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Diploma in Local and Regional Studies – Midleton

UCC’s highly successful Diploma in Local and Regional Studies, is being offered in Midleton in September/October 2016. This is a part-time level 6/7 programme that is aimed at those with an interest in local history and heritage, members of historical societies, and those working or volunteering in the heritage sector.   The programme is taught over two academic years. Lectures will take place on Thursday evenings from 6.30 – 9.30pm in Midleton GAA club, while there will be seminars in UCC and fieldtrips on some Saturdays.   The modules being taught are as follows:   Year 1: Celtic Ireland (5 credits) Studying Folklore: The Sayings and Doings of Common People (10 credits) Historical Geography (5 credits) Aspects of Modern Irish History (10 credits)   Year 2: Local Food Studies: History, Tradition and Identity (5 credits) The Irish Medieval Church (5 credits) Research Skills for Local and Regional Studies (5 credits) Local and Regional Studies Research Project (15 credits)   Further information and application details can be found at https://www.ucc.ie/en/ace-dlrs/   If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.   The closing date for applications is the 23 September 2016.

In Praise of Killeagh (from a Muintir Na Tire Visit)

Many People in Cork are familiar with the village of Killeagh. The Thatch pub in Killeagh has been a landmark for many years, especially for those heading on to the once thriving town of Youghal for work or to spend their summer holidays near its sandy beaches. Main Street Killeagh which is to be transformed Recently I visited the area to find out first hand what the Community Council was doing and what else was happening in this historical area. I had the pleasure of sitting down with James Maunsell current Chairman Of the Community Council, Finbarr Motherway, Brinsley Mc Donnell and Helen Kennedy who are just some of the people involved with the Community Council. Others familiar to me are of course Anne O Neill Sean Murphy, Patricia Kirby and Simon Cody. It is interesting to note that like many other Community Councils the boundaries are defined by the Parish hence the name Killeagh/ Inch Community Council.  The neighbouring Community Council in Ballymacoda and Ladysbridge operates in a similar way as do others around the county. As with all Muintir na Tire Community Councils the main aim of Killeagh Inch Community Council is about the involvement of all the

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Thursday, March 3, 2016 from 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM FREE Brain Health Talk Learn how simple lifestyle changes can boost your brain health and reduce your risk of developing dementia?  Prof Sabina Brennan, Director of the NEIL dementia research programme will talk at Darrara Community Centre near Clonakilty County Cork, she will explain how scientific research is showing that modifiable factors can promote brain health and protect against dementia. She will share Top Tips for Brain Health and take questions after the talk. Tickets are FREE but places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment Darrara Community Centre near Clonakilty County Cork on Thursday 3rd March at 7.30pm Thank you to Darrara Community Council for kindly hosting the event. www.sabinabrennan.ie Also on the night ‘Achy Breaky Hip’ Liz O Sullivan Physiotherapy Manager HSE Followed by  Social Evening with Music and Dancing   Admission Free Supported by Cork County Federation Muintir na Tire Darrara Community Council, Darrara Active Retired Association and HSE Community Work Departments North and South Cork.  

Book and DVD on Killeagh Parish

“Killeagh parish through the Ages”  is a comprehensive history of the parish over the last 300 years and features recorded data allowing families to trace their family trees as well as important historical and social events in the parish. Comprising over 500 pages the book has many photos and stories readers will find amusing. The DVD entitled “Killeagh Parish Folklore Through The Ages” comprises a set of 3 DVDs. A  rich tapestry of parish folklore is traced from the early mesolithic era to the present exposing it’s colourful characters, culture and often amusing past as told by the parishioners. The cast comprises over 600 characters and  loads of pictures from which parishioners are sure to recognize family members, friends or acquaintances. The Book and DVD are on sale at Londis for €20 each  

Free Training for Community Volunteers

Topic 1       Strategic planning for community groups Topic 2       How to prepare a funding application Wednesday 2nd December 2015 – 7 to 8.30pm Blarney Castle Hotel, Blarney   Topic 1       Is your group structure suitable for your needs? Topic 2       Insurance considerations for community groups Tuesday 26th January 2015 – 7 to 8.30pm Venue to be decided depending on demand   For further information or to book a place on these workshops, contact SECAD on 021 4613432 or noconnell@secad.ie  

Free Training For Community Volunteers

FREE TRAINING FOR COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS     Topic 1   Strategic planning for community groups Topic 2   How to prepare a funding application Wednesday 2nd December 2015 – 7 to 8.30pm Blarney Castle Hotel, Blarney     Topic 1   Is your group structure suitable for your needs? Topic 2   Insurance considerations for community groups Tuesday 26th January 2015 – 7 to 8.30pm Ballincollig venue     For further information or to book a place on these workshops, contact SECAD on 021 4613432 or noconnell@secad.ie

Muintir na Tire Updates

National Muintir na Tire AGM Sat 12th Dec. 2pm Lighting the Way’, a new resource for people bereaved through suicide in South Cork ANCIENT SWEET DONOUGHMORE CORK COUNTY PROGRAMME OF EVENTS FOR 2016 BUILT HERITAGE INVESTMENT SCHEME 2016 UPCOMING HERITAGE EVENTS: FREE TRAINING FOR COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS People’s Climate March in Cork Winter Warmers GIY Ireland SHEP Community Education Short Courses Spring 2016

Muintir Na Tire Updates

Castlemartyr win Pride of Place Congratulations Ballyphehane on Pride of Place win Reminder Imokilly Jamboree on Nov 22nd Food Waste Prevention & Home Composting Carrigaline 18th Nov It Takes Guts –News from GIY Ireland Rural Transport Consultation Evenings SUMMARY OF THE SENIORS ALERT SCHEME BY PETER BUTLER- TASK Clean Air Campaign 2015 Bullying in school: now is the time to act (Irish Times) Rural Crime Initiatives Update from Muintir na Tire Imokilly Jamboree on Nov 22nd Liz from Castlemartyr is Carer of the year SECAD TRAINING UPDATE From the Well Short Story Competition 2016 Brave Men Walking Imagine This!!!! for Rural, Ireland Making Tour Will -Information Talk- Castletownroche Home Security / Text Alert Mitchelstown Food as Medicine GIY Ireland Utopia in Glandore (1970) by Very Rev. James Coombes RIP

Training For Community Volunteers

FREE TRAINING FOR COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS   Topic 1   Strategic planning for community groups Topic 2   How to prepare a funding application Wednesday 2nd December 2015 – 7 to 8.30pm Blarney Castle Hotel, Blarney     Topic 1   Is your group structure suitable for your needs? Topic 2   Insurance considerations for community groups Tuesday 26th January 2015 – 7 to 8.30pm Ballincollig venue     For further information or to book a place on these workshops, contact SECAD on 021 4613432 or noconnell@secad.ie

Muintir na Tire October News

A Foul Murder in a quiet rural community leads to setting up of Community Alert Nationwide Free First Aid Course for Baby and Child – Fermoy Youth Centre Family Learning Course for Fermoy PPN elections will be held next week in South, North and West Cork AGM Cork Community Television Wed 25th Nov How to Argue Better – for Frontline Workers Cultivate Living and Learning – Convergence 2015, a sustainable living festival

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