22nd April online information event - MSocSc Community Work and Youth Work

 Help us spread the word of our upcoming information session!

• Master of Social Science Community Work and Youth Work
• Monday, 22^nd April 7-8pm
• Teams: https://bit.ly/3xcXAHP

A space to get an overview of the programme, understand key highlights, hear from current and past students, get questions answered and even hear a bit of music!

We will be sharing some videos over the next few weeks from staff, students, employers and graduates so do follow us on social media:

• LinkedIn: MUAppSocSc - Applied Social Studies Maynooth
• Instagram: @mucommunityandyouthwork (a new account!)

Don't hesitate to get in touch with any queries and don't underestimate the power of word of mouth and encouragement!

Opening Doors to Your New Home

 

Whether you’re looking to rent or buy, a number of supports are now available. Different initiatives help in different ways. Some target first time buyers. Some make buying or renting more affordable. Others help with refurbishment.

 

The Help to Buy scheme: if you are a first time buyer, this scheme can help you with a deposit for a new or self-build home. You receive a refund on income and DIRT tax paid in Ireland in the last four years. Full info – Help to Buy (HTB) scheme (revenue.ie)

 

The First Home scheme: for first time buyers, self-builders or those making a fresh start, this Shared Equity Scheme provides finance to help you bridge the gap between a deposit and mortgage, and the price of a new home. This Scheme takes a percentage ownership of your home, which you can buy back later. Full info – Home (firsthomescheme.ie)

 

The Local Authority Home Loan scheme: if you are a first time buyer or making a fresh start but have been unable to obtain finance from traditional mortgage providers, this scheme can assist you to buy or build a home. You can borrow up to 90% of the property’s value. Full info – Local Authority Home Loan

 

The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grants scheme: purchasers of vacant or derelict properties can receive up to €70,000 to turn a vacant house or building into a permanent home or a rental property. Full info – gov – Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant (www.gov.ie)

 

The Local Authority Affordable Purchase scheme: for first time buyers or fresh starters, Local Authorities are making new homes available for purchase at reduced prices through a shared equity model. Full info – Affordable Purchase Scheme | Cost Rental Scheme (affordablehomes.ie)

 

The Cost Rental Homes scheme: cost rental provides households with long-term, secure, more affordable tenancies with rents which are generally at least 25% below comparable market levels. Full info – Affordable Purchase Scheme | Cost Rental Scheme (affordablehomes.ie)

Easter Egg Challenge at Old Cork Waterworks on Good Friday March 29th

 

Join the Easter Egg Challenge at Old Cork Waterworks Experience on Good Friday March 29th. All proceeds will be donated to local primary schools within the Bishopstown Lions Club catchment area. Online Booking Only

29 Mar 2024 10:00 - 16:00

Location: Old Cork Waterworks Experience

Contact: Reception

Email: oldcorkwaterworks@corkcity.ie

Call: 0214941500

Price: 5

Category: Family Friendly, 

Book Now

Synergy Credit Union's FREE Workshop For Parents : Keeping Your Kids Safe Online (Ages 8-13)

Synergy Credit Union  FREE informative session titled Empowering Safer Children Online for parents and guardians of children aged 8-13.

 

This will be held in the Fermoy Community Youth centre with Led by expert trainer Ann Harte of CyberSafeKids and featuring a talk by Community Garda Connor Gately, the session will cover:

 

•          Popular apps and protecting privacy.

•          Recognizing areas of online risk

•          Strategies for digital well-being and critical thinking

•          Valuable resources to keep your child safe online.

 

I have attached a Facebook or Instagram Picture post to the email and I would really appreciate if you could post this on your Facebook page. The link will not work on Instagram but people might be able to see it and register by inputting the words.   

 

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FREE Workshop For Parents : Keeping Your Kids Safe Online (Ages 8-13)!

Organized by Synergy Credit Union with a cyber kids expert and a the local Community Garda

Learn about popular apps, online risks, and strategies to keep your children safe. Led by experts & open to all!

Register Now Here: https://forms.office.com/e/n4eCB3J2zB

Date: Wed, April 24th Time: 7:00 PM Location: Fermoy Community Youth Centre

See full details on Synergy Credit Unions website: https://synergycu.ie/news-events/empowering-safer-children-online

 

#SynergyCU #FreeWorkshop #OnlineSafety #KidsSafety

 

 

 

 

 

Regards,

 

Pat Morrissey

Marketing Officer

 

 

Invitation to International Learning City Seminar Thursday 11th April 9.15 - 1pm Triskel Christchurch

  

On behalf of Cork Learning City and partners I would like to Invite you to:

Learning for Sustainable Development, our annual International Learning City Seminar that we will host on Thursday 11^th April from 9.15 to 1pm in the Triskel Christchurch, just off Grand Parade, EIRCODE T12 WYY0 as part of Cork Lifelong Learning Festival.

 

The event, which was run previously, is a great opportunity for Learning Cities from around Europe, South Africa, and the United States to share their success stories in an energising format that allows for active exchange between presenters and attendees.

               

Learning City Presentations will include inputs from:

UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning – Katja Rojmer,

Evry Courcouronnes France, Oss Netherlands,

Austin Texas, Lowell Massachusetts USA,  Durban South Africa, Bangkok Thailand,

Cork, Limerick, Belfast, Dublin, Derry Strabane, and Waterford – Irish Network of Learning Cities   

 

The event will conclude at 1pm with a light lunch, teas and coffees. 

 

Numbers are limited so please ensure you REGISTER by Tuesday 9^th April by emailing;  info@corklearningcity.ie and please do let us know if you have any assistance or special dietary requirements.

 

This event is just one of almost 411 events in the Cork Lifelong Learning Festival running from Wed 10^th – 17^th April 2024 and we invite you to explore all the online listings, that can now be found at Lifelong Learning Festival - Cork Learning City

 

Thank you most sincerely for your support.

 

Best regards,

Denis

 

Denis Barrett

Cork Learning City Co-ordinator

Cork City Council

Tel: 00 353 86 8368563

SECAD APRIL Workshop for 10 & 11th April Midleton & Youghal

Cork County Council Announces Reopening of Camden Fort Meagher

Cork County Council is delighted to announce that the long-awaited reopening of Camden Fort Meagher will take place on Saturday, the 27th of April. The fort closed to the public for the 2023 season to facilitate essential repair work to safeguard the structural integrity of Camden Fort Meagher for many years to come.

Camden Fort Meagher is internationally recognised as being “One of the finest remaining examples of a classical Coastal Artillery Fort in the world.” For almost 400 years the fort played a key role as a strong strategic position for the defence of Ireland, the west coast of England and Wales. 65% of the fort is located underground in a labyrinth of tunnels and chambers.

The fort has had extensive restoration works recently completed on the casemate block. Specialist works included the excavation, waterproofing and backfilling of barrel-vaulted roofs. Traditional methods for stone cleaning and re-pointing of stonework with lime mortar to safeguard the integrity of the original construction were employed.  The restoration project has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Irish Construction Excellence Awards 2024.

In another new beginning for Crosshaven, and to coincide with the reopening of Camden Fort Meagher, Cork County Council is proud to sponsor jerseys for Crosshaven GAA Club’s newly established girls football teams, providing two sets of jerseys with the Camden Fort Meagher logo displayed on the front.

The BHIS assists owners of heritage structures, including those on the local authorities’ Record of Protected Structures and those in Architectural Conservation Areas, to meet their obligations to care for their properties by providing match-funded grants of up to €15,000 for projects. The scheme is not limited to private dwellings; it also provides assistance to a wide range of other important heritage structures and in 2024, funding included the ringfencing of €500,000 for conservation repairs to historic thatched structures across the State.

 

Cork County Council Announces Heritage Grant Schemes for 2024

Cork County Council has announced the opening of the County Cork Heritage Grant Scheme for 2024. The Scheme seeks to recognise the unrivalled heritage of the county and the numerous groups who actively engage with their local heritage, protecting and promoting it for residents and visitors alike.

The aim of the scheme is to acknowledge and support Cork County’s many heritage groups in undertaking activities that in turn support the actions and objectives of the County Cork Heritage Plan. The scheme is funded by both Cork County Council and the Heritage Council.

Last year, 29 groups were awarded funding for a range of excellent proposals including Heritage Week projects, video documentaries, conservation plans for important local heritage buildings, exhibitions, archives, natural heritage projects and a range of heritage publications.

Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O’Flynn welcomed the return of the scheme saying, ‘Since the scheme commenced in 2021, 83 projects have been allocated funding of close to €100,000. Funding allocated under the scheme has had a huge impact, facilitating the extraordinary efforts of local heritage groups in undertaking the most worthwhile of projects that benefit each and every one of us. Heritage is often taken for granted, but this grant scheme ensures that those who are passionate about the heritage of people and place in County Cork - past, present and future - can be supported in their endeavours. I encourage local groups to apply under the scheme this year.’

Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Valerie O’Sullivan noted, ‘The heritage of County Cork is all around us and part of who we are, but it requires due attention and care for its preservation and promotion. The County Cork Heritage Grant Scheme demonstrates the Council’s commitment to supporting endeavours that give the County of Cork its sense of place. Built, cultural and natural heritage projects are all supported under the scheme, as are projects in Irish and a range of events for National Heritage Week. Cork County Council is grateful to the Heritage Council for the additional support it provides to the scheme and looks forward to seeing the range of projects put forward under the scheme this year.’

Full details of the ‘County Cork Heritage Grant Scheme 2024’ are available at the link below.

Applications can be made online; emailed to corkheritage@corkcoco.ie or delivered to ‘County Cork Heritage Grant Scheme 2024’, Cork County Council, Floor 3, County Hall, Cork. The closing date for application forms is 17:00 on Thursday the 18th of April 2024.

For further information email corkheritage@corkcoco.ie or phone (021) 4276891. 

County Cork Heritage Grant Scheme for 2024

Click for more information or to apply.

Concerned about Hearing Loss

 

NORTH CORK DEMENTIA ALLIANCE SERVICES

 

NORTH CORK DEMENTIA ALLIANCE SERVICES

 

Tea Dance

We’re really looking forward to hosting a tea dance on Wed 20^th March 2.30-4.30 in Adair Hall, Fermoy. Dancing ticks so many brain health boxes – it provides a physical and mental challenge, its socialable and most of all its fun!We hope to see as many of you there as possible. Registration for this is essential, email me or phone Maragert on 086 0255 205.

Fermoy Dementia Café - Takes place on Wednesday 27^th March, 2.30-4.30 in Adair Hall, Margaret McEntee our Dementia Services Co-ordinator is a certified Moving and Handling Instructor and she will be speaking about Practical tips for Moving and Handling. To register email me or phone Maragert on 086 0255 205.

Newmarket Alzheimer Café - Takes place on Thursday 4^th April  in the Culturlann Newmarket, 11am-1pm. Dr Suzanne Timmons, Consultant Geriatrician will be speaking and Nutrition, Brain Health and Dementia. To register email me or phone Maragert on 086 0255 205.

 

Exercising for the Brain wont be taking place next week  - Tuesday 19^th March,  Mallow and Wednesday 20^th March, Fermoy

Singing for the Brain, Mallow wont be taking place on Thursday 28^th March

OTHER SERVICES

  

Youghal Dementia Café – Takes place on Friday 29^th March, 11am-1pm at the Holy Family Hall, Youghal. There will be some ‘Shake Fit’ music and movement, followed by Easter Bingo. For more information contact Niamh on 087 641 3468.

 

Ballincollig Alzheimer Café  takes place on Thursday the 21^st  of March in the Chapel Gate Café, Ballincollig, P31XP38 from  4pm to 6pm.This months topic is "  Safe Medication Management at Home" with Guest Speaker Pharmacist, Jackie Shire .

 

As per last email we aren’t in a position to regularly contact you to check how things are going but we would really encourage you to make contact with us if you are concerned about anything, finding things particularly difficult or just want to chat.

·        Sheena Cadoo – 086 787 1818, sheena.cadoo@hse.ie

·        Margaret McEntee – 086 0255 205

·        Amy Murphy  - 086 781 2217, amurphy@alzheimer.ie

 

 

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)

 

                                                                                             

Events for Volunteer Coordinators in Mallow Library on Tuesday, 16 April

 

Cork Volunteer Centre is hosting two events for volunteer coordinators in Mallow Library on Tuesday, 16 April.

Our 'Meet your local volunteer groups' mini-exhibition is a fantastic opportunity for non-profit organisations to promote their group and meet potential local volunteers.

 

If you have any questions about the event or/and would like to get involved, please contact: gosia@volunteercork.ie.

 

Please note: Your organisation needs to have an active role on I-Vol to get involved. Please contact our office (021 425 1572) if you need any support with activating your volunteer role. 

We are also organising a Coffee Morning for local Volunteer Coordinators. It is a great opportunity to share our experience as volunteer managers and network. Please let Gosia (gosia@volunteercork.ie) know if you would like to attend the meeting. 

 

 Kind regards,

Gosia

 

Gosia Waldowska (she / her) Placement Officer (Outreach) Cork Volunteer Centre Phone: 021 425 1572 Mobile: 086 852 3462 Address: 13 North Main St. Cork, T12 Y6W0 CHY: 19850 Registered Charity Number (RCN): 20078195 Website: www.volunteercork.ie

Community Recognition Fund

 The Community Recognition Fund aims to support the development of community infrastructure and facilities for the entire community in recognition of the contribution being made by communities across the country in welcoming and hosting significant numbers of arrivals from Ukraine and other countries.

Click on the Link below for more Information

https://www.gov.ie/en/service/e626a-community-recognition-fund-2023/?fbclid=IwAR24cKvNCjhOTaaOkko6fYJLiB_fICKOpRjbMQM5-q-3nb-ZEYGPkFEjdNA_aem_AXrNh7j0OU-7YhnNc4VguQAZjfGooL_lt484-zp1SlYIs3mLtgE4g5etT39KYDBx7cI#