Cork & Kerry Recovery Walk 2025

 

Heritage Day | Aug 16

 

Cork Heritage Open Day is a celebration of the built heritage in the city and is a unique opportunity to explore buildings such as the YMCA, The Butter Museum, Quaker Meeting House, Military Museum Collins Barracks, Heineken Ireland, Cork Savings Bank, Backwater Artists Group and Riverstown House. Cllr. Kieran McCarthy will give a guided tour of Cork City Hall in English and Cllr. Joe Lynch will give a guided tour of the Lord Mayor’s Office and Council Chamber in Irish.

Some events require prebooking and the full programme is available from early August on www.corkheritageopenday.ie 

Heritage Week at Cork City Library

Cork City Library are offering a programme of free events to celebrate Heritage Week. Highlights include,

• Cork Music and Performing Arts Archive: An introduction
• Ghastly Gaols and Creepy Castles: A horrible history of Cork!
• One City One Book: Michael Quaine, Sculptor
• Lace Workshop
• James Wilkinson, Cork City Librarian 1892-1932

Find further information through the link below or visit Events Guide - Cork City Libraries.

https://mailchi.mp/corkcitycouncil/summeratcorkcitylibraries

Cork on a Fork | August 13 - 17

Get ready to taste your way through Cork City during Cork on a Fork Fest – a five-day celebration of the city's vibrant food and drinks scene, local chefs and producers, and the region’s unique food heritage and culture.

This festival isn’t just about eating food. It’s about celebrating the hands that make it, the land and sea that provide it, and the innovators who are producing and cooking it.

Our jam-packed programme includes one-off dining experiences, street feasts, food trails, tasting masterclasses, pop-up experiences, cooking demos, chef collabs, multicultural flavours, and lots of family fun - all in the heart of Cork City.

You’ll discover something delicious around every corner of this world class gastronomy destination. Come hungry. Leave inspired.

Free event highlights include

• Proper Sausage Making with O’Flynn Gourmet Sausage
• English Market Cooking Demo with Cork Chef Orla McAndrew
• Nice to Mead You! Mead-Making Class and Talk
• Elizabeth Fort Evening Market
• Free Docklands Brewery Tours
• Food, Fun and Farm at the Cornmarket St Market (Coal Quay)
• Cork on a Fork Food Market & Play Street

Cork on a Fork Fest - Cork City Council

Cork Pride 2025 |Saturday 26 July to 3 August

 

The theme of the 2025 Cork LGBT+ Pride Festival is " A Fearless Future. Your Pride, Your Culture".

Some of the event highlights of the festival include,

• Cork LGBT+ Pride Parade

  Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 | Parade Assembly at 1:00 PM, Moving at 2:00 PM
  Assemble on Grand Parade, Cork City

  On Sunday, August 3rd, the heart of Cork City will come alive with colour, music, movement, and unity as thousands march in celebration of visibility, equality, and love. The parade assembles at Grand Parade and winds its way through the city centre in a spectacular display of community pride and solidarity.

•  Family Fun Day at Fitzgerald’s Park

  Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  Fitzgerald’s Park, Cork City

  A joyful, inclusive celebration for families of all kinds, this free event features live music, community performances, kids’ entertainment, face painting, food stalls, games, and our ever popular dog show — all in a safe, welcoming, and vibrant environment.

These are just some of the main events happening at Cork LGBT+ Pride Festival, there are many other events happening that can be found on the Cork LGBT+ Pride Festival Website, Home - Cork LGBT+ Pride Festival

Launch of Fermoy Dementia Support Group

 

North Cork Dementia Alliance – Launch of Fermoy  Dementia Support Group

We’re delighted to announce the launch of a new support group for family members of people living with dementia.

Starting on Thursday, 7th August, the group will run as a 3-month pilot. Meetings will be held from 7:00 to 8:15 PM at The Hub, Fermoy, 3 Brian Boru Square, P61 R596 (located across from Fermoy Town Park).

This is a welcoming space where relatives can connect, share their experiences, and offer support to one another, with guidance and input from trained staff.

For more information, please contact: Amy Murphy: 086-7812217

Many thanks,

Jacinta

Jacinta McCormack 

Oibrí Sláinte Pobail Fhear Maí 

Fermoy  Community Health Worker

Tionscadal Sláinte Pobail Fhear Maí | Ionad Acmhainní Pobail Fhear Maí | 42 Sráid McCurtain | Fhear Maí | Co. Chorcaí | P61 T267

Fermoy Community Health Project |  Fermoy Community Resource Centre | 42 McCurtain Street | Fermoy | Co Cork | P61 T267

085 8742320 | jacinta.mccormack@hse.ie | healthactionzone.ie

I work full days on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday; and half day on Friday

“My working day may not match yours, please do not feel you have to respond outside of your normal working hours”

Working in partnership with the Community & Voluntary Sector in Cork and Kerry since 1975 

Final hours left to apply for the SE Systems Community Fund

 

Applications Close this Friday at Midnight

This is your final reminder: the application window for the SE Systems Community Fund closes in just 48 hours. From - Friday, 18th July at midnight, we will no longer be accepting applications.   This fund was created to support not-for-profit organisations across Ireland in making energy-efficient upgrades - helping them to reduce running costs, improve comfort, and reinvest more into the communities they serve. Supports can cover a wide range of improvements such as installing solar PV panels, upgrading insulation, fitting energy-efficient heat pumps for heating, replacing windows and doors, or adding energy monitoring systems to better manage energy usage.   If you know of any eligible groups who may still be considering applying, now is the time to give them a nudge. A quick forward could be the reason they get the support they need.   Thank you for helping ensure this opportunity reaches those who need it most.  Summer Call Application Form ? SE Systems Community Fund Best of luck with it !

Best regards,

Noelle Nally | PPN Support & Development Worker | Cork County PPN
Economic Development, Enterprise & Tourism
The Business Growth Hub | Cork County Council | Cork | T12 A243 Ireland
T (021) 4285265 | M +353 860597563
Noelle.Nally@corkcoco.ie Cork County PPN | Public Participation Network
I’m emailing you now as it works for me. I respect that your working arrangements may be different, so please respond only when convenient for you.

JOB VACANCY - North Cork Dementia Alliance (NCDA) / Singing for the Project (SFTB)

 Please see below link to job vacancy (dual role) for Dementia Services Coordinator and Singing for the Brain Project Worker.   Full job description and person specification available on the link.

JOB Advert on Activelink here: www.activelink.ie/node/116836

Please promote and forward share as appropriate.

Kind regards

Jacinta

Jacinta McCormack 

Oibrí Sláinte Pobail Fhear Maí 

Fermoy  Community Health Worker

Tionscadal Sláinte Pobail Fhear Maí | Ionad Acmhainní Pobail Fhear Maí | 42 Sráid McCurtain | Fhear Maí | Co. Chorcaí | P61 T267

Fermoy Community Health Project |  Fermoy Community Resource Centre | 42 McCurtain Street | Fermoy | Co Cork | P61 T267

085 8742320 | jacinta.mccormack@hse.ie | healthactionzone.ie

Mind Your Head Training

We are happy to announce we will be running a Mind Your Head Training Day on the 11^th of September 2025. This training is suitable for professionals who work with young people in formal, non-formal & informal settings. 

 

What is the Mind Your Head Programme?

 

Mind Your Head is a Resource for Exploring Mental Health Issues with Young People. The ‘Mind Your Head’ programme originated from a need recognised by the Youth & Community services in Gurranabraher, (on the Northside of Cork city), where issues around mental health and self-harm had been brought up by young people attending the services in the area. This programme was written and compiled by a youth worker and a community health worker. This is a resource for exploring mental health issues with young people. It is designed specifically for youth workers, youth leaders, peer educators, and others working with young people. It is made in an accessible format that we hope makes it easy to use and photocopy. The programme is very much about giving the young people space and time to explore and talk about their concerns and opinions on mental health. It also highlights tools and supports to help them cope and deal with issues that can have a negative effect on their mental health. The programme was created with a moderate to low budget as this allows others to follow our programme session by session without needing major funding to do so. The information, activities and exercises used come from a variety of sources and various training days. We hope the layout of the session plans and the style used make them accessible and easy for Youth Workers and others to use. The contents of this resource have been largely informed by the young people we have worked with. Their feedback has influenced and shaped the current programme. Evaluations will continue after each group completes the programme and these will be used to influence the further development of the programme.

 

Please complete the below form to apply for a place on the training:

https://forms.gle/ZZ9qdChpLzvAd72M7

 

If you require any more information, please contact Joe joe@cdys.ie or elaine.mckoy@hse.ie 

 

 

 

Kind Regards

 

Elaine McKoy

Oibrí Pobail | FSS an Iardheiscirt

Community Worker HSE South West

 

Cork North Community Work Department | Health Service Executive South West | Old Library Building | St. Mary’s Road | Cork|

Tel. 021 4928370 | Mobile: 087 3444124 | Email Elaine.mckoy@hse.ie

 

 

 

Tips & Tools for Successful EU Partnerships (4 Sept, Free)

 

Are you involved in EU-funded projects and want to strengthen how you work with partners? Join us online on Thursday, 4 September for Tips & Tools for Successful EU Partnerships, an online session packed with practical strategies to help you get the most out of your EU projects. 

Whether you're coordinating a consortium or contributing as a project partner, strong partnerships are essential for delivering results and creating a lasting impact. 

What you’ll gain: 

• Best practice insights on building trust, setting shared goals, and defining clear roles 

• Practical tools and templates to support coordination and communication 

• A real-life case study of a successful EU project partnership 

• Live Q&A to get your questions answered 

Register now and leave with confidence, tools, and strategies to make your next EU project partnership a success. 

Please note: This event focuses on managing existing partnerships. If you're looking for advice on how to find EU partners, check out our previous event, Getting Started with EU Partnerships. 

Christina Nuhr, EU Programmes Officer, The Wheel

Living Well Self-management Programme Dates 2025

What is the Living Well Programme?

 

The Living Well Programme is a free, 6–week, group self-management programme for adults with chronic or long-term health conditions. The programme supports people to develop the skills and confidence to live well with their health condition. The programme focuses on developing and enhancing confidence and self-management skills. It complements clinical treatment and other patient education programmes.

 

It is an evidence-based self-management programme originally developed at Stanford University and you can read the ‘Report on the Impact of the HSE Living Well Programme’ here.

 

What does Living Well involve?

 

•       Living Well runs in-person or online for six weeks. There is one workshop each week lasting 2.5 hours.

•       Workshops are delivered by two trained leaders, one or both of whom are living with a long-term health condition (peers).  

•       The workshops are delivered in a relaxed and friendly way. Participants share experiences of living with a long-term health condition(s).

•       Each person who takes part gets a book about self-management.

•       People can sign up themselves or can be referred by a healthcare professional.

 

Who can join the Living Well programme?

 

Living Well is for adults aged 18 years and over. It is suitable for those

• living with one or more long-term health conditions
• caring for someone with a long-term health condition

It is not suitable however, for people with significant memory or learning difficulties.

 

Further information can be found on www.hse.ie/livingwell (Cork and Kerry dates are due to be uploaded today) or by making contact with Gemma.  

 

We look forward to hearing from you and supporting the self-management of those living with long term health conditions.  

 

With Kind Regards,

Maeve

 

 

Maeve Carmody,

Comhordaitheoir um Thacaíocht Féinbhainistíochta Ghalar Ainsealach | Self Management Support Coordinator for Chronic Conditions (CORU Registered Dietitian)

 

FSS Iardheiscirt  | Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte | Ospidéal Naomh Fionnbarra | ‎Bóthar Douglas | Corcaigh | Eircode T12 XH60 

HSE South West | Health Service Executive | Union House | St Finbarr’s Hospital | Douglas Road | Cork | Eircode: T12 XH60

email. Maeveh.carmody@hse.ie

Tel: 087 7098279

Tall Ship Adventure for Disabled Young People Across Ireland

 

 

Sail Training Ireland for Youth Development are thrilled to  announce that they are now taking applications for their "Sea Change for All” voyages taking place in late September and early October this year.

These voyages places are exclusively for young people aged between 14 – 30 who have a disability of some kind and their buddies (carers) if required.

This opportunity sees the participants become part of the working crew as trainees on the Tall Ship Pelican of London on a weeklong voyage at sea. Potential participants should be aware that this will be a challenging but fun adventure.

The itinerary of the trips are weather dependent but will include a visit to the UK or Isle of Man.

They are able to make this opportunity available as a result of Sail Training Ireland being one of the awardees of the Disability Participation and Awareness Fund 3.0! A big thank you to Rethink Ireland and the Department of Children, Disability and Equality.

Inclusion and providing the sail training opportunity to young people of all abilities has always been a key pillar of what Sail Training Ireland do. They aim to have at least 10% of places available for those with a disability. This figure was 30% and 19% in the last two years. They have done this without any specific funding for disability work. Sail Training Ireland for Youth Development are thrilled to receive this funding, which will go towards getting more young people out on their amazing self-development training programmes on tall ships.

Details of the voyages are:

U18s Voyage https://tri.ps/DLAKB

Over 18 Voyage (age 18-30 years)

O18s Voyage https://tri.ps/mEACq

Best regards,

Noelle Nally | PPN Support & Development Worker | Cork County PPN
Economic Development, Enterprise & Tourism
The Business Growth Hub | Cork County Council | Cork | T12 A243 Ireland
T (021) 4285265 | M +353 860597563
Noelle.Nally@corkcoco.ie Cork County PPN | Public Participation Network

Cork County Age Friendly - Safe & Connected Event

P lease see attached information in relation to Cork County Age Friendly (Safe & Connected event). Taking place in The Hibernian Hotel, Mallow on Thursday the 17^th of July 10am to 1pm.  

Feel free to forward share as appropriate.

Kind regards

Jacinta McCormack 

Oibrí Sláinte Pobail Fhear Maí 

Fermoy  Community Health Worker

Tionscadal Sláinte Pobail Fhear Maí | Ionad Acmhainní Pobail Fhear Maí | 42 Sráid McCurtain | Fhear Maí | Co. Chorcaí | P61 T267

Fermoy Community Health Project |  Fermoy Community Resource Centre | 42 McCurtain Street | Fermoy | Co Cork | P61 T267

085 8742320 | jacinta.mccormack@hse.ie | healthactionzone.ie

I work full days on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday; and half day on Friday

“My working day may not match yours, please do not feel you have to respond outside of your normal working hours”

Working in partnership with the Community & Voluntary Sector in Cork and Kerry since 1975 

Jacinta

                                                      

 

Support group launch, social club outings, hydration and Lewy Body dementia survey

 

Hydration

The recommended amount of fluid intake is one and a half to two

litres a day, which is around eight to 10 glasses or 10 to 13 cups per

day. More fluid may be needed on hot days.

How can dementia affect drinking?

As people get older the sensation of thirst may change. This can mean they don’t feel thirsty even

though they’re not drinking enough. Someone with dementia may experience similar changes. They may

forget to drink, be less able to get themselves a drink or be unable to communicate that they are thirsty.

This can cause dehydration which can lead to headaches, increased confusion, urinary tract infections

and constipation. These can make the symptoms of dementia worse.

Placing a drink in front of someone doesn’t always mean they will drink it. An empty cup doesn’t always

mean that the person has finished the drink. It may have been spilled, drunk by someone else, or poured

away.

If you have dementia:

 Try filling a jug in the morning, leave it somewhere visible and try to have finished the content of

it by a particular time (eg. lunchtime).

 If this doesn’t work, write down what you are drinking if that helps or use a ‘drink and tick’ chart

 Aim to get your main hydration from water but squashes, tea, coffees, milk and juice all count

 Hydration can come from foods too – sorbets, soups, fruit

 A smart hydration reminder (Ulla) can be used- see www.ulla.io. Can be purchased on

www.murrays.ie or Amazon

If you are supporting someone with dementia :

 Offer small amounts of fluids regularly throughout the day

 Have a drink on hand whenever the person is eating

 Use a clear glass so the person can see what’s inside, or try a brightly coloured cup to draw

attention instead. Put it where they can see it clearly.

 Offer different types of drink throughout the day such as tea, coffee, milky drinks, fruit juice or

smoothies, soup, squash and water. 

 Make sure the cup or glass is suitable – not too heavy or a difficult shape.

If the person is saying no when you offer them a drink:

Try leaving drinks in visible locations throughout the house so they can take them whenever they

wish

 Have a drink with the person as they might be more inclined to drink with somebody

 Offer foods that have a high liquid content, such as ice lollies, milk, jellies and yoghurt.

Information sourced from the Alzheimer Society UK website and Nutrition and Dementia booklet,

produced by The Irish Nutrition & Dietetic Institute and Office of Nursing and Midwifery

Some upcoming dates we wanted to let you know about:

 

July Social Club Outing

We are really looking forward to visiting Fine Oaks Alpacas, Rathcool on Thursday 17^th July at 11am. This will followed by lunch in Kanturk for anyone who wants to come along.

Alpacas are gentle and friendly animals and we will have the opportunity to pet and interact with them as well as learning about them from staff at the farm.  The farm is accessible for people with mobility issues.

To book your place please phone or text Sheena on 086 787 1818.

The visit to the farm will cost €10 per person.

Getting there – the farm can be difficult to locate so we will be meeting at Moll Carthys Bridge carpark at 11am and travelling in convoy to Fine Oaks.

 

August Social Club outing save the date – will take place on Thursday 14^th August. Details to follow

 

Fermoy Support Group Launch

We are really pleased to let you know about a new support group we are launching for relatives of people with dementia. Starting on Thursday 7^th August this group will be piloted for 3 months. It will take place 7-8.15pm in The Hub, Fermoy.

This will be an opportunity for relatives of people with dementia to meet each other to share experiences and get support from each other and from staff. For more information contact Sheena or Amy (numbers below).

The September Support Group will take place on Thursday 4^th September, 7-8.15pm.

 

Newmarket Dementia Café return – Thursday 4^th September, details to follow

 

Fermoy Dementia Café return – Wed 24^th September, details to follow

 

Dates on other group returns will be made available asap.

 

Lewy Body Dementia Survey – please see attached call for participants for survey of care partners of people with Lewy Body Dementia

 

Hydration and dementia  - Given the weather we are experiencing this a reminder about the importance of hydration.  

 

All the best

 

Sheena and Amy

 

 

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 | The North Cork Dementia Alliance is registered with the Charity Regulatory Authority . CRA No 2024866

 

Follow us on social media to find out about dementia services being provided throughout Cork. Facebook (Cork Dementia Services) and Instagram (corkdementiaservices)