THE HUB - Fermoy Friday September 29th

 Attached is the announcement of / invitation to the official opening of THE HUB - Fermoy on Friday September 29th at 1pm.

Thanks to the support of Cork Mental Health Foundation, and the unwavering commitment of our volunteers, THE HUB - Fermoy is proving to be a valuable asset to our community since its doors were opened to host the first of our social evenings at the end of April last.

I am keen for all relevant stakeholders who are proactive in promoting positive approaches to protecting our mental wellbeing to come and meet us at The Hub to learn about what we do, and to perhaps discuss opportunities for synergy and mutual support.

Yours in wellbeing,

Kevin McCormack - Voluntary Project Lead

Kevin McCormack

Together at the Lodge mental health and wellbeing event comes to Midleton

 Together at the Lodge Mental Health and Wellbeing event comes to Midleton

Cork Kerry Community Healthcare is proud to announce the first 'Together at the Lodge' free mental health and wellbeing event at the Midleton Lodge Park, on Sunday October 1st, from 1pm -5pm.
 
Together at the Lodge will feature an array of entertainment, recreational activities, workshops and informational spaces provided by over 30 local community groups and organisations. The event aims to foster a sense of community and raise awareness about the support services available for mental health and wellbeing.
 
This free community event is open to all and sees Cork Kerry Community Healthcare partner with Cork County Council, Midleton & Area Chamber of Commerce, Youghal Health Project, Midleton Family Resource Centre, HSE Community Services, See Change and SHINE.
 

Date & Time

Sun, 01/10/0023 - 13:00 to
Sun, 01/10/2023 - 17:00

Location

Midleton Lodge Park

Price

Free

Mitchelstown Horticulture Container Gardening QQI L3

 

Regards,

 

Brendan Glynn

BTEI Coordinator

Cork College of FET (Mallow Centre)

IDA Business & Technology Park

Quartertown

Mallow

Co Cork

P51 HC63

 

Tel 022 55452

Mob 086 3629199

Email brendan.glynn@corketb.ie

CORK COUNTY COUNCIL REQUIRES Relief School Warden- Fermoy & Charleville Area.

 CORK COUNTY COUNCIL

REQUIRES

 

• Relief School Warden- Fermoy Area.
• Relief School Warden- Charleville Area.

 Closing date for the receipt of completed application forms is 4pm on 20/10/2023.

Further details and application forms for the above posts are available on the careers’ section of the website: www.corkcoco.ie; or by e-mailing: recruitment@corkcoco.ie

 

CORK COUNTY COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Cork County Older People’s Council AGM Celebrates Remarkable Achievements and Welcomes New Leadership

 Cork County Older People’s Council AGM Celebrates Remarkable Achievements and Welcomes New Leadership

Cork County Older People’s Council (OPC) hosted their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, September 13th, 2023, at the Kingsley Hotel. This event, welcomed over 100 attendees, including distinguished representatives from Age Friendly Ireland, Irish Hospice, Local Link, HSE Community Workers, Cultural Companions, Vodafone Hi Digital, ALONE, and Cork County Libraries.

The AGM commenced with the Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr. Frank O’Flynn opening the event and highlighting the extraordinary leadership of the outgoing Chair, Liz Maddox. Mayor of the County, Cllr. Frank O’Flynn lauded Liz Maddox for her instrumental role in guiding the Older People’s Council through challenging times, particularly during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A presentation was made to Liz Maddox by the Mayor of the County, Cllr. Frank O’Flynn and the Chair of the Cork County Council Age Friendly Alliance, Niall Healy, as a token of appreciation for her unwavering dedication and commitment. 

Guest speakers shared valuable insights on road safety and advance care planning, fostering an open discussion and workshops aimed at informing the Cork County Age Friendly Strategy 2023-2028.

Following the AGM, a new executive committee was elected to lead the Cork County Older People’s Council. Liz Downes from Mitchelstown assumes the role of Chair, while Eleanor Coughlan from Clonakilty takes on the responsibilities of Vice-Chair, and Christy Roche from Fermoy assumes the role of PRO. Their combined experience and enthusiasm are set to guide the council towards even greater success in the years to come.

The OPC extends a warm welcome to new members, inviting them to join this esteemed council that empowers older adults to play an active role in their communities and ensures their voices are heard. 

Membership is open to all County Cork residents aged 55 and above and can be easily accessed through the Cork County Council website at www.corkcoco.ie. For additional information, inquiries can be directed to agefriendly@corkcoco.ie

The Cork County Older People’s Council plays a pivotal role in representing the voices of older citizens within local government. Collaborating closely with Cork County Council’s Age Friendly Programme, the council actively contributes to the creation of age-friendly initiatives throughout the county.

Age Friendly Ireland, a driving force behind this endeavour, promotes a multi-agency, multi-sectoral approach to age-related planning and service provision. It facilitates towns and counties in becoming more inclusive of older people by addressing their expressed concerns and interests across various domains of liveability.

The Cork County Age Friendly Programme, which has been thriving since 2016, continues to grow and flourish. Some notable age-friendly initiatives in Cork County include Age Friendly Libraries, Age-Friendly Towns, the Healthy Age Friendly Homes Programme, Age-friendly parking spaces, Age Friendly Seats, Age Friendly Local Information Directories, the Mobile Library Service, and the Age Friendly Newsletter.

The OPC AGM served as a platform to celebrate past achievements and usher in a new era of leadership and innovation, embodying the spirit of community and inclusivity.
 

 

Cork County Council unveils Autumn Concert Series for Community Hospitals and Care Homes 

This autumn, Cork County Council proudly presents an enchanting series of concerts that will light up the hearts of residents in healthcare settings across the county. Under the banner of the "Creativity in Older Age" scheme, generously supported by Creative Ireland, these musical performances will spread warmth and joy across nine different healthcare locations in County Cork.

A musical journey awaits with the lineup for this series including the captivating Cork Pops Quartet, the sensational trio "Down Memory Lane," and the legendary Jimmy Crowley accompanied by the incredible Eve Telford. These gifted artists will grace a total of nine community hospitals and care homes, treating audiences to a grand total of twenty-seven mesmerising performances.

• Cork Pops Quartet: Known for their versatility, the Cork Pops Quartet performs everything from enchanting wedding quartets to awe-inspiring orchestral concerts for schools. Leading the quartet and the larger Cork Pops Orchestra are the esteemed broadcaster and musician, Evelyn Grant, and the talented 'cellist', Gerry Kelly.
• The trio who cover show tune classics: Hailing from Cork, this dynamic trio specialise in delivering heartwarming renditions of early rock classics, ensuring foot-tapping and smiles all around.
• Jimmy Crowley and Eve Telford: Jimmy Crowley, a beloved Cork institution, brings his distinctive voice and warm wit to the stage. Eve Telford, an Australian-born singer, and songwriter, adds a unique charm to their performance.

Launched in 2020, the "Creativity in Older Age" scheme by Creative Ireland aims to promote positive aging and well-being programmes for older individuals. This year, the initiative continues its mission to support positive aging, combat social isolation and foster new forms of creative engagement for older members of our community.

Cork County Council is committed to enhancing the lives of its residents and fostering creativity and community engagement throughout County Cork. The "Creativity in Older Age" scheme is another string to the bow of this commitment, bringing the magic of music to beloved older citizens. As an acknowledgement of the tremendous work undertaken through local authorities collaborating with live music performers and residential healthcare settings during the pandemic, the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and the Minister for Health have agreed to co-fund successful proposals for live music in residential healthcare facilities through the all-of-government programmes in Creative Ireland and Healthy Ireland.

Mallow Centre Global Awareness Course

Please see attached Global Awareness Course Poster for Mallow Centre for anyone who may be interested in registering.  Many thanks for your continued support. 

 

Regards,

 

Brendan Glynn

BTEI Coordinator

Cork College of FET (Mallow Centre)

IDA Business & Technology Park

Quartertown

Mallow

Co Cork

P51 HC63

 

Tel 022 55452

Mob 086 3629199

Email brendan.glynn@corketb.ie

Culture Night 2023 Friday September 22nd

 

Culture Night is a special night each year when people are invited to come  together to discover and celebrate the richness and diversity of culture in fferent backgrounds to share their customs, traditions, and talents through  special events, workshops, and exhibitions. These are held with the support  of the Arts Council of Ireland, and local authorities and organisations. To celebrate Culture Night 2023 on Friday September 22nd, there will be  a number of talks, workshops, and exhibitions taking place in several  Cork County Library Service branches. For more Information see https://culturenightcorkcounty.ie/

 

Over 200 Free Events across Cork County for Culture Night

From concert bands and orchestras, to forty foot dragon puppets and cabaret, this year’s Culture Night in county Cork is set to have over 200 free events on Friday 22nd of September. Events will take place in arts organisation, community centres, pubs, libraries, museums and on the streets of County Cork’s Culture Night hub towns Baile Mhúirne, Bandon, Bantry, Carrigaline, Charleville, Clonakilty, Cobh, Fermoy, Kinsale, Macroom, Mallow, Midleton, Mitchelstown, Passage West, Skibbereen, Watergrasshill, Youghal, as well as surrounding towns and villages and our islands. 

The highlights this year include an outdoor screening of Dirty Dancing at Mallow Castle, a community street procession through Carrigaline, Leonard Cohen songs performed by a ten piece band in Mitchelstown. Cobh’s Supernatural Investigators will host late night ghost hunt in Cobh’s Sirius Arts Centre while and a candlelit ghost tour will take place in Youghal. In Skibberreen you might hear some opera while getting your haircut as part of the Unexpected Culture trail featuring art in unusual places. There will welly throwing and hook a duck in Passage West for kids and grownups. Artists will deliver workshops in painting, forest floor study, repurposing china, quilting, and so much more. 

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’ Flynn said, ‘Culture Night plays such an important role in our communities, connecting people with the incredible knowledge and talent of local cultural workers and with their own creativity and imagination. I greatly welcome the opportunity to join fellow Cork County residents in celebrating culture on our doorsteps together, safely. Let's make this Culture Night a One Night for All’.

Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Tim Lucey said, ‘In supporting Culture Night, we in Cork County Council wish to affirm that we support the incredible work done to preserve and interpret culture here, for the benefit of all in our community and we will continue to enable residents to connect with the sector through the work of our Library and Arts Services’.

The programme is community-led and coordinated by Cork County Council. It is an inclusive night with events for all. Culture Night is a national initiative by the Arts Council of Ireland and is being delivered locally by Cork County Council. Further details on the programme can be found in the below links.

For further information please contact arts@corkcoco.ie

Coffee Morning for Marymount Hospice Fermoy

 

 The coffee morning will take place on Thursday 21st September from 11am to 1pm in the Fermoy Community Resource Centre.  Thanks to the generosity of local businesses, they will also have a 'Monster Raffle' and all money raised will be donated to Marymount University Hospice. 

The group would really appreciate your help in getting the word out about the coffee morning, so if you can share this post.

Jacinta McCormack

Fermoy Community Health Worker

Fermoy Community Health Project

085-8742320

jacinta.mccormack@hse.ie

www.fermoyresourcecentre.com

www.healthactionzone.ie

Women's Health - The Menopause

Women's Health - The Menopause

"Be Part of the Conversation"

We are delighted to be hosting the first menopause workshop in North Cork on Friday 6th October from 10am to 1pm. 

Join us for a morning of learning, advice and support around this significant phase of life transition from our expert speakers.

Information, booking and payment can be done via this link:

https://www.eventbrite.ie/.../womens-health-the-menopause...

 

Michael Collins VR Documentary Launched

On the 101^st anniversary of the killing of Michael Collins, Wombat Media, supported through the County Cork Commemorations Grant Scheme, launched a VR Documentary titled ‘Michael Collins: The Ambush at Béal na Bláth’.

About the Documentary by Wombat Media:

‘The Irish revolutionary, soldier and politician ‘Michael Collins’ was undoubtedly one of Cork’s most famous personalities. ‘Michael Collins: The Ambush at Béal na Bláth’ takes participants on a virtual tour to some of West Cork associated sites of Michael Collins. The tour guide ‘Tim Crowley’ runs year round tours which normally last for up to 4 hours. This snapshot tour will give participants an insight into the ambush at Béal na Bláth and surely will encourage people to visit the site in person.

Stops along the tour include The Michael Collins Centre Museum, Woodfield and The Michael CollinsMemorial at Béal na Bláth which was unveiled in August 1924. Tim  will take us through the Ambush site in detail. The virtual tour comes to life with graphics which encourage viewers to have a full 360 experience’.

Michael Collins: The Ambush at Béal na Bláth is VR documentary presented by Tim Crowley that tells the story of Michael Collins’ last days and the ambush at Béal na Bláth. The experience is c. 15 minutes and is suitable for 12+. It is available to view on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXbXyeYClJw.

 

Celebrating Cork Past Heritage Exhibition 2023

The 2023 Celebrating Cork Past Heritage Exhibition Day is scheduled to take place on Saturday 30^th September next in the Millennium Hall, City Hall, Cork City.

The exhibition will run from 11am to 5pm with set-up time between 9am and 11am and also on Friday 29^th September from 2pm to 5pm.

To indicate your interest in participating on the day, please email richardtcooke@yahoo.com / Conor Nelligan at corkheritage@corkcoco.ie.

Everyone is most welcome. 

 

Launch of Irish Community Archive Network Empowers County Cork’s Heritage

The County Cork Heritage Unit is excited to announce the launch of the Irish Community Archive Network (iCAN) in County Cork.  

The Irish Community Archive Network is a collaborative initiative led by the National Museum of Ireland in partnership with the Heritage Council. This network aims to provide a digital platform for local community organisations to share and preserve their valuable archives, including photographs, documents, videos, and oral recordings, ensuring that the rich heritage of localities is accessible to people both at home and abroad. 

The County Cork Heritage Unit, as the point of contact for iCAN in County Cork, is proud to bring together four prominent local groups in this initiative: Bere Island Projects Group, Kilmurry Historical and Archaeological Association, Kilshanning Heritage Group, and Youghal Community Archives. 

The launch event featured presentations from each of these groups, showcasing their work and contributions to the iCAN network. The event was formally launched by the Mayor of County Cork, Cllr. Frank O'Flynn.  Mayor Cllr. Frank O'Flynn expressed his enthusiasm for the launch, saying, ‘The Irish Community Archive Network represents a pivotal moment for preserving and celebrating the unique heritage of County Cork. With this digital platform, our local communities can showcase their historical treasures to the world’.

Tim Lucey, Chief Executive of Cork County Council, commented on the event saying ‘The operation of the Irish Community Archive Network in the county of Cork is most welcome and Cork County Council is grateful to the organisation and the National Museum of Ireland for the support, advice and training provided.  This platform will not only connect our communities but also ensure that our heritage is cherished for generations to come.’

Inclusive engagement is of paramount importance to the Irish Community Archive Network. People from across the county, alongside heritage groups are warmly encouraged to submit their proposals to the Council's Heritage Unit for integration into the Archive.  

For media inquiries and further information, please contact Conor Nelligan Heritage Officer, Cork County Council Email: conor.nelligan@corkcoco.ie Phone: 0860676553.

CORK COUNTY COUNCIL REQUIRES Waste Enforcement Officer- WERLA

 CORK COUNTY COUNCIL

REQUIRES

 

• Waste Enforcement Officer- WERLA

 Closing date for the receipt of completed application forms is 4pm on 27/09/2023.

Further details and application forms for the above posts are available on the careers’ section of the website: www.corkcoco.ie; or by e-mailing: recruitment@corkcoco.ie

 

CORK COUNTY COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Paediatric First Aid course which will be held in The Hibernian Hotel, Mallow on the 23rd September

 

Please see attached a poster for the upcoming one day Paediatric First Aid course which will be held in The Hibernian Hotel, Mallow on the 23rd September from 9:30am to 4pm.

This free, one day course is for individuals who are in receipt of a social welfare payment, working on Tus/ CE scheme etc. 

If you know anyone that is interested in registering please contact me on the attached information.

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Kind Regards

Natasha Brosnan

Development Officer

+353 (22) 46580

+353 (86) 8899673

Together at the Lodge- East Corks First Mental Health and Wellness Day Sunday October 1st

 EAST CORK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING COMMUNITY

GREEN RIBBON EVENT

Midleton Lodge Park Grounds (Cork County Council)

Together at the Lodge

1 st October 2023

1PM-5PM

Dear Community Service,

Please help us to spread the word about Together at the Lodge, East Corks first Mental Health and Wellness Day. Following the success of a similar event in North Cork in 2022, we believe that expanding on the key messages of hope and recovery while understanding what services are available across the county will be important on the day. The feedback last year indicated that the general public were very happy with the diverse services and music available, which led to a very happy and positive atmosphere. Together at the Lodge is a collaboration between HSE Mental Health (suicide prevention office), Cork County Council, Cork Kerry Community Healthcare, Healthy Ireland, Cork North Community Work Department, Midleton and Area Chamber of Commerce, Midleton & East Cork Social Prescribing and services within the community. We are encouraging all local services to promote the concept of mental health and wellbeing and highlight the varied cradle to grave services and supports offered in the community. We know in the East Cork area that there are a wide variety of wonderful services available, and this event is a great opportunity to showcase what’s on offer. On the day we envisage a wide diverse programme of entertainment, alongside recreational activities, workshops, and information spaces provided through the community groups and organisations attending the event. This event will balance that sense of fun with connection and understanding, whilst raising awareness of mental health and wellbeing. The timing of this event will link with other National and local mental health /wellbeing projects and campaigns being rolled out over the months of September and October 2023. Together at the Lodge, East Corks first Mental Health and Wellness Day will be a celebration, whilst also highlighting the importance of minding our mental health and wellbeing through bringing the community together. Please help us to spread the word about Together at the Lodge by circulating the information widely across East Cork.

THANK YOU.

 

Community Celebrates the Official Opening of Bandon Play Park

Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O’Flynn has officially opened Bandon’s new state of the art playground. A vibrant new family-oriented space for the community, Bandon Play Park includes embankment slides, a wheelchair accessible roundabout and sensory play panels. It is within walking distance of the town centre via the Graham Norton Bandon River Walkway and is adjacent to the existing skate park.

The project was brought to fruition thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Bandon Playground Group CLG, along with support from Cork County Council’s West Cork LCDC/LAG and Avondhu Blackwater Partnership CLG.

With a total cost of €264,985 including LEADER funding of €105,869, the project has been a testament to community spirit and collaboration. In addition to LEADER funding, the Bandon Playground Group CLG received support from the Council’s Bandon Kinsale Municipal District, as well as securing philanthropic support of €100,000 from the Tomar Trust, further highlighting the widespread community backing for the new community playground.

This site was generously donated by Cork Marts to the Bandon Playground Group CLG and the people of Bandon and its surrounding hinterland.Speaking at the opening, Mayor O’Flynn commented

Contract signed for N73 Annakisha Road Improvement Scheme

 Contract signed for N73 Annakisha Road Improvement Scheme

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O’Flynn, has welcomed the announcement of the county’s latest road improvement scheme, following the appointment of Sorensen Civil Engineering to carry out the N73 Annakisha Road Improvement Scheme. 

The N73 is a popular tourist route between the East and Southwest which also provides access to the N8/M8 to Dublin via Mitchelstown. The scheme, covering a 3.5km section of the N73 National Secondary Route, represents a vital step in improving connectivity and safety along this key route.

Works will also include realignment of a section of the N73 between Cooldurragha and Powerstown (approximately 7km east of Mallow), realignment of five local road junctions, two combined pedestrian/cycle tracks, construction of two proposed bridges, two underpasses and two culverts, fencing, drainage, landscaping and environmental mitigation.

 

HACCP Food Safety Training Fermoy

 

   

 

HACCP Food Safety Training 

Fermoy Community Youth Centre,

Fermoy, Co. Cork

Monday, 25th September, 2023 

(from 2.00 – 5.00)

Course Content

• Food Safety & Contamination

• Microbiological Hazards

• HACCP from Delivery to Storage

• HACCP from Food Preparation to Service

• Personal Hygiene

• Pest Control

• Cleaning and Disinfection

• Food Safety Law and Enforcement

• Allergens

Registration is essential and if you wish to attend the course,

please contact John to register on 087 122 8421 or 022 46580

or johnm@avondhublackwater.com

 

  

This free half day course is for individuals who are in receipt of a social welfare payment, working on Tus/ CE scheme etc. 

If you know anyone that is interested in registering please contact John McCarthy on the attached information.

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Kind Regards

Natasha Brosnan

Development Officer

+353 (22) 46580

+353 (86) 8899673