Blackpool Library

All day

Exhibition

Community Art from the Glen. See separate entry.

10am – 1pm

In Stitches

a display of work by the In Stitches craft group. All welcome to drop in, look at the work and learn from the group.

2.30pm – 4.30pm

Happy Talk

Three half hour workshops with games for children aged 0-6.

See separate entry.

T 492 4933

Hollyhill Library

All day

Learn CV Writing Skills

Book a free session with the library’s collection of self-guided learning DVD ROMs. Basic computer skills required.

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Tory Top Rd Library Ballyphehane

11am – 2pm

The Art of Quilting

Drop in to watch and learn the art of quilting with the Tory Top Quilting Group.

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Frank O’Connor Library Mayfield

2pm – 4.30pm

Open afternoon

Tour the library facilities and learn about the services provided. Find out about the City of Cork VEC Mayfield Write On Adult Literacy & Basic Education Services, available in the local community for adults who need help with reading, writing, Maths or call Mary Chambers 086 823 7078.

T 492 4935

Central Library, Grand Parade

All day

Cork Textile Network exhibition

The Craft of the Honan Chapel – details see Tuesday.

11am – noon

Genealogy – getting started with your family history

with a member of the Cork Genealogical Society.

7pm

Lecture: Recovering a forgotten history of the Honan Chapel.

In this illustrated lecture James GR Cronin, of the Centre for Adult Continuing Education at UCC, discusses how the identities of the artists who designed the mosaic floor and the Stations of the Cross in the Honan Chapel were recovered. The Honan Chapel, in the grounds of the university, was

built at the zenith of the Irish Arts and Crafts. His talk will suggest reasons for excluding the artists from its official histories written in 1916 and again in 1966, and how recovering their identities was aided by social media in 2006. T 492 4900

Douglas Library Douglas Village Shopping Centre

All day all week

Exhibition

Abstract landscape paintings by Patrick Mansell.

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6.30pm – 8pm

Library Chess Club

come along with your friends and have a game or two with the club members. All ages welcome. T 492 4932

Bishopstown Library Wilton

All day

Exhibition ‘A Sense of Place’

JG O’Donoghue explores the Irish landscape through the perspectives of language and archaeology. All week.

2.30pm

Active Retirement

Looking to learn how to live life at a different pace? The Active Retirement Club is here for you. All welcome.

2.15pm – 3.15pm

Genealogy – getting started with your family history

with a member of the Cork Genealogical Society.

6pm

Creative Writing

Want to get started on that novel? Or working on a short story and need a bit of a push? Come along this evening and it will get you going!

6pm

Caint is Cómhrá

Looking to brush up your Irish? You are welcome to come along to use your cúpla focal and learn some more. Fáilte roimh gach éinne.

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19am – 5pm For details see Tues. Continues Mon – Fri until April 5

St. John’s Central College Sawmill St

REVIEW CENTRAL 13

Exhibition of graduate student work.

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9am – 8pm Mon – Sat until March 27.

The James Barry Exhibition Centre, CIT, Bishopstown

SOUNDINGS IN FATHOMS

Winner of the CIT Registrar’s Prize, artist Norma Walsh, exhibits her work which is inspired by the supremacy of the natural elements over human fragility.

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9am – 8pm

Continues until end of March.

First Floor Gallery, Student Centre, CIT

ART BY ADULTS

Exhibition of work created by adults with learning difficulties. Details see Tuesday.

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1pm – 8pmCork Collegeof CommerceMorrison’s Island

4pm - 8pm

Information evening on all college courses

Calling all parents or prospective students – this is your chance to find out about the courses running in the college, what they are about and what they can lead to. Did you know that you can go on to university from one of our courses?

Staff available from all the college departments to informally answer questions, address worries and point you or your child in the right direction for their future success. Early interviews can also be availed of for next year’s academic courses.

Learn about the Leaving Certificate course for adults

Are you over 20 and always wanted to do your Leaving Certificate? Are you tempted to take on the big challenge? Call in and ask any question that comes to mind and you’ll be helped to decide what’s best for you. Take your courage in your hands, call in, have a cup of tea and find out about the course.

6pm

How to organise events with ease

Get some tips on what it takes to run a successful event. David Tyrrell highlights the key issues that need to be dealt with when organising any type of event, whether it’s a birthday party, wedding or a corporate event. They include choosing the appropriate speakers, attracting people to attend, the optimum time to hold the event, and so on.

6pm - 7pm

Top tips for budgeting

Maria Hurley, an experienced business teacher in the college, offers practical advice and tips for making ends meet in these tough economic times. Business is at the core of many of the courses at the college. Why not avail of this chance to let the teachers help you with some information that may benefit you? Feel free to ask questions in this informal session.

7pm

Introduction to the study of Law

Paul Cotter, one of the college’s teachers, gives an information  seminar, designed  to  equip  the  lifelong  learner  with  an  understanding  of  what  is  involved  in  the  study  of  Law. This informal session includes a review of all the options from entry to more  advanced  levels. Paul will be happy to answer any questions.

Info: 422 2100 email: queries@ccoc.ie

www.corkcollegeofcommerce.ie

9am – 5pm

Continues until Friday.

Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa, Tramore Road

OPEN STUDIOS

Open Studios in Art Department – celebrating Further Education in art and design.

For details see Tuesday.

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9am – 6pm

Exhibition continues until Friday

Main Foyer, Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa, Tramore Road

CROSSROADS – ACCESS TO DESIGN STUDIES

see Tuesday for details.

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10am – noon

Main Foyer, Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa, Tramore Road

DESIGN WORKSHOP – SKETCHBOOK DRAWING

Access to Design Studies is a FETAC level 5 course celebrating its tenth year here which provides training to adults in the foundations of design. This morning adult learners share their new skills in a workshop on sketchbook

drawing. Places very limited, booking essential by email only: Jenny Monks j.monks@csn.ie or jennylmonks@gmail.com

General enquiries: 496 1020 www.csn.ie

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10am – noon

JCSP Library, Terence MacSwiney Community College, Knocknaheeny

WATCH STUDENTS DANCE

Enjoy a performance by students of Terence MacSwiney Community College joined by students from Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa, Tramore Road. Booking essential, places limited, call Anne Masterson 439 7740

10am – 11.30am

Mahon Family Resource Centre

TRY YOGA

Join the regular class here & learn a little Yoga. Tea & coffee provided. Places limited, book yours by calling Maeve or Elsa 435 8866

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10am – 12.30pm

Cork City Partnership Office 26, Bridevalley Park, Fairhill

JOB SEEKING SKILLS WORKSHOP

Workshop on job-seeking skills, including CV layout, interview skills, how to look for specific jobs. Tea/coffee provided. Limited places, please book. Info Mary Sheehy 490 9710 or 087 196 2015 email: msheehy@partnershipcork.ie

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10am – 1pm

School of the Divine Child Lavanagh Centre, Ballintemple

MAKING MUSIC ACCESSIBLE

SoundOUT, in collaboration with School of the Divine Child, invites teachers, parents and Special Needs Education co-ordinators here this morning. It’s an opportunity for them to gain hands-on experience on how to effectively use a range of accessible interactive music technology within formal, non-formal and informal music education settings. Parking only available in area around Ballintemple. Email: divinechild@eircom.net www.lavanagh.ie Booking essential. Call Anne Brennan 429 1804

10am – 1pm

Cork Institute of Technology

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CIT STUDENT

This event is for senior cycle students from Cork City and County interested in finding out what life as a CIT student is really like. Experience a lecture, tour the campus and quiz students about CIT. Pupils also have the opportunity to speak with the Access Team about any concerns they have about admission and other aspects of CIT. Organised by CIT Access Service. Free refreshments. No maximum number, but booking essential, when details of where to meet will be given by Louise Bermingham or Elaine Dennehy

433 5138 or email: linkedschools@cit.ie www.cit.ie

10am – 1pm

The Lodge, Bessborough,

off Skehard Rd, Blackrock

GET INVOLVED IN YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

Communities need the active involvement of people for local life to flourish – without it their voice often goes unexpressed & unheard. In this EU designated Year of Active Citizenship, what are the challenges & benefits to getting involved in your community? Come to an interactive workshop led by Jim Sheehan of the Social & Health Education Project – it promises to be enjoyable. Booking necessary. Call Geraldine Flanagan 466 6180 email socialandhealth@eircom.net

The Lodge is a wooden house in the grounds of Bessborough – go through the main gate & the Lodge is 10 yards on the left.

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PRINTMAKING EXHIBITION

Until Friday. See Tuesday for details.

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10am – 4pm

Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa

Tramore Rd

CISEÁN: A CELEBRATION OF IRISH TRADITIONAL BASKETS

Continues until Friday. For details see Tuesday.

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10am – 5pm

Cork Vision Centre @ St Peter’s, North Main St

EXHIBITION BY CORK CAMERA GROUP

Details see Tuesday. Continues until Sat.

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10am – 1pm & 2pm – 5pm

Blackpool Library

COMMUNITY ART FROM THE GLEN

Details – see Wed. Continues until Friday lunchtime.

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10.30am - 11.30am

Glen Resource & Sports Centre

The Glen

SOAPS AND CELEBRITIES QUIZ

A fun quiz with questions on current soap storylines, soap characters, celebrities and celebrity news. Come along - test your knowledge of soaps and celebrities and have some laughs along the way. Refreshments. All welcome. Organised by the Dillon’s Cross Project. Info Eiblinn Davitt at the Glen Resource & Sports Centre 455 0511

SHOP & LEARNBlackpool Shopping Centre

10am – 4pm

NALA - National Adult Literacy Agency

Call to the stand where literacy students, members of NALA’s student sub-committee

are available to talk to you about: taking the first step back into learning as an adult; Help my Kid Learn - a new website for parents; NALA’s online learning website www.writeon.ie; & becoming a learning ambassador.

Cork College of Commerce

Stand with information on the wide range of courses at the college, daytime & evening, with staff available to answer your questions. Info Carol Neenan 422 2100 email:queries@ccoc.ie www.corkcollegeofcommerce.ie

Merchant’s Quay Shopping Centre

11am – 4pm

Interior Architecture & Design Department, St John’s Central College

Do you have a creative flair? Are you an imaginative person? Have family & friends commented on your inventive ability and originality? If so, you may be a natural designer and unaware of the prospects in the field of 3D Design, areas such as window, landscape, spatial, product design … the possibilites are endless. Now is your chance to do something about it. Come along & meet current students of the Interior Architecture & Design Department at St John’s and view their work – they’ll be on hand to give information on courses you can start next September which are open to all ages & abilities. Ask at information desk for location. Here again tomorrow.

St John’s Central College, Sawmill Street 425 5500

See a list of courses and apply online: www.stjohnscollege.ie

10.30am

Bishopstown Senior Social Centre Wilton Park House

LEARN ABOUT MEN’S SHEDS

Bishopstown Senior Social Centre has set up a Men’s Shed & is keen to hear from senior males in the community. New members always welcome. The Men’s Sheds movement started

in Australia & is becoming popular in Ireland and other countries, providing a safe, friendly environment where men, from all walks of life, meet & take part in projects. The atmosphere created encourages men to engage in conversation, share concerns, while being occupied in activities which may benefit their community. Come along to find out more. Info Roger 086 386 6975 or Barry 086 605 0279.

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11am

Lifetime Lab @ Old Cork Waterworks Lee Road

LEARN HOW TO COMPOST

Details see 11am Tuesday. Repeated today at 2.30pm.

11am – noon

Room 312, CIT Cork School of Music, Union Quay

DISABILITY IS AN OBSTACLE... NOT A BARRIER

CIT Cork School of Music Community Music Studies invites you to listen to a special guest - DeafBlind piano teacher, composer and performer, Orla O’Sullivan. Hear about her difficult but determined

journey to become the world’s first fully qualified DeafBlind music teacher – from her early musical experiences with her mother, first music teacher Jean Downey, through to developing her own innovative methods of teaching piano to deaf students.The event includes a performance and Q & A session. Wheelchair accessible, on-street parking, Bistro onsite. Booking essential, call Edel Sullivan 087 234 4669 www.orlaosullivan.ie www.cit.ie

Sponsored by the CIT Access Service

10am – 3pm

Millennium Hall, City Hall

NATIONAL SEMINAR ON TRAVELLER HORSE OWNERSHIP

This national seminar focuses on the place & importance of the horse within Traveller culture. The Traveller Visibility Group (TVG), Cork, in partnership with local and national Traveller organisations, is holding the event in order

to highlight positive examples of horse ownership across the country. It also support initiatives which can influence the living environments of horses in an urban setting,

whilst acknowledging the cultural context of Travellers. The seminar

aims to raise awareness of horse ownership, provide information to the community around its significance, and to explore ways that local communities can commit to embracing it as part of urban life.

Deadline for booking Tuesday March 19 call Ruth McGuane 450 3786

nfo Ciara Ridge 450 3786 email: tvghorseseminar@gmail.com

Organised by the Traveller Visibility Group (TVG), Cork; Cork Traveller Women’s Network; St Anthony’s Park Community Initiative; Southern Traveller Health Unit (HSE); Cork City Council; Irish Traveller Movement (ITM) in partnership with all local and national Traveller organisations.

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Bishopstown Senior Social Centre, Wilton Park House

COMPUTERS FOR THE PETRIFIED

Details see Tuesday.

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12.30pm-1.30pm

St. John’s Central College

LEARN TO BE A PHARMACY ASSISTANT

Majella O’Driscoll, Co-ordinator, is available to give information and answer any questions you have about the Pharmacy Assistant course. Call to see her in the college’s Room C14, in the Church Building on Sawmill Street. T 425 5500 See www.stjohnscollege.ie for all courses & to apply online.

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12.30pm – 2.30pm

The James Barry Exhibition Centre, CIT

ARTIST SHARES LIFELONG LEARNING EXPERIENCE

The CIT Registrar’s Prizewinner, artist Norma Walsh, whose exhibition Soundings in Fathoms is on display, discusses her work & shares her own lifelong learning journey. This will be of particular interest to anyone hoping to return to education. Further details see www.cit.ie

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12.30pm – 2.30pm

Mahon Family Resource Centre

TRY PRINTMAKING

Come to the regular class here to try Printmaking. Tea & coffee provided. Places limited, book yours by calling Maeve or Elsa435 8866

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1pm – 1.45pm

Alliance Française de Cork, 36 Mary St.

LUNCHTIME TANGO

Continuing Alliance Française’s multi-cultural theme for festival week, come and learn some tango steps, Argentinean style, with Nathalie Chauvière. Numbers limited. Booking necessary. Call Niamh Sweeney 431 0677, info@alliancefrancaisecork.com

12.30pm – 2.30pm

Welcome English Language Centre, Mercy House, Convent Place, Crosses Green off Proby’s Quay

LEARN A LITTLE CULTURAL DIVERSITY

Come and see displays from Sudan, Eritrea, China and Lithuania, showcasing their culture, food, music and art. This is a regular festival event, enjoyed by many, and

includes food tasting from the four countries featured each year. Meet some of the centre’s students and tutors. Welcome English is a voluntary community organisation, co-ordinated by the Sisters of Mercy. Its dedicated volunteer tutors provide classes to those seeking asylum, refugees and unemployed immigrants in Cork. T 431 6537; M 087 918 9841 email: welcomeenglish@hotmail.com www.welcomeenglish.ie

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1.05pm

Yogaworx Studio, East Village, Douglas

LEARN A LITTLE PILATES

Give Pilates a try - experience what it can do for you in a short lunch- time session: feel taller, leaner, stronger, and… relaxed! This is a regular Thursday lunchtime Pilates class.

Booking essential as places limited. Call Jaconel Janssen 085 161 3505 email: info@pilatespeoplecork.com www.Pilatespeoplecork.com

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1.10pm – 2pm

Foyer, CIT Cork School of Music

GUITARS AT LUNCHTIME

Enjoy a performance by Guitars Plus, a 12 member orchestra of classical guitarists, senior students and graduates of the CIT Cork School of Music. Their director is Jerry Creedon and their programme will be a real feast of great music.

Some seating, wheelchair accessible, on-street parking, bistro on-site. Info: Edel Sullivan 087 234 4669

11am – noon

Room 412, St John’s Central College Sawmill St

INVESTIGATE SUSTAINABLE ENERGY

Find out about the Sustainable Energy course at the college, staff available to give information and answer any questions. T 425 5500 Visit the website for a list of courses and apply online: www.stjohnscollege.ie

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11am – 1pm

The Seminar Room, The Nimbus Centre, CIT

YOUR OPERATION TRANSFORMATION

Take the first steps to change your life – hear about exciting career changes since the recession began, as you listen to inspirational speakers and stories from mature students. Meet staff and learn about supports available from the Cork City Adult Guidance Service and the Mature Student Officer in CIT. Free refreshments. Booking required. Info: Claire 490 7149 email cnagle@corkvec.ie; Christine 433 5138; Christine.nolan@cit.ie; www.cit.ie To book a place and your parking space call Claire 490 7149

Limited parking available in the LeisureWorld car park. Please book parking space when booking event. Park at the side/back of the building and collect ticket from the LeisureWorld Reception Desk to display on windscreen. The Nimbus Centre is on the road into CIT- it’s part of the Rubicon Centre. http://nimbus.cit.ie/contact-us/

11am – 1.30pm

Farranree Parish Family Centre, Church of the Resurrection

A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE

Enjoy a morning of song and story organised by North Presentation Adult Education Department & hosted by the Farranree Family Centre. Join Liam Hutchinson & students of Adult Education for a bit of nostalgia, with poems, stories & songs from the 1940s, 50s & 60s. Bring your voice & your dancing shoes & let the memories flow. Free refreshments. Limited parking close to the Centre, so park on main road. Info adulted@northpres.ie Booking essential for groups of four or more. Book by phone only – Joanne Twomey, North Pres Adult Ed Co-ordinator 085 814 5328

North Presentation Secondary School Adult Education Department belongs to the Farranree Community Education Network.

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11.30am – 1pm

First Floor, St John’s Central College, Sawmill St

TRAVEL DESK

Drop in to use a free service provided by students of Tourism & e-Travel. They’ll source information for you before you head to your travel agent. Desk is on First Floor by the Reception. T 425 5500 Visit www.stjohnscollege.ie to see courses & apply online.

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Noon – 1pm

Student Centre, Cork Institute of Technology

FIND OUT ABOUT FLUBBER

Explore the exciting world of ‘Flubber’ and unearth the inner organic chemist within you with this hands-on experiment. You’ll discover some exciting facts about elastomers and perhaps even make some ‘Flubber’ for yourself. Discover how this combination of fluid-like and solid-like properties makes it behave – best described as viscoplastic or gelatinous… even slimy! Places limited, so book by calling Declan Dennehy 433 5108 or email Declan.dennehy@cit.ie

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Room 301, 3rd Floor, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC

OPEN BOOK – ATLAS OF THE GREAT IRISH FAMINE

This is a rare opportunity to meet & hear from contributors to the award-winning Atlas of the Great Irish Famine. Four of the authors come together to share their unique

perspectives of the disaster, informed by their particular fields of expertise which include genealogy, history, geography and food history. Guests have the chance to take part in a question and

answer session. It’s a one-off event, organised by Adult Continuing Education (ACE), at UCC. Tea/coffee provided. All welcome. Atlas of the Great Irish Famine, (Cork University Press), won the Best Irish Published Book of the Year for 2012. Booking advised but not essential, call Lindy Meldon 490 4700 or l.meldon@ucc.ie

Brookfield Health Sciences Complex is on College Rd, from city centre direction it’s on the right past UCC, Bon Secours Hospital & Poor Clare Convent.

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2.30pm

Lifetime Lab @ Old Cork Waterworks

Lee Road

LEARN HOW TO COMPOST

For details see Tuesday 11am.

2.30pm – 3pm

3.15pm – 3.45pm

4pm – 4.30pm

Blackpool Library

HAPPY TALK

Happy Talk is working to improve the language and learning skills of children in the 0-3 and 3-6 age groups in the Glen

and Mayfield areas. This afternoon the Happy Talk team of speech and language therapists runs games and activities for young children in Blackpool Library. They give parents tips and ideas to help develop their child’s language, and each child will receive a book to take home. There are three half hour sessions suitable for children aged 0-6 years. Info: Sheila Dillon, Happy Talk Co-ordinator 430 2310 or 087 757 3749 email:sdillon@partnershipcork.ie

www.corkcitypartnership.ie/happy_talk.

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2.30pm – 5pm

Bishopstown Senior Social Centre, Wilton Park House

MUSIC & DANCE FOR OLDER PEOPLE

All welcome to a regular session with Margot Lyons. Free refreshments. Parking. Learn about other activities at this award-winning centre. T Roger Coughlan 434 8595 M 086 386 6975 email:bishopstownseniors@gmail.com

1.30pm – 3.30pm

Lecture Theatre, St John’s Central College, Sawmill St

TAPESTRY OF COLOURS

Tapestry of Colours is an emotive feature length documentary which explores the fusion of cultures in Northern Ireland. It includes personal and moving interviews with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures, set against colourful and unusual festivals with a strong emphasis on music. The film poses questions on perceptions and attitudes about identity and culture, but ultimately leaves the viewer engaged and inspired. This is its first screening in the Republic.

Its director Zhenia Mahdi-Nau visits Cork for its screening to take part in a Q & A session afterwards – all welcome.

Info: Tony Power 086 604 9498 email: tony_power@corkcity.ie

Event organised by the Social Inclusion Unit at Cork City Council as part of the festival’s cross-border & cross-community initiatives, supported by Co-operation Ireland’s Cork branch & Cork City Council.

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2pm – 3pm

Triskel Arts Centre,

Tobin St off Grand Parade/South Main St

TOUR TRISKEL CHRISTCHURCH

For details see Tuesday at noon.

2pm – 3pm

Carrig Sound, C3 Units A&B Donnybrook Commercial Centre, Douglas

TOUR A COMMERCIAL RECORDING STUDIO

For details see Monday. Repeated daily until Sunday.

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2pm – 4pm

We Made This, South Pres, Evergreen St

JOIN A WRITING GROUP

Enjoy an informal gathering of people interested in creative writing. They meet here every week to share their ideas and a couple of times a year publish their work in local magazine The Asylum. Info & to book your place Norma Roche 086 023 6442

Email: wemadethis@presentation.ie www.southpres.ie

SHOP & LEARNWilton Shopping Centre

2pm – 4pm

‘Size Matters’ Information Pods

How does your alcohol/drug awareness measure up? Take a quiz to find out. Learn about alcohol guidelines and how to reduce drug and alcohol related harm. Fun, interactive exercises, information on educational opportunities and pathways to local services and supports. Presented by Cork City Partnership’s Community Outreach Drug Awareness Project. T 430 2310; see Wed for more contacts.

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Electrical Engineering Lecture Theatre 2, UCC Located behind the gate lodge at the College Road entrance to UCC.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Dr Silvia Ross, Department of Italian, UCC, gives a lecture entitled Florence—Beauty and the Beast: Conflict in the Cradle of the Renaissance. It includes a brief background to Florence; its historical, linguistic,

literary, artistic & architectural importance; how

that legacy has affected visitors, writers and filmmakers for centuries. It examines how this ‘sublime’ city, birthplace of the Renaissance, has been characterised by terror and conflict, including Dante’s Divine Comedy & the Medicis. It discusses recent novels, travelogues and films such as EM Forster’s A Room with a View and Ridley Scott’s horror movie, Hannibal. All welcome. No need to book. Info: 490 2335

6.30pm – 7pm

Foyer, CIT Cork School of Music

COMMUNITY MUSIC NETWORK – CHOIR PERFORMANCE

The Cork Community Music Network Spring event begins with a performance by the

World as One Multicultural Choir. The choir was formed in 2008, its current director is Joanne Walsh, and its repertoire is upbeat, modern & joyful. It performs at many community events. Cultures represented include Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Ireland, Lithuania, Spain & Togo. Its performances are always uplifting & a tonic in these challenging times. All welcome. Followed by an Open Forum on Community Music & workshops. Info: Cork Community Music Network (CCMN) Paul Facey-Hunter T 421 5116/466 3103 M 086 175 5917 email: paulfh22@hotmail.com

2.45pm

Terence McSwiney Community College, Knocknaheeny

COMMUNITY EDUCATION – THE FUTURE

Launch of Cork City Community Education Forum document – Our Priorities for the Next Five Years. The Forum brings together the 10 Community Education Networks in Cork City, to share ideas & avoid duplication in their activities. Each network is made up of organisations offering classes in its local area. The networks are supported by the City of Cork VEC. In these challenging times, education in local communities is more important than ever. Info: Liz O’Halloran, Chair, Community Education Forum, City of Cork VEC 450 8562.

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3pm – 4pm

University College Cork Visitors’ Centre, North Wing, Main Quad

GUIDED HISTORICAL TOUR OF UCC

Repeated daily until Sat. See Tuesday for details.

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3pm – 6.30pm

Camden Palace Hotel

DISCOVER THE CREATIVE DARKROOM

Details see Tuesday. Repeated at noon Sat.

4pm

Alliance Française de Cork, 36 Mary St

BEAUTIFUL VENICE

Bella Venezia! Cultural co-ordinator Susanna Fabris takes you on a fascinating virtual tour of one of the most famous cities in the world. Info Niamh Sweeney 431 0677 email info@alliancefrancaisecork.com

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5.30pm – 7pm

Camden Palace Hotel, Camden Quay

LEARN SACRED HARP SINGING

Sacred harp singing is a four part a cappella vocal music from the USA, with haunting melodies, serene hymns, fast fugues & high energy anthems. Today Cork Sacred Harp Singers take newcomers through the basics of how to sing this music. Beginners warmly welcomed, absolutely no musical experience needed. The Singers meet here every Thursday from 7pm –9pm & newcomers are always welcome. Info Sinead 085 741 8021 email: corksacredharp@gmail.com www.corksacredharp.com

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6pm – 7pm

Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place

GUIDED TOUR

All welcome to a tour of the permanent art collection, no need to book. Info: Emma 490 7862 or Anne 490 7857 www.crawfordgallery.ie

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CityNorth College of Further Education/Terence McSwiney Community College, Harbour View Rd.,Knocknaheeny

DEBATE: EDUCATION & TRAINING: IN THE MIDST OF CHANGE – WILL THERE BE EQUALITY OF ACCESS?

In Ireland, Education & Training is going through a timev of rapid change, with the setting up of Solas to replace FÁS, and 16 new Education & Training Boards taking the place of the current 33 Vocational Education Committees (VECs). Will these & other changes affect access to Further & Higher Education? Today’s debate is part of a national consultation & planning process. Come along to listen and contribute to the discussion.

Chaired by Ted Owens, currently CEO City of Cork, VEC.

Speakers:

Kathleen Lynch, Professor of Equality Studies, UCD,

Mary Liz Trant, Director, Equality of Access office, Higher Education Authority

Brian Lister, OBE, from Scotland, brings an international dimension.

All welcome. Refreshments. Park in school car parks at front & rear of college.

For more information see page 5 or call Willie McAuliffe 439 7740

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Bishopstown Community School.

AN EVENING FOR PARENTS

Listen to Marie Delaney, a highly qualified and experienced Educational Psychotherapist, as she gives a talk entitled: Educational Psychotherapy to Promote Positive Changes in Young People’ s Behaviour. Marie’s work integrates ideas from educational psychotherapy, attachment theory and teaching to support young people, parents and educators in accessing real learning. Educational Psychotherapy is about working on blocks to learning and thinking differently about a child’s behaviour to facilitate real change, as opposed to managing behaviour and reacting to crises as they happen.

This event is more than a lecture, it will allow for discussion and the exchange of ideas.

A Bishopstown Glasheen Community Education Network event.

Info: Damian Ryan 086 399 8613 e-mail: damian_w_ryan@hotmail.com

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7.30pm to 9pm

Mahon Youth Centre, The Portakabins, Mahon Drive, Mahon. All welcome.

OPEN ART STUDIO

Mahon Men’s Art Group display their work.

Details see Tuesday.

8pm

St Columba’s Hall, Douglas

SENIOR DANCING COMPETITION

Out with your ball gowns! Take your partners for the Young at Heart Senior Dancing Competition. Do the Waltz or Quick Step & compete for the Douglas Village Perpetual Trophy. There are two categories in the competition: lady & gentleman and two ladies

dancing together. There are lots of prizes - with perpetual trophies for both categories & a trophy for second and third in both, with medals for those who come fourth, fifth and sixth. All welcome to take part. For more information about Young at Heart and its activities and this event, call Phil Goodman 087 298 7161

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8pm – 9pm

The Venue Bar, Blackrock Rd, junction of Churchyard Lane, Ballintemple

TANGO FOR BEGINNERS

See 7pm for details.

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8pm – 10pm

Gym, Douglas Community School

TUITION IN THE SPORT OF SHORT MAT BOWLS

Douglas Community School Indoor Bowls Club invites you to learn a new sport, played in teams of up to four. People of all ages enjoy playing – give it a go! The Club meets here on Mondays & Thursdays. No need to book, but call if you want to find out more about this popular indoor sport. Margaret Aune 087 218 2709 email margaretaune@yahoo.ie

6.30pm – 7.45pm

St An1thony’s Sports Hall, Ballinlough Rd

KARATE FOR KIDS

For details see Tuesday. Book a place by calling Barry 086 722 2779 or email: barry@risingsun.ie www.risingsun.ie See Fringe for other classes.

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7pm – 9.30pm

Meet in Foyer CIT Cork School of Music, Union Quay

OPEN FORUM & MUSIC WORKSHOPS

Cork Community Music Network’s Spring event continues with an Open Forum on Community Music in the city, followed by a choice of workshops; either Music & Health or Anyone Can Sing – note that no ability to read music is necessary. The Open Forum is an opportunity to discuss the current situation regarding community music & how the Network (CCMN) might help support existing & future activities. This is intended to be one of a series of CCMN events, probably quarterly. Network members meet occasionally to share ideas, resources & training.

Organised by Cork Community Music Network in association with CIT Cork School of Music, with workshops run by Music Alive www.musicalive.ie & Anyone Can Sing www.anyonecansing.ie Info: Cork Community Music Network (CCMN) Paul Facey-Hunter T 421 5116/466 3103 M 086 175 5917 email: paulfh22@hotmail.com

Places limited, booking advised.

7pm

School Hall, Scoil Aiséirí Chríost, Farranree

ONE BOOK ONE COMMUNITY CELEBRATION

A celebration of the One Book, One Community project. It includes an exhibition of work by pupils attending Scoil Aiséirí Chríost, Scoil Íosagáin & North Presentation Secondary School, inspired by the book chosen this year - Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo. Info: Rachel Uí Fhlannabhra

(Browne), Home School Community Liaison teacher, Scoil Aiséirí Chríost 421 0677

Schools involved are members of the Farranree Community Education Network.

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7pm – 8pm, & 8pm –9pm

The Venue Bar, Blackrock Rd junction of Churchyard Lane, Ballintemple

TANGO FOR BEGINNERS

Try a class in Argentine Tango for absolute beginners, no partner or experience of any kind of dance needed. Stay on to watch others dance & get a taste for the magic that is Argentine Tango, a global society. Tango is passion, Tango is fun. Info 086 819 1750 email: irishtango@gmail.com Booking by email preferred but not essential, please state which class you’d like to attend: Class A (7-8pm) or Class B (8-9pm). The Irish School of Tango (Cork) runs regular classes here on Thursdays at 8pm with dancing until late. Classes are drop in, so start any week you like. Bus 202 from city centre – ask to get off in Ballintemple.