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10.00 - 11.00 Song Writing Workshop The City Library, Childen’s Library, Grand Parade,T12 NT99 Cork City Libraries WORKSHOP | MUSIC Song writing Workshop with Ruti Lachs. Suitable for a 5th class school group. Booking essential

childrens_library@corkcity.ie 021 4924903

10.00 - 12.00 Beginner’s Kung Fu St. Finn Barre’s Cathedral Hall, 11 Dean St. Shaolin Ireland CLASS | FITNESS, SELF DEFENSE & WELLNESS Explore the basics of a nearly 2000 year old martial art of Traditional Shaolin Kung Fu. Experience a varity of Shaolin techniques for self develpment/well being, fittness, coordination, strength & flexability, & self defense! You’ll also get 2 weeks FREE to try it out! See Listings on Pages 56 & 94 also.

20 MAX  FOR BOOKINGS

Master K 083 8125557 (text only) www.shaolin.ie

10.00 - 13.00 Your Library Online Frank O’Connor Library, Old Youghal Road, Mayfield, Cork T23 E651 Cork City Libraries WORKSHOP | TECHNOLOGY Register for the online services available with your library card. Bring your device and we will help you to log on

021 4924935 www.corkcitylibraries.ie

10.00 - 13.00 Circular Economy & 3D Printing The City Library, 57-61 Grand Parade T12 NT99 Cork City Libraries /Halpin Centre, NMCI WORKSHOP | TECHNOLOGY The Circular Seas project brings partners together from Ireland, Spain, UK, France & Portugal with the aim of the recycling and 3D printing of ocean plastic waste, with a view to creating new products for use in the maritime sector. This is an introductory workshop and is open to anyone who may be interested in this topic.

FOR BOOKINGS Níall Curran niall.curran@cit.ie 021 4335717

10.30 - 12.30 Meet the Artist - Crawford Supported Studio

Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place, T12 TNE6 In partnership with Cork City Council Arts Office, (CIT) Crawford College of Art & Design and COPE Foundation. OPEN EVENT | CREATIVE / CULTURE A supported studio is a sustained creative environment for individuals with specific health or social needs. Supported Studios provide technical artistic support, networks and audiences outside the health and social care settings. An opportunity to meet the artists at work here.

021 4907862 www.crawfordartgallery.ie

10:00 - 11:30 Become a Helpline Volunteer Mná Feasa’s Domestic Violence Project, The Gate Lodge, St Marys Campus, Gurranabraher. Cork Anti-Poverty Resource Network TALK | EDUCATION / WOMEN Mná Feasa, a project of CAPRN, recruits and trains volunteers on an annual basis. Training covers topics including personal awareness, listening and communication and practical skills through role-playing and phone call scenarios. Volunteers usually work once a week for 2 hours and undergo monthly supervision. We ask that Volunteers give one years commitment and are living in Cork City.

FOR BOOKINGS Elizabeth Madden resourceworkercaprn@gmail.com 021-4212955

10:00 - 13:00 Stem Research The Justice Project Centre ,Knocknaheeny (next to Super Valu) impact our community matters INFO SESSION | EDUCATION / SCIENCE / TECH Promoting science, technology, engineering and maths. Running in conjunction with STEM south west, presentation as in to why stem is more positive now

30 MAX  FOR BOOKINGS

D O’Sullivan donosullivan@mail.com 087 6574464

10:00 - 13:00 Dealing with stress in our daily lives SHEP Training Room, Floor 2, Farranferris, Northside Community Enterprises, Redemption Road The Social and Health Education Project CLG WORKSHOP | HEALTH & WELLBEING Participants can learn how to become proactive in minimising the effects of stress on their lives and bodies.

20 MAX  FOR BOOKINGS

Geraldine Flanagan 021 4666180 www.socialandhealth.com

10:15 - 11:15 Let’s Play Together! Hollyhill Library, Harbourview Road, Knocknaheeny, Cork T23 N250 Young Knocknaheeny ABC Programme OPEN EVENT | PLAY EVENT For parent(s)/caregiver(s) and children under 5 years - an exciting opportunity to play together in Hollyhill Library! Share some special time and learn how playful interactions between you and your child can support their development and enhance your relationship. Young Knocknaheeny facilitates a number of parent-toddler groups in

20 MAX Grace Walsh grace.ykabc@nicheonline.ie www.youngknocknaheeny.ie MULTI DAY

10:30 - 11:30 Coffee Morning IGG Resource Irish Girl Guides INFORMATION SESSION | CHILDREN / VOLUNTEERING 3,000 girls are on our waiting lists waiting for YOU to join! Like the girls, you will grow in confidence, develop your skills and talents, make new friends and have fun while #givinggirlsconfidence! Find out more by meeting other IGG leaders and asking any questions you might have. We’ll answer the first now: No, you don’t need to have ANY guiding experience.

Josephine swrdo@irishgirlguides.ie 087 3561364 www.irishgirlguides.ie

10:30 - 12:00 LifeFM Studio Tours LifeFM Studios, Deanrock Business Park, Deanrock, Togher, Cork TOUR | CULTURE / RADIO LifeFM Cork has been on air since 2008, and we broadcast on 93.1 FM and online at www.lifefm. ie 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Come join us for a tour of our studios. Experience a live radio show, record your voice in studio, and more! All are welcome!

terri.kruschke@lifefm.ie 021 496 1111 www.lifefm.ie MON

11.00 - 12.00 Learning and Creativity for Mental Health; What Your Library Can Do For You The City Library, 57-61 Grand Parade T12 NT99 Cork City Libraries TALK | HEALTH & WELLBEING Learn about how lifelong learning and creativity can help improve your wellbeing with Dr Rosarie Crowley, Clinical Psychologist, HSE

021 4924900 www.corkcitylibraries.ie

11.00 - 13.00 The Lantern’s Crochet Ladies & Report Launch Nano Nagle Place, Heritage Lecture Theatre (Douglas Street Entrance) The Lantern/Nano Nagle Place LAUNCH/CELEBRATION | CREATIVE / WELLBEING Veronica and Sylvia have been tutors to a group of ladies who have come together every week to learn crochet. We will celebrate each of these ladies with an event incorporating a photography & crochet display ; find out what the crochet group means to the participants. Afterward there will be tea/coffee and cake.

11.00 - 12.00 Stories to Life with Barbara O’Meara Ballincollig Library, The Village Centre, P31 H674 Cork City Libraries WORKSHOP | COMMUNITY Advance booking only for a special sensory story time for young adults.

ballincolling_library@corkcity.ie 021 238 9797 www.corkcitylibraries.ie

11.00 - 12.00 ‘Integrating East Cork’ – Women sharing their experiences Room G12 (Active Learning Room), The Hub, UCC. UCC / the School of Education SEMINAR/ TALK | POLITICS/ CURRENT AFFAIRS/ WOMEN Is Ireland a place where migrant/refugee women can live a dignified life and where their expectations and aspirations are being met? Based on research carried out amongst women living in East Cork; Asylum Seekers, refugees, migrants, new-Irish and Irish women, with a particular focus on women with children.

Rola Abu Zeid – O’Neill & Dr. Gertrude Cotter r.azoneill@ucc.ie ; gertude.cotter@ucc.ie 15 MAX  FOR BOOKINGS

karina@nanonagleplace.ie 021 4322370

11.30 - 12.30 Fake News and the Truth Hollyhill Library, Harbour View Road, Knocknaheeney, Cork Hollyhill Library & CIT Library TALK | POLITICS/ CURRENT AFFAIRS Fake news is a term we hear a lot of these days. But what is it and how does it influence our everyday lives? In collaboration with Hollyhill Library, CIT Library will take a look at many of the issues surrounding fake news and the spread of disinformation across social media and other platforms. This library talk will offer some practical tops and advice on how to spot fake news and avoid falling prey to its far reaching influence.

CIT Libraries, Cork City Library

11:00 - 12:00 Baby Sling Dance upstairs at Triskel Arts Centre, Tobin Street Collective Cork CLASS | HEALTH & WELLBEING / EXERCISE Your tiny one cuddled close to your heart in a sling, wrap or suitable carrier, enjoy time to connect with your baby as you sway and dance. Gentle, funny, and heart warming moves to soothe and awaken the senses. Please

note: Moms can join once they’ve passed their postnatal checkup and have their doctor’s clearance.

10 MAX  FOR BOOKINGS

Maria Sinnecker collectivecork@gmail.com 086 8776230 www.bookwhen.com

11:00 - 12:00 Intercultural Coffee Morning

Cork College of Commerce, Morrison’s Island, T12H685 OPEN EVENT | CULTURE Intercultural Awareness and Inclusion : This event is a chance for students, staff and the public to mingle and chat informally. It has been running for several years at the College of Commerce with the help of teachers and students from the course English and IT Skills for International Students.

www.corkcollegeofcommerce.ie

11:00 - 13:00 North Presentation remembers Cork 1920 North Presentation Secondary school Farranree Cork City (School Library) SEMINAR | HISTORY Another in our series of History mornings. Focus will be on events in Cork surrounding the war of Independence 1920. We will have guest

speakers and contributions from our Adult Ed History students and our TY students on this key year in Cork’s History. Event takes place in the school library.

70 MAX  FOR BOOKINGS

Joanne Twomey Adult Ed Coordinator North Presentation Secondary School Farranree Cork adulteddept@northpres.ie 085 1765877

11:30 - 13:00 Fairhill Open Morning The Community House, 26 Bridevalley Park, Fairhill Cork City Partnership OPEN EVENT | EDUCATION All are welcome to come along to Cork City Partnerships Community Office in Fairhill, to meet with staff and see what courses and activities are running in the area. An exhibition of work by the Fairhill Men’s Art Group will be on display. Cakes and treats made by the Easter bakes and cakes class will be available throughout the morning.

Mary Sheehy msheehy@partnershipcork.ie

12.00 - 13.00 Do we need Women’s Studies any more? Room G12 (Active Learning Room), The Hub, UCC. UCC / MA in Women’s Studies SEMINAR/ TALK | POLITICS/ CURRENT AFFAIRS An introduction to the DWS and MAWS programmes in UCC. It focuses on the changed and changing roles of women, delving into areas of knowledge relevant to women’s lives today. Explore the interdisciplinary that challenge negative stereotypes of women and traditions, practices.

Rola Abu Zeid – O’Neill and Dr. Liz Kyte r.azoneill@ucc.ie elizabeth.kyte@ucc.ie SUN

12.30 - 13.30 Introduction to Music Theory North Monastery Road, T23 XA44 Cork Academy of Music CLASS | MUSIC Open your eyes to the basics of music theory! For novices. Booking essential - call between 9.00am-2.00pm

12 MAX  FOR BOOKINGS

021 4210573 www.corkacademyofmusic.ie

12.30 - 13.30 Performance by Local Training Initiative Level 4 music students. North Monastery Road, T23 XA44 Cork Academy of Music PERFORMANCE | MUSIC Varied selection of popular songs. Performance / Q & A and information session on music courses for young adults.

admin@corkacademyofmusic.ie

12.30 - 13.30 Facing the future The City Library, 57-61 Grand Parade T12 NT99 Cork City Libraries TALK | HEALTH & WELLBEING Preparing for the opportunities and challenges that growing older bring. An outline of some of the opportunities and challenges that come with growing older in Ireland. Look at ways to better face some of the challenges using stress management to help you learn some easy to use skills to better care for yourself.

021 4924900 www.corkcitylibraries.ie

12:00 - 13:30 ABC’s of LGBT

Gay Project, 4 South Terrace Gay Project CLASS / WORKSHOP | EDUCATION Designed to enhance participants understanding of LGBT+ issues in Irish society. Training covers the meaning of LGBT+ terminologies; gives an overview of a range of issues that present in the field providing participants with greater awareness, understanding and empathy.

50 MAX michael@gayproject.ie www.gayproject.ie

13.00 - 14.00 Piano for Beginners North Monastery Road, T23 XA44 Cork Academy of Music CLASS | MUSIC Join us in our state of the art Piano Laboratory and experience an introduction to inclusive, interactive learning in a group setting.

8 MAX  FOR BOOKINGS 021 4210573 www.corkacademyofmusic.ie

13.30 - 14.30 Meaningful activities for persons with Dementia Hollyhill Library, Harbour View Road, Knocknaheeny, Cork T23 N250 Cork City Libraries TALK | HEALTH & WELLBEING A talk by Valerie Morrison, Senior Occupational Therapist with the HSE

13.45 - 14.45 Music Industry Basics Workshop North Monastery Road, T23 XA44 Cork Academy of Music CLASS | MUSIC Basic industry tips for the budding musician including Q & A - Booking essential - call between 9.00am-2.00pm

10 MAX  FOR BOOKINGS

021 4210573 www.corkacademyofmusic.ie

13:00 -14:00 An introduction to SMART Recovery Traveller Visibility Group, 25 Lower John Street Traveller Visibility Group INFORMATION SESSION | HEALTH & WELLBEING Learn about how the SMART recovery programme works. Self-Management And Recovery Training (SMART) is a global community where participants help one another resolve problems with any addiction. The team at TVG will be happy to answer any questions you have on the day. SMART meetings take place every Tuesday in TVG from 6.30pm-7.30pm

20 MAX  FOR BOOKINGS Ann Jordan tvgdrugsproject@gmail.com 086 6084659

13:00 -14:00 Liminality in the Direct Provision System Room G07, The Kane Building, UCC UCC SEMINAR | EDUCATION This seminar examines the liminal time of asylum-seekers’ in the Direct Provision system to show how it has a detrimental impact on their access to material resources and education, which contributes to their exclusion and disempowerment.

14.00 - 15.00 Introduction to Film Music Scores North Monastery Road, T23 XA44 Cork Academy of Music CLASS | MUSIC / CULTURE Experience and understand basic film music scoring techniques.

10 MAX  FOR BOOKINGS 021 4210573 www.corkacademyofmusic.ie

14:00 - 15:00 Mindfulness in everyday life Western Gateway Building, Rm 4.02, Western Road, UCC UCC WORKSHOP | HEALTH AND WELLBEING This is an opportunity to explore what mindfulness is and to examine how it can be used in everyday life. The workshop will look at the roots and ancient eastern tradition of mindfulness and though a practical and experiential exploration of the topic look at what is required to build a personal mindfulness practice that can assist with the everyday stresses of life

Pat O’Leary p.oleary@ucc.ie www.ucc.ie

14:00 - 15:30 What’s a Laser Cutter and What Can I Do With It? Room 119, CSN College, Tramore Rd. T12 AC91 Colaiste Stiofain Naofa WORKSHOP | CREATIVE / TECHNOLOGY Laser cutting and engraving are very popular for creating art or customising objects. They can cut through or engrave wood, paper, card and plastics, are capable of very fine detail.. This class will show you how it all works, demonstrate some of the techniques and get you making some simple objects. A basic knowledge of computers would be an asset but not a requirement.

20 MAX  FOR BOOKINGS

Fergus Somers Fergus.somers@csn.ie 021 4961020

14:00 - 16:00 Introduction to Pottery Mahon Family Resource Centre, T12 Y180 CLASS / WORKSHOP | CREATIVE / CRAFT Join Jim for an afternoon of creativity with clay. You may even end up with your own piece of pottery to adorn your mantel piece. It’s always a fun class and Jim is an experienced tutor with lots of tips for the beginner.

8 MAX  FOR BOOKINGS Jenny Liu info@frcentre.ie 021 4358866

14:30 - 16:30 Social & Active Retirement Club Open Day Westgate Foundation.West Village Ballincollig P31 7F34 OPEN EVENT | AGE FRIENDLY Guests will have the opportunity to visit stalls introducing them to our range of activities including: Drama, Choir, Art , Cards and Computers. Our classes will run throughout the year. Refreshments will be served on the day.

Phil & Aisling Phil.westgate@gmail.com www.westgatefoundation.ie

15.00 - 16.00 Library Lego Club Frank O’Connor Library, Old Youghal Road, Mayfield, Cork T23 E651 Cork City Libraries WORKSHOP | CREATIVE A fun space to create with Lego. Younger children can enjoy time at the Junior Builder’s Table while older children can choose to build solo or in teams at our Senior Builder’s Table. All materials provided, just bring your imagination and an accompanying grown-up! Library Club is free of charge. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

021 4924935 www.corkcitylibraries.ie

15.45 - 16.45 Afternoon Concert North Monastery Road, T23 XA44 Cork Academy of Music / The Age Friendly Music Society PERFORMANCE | MUSIC See and hear the Seniors show you how it’s done! Concert / Q&A session on the Age Friendly community Music program in Cork Academy of Music

admin@corkacademyofmusic.ie

15:00 -16:00 Personal and Management Coaching Western Gateway Building, Rm 4.02, Western Road, UCC UCC WORKSHOP | HEALTH AND WELLBEING Coaching has now become a very accepted intervention to assist teams and individuals to realise their potential. It has grown as a valued

intervention in sport, life and organisational settings; this workshop will give an insight into what coaching is and what is involved in a coaching process.

Pat O’Leary p.oleary@ucc.ie www.ucc.ie

15:00 -16:00 Let’s Play Together! Hollyhill Library, Harbourview Road, Knocknaheeny, Cork T23 N250 Young Knocknaheeny ABC Programme OPEN EVENT | PLAY EVENT For parent(s)/caregiver(s) and children under 5 years Full listing see event at 10:15 today page 33

20 MAX

Grace Walsh grace.ykabc@nicheonline.ie www.youngknocknaheeny.ie

16:00 - 17:00 ‘Easter Themed’ 3 Km Fun Run / Walk Clashduv / Togher Park, Clashduv Road Southside Youth Forum OUTDOOR / WALK | HEALTH & WELLBEING / EXERCISE The Southside Youth Forum - This Forum includes young people from 3 local second level schools & Foroige Youth Projects from Ballyphehane, Togher & surrounding areas. Organised by local young people to benefit their peers, their families & communities while also aiming to raise awareness of Health & Wellbeing. Registration : Weds 11th March : 10 – 11am & Thurs 12th March : 6 – 7pm, Ballyphehane Community Centre.

(accompanied)

FOR BOOKINGS Jacqueline Daly jdaly@partnershipcork.ie 021 4302310 / 087 1962030 www.corkcitypartnership.ie Fèile Foghlama Chorcaì

17.00 – 18.00 Tin Whistle Tips and more North Monastery Road, T23 XA44 Cork Academy of Music CLASS | MUSIC For beginners upwards, bring along your Tin Whistle. Booking essential - call between 9.00am-2.00pm

10 MAX  FOR BOOKINGS

021 4210573 www.corkacademyofmusic.ie

17.00 – 18.00 Bike Maintenance Workshop Plaza outside Civic Offices, Anglesea St, Cork Cork City Council/Cork Environmental Forum CLASS / WORKSHOP | EDUCATION Learn how to look after your bike on a regular basis, including the daily and weekly checks that you should do. Get to know the basics of bike maintenance: what to check and how to fix it! Includes ABC check and M check, adjust brakes, change pads, adjust tyre pressure etc.

20 MAX

Darren McAdam O’Connell dmaoc@gmail.com 083 1816178

17.00 - 20.00 UCC Supports People with Disabilities of all ages. Dora Allman Room, The Hub, UCC UCC DEMONSTRATION/ EXHIBITION | EDUCATION Come along to experience what supports UCC has to offer to people with disabilities no matter what age you are. There will be demonstrations of assistive technology such as X-mind (mindmapping software), Speech-to-Text software, information stands and much more.

Darrelle Keegan& eirdre Madden d.keegan@ucc.ie THU

17:00 - 19:00 A two step thread folding step stool Unit O15, Marina Commercial Park Benchspace Cork DEMONSTRATION | CREATIVE /CRAFT / TECH A two step tread folding step stool is one of the most useful objects in the home and office, collapsible, a great space-saver. Watch our talented maker, carpenter and joiner, Joe Bishop machining and assembling the parts for a TwoStep-Tread Folding Step Stool.

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Alice alice@benchspacecork.ie www. benchspacecork.ie

17:30 - 18:15 How will we live in a sustainable world? Meeting Room, St Finbarr’s South Chapel, Dunbar Street, T12 X210 Green Spaces for Health TALK | ENVIROMENT / ECOLOGY There’s lots of talk about what we need to stop doing in order to avoid a climate change disaster and less talk about how we will live in a more sustainable world and what the benefits will be. In sustainable world, ‘occupations’ will be far more important than ‘jobs’ in living worthwhile and meaningful lives.

FOR BOOKINGS Maria Young greenspacescork@gmail.com 086 839 2321

17:30 - 20:00 Lasercutter & 3D Printer Unit O15, Marina Commercial Park Benchspace Cork DEMONSTRATION | CREATIVE /CRAFT / TECH Introduction and demonstration on the Lasercutter and the 3D Printer, beginner level. Laser cutters are an amazing tool you can use to cut complex shapes, to etch and engrave MDF, Plywood, cardboard, perspex, textiles and much more. We will also be demonstrating the 3D Printer. .

XX MAX

Alice alice@benchspacecork.ie www. benchspacecork.ie

18.00 - 20.00 A taste of Iberia West Wing 9, The Quadrangle, UCC UCC WORKSHOP | LANGUAGE / CULTURE Did you know Spanish is not the only language spoken in Spain? Come and have a taste of the diversity in the Iberian Peninsula: treat yourself to some homemade regional delicacies while we give you an introduction to Galician, Catalan and Basque and some of their quirkiest facts. No need for prior knowledge, only motivation!

30 MAX  FOR BOOKINGS

Imanol Oteiza imanol.oteizaunanua@ucc.ie www.ucc.ie

18.30 - 21.00 Minature Painting Turners Cross Community Centre, Curragh Road, T12 YP89 Turners Cross Community Assoc CLASS | CREATIVE / CULTURE Complete a miniature painting with traditional technique on beginner level with Amna Walayat M.A.(UCC). You can also view work by the artist to learn about the varieties of techniques and subjects. Material supplied.

12 MAX  FOR BOOKINGS

Ruth Cullen 086 1783645

18:00 - 19:00 Acting for Beginners Cork College of Commerce, Morrison’s Island, T12H685 WORKSHOP | THEATRE / DRAMA Want to get a taster on the techniques and tools of acting in a creative and supportive environment. Come along to our workshop.

queries@ccoc.ie 021 4222100

18:00 - 19:00 Introduction to the study of Law Cork College of Commerce, Morrison’s Island, T12H685 LECTURE | EDUCATION / LAW Paul Cotter, a Law teacher presents a seminar designed to equip the curious with an understanding of the study of Law; including a review of all the options from entry to more advanced levels.

Paul Cotter www.corkcollegeofcommerce.ie

18:00 - 19:30 How to use your smartphone or tech device Gables Bar, Douglas Street UCC Mature Students CLASS / WORKSHOP | TECHNOLOGY Interactive workshop Learn how to use your smartphone, tablet or laptop. Please bring along your device.

jennifer.walsh@ucc.ie Fèile Foghlama Chorcaì

19.00 - 20.30 Altrusa Literacy Scheme Library The City Library, 57-61 Grand Parade T12 NT99 Cork City Libraries / Altrusa OPEN EVENT | CREATIVE Come along to the library for the launch of a collection of learners’ work with some readings. Stay for a tour of the library. Light refreshments

021 4924900 www.corkcitylibraries.ie

19.00 - 20.30 Beginner’s Tai Chi St. Finn Barre’s Cathedral Hall, 11 Dean St. Shaolin Ireland TAI CHI CLASS | FITNESS, MEDITATION & WELLNESS For full details see ‘Shaolin Ireland Beginner’s Tai Chi’ listing on page 59 WEDS. You’ll also get 2 weeks FREE to try it out!

20 MAX  FOR BOOKINGS

Master K 083 8125557 (text only) www.shaolin.ie

19.00 - 20.30 A celebration Cor na Laoi Choir Nano Nagle Place, The Ash Room (Evergreen Street Entrance) The Lantern/Nano Nagle Place OPEN EVENT/ CELEBRATION | MUSIC / SONG Cor na Laoi open up their practice & allow people to come & hear their rehearsal. We will taken time during this session to honour our teacher & accompanist. There will also be time for members to speak about what the choir mean to them. Afterward there will be tea/coffee & cake

15 MAX  FOR BOOKINGS

Karina karina@nanonagleplace.ie 021 4322370 SUN

19.00 - 21.00 The Place of the Honan Chapel in Ireland’s Revolutionary Decade (1912-1922). The Honan Chapel, UCC UCC TOUR/ TALK | HISTORY Join James Cronin, UCC, as he describes the art of the Honan Chapel as a case study illustrating how the decorative arts make visible new ideas on the nature of Irish identity. The chapel and its liturgical collection are products of the Irish Arts & Crafts Movement (1893-1925).

James Cronin j.cronin@ucc.ie

19.00 - 21.30 CIT Cork Prison Pop Up Restaurant Cork Prison The Education Unit Cork Prison INVITATION ONLY | EDUCATION / FOOD AND NUTRITION This event is organised for assessment purposes for prisoners who are taking the CIT Special Purpose Award in Culinary Studies. Management teams from hotels in Cork are invited to attend.

Deirdre Creedon deirdre.creedon@cit.ie 021-4335140

19.30 - 21.00 Appreciation of Irish Music Group North Monastery Road, T23 XA44 Cork Academy of Music PERFORMANCE /REHERSAL | MUSIC Where ‘music for all’ happens in a relaxing setting! Rehearsal/Performance/Q & A and information session on the Appreciation of Irish Music Program in CAM.

admin@corkacademyofmusic.ie

19.30 - 21.00 Community Drama Ensemble! North Monastery Road, T23 XA44 Cork Academy of Music OPEN EVENT | THEATRE / DRAMA Need some Drama in your life? Why not come along and get a taste of what we do!Rehearsal/Q & A and information session on CAM Community Drama program.

FOR BOOKINGS 021 4210573 www.corkacademyofmusic.ie

19:00 - 20:00 Lets Try Karate! St Anthonys Sports Hall, Ballinlough Rising Sun School of Karate CLASS | HEALTH & WELLBEING / EXERCISE Adults & children aged 5+ can join the regular class here & try Karate/Self Defence. All welcome, especially beginners. Founded by Sensei Barry O’Regan (6th DAN JKA), the Rising Sun School of Karate helps children & adults learn the ancient art in a safe & nurturing environment. See Pgs 57 & 74 for other free Karate Classes this week.

FOR BOOKINGS barry@risingsun.ie 086 722 2779 www.risingsun.ie

19:00 - 20:30 Open evening / Learner readings / tour of the Library Cork City Library, Grand Parade, T12 NT99 Altrusa Literacy Scheme OPEN EVENT | LITERATURE & LITERACY Welcome to the library. We launch a collection of learners’ work and have some readings from it. Tour of the Library and facilities. Light refreshments.

Mary.ryder@corketb.ie www.corketb.ie

19:00 HRS Developing Your Public Speaking and Communication Skills Knocknaheeny / Hollyhill Youth Justice Centre. Harbour View Road, Knocknaheeny T23X0NN Knocknaheeny Toastmasters DEMONSTRATION | EDUCATION Interested in learning how to do a speech or presentation? Learn how toastmasters can help you build your confidence by supporting you to improve your communication, public speaking and leadership skills while having fun with a group of people all on the same journey.

8 MAX 087 4619819 www.knocknaheenyhollyhil.toastmasterclub.org

19:30 - 20:30 T’ai Chi Class

19:30 - 21:00 Bowling Club Open Evening Westgate Foundation.West Village Ballincollig P31 7F34

OPEN EVENT | HEALTH & WELLBEING / EXERCISE Guests will have an opportunity to meet with members of Westgate Bowling Club and to learn how to bow. l Our classes run throughout the year. Refreshments will be served.

Biddy Barrett 021 4873648 www.westgatefoundation.ie MON

Blackrock Community Centre Convent Avenue Blackrocl T’ai Chi Cork CLASS / WORKSHOP | HEALTH & WELLBEING It’s a time to relax while getting fit and learning an ancient practise which is a form of self healing. T’ai Chi has a great number of health benefits, including improving coordination, fitness, balance. This is a regular class. See listing on Page 80 also Friday

20 MAX  FOR BOOKINGS Ann Mc Iraith anngobnait8@gmail.com www.annmcilraith.com THU

Event venue is wheelchair accessible Event is family friendly

This event is part of the ‘Cork Playful City’ Project

This event has a maximum number of people allowed in the venue. Booking is recommended. 30 MAX

MULTI DAY EVENTS HAPPENING TODAY FOR FULL LISTING SEE PAGE From Borrowed Space to Cyberspace Ballincollig Library, The Village Centre, P31 H674 10 Robert Gibbings Exhibition Bishopstown Library, Wilton T12 RR84 11 Photographers Unite Blackpool Library, Redforge Road, T23 AP11 11 Seamus Murphy Exhibition Blackpool Library, Redforge Road, T23 AP11 11 Stellarium Workshops Castle Rd, T12 YW52 8 Traveller Student Print Project Cork City Hall, Anglesea St. 7 Photography & Creative Writing Exhibition Cork College of Commerce, Morrison’s Island, T12H685 9 Teacher and Student Art Exhibition & Competition Cork College of Commerce, Morrison’s Island, T12H685 6 The Cork House Name Project - Exhibition CSN College, Tramore Rd. T12 AC91 8 Discover Cork’s Medieval Past Tour Elizabeth Fort, Barrack Street, T12 C8AO 9 Mayfield Arts Centre - Art Exhibition Frank O’Connor Library, T23 E651 11 Mary Elmes - ‘I got things done’ - History Exhibition Glanmire Library, T45 E035 10 Giant Connect Four Hollyhill Library, T23 N251 10 One book One Community 2019/2020 Exhibition Hollyhill Library, T23 N251 11 My Education, My Future - Art Initiative James Barry Exhibition Centre, CIT, Bishopstown 7 Our World in Black & White Knocknaheeny Community Centre, Harbour View Rd 8 Learning for life in a Special School Lavanagh Centre, Ballintemple, Cork T12 NT26 6 “Explorers” Marine Science Workshop Old Cork Waterworks, Lee Road, T23 N828 8 Review Central Exhibition St. John’s Central College, Sawmill st 6 Exhibition of sculptures by Krzysiek Rosa The City Library, 57-61 Grand Parade, Cork, T12 NT99 10 A Rare “Ulysses” Exhibition The City Library, Grand Parade, T12 NT99 10 Direct’ Photography Exhibition The City Library, Grand Parade, T12 NT99 10 No Longer Forgotten - History Exhibition The City Library, Grand Parade, T12 NT99 11 Our World in Black & White The Glucksman, UCC, T12 V1WH 9 Cork’s Boxing Story Tory Top Library, T12 WP57 10 Walking Tour of UCC Visitor’s Centre, North Wing, UCC 8

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