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Culinary Skills Sugarcraft Queen Maria O’Connor on RTE!
This week RTE Today: Hobbies at Home aired Maria O’ Connor, Award winning Sugarcraft Instructor with our LTI Culinary Skills course with James Patrice on

Webinar: ‘How to Tackle Hate Crime and Protect Our People’ in partnership with INAR
Dublin Lord Mayor Hosts Hate Crime Event as New Data Shows Racist Incidents Reaches Record High in 2020 ‘How to Tackle Hate Crime and Protect

National Tree Week: Photography Competition
National Tree Week is an initiative of the Tree Council of Ireland with the support of Coillte, and this year takes place from March 21st

March 21st: International Day Against Racism
To mark the International Day For The Elimination of Racial Discrimination the Sligo Traveller Support Group has put together a wonderful panel of speakers for

Temporary deferral of COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca® Briefing- Q and A
Why has the use of AstraZeneca Vaccine been temporarily deferred? The delivery of the AstraZeneca vaccine is being temporarily deferred as a precaution. The National

Cumann na Daoine Women’s Group Legacy Project – the First Chapter
Cumann na Daoine Women’s Group Legacy Project – The First Chapter The Legacy Project began with a series of interviews conducted by local historian Michael

Happy International Women’s Day! Events and history here
Celebrate International Women’s Day with Cork Volunteer Centre You are invited you to be part of something special for International Women’s Day 2021. Their programme

Report: LGBT+ Needs Assessment Cork ‘Seeding the County’
We’re delighted to have launched our Seeding the County LGBT+ Needs Assessment report following a pilot consultation in 2020. Thanks to Cork County Council and

Heritage News from Cork County Council
Tá súil agam go bhfuil cursaí go maith libh. We are in the midst of Seachtain na Gaeilge; today is World Wildlife Day, next

National Tree Week & Photography Competition!
National Tree Week 2021 – March 21st to 27th inclusive National Tree Week is an initiative of the Tree Council of Ireland with the support

Black History Month: what is it? #AntiRacismMonth
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognising their central role in history. Also known as

Traveller Ethnicity Day today
From Oein DeBhairduin on Twitter: In honour of Traveller Ethnicity Day 2021, and a celebration of #Travellerethnicity, here are an array of traditional ‘flowers’. The

Anti-Racism Month 2021: find out more and get involved!
Anti-Racism Month 2021 #ARM2021 is here! Throughout March the Irish Network Against Racism (INAR), together with members & friends, will be marking & celebrating various

In The Know: Sexual Health Training from Belongto
The Channel 4 show ‘It’s a Sin’ started essential conversations recently about HIV and LGBTI+ sexual health. We know that these conversations can be daunting, but with

National Thank You Day 28th Feb: Join in, do!
National Thank You Day This Sunday the 28th February is National *Thank You Day* The day encourages people in Ireland to virtually say ‘thank you’

Job Vacancy: PPN Resource Worker
For full details, job description and how to apply, please see here: 21-017 PPN Resource Worker – Role Specification, Qualifications and Particulars

Mindful Musings from Sean Fargo
Two Approaches to Self-Compassion: 1. Yin: (“being with”) validate, connect, comfort 2. Yang: (“acting in the world”) protect, provide, motivate To Be More Self-Compassionate, Ask

Autism in Sport Workshop from Cork Sports Partnership
Cork Sports Partnership are delighted to confirm the Autism In Sport Workshop is now available on an online platform! This Autism In Sport Workshop will provide you with an understanding of autism focusing on the delivery of sport and physical

CnD Strategic Plan 2020 – 2025
Dear all Please take a moment to read our Strategic Plan 2020 – 2025. We hope you’ll be pleased with our aims for the next

Blue Vest campaign
The successful Blue Vest initiative from Cork City Council (see here being rolled out by Mahon Community Development Project (CDP)) helped people feel confident about

Borrowbox – library service for parents & teachers
Cork County Council Library and Arts Service is offering a free Borrowbox app training/information session for teachers and parents on Wednesday February 10th at 6pm –

BeLonGTo vacancies
BeLonG To LGBT+ Youth Services are recruiting: the posts of Receptionist, Fundraising Assistant & Communications & Policy Assistant. “BeLonG To’s vision is for an Ireland
AT PRESENT OUR BUILDING IS CLOSED FOR THE SAFETY AND HEALTH OF PUBLIC AND STAFF. CONTACT DETAILS FOR ALL STAFF ARE AVAILABLE ON THIS SITE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU ALL AGAIN IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
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.