networks of like minded people aged 55 and over to attend cultural and arts events together.

We all know that social engagement is important for people of all ages, but its especialy crucial as we get older. Cork Cultural Companions provides a fun and friendly way for older people to stay connected with their community. But the benefits dont stop there. Studies show that engaging in creative activities can have a positive impact on mental health and well-being, especially in older adults. Cork Cultural and arts scene is a vibrant, inclusive community that welcomes people of all ages. Whether its attending a music concert, visiting an art exhibition, taking a heritage tour or watching a theatre performance, theres something for everyone in Cork and being a Cultural Companion means you can enjoy it in great company too. "We are thrilled to be relaunching Cork Cultural Companions in Cork City said Tara O Donoghue, the programme coordinator. "The programme recognises the importance of social engagement and creativity in older age. There’s an emphasis on peer support and empowerment, so members select events and volunteer to meet and greet others. Going out together, members get to share the experience, try new things and meet others who share their interests".  Both events take place at 2pm; Tuesday 4th July in Tory Top Library, Ballyphehane, and Wednesday 5th in Blackpool Library. A great opportunity to learn how Cultural Companions works, the afternoon will also feature music from local performers and refreshments, so come along and see what it's all about! By attending events and experiencing new things together, members stay connected with their community, engage with their creativity, and improve their well-being.“After years of dragging family members to events I found My Tribe! The day I was told about Cultural Companions I knew I was home.” commented Cultural Companions member Rosemary Meade, “People of all kinds with the same interest & love for cultural occasions of every type, were going to be accompanying me! No longer leaving the theatre, concert hall

or cinema with all the thoughts running in my head, now there was commentary from all

sides. It has enhanced my enjoyment and the fellow companions I have met are a delight.”

So, if your aged 55 or over and want to connect with like-minded folks while experiencing

the best of Cork's cultural scene, join Cork Cultural Companions today! 

For more

information, visit muintircork.com/cork-cultural-companions

Supported by the HSE Community Work Department, Cork City Council and Cork County

Council, this programme is delivered by the Cork County Federation of Muintir na Tíre.

Contact Cork Cultural Companions via email to culture@muintircork.com or tel. 021 4500688

City launch events for Cultural Companions Southside

Muintir na Tíre Cork are excited to announce the relaunch of Cork Cultural

Companions at two special events happening this July.

An Age & Opportunity Arts Initiative, Cultural Companions creates local networks of like minded people aged 55 and over to attend cultural and arts events together.

We all know that social engagement is important for people of all ages, but its especialy crucial as we get older. Cork Cultural Companions provides a fun and friendly way for older people to stay connected with their community. But the benefits dont stop there. Studies show that engaging in creative activities can have a positive impact on mental health and well-being, especially in older adults. Cork Cultural and arts scene is a vibrant, inclusive community that welcomes people of all ages. Whether its attending a music concert, visiting an art exhibition, taking a heritage tour or watching a theatre performance, theres something for everyone in Cork and being a Cultural Companion means you can enjoy it in great company too. "We are thrilled to be relaunching Cork Cultural Companions in Cork City said Tara O Donoghue, the programme coordinator. "The programme recognises the importance of social engagement and creativity in older age. There’s an emphasis on peer support and empowerment, so members select events and volunteer to meet and greet others. Going out together, members get to share the experience, try new things and meet others who share their interests".  Both events take place at 2pm; Tuesday 4th July in Tory Top Library, Ballyphehane, and Wednesday 5th in Blackpool Library. A great opportunity to learn how Cultural Companions works, the afternoon will also feature music from local performers and refreshments, so come along and see what it's all about! By attending events and experiencing new things together, members stay connected with their community, engage with their creativity, and improve their well-being.“After years of dragging family members to events I found My Tribe! The day I was told about Cultural Companions I knew I was home.” commented Cultural Companions member Rosemary Meade, “People of all kinds with the same interest & love for cultural occasions of every type, were going to be accompanying me! No longer leaving the theatre, concert hall

or cinema with all the thoughts running in my head, now there was commentary from all

sides. It has enhanced my enjoyment and the fellow companions I have met are a delight.”

So, if your aged 55 or over and want to connect with like-minded folks while experiencing

the best of Cork's cultural scene, join Cork Cultural Companions today! 

For more

information, visit muintircork.com/cork-cultural-companions

Supported by the HSE Community Work Department, Cork City Council and Cork County

Council, this programme is delivered by the Cork County Federation of Muintir na Tíre.

Contact Cork Cultural Companions via email to culture@muintircork.com or tel. 021 4500688

 

Cork County Council Upgrades Remote Working Hubs in Bantry and Fermoy

Caption: The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Danny Collins visits Bantry E-Centre following the completion of upgrade works at the remote working facility which were funded by Cork County Council and the Connected Hubs Grant Scheme. Pictured in Bantry E-Centre is Mayor Collins with Paul Sutton and Bernie McCarthy, Cork County Council. Photo: Adrian Cronin

Caption: Pictured is Cllr Kay Dawson, Cllr Noel McCarthy, Mayor of County Cork Cllr Danny Collins, Cllr Frank O’Flynn, Cllr Deirdre O’Brien and Cllr William O’Leary at one of the units at Fermoy E-Centre to mark the upgrade of the Remote Working Facility funded by Cork County Council and the Connected Hubs Grant Scheme on 14th June 2023. Photo by Sean Jefferies Photography.

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Danny Collins visited both Bantry and Fermoy E-Centre Remote Working Hubs following their expansion and refurbishment.  These upgraded facilities offer a modern and comfortable working environment for remote workers thanks to grant funding received from the Department of Rural and Community Development under the Connected Hubs grant scheme. 

Bantry E-Centre has been in operation for over 10 years offering hot-desking space, meeting/training rooms, third level study space, office and canteen facilities. As part of the refurbishment, the E-Centre has benefitted from energy and connectivity upgrades, including the installation of air-to-air heat pumps and heat recovery ventilation, upgraded LED lighting and installation of high speed 1GB broadband. Furthermore, the centre now features a newly created 3rd level remote study facility with seven desk spaces connected to the Eduroam system, enabling secure internet access for students, researchers, and staff from participating institutions.

Similarly, Fermoy E-Centre has been in operation for over a decade and has been enhanced to better meet the needs of the new remote working environment. The thriving centre, which previously offered 5 offices for rent, 11 hot-desks, a meeting / training room and canteen facilities, has been reconfigured to create an additional 15 desks which can be used as either hot-desks or offices. Refurbishment also included the installation of 1GB broadband as well as energy efficient panel heaters, a heat recovery ventilation system and upgraded LED lighting.
The upgrades allow for a more energy efficient systems, complete with the ability to manage the heating remotely, allowing for reduced energy usage and a more comfortable working environment for tenants.

Lord Mayor welcomes handover of Famine Graveyard to Cork City Council

 

Lord Mayor welcomes handover of Famine Graveyard to Cork City Council

21st June 2023

On Wednesday 21st June at 11am, Lord Mayor of Cork Councillor Deirdre Forde attended the All Saints Cemetery, Carr's Hill, to mark the agreement which has been reached between Cork City Council and the HSE to enable the Local Authority take ownership of the famine graveyard. 

 

The All Saints Cemetery is known to many local people as ‘The Pauper’s Graveyard.’  It is a national monument and an annual commemoration ceremony is held in the cemetery in September of each year.

 

Commenting on the event, the Lord Mayor said “I look forward to seeing the plans for maintaining, interpreting and honouring this significant site in our history.  Today marks a new opportunity to remember our ancestors who died in An Gorta Mór – The Great Famine.”

 

All Saints Cemetery was used as a burial ground for victims of the Great Famine and paupers, and was in use as a burial ground up until the 1950s by which time it became the final resting place for around 30,000 souls. Thousands of Cork people who died during The Great Famine are buried at Carr’s Hill.  In the months of February to June 1847, 2,260 famine victims from the Workhouse on Douglas Road (now St Finbarr’s Hospital) were laid to rest in these grounds. 

 

The late Jack Sorensen, a taxi driver in Cork, erected a cross to honour the famine dead back in 1958 which is still located on the graveyard site.  Jack passed away in 1979 but his legacy lives on through a memorial carrying his name at the foot of the cross. The US Ambassador to Ireland, Mrs. Jean Kennedy Smith, unveiled a memorial to the famine victims here in this cemetery back in 1997.  This was to mark the 150th anniversary of the Famine in Ireland. 

Fermoy Community Network -Treasurer Role

 Hello all

 

Following on from our last FCN meeting, please see attached document in relation to role of Treasurer with the Fermoy Branch of MS Society.   If you or someone you know is interested and would like to find out more about this volunteer role please email their chairperson marysheahanlonergan@gmail.com

 

Many thanks

Jacinta

 

Jacinta McCormack

Fermoy Community Health Worker

Fermoy Community Health Project

085-8742320

jacinta.mccormack@hse.ie

www.fermoycommunityresource.com

www.healthactionzone.com

 

 The Treasurer

Roles and Responsibilities

The Treasurer should not be seen as the sole arbitrator of finances within the Branch; this is the collective responsibility of the full Branch committee. He/she should however provide relevant financial information to the committee and should explain and report on the accounts at the regular committee meetings. Training for all Branch committee members will be offered by MSI. The Treasurer is responsible for the banking of all Branch funds, the upkeep of the Branch accounts and the presentation of the financial position of the Branch and the audited accounts in the Branch Annual Meeting.

The principal duties of the Treasurer are to:

1. Ensure that adequate records exist regarding the Branchs financial transactions

including accurate and up-to-date records of all income, expenditure, assets and liabilities.

2. Issue receipts for all funds received, where appropriate.

3. Lodge all monies received in the Branchs bank account.

4. Make all approved payments promptly.

5. Act as a signatory to the Branchs bank accounts, (with at least one other committee member).

6. Be accountable for any petty cash and ensure that there are no cheques made payable to cash.

7. Enter all income and expenditure information onto e-Docs system on a monthly basis.

8. Forward details of all income, expenditure, assets and liabilities to the Branchs auditor in early January in relation to Branch Annual Meeting.

9. Forward a copy of the audited accounts to the Finance Department for consolidation into MSI’s accounts by the designated date.

10. Report to the Annual Meeting on the audited accounts for the preceding year.

Branches use e-Docs Financial Reporting System

The closing date for you input in the Leader Rural Development Plan 2023-2027 is closing this Friday the 30th of June

This is a reminder that the closing date for you input in the Leader Rural Development Plan 2023-2027 is closing this Friday the 30^th of June.

 

 

 

SEEKING YOUR INPUT FOR THE LEADER RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 2023-2027

 

 

Dear Sir/Madam,

 

Cork County Council’s North, South and West Cork LCDCs (Local Community Development Committees) in partnership with Avondhu Blackwater Partnership, SECAD Partnership and Comhar na nOileán Teo are currently developing community-led Local Development Strategies (LDS) for each of our three LCDC areas to deliver the next LEADER programme 2023 – 2027.

 

We invite communities, businesses, organisations and individuals to get involved and share your views on how the LEADER programme can best support rural and community development in your area. Your ideas and input will help to shape a vison for economic, social and environmental development in the area. 

 

We have just launched an online survey which we would invite you to participate in, the link to this is:

 

https://www.yourcouncil.ie/service/LEADER_2023_to_2027_Community_Consultation_Survey

 

Your organisations input is important as is the general community feedback so I would ask if you could please spare a few minutes to complete this survey and please feel free to add any additional relevant information in the box at the end.

 

Thanking you,

Kay

 

 

Kay Keegan  |  Príomhoifigeach Choiste Forbartha Pobail Áitiúil  |  Pobal

Forbairt Gheilleagrach, Fiontraíocht & Turasóireacht | Mol Fáis Gnó | Comhairle Contae Chorcaí | Corcaigh | T12 A243 | Éire

T +353-(0)21 – 428  5295    M +353-(0)86 - 1706885 

kay.keegan@corkcoco.ie |  www.corkcoco.ie

 

 

 

Patrick Buckley |  PPN Support Worker |  Cork County PPN

Economic Development, Enterprise & Tourism | The Business Growth Hub | Cork County Council | Cork | T12 A243

| Ireland

T +353-(0)21 – 428 5486   M  +353-(0)86 - 0597563

|Patrick.Buckley@CorkCoCo.ie  Cork County PPN | Public Participation Network

 

Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards for 2023

 ONLY 1 WEEK TO GO

***Closing date for applications: Friday, 30th June 2023***

Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards for 2023

Age Friendly Ireland is thrilled to announce that we are back and looking forward to receiving hundreds of applications to our Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards for 2023. We are calling for organisations, businesses, individuals/members of the public, agencies and communities to submit applications on projects, initiatives or programmes that support older people and that they consider to be age friendly. Eight categories of awards, aligning to the WHO themes, have been chosen as they have a meaningful impact on the lives of older people in Ireland:

Transport | Active & Healthy Ageing | Business Innovation | Safety & Security | Communications |

Environment | Community Innovation | Housing

We are seeking innovative projects from across this range of areas that have real impact and have the potential to be showcased and replicated. We will be welcoming initiatives at both local and national level. Shortlisted projects will be visited by the judging panel and invited to Ireland’s Age Friendly

Recognition and Achievements Awards ceremony in Clayton Whites Hotel, Wexford on 30th November

2023.

To apply please click on the link below: Application Form

For more information please visit our website, click the link below:

https://agefriendlyireland.ie/agefriendlyawards2022/

Age Friendly Ireland Weekly Newsletter 23rd June 2023

Ballyphehane Community Centre - Information Evening Talk with Q & A

 We will be holding a Dementia Information Evening at the Ballyphehane community centre on Tuesday 27^th @ 19:00. It aims to increase public understanding of dementia, including its symptoms, causes, and available treatments.

Whether you are a healthcare professional, caregiver, family member, or simply interested in increasing your knowledge about dementia, we encourage you to attend this information evening.

The main speaker will be Kevin Quaid followed by a Q&A session. This event is free to ensure accessibility to the wider community.

Event details below:

Event: Dementia Information Evening  

Date: Tuesday 27th June  

Location: Sports hall, Ballyphehane Community Centre  

Time: Welcome from 7, event starts 7.30pm

We look forward to welcoming you to the Dementia Information Evening and making a positive difference in the lives of those affected by this condition.

Please note that this event is open to all, and there is no registration fee. Light refreshments will be provided, and there will be ample time for networking and sharing experiences with fellow attendees. 

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Best regards,

Sean Daly
Fundraising Associate
Ballyphehane Community Centre
www.ballyphehanecommunity.com

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Gaelscoil Charraig Uí Leighin wins Cork County & Beaumont Girls' School wins Cork City Muintir na Tire Schools Garden Competition 2023

 

Gaelscoil Charraig Uí Leighin wins Cork County

& Beaumont Girls' School wins Cork City

Muintir na Tire Schools Garden Competition 2023

Teacher Cláir Ui Mhaoláin and Pupils Lusai Ni Dhein and Siun Nic Conmara of Gaelscoil Charraig Uí Leighin who won the overall Cork County School Garden, receiving their award from Mayor of County Cork Cllr. Danny Collins at Cork County Hall. Also in Photo are Michelle Greene and Katherine Corkery of the Cork County Council Environment Directorate, Conor Nelligan Heritage Officer Cork County Council and Sean Holland and Sean Finn Muintir na Tíre

Teacher Aoife McCarthy pupils Amy Boland and Lucy Ahern Of Beaumont Girls National School who won the Overall Best City School Garden receiving their award from Deputy Lord Mayor Cllr. Derry Canty at Cork County Hall. Also in the photo are Lorraine Leahy and Mary Walsh of Community, Culture and Placemaking Directorate Cork City Council

 

Pupils Lusai Ni Dhein and Siun Nic Conmara of Gaelscoil Charraig Uí Leighin who won the overall Cork County School Garden Award and Amy Boland and Lucy Ahern Of Beaumont Girls National School who won the Overall Best City School Garden at the Muintir na Tire Cork Schools Garden Awards 2023

The staff and Pupils of Gaelscoil Charraig Uí Leighin are thrilled to be Cork County Overall Winners with Beaumont Girls’ School winning the Cork City Overall Winners at the Cork County Federation Muintir ná Tíre School Garden Awards 2023 which were held in County Hall on Wednesday June 21st 2023.

The Competition is in its eleventh year after a brief halt during covid and this year saw a record amount of entries. The enthusiasm and high standard and quality shown from all the schools proved to the Judges that the project continues to be a huge success. The competition involves each school developing/planning a garden in their own way.  Both adults and students work together to decide what type of garden they want to create. The competition encourages all students to get involved in working in the garden and the competition also promotes sustainability and biodiversity.

Mr Denis Kelly welcomed the schools involved and congratulated each school on their efforts. This was then followed by an audio visual presentation that showcased all of the schools hard work. Denis then thanked the Muintir ná Tíre sub group for all their hard work in making the School Garden’s Awards a huge success. He also thanked Cork County & Cork City Council for their huge support.

 

Sean Holland Chair of the sub group of Cork County Federation Muintir ná Tíre was highly impressed with the standard of the gardens entered and spoke about the importance of getting into the garden and “getting your hands dirty.” He asked pupils to think outside the box and to include lots of colour in their gardens. He also thought that the Video on the gardens was a good way for new entrants to see other school’s work and come up with new ideas.

Mayor Danny Collins was highly impressed with the enthusiasm from the children towards the School Garden Awards and encouraged everyone to get involved. He congratulated all the schools and said they were all winners & what they were learning now will stand to them in time. He hoped next year’s competition would be even bigger and better. Cllr Derry Canty who deputised for the Lord Mayor of Cork City Cllr. Deirdre Forde wished these initiatives were in schools in his day & commended the work of everyone involved to keep the school gardens competitions going while congratulating all the students who got involved. Sean Finn of Muntir Cork praised all the support received & thanked the sponsors while commending the hard work of the committee and staff of Muintir Cork. Conor Nelligan Heritage Officer of Cork County Council thanked everyone for partaking and attending the Awards Ceremony. He said the competition was a huge success and congratulated all involved. Brendan Scahill HSE & Yvonne Cahalane of Muntir Cork were highly impressed with the commitment of all the pupils & post covid believed their gardens would benefit all schools by getting out and enjoying the garden, while building confidence & life skills.

 

 

Organised by Cork County Federation Muintir na Tire and Cork County & Cork City Council

 

8 Sidney Place,

Wellington Road Cork

 

Phone:0214500688                                                     email: admin@muintircork.com

Fax: 021450053                                                          website: Muintircork.com

 

Award Photos can Be seen at https://www.facebook.com/Muintircork

 

About the Competition:  The competition is run in conjunction with Cork County Council & Cork City Council Environment directorate and Heritage Section Cork County Council and Atkins Garden World.  The aim of the “Schools Competition” is to support pupils, teachers in County Cork & Cork City, to bring nature, wildlife, plants and colours into their school grounds, to promote horticulture and biodiversity to give students a chance to interact with the environment and nature in a positive way. Studies have shown that school gardens promote positive environmental attitudes and provide an excellent opportunity to develop more positive attitudes towards science at an early age.

Full Results 2023

Overall Winners Cork County       

Gaelscoil Charraig Uí Leighin

 

Overall Winners Cork City

Beaumont Girls' School, Woodvale Road, Blackrock, Cork

Gold Medal winning Gardens

Derinagree NS

Coachford NS

Holy Family NS, Shanagarry

St Patrick's Boys National School Skibbereen

Walterstown National School

Ballymoney NS

Rusheen, Coachford, Co. Cork.

Gaelscoil na Dúglaise,

Best In Category

Curraglass NS. Curraglass, Conna

Vicarstown NS

Castlelyons NS

Dromleigh NS, Kilmichael,

Timoleague NS, Timoleague, Bandon, Co. Cork

Rylane National Dchool

Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin  Bhaile an Chollaigh,

Scoil Maria Assumpta, Ballyphehane.

St. Columbus Girls National School Douglas

Gaelscoil an Drisceoil Glanmire.

Highly Commended Gardens

Gaelscoil Dhroichead na Banndan

Gaelscoil Choráin, Sráid na Trá, Youghal, Co. Cork

Carriganima NS Carriganima Macroom Co Cork

Scoil Padraig Naofa Convent Hill Bandon Co Cork

Gaelscoil Dr UI Shuilleabhain

Scoil Bhríde, Rathcormac, Co.Cork

St.Multose NS, Kinsale

Ahiohill National School , Ahiohill, Enniskeane, Co.Cork

Cloghoula N.S. Millstreet, Co. Cork

Scoil Chroí Íosa, St Ann’s Road, Blarney

St. Mary's Special School, Rochestown

Gaelscoil Ui Riada

School of the Divine Child,

Strawberry Hill, Blarney Road

Blarney Street School

St. Patrick’s Infants School, Gardiner’s Hill

 

 

Commended Gardens

St. Colman`s National School

Rathbarry N.S. Castlefreke

Scoil Fhiachna Glengarriff

Ballyhass National School, Cecilstown,

Canovee National School

Sonas Special Junior Primary Special School, Carrigaline

Bishop Galvin Central School, Newcestown,

Watergrasshill NS,

Scoil Eanna Montenotte Cork

STREET FEAST SUNDAY 25TH OF JUNE 2023

 

Street Feast is a national event to celebrate community. It isn't any old shindig. It's a not for profit, all-for-fun, do-it-yourself celebration.  The first Fermoy Street Feast will be held on Sunday 25th June from 12-2pm in the Fermoy International, behind the CYMS Hall, McCurtain Street, Fermoy, P61 CR62.  All are welcome to attend. 

 

Bring your picnic (if you can) and a little something for the sharing table   There will be music and chats and lots of fun.  Please share with groups, family and friends.

 

The project was awarded funding from the Community Response Fund, supported by Community Response Coalition!

 

#CommunityResponseFund

#streetfeastcork 

#streetfeast2023

 

Fermoy International Garden 

Fermoy A Cleaner Town 

Fermoy Community Health Project 

Fermoy Community Resource Centre

 

 

Jacinta McCormack

Fermoy Community Health Worker

Fermoy Community Health Project

085-8742320

jacinta.mccormack@hse.ie

www.fermoycommunityresource.com

www.healthactionzone.com

 

            

 

Fermoy Dementia Cafe

 

 

Fermoy Dementia Café

Adair Hall (P61 DD73)

(Located behind the church)

Wednesday 28th June

2.30 - 4.30pm

GUEST SPEAKER: Thomas O'Callaghan

 

While dementia does not mean someone cannot drive, there are some steps that need to be taken following a diagnosis. Thomas will talk us through them along with recognising when driving may be becoming an issue and how to go about getting car adaptations.

 

Not to be missed!

#dementia cafe #dementia #dementiaanddriving

 

Please share with group members, colleagues, family and friends.

 

 

Jacinta McCormack

Fermoy Community Health Worker

Fermoy Community Health Project

085-8742320

jacinta.mccormack@hse.ie

www.fermoycommunityresource.com

www.healthactionzone.com