Firkin Crane Appoints New Executive Artistic Director Laurie Uprichard to take up position in September 2021
The board of directors of Firkin Crane CLG is delighted to announce the appointment of Laurie Uprichard as Executive Artistic Director. She will take up this new position in September. Laurie is a distinguished dance leader, curator and artistic director working professionally for over four decades. With a keen curatorial...
Read MoreMinister of State with responsibility for Local Government & Planning Peter Burke T.D. visited Cork City Council’s “right-sizing” housing projects
Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government & Planning Peter Burke T.D. visited Cork City Council’s “right-sizing” housing projects, Springville House and Arus Mhuire. The projects, aimed at older adults wishing to right-size their accommodation requirements are innovative and sustainable developments, which will help contribute to alleviating pent up...
Read MoreLaunch of “Plus ca change: the woven history of Douglas” in the newly re-opened and refurbished Douglas Library
Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Colm Kelleher launches an artwork in textiles by Anne Kiely and Carmel Creaner called 'Plus ca change: the woven history of Douglas' in the newly re-opened and refurbished Douglas Library. Made over a seven-month period, this work is a response to stories collected from the community of Douglas...
Read MoreCORK GAA CLUBS UNITE TO RAFFLE HOUSE IN WEST CORK “WinAGaff’ returns offering a home in one of Ireland’s most sought-after locations
Three of Cork's top GAA clubs have joined forces to offer one lucky winner the ultimate prize - a brand new home in Clonakilty, West Cork. The #WinAGaff competition is part of a fundraising initiative on behalf of Douglas GAA, St James' GAA and Fermoy GAA, with funds being distributed...
Read MoreEnable Ireland Gets into the Swing of Summer with ‘Fun Corner’ for Children Officially opens new play area at children’s respite house
Free Pic No Repro Fee 29 06 2020Scarlett Beecher and Sara Byrne golfer Pictured at the official opening of a new play area at Enable Ireland’s children’s respite house in Curraheen. The ‘Fun Corner’ includes mini-golf, an all-purpose sports pitch for football and basketball, raised accessible beds...
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