All About Cork: The Dragon of Shandon takes to the streets

The Dragon of Shandon returned to the streets of Cork last week.

Share residents entertained by Over-60s contest winners

The residents of the Brother Jerome Kelly Day Care Centre, Share, on Sheares St, were entertained by winners and finalists of the Over-60s Talent Competition.

Organiser Paddy O’Brien paid tribute to the Share management for “the wonderful units they provide throughout the city”.

“It all began many years ago by the late Brother Jerome Kelly Presentation Order, who saw the great need for decent housing for the elderly of Cork. I spoke to residents at Share — they are all so happy to be living at the centre — and also spoke to some of the residents from the various Share units throughout the city.

“All the Over-60s entertainers got a great reception and were thanked by Janice O’Riordan, activities co-ordinator. Two of the residents at the centre, Jim Ryan and Agnes Browne, also entertained the large audience. Ger Bruton accompanied all the singers on the keyboard.” 

The group will perform at the Brú Columbanus Centre, Wilton, on Thursday this week.

Dance classes

Dance Cork Firkin Crane will welcome back Natasha Bourke, Sara Hernandez, and Helga Deasy this month to lead professional morning classes. Natasha Bourke’s class takes place on Thursday, Sara Hernandez’s on November 14, and Helga Deasy’s on November 21 and 28. Book your place at dancecorkfirkincrane.ie.

Young writers wanted

Graffiti Theate in Blackpool has made a call-out for young writers. The venue said on social media: “We are excited to launch our Write Club for young writers, aged 13 to 18 years.

“Write Club is a non-judgmental, fun, and welcoming space for anyone aged 13-18 who wants to be part of a community of writers.

“Free weekly sessions with publishing opportunities, guest writers, or facilitators, and the option of receiving feedback on your work, Write Club can help any young writer develop their craft.

See www.graffiti.ie/news/call-out-for-young-writers/. 

The initiative is supported by funding from The Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon, Amazon.co.uk Literary Partnership, Fighting Words, RDS CreativeIrl & Cork Arts

Richard T Cooke tributes

More tributes have been paid to historian Richard T Cooke, who recently passed away.

The people behind the Spirit of Mother Jones Festival, of which Richard was a founding member, posted on their Facebook page:

“The Cork Mother Jones committee is very saddened to learn of the passing of our friend, colleague, and a founding member of this committee, Richard T Cooke. Richard’s contribution to our annual festival has been huge over the years. We wish to sympathise with Catherine and the Cooke family most sincerely on their terrible loss.

“Richard brought joy, fun. and positivity to everything he did.”

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