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International Day of Older Persons: 1st October
The 1st October is the annual UN International Day of Older Persons. 2023 is the 33rd year this has taken place, and the theme this

October at Cumann na Daoine – What’s On?
Here’s what we have on this coming month. Get in touch to find out more, or if you have ideas for a group or activity

UN Sustainable Development Goals: find out more about them!
This event will help us understand what the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals are – and what we can to at local level. At Youghal Library

Rejuvenate: Online Course for Women Returning to Work
On Tuesday, October 10th, the hugely successful Rejuvenate programme will run for the eighth time. Developed by Taste 4 Success Skillnet and Skillnet Ireland, and hosted by the Food

CnD Community Café is hiring!
Would you like to join the team at CnD Community Café? We have a vacancy for a part-time chef – full details below.

MSc opportunity in Youth & Community Development
Maynooth University is delighted to announce they are running an ‘Accessible, Affordable and Blended’ part-time in-service Master of Social Science Community and Youth Work programme commencing November

Autumn Courses at Cumann na Daoine
We’ve a host of courses and classes coming up over the next few months. For enquiries and/or to book your place, call 024 91900 or

Youghal Pride by the Sea 2023
A wonderful day was had on August 26th when Youghal Pride by the Sea took to the streets with a bright and beautiful parade followed

Online SECAD information workshop for people interested in training/upskilling
SECAD staff have organised a Zoom workshop session with the CETB Bishopstown FET on September 21st 10am where you can find out more about training

Fantastic line up for Youghal Pride on 26th!
Youghal Pride will take to the streets again this coming Saturday, 26th August, for the 2nd-ever parade that brings celebration, LGBT+ visibility and colour to

Coming soon – Autumn Craft Fair at CnD
On Sunday August 27th, Cumann na Daoine will host its second Craft Fair from 1-6pm with a wealth of local craftspeople on board. The Fair

Conversations about death – Death Cafe at Cumann na Daoine
Coming soon from Celebrant Liam McCarthy at Cumann na Daoine this September

Cumann na Daoine shortlisted for GALA award!
We’re delighted to hear that Cumann na Daoine has been shortlisted for a GALA award for our work with LGBT+ people across the county. The

News from Youghal Family Resource Initiative
Here is the latest podcast from Youghal Family Resource Initiative (FRI) focusing on successful handovers and ways to support children when parents are separated. Please

REALT – supporting people in accommodation centres to find schools
See below information on the REALT service in Cork ETB, supporting people in accommodation centres to source primary and post primary school places in Cork

Freedom to Advocate? ICCL survey results
The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) conducted a survey on advocacy restrictions facing Irish organisations.We are pleased to be able to share with you

Youghal – History and Heritage Exhibition in LHQ Gallery at Cork County Council Library Headquarters
The town of Youghal is steeped in history and heritage. The Local Studies Library has put together an exhibition which explores some of this history,

Launch of Rainbow Library publication by Young People
The Rainbow Library: Cork Anthology was launched on 13th July 2023 at the West Cork Literary Festival. The anthology was created by young people from

Disregards for Past Gay Convictions -Final Government Report
Last month the Government published the final report of the Working Group on Disregards for Past Gay Convictions. It’s a very positive, progressive and comprehensive report and has

Craft Market at Cumann na Daoine!
You can help support Cystic Fibrosis Ireland as well as having the chance to see and buy local crafts at Cumann na Daoine on Sunday

New LTI course at Cumann na Daoine: QQI level 5 Community Development, a first in the region!
We are saying farewell to our successful Culinary Skills & Tourism programme as this comes to an end in August. We congratulate all the students

Minister Joe O’Brien to launch Blue & Green Community Network next week
Minister Joe O’Brien of the Department of Rural & Community Development will be welcomed to Youghal on 23rd June as he launches the Youghal Blue

BeLonGTo Annual Report 2022
BeLonG To, Ireland’s national LGBT+ Youth Service, is delighted to share their 2022 Annual Report with you, highlighting the impact of their work supporting LGBTQ+

Count Her In: conference on equality for women in politics
The Women for Election Campaign is hosting the Count Her In Conference 2023: Mobilising for equality for women for election in 2024 on 26th May
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STAY SAFE, AND STAY WELL, PEOPLE. WE WILL COME THROUGH THIS.
Cumann na Daoine is a community based organisation in Youghal, Co. Cork, Ireland. We set out to provide programmes that will empower people to help themselves and each other. We strive to give people a voice, building community confidence and creating awareness of social issues. The spirit of the project is to reach out to all, enhancing skills and giving people belief in their own dignity and self worth. We aim to break down barriers by listening to, and accepting, each others differences. We work from the principles of equality and inclusion and adhere to the community development principles of empowerment, participation, education and collaboration. We are committed to providing a safe, accessible, welcoming and confidential environment for people to explore and value their own power.