Keep Well, Keep Movin Health Festival 15th April Silversprings

 

Keep Well, Keep Movin’: A Health Festival Empowering Older Adults in Cork

Staying active, informed, and connected is more important than ever as we grow older and this April, an exciting event in Cork is bringing all of that together in one place. 

The Keep Well, Keep Movin’ Health Festival is set to be a vibrant, informative, and welcoming day dedicated entirely to supporting the health and wellbeing of older adults.

A Day Focused on Health and Wellbeing

Taking place on Wednesday, 15th April 2026, from 10:00am to 3:00pm, this free event promises a wealth of resources, guidance, and community connection. Hosted with the support of the Cork North and East Community Work Department, HSE Southwest, the festival is designed to address the real and evolving health needs of older people in the region.

What to Expect

The festival offers a rich mix of presentations and interactive opportunities, all tailored specifically for older adults:

• Informative Presentations
  Experts will deliver talks covering key health topics relevant to later life—helping attendees better understand how to maintain physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
• 25+ Information Stands
  A wide range of services will be represented, including Cork Cultural Companions, HSE supports, statutory services, and community and voluntary organisations. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore what’s available locally, ask questions, and discover supports you may not have known about.
• Community Connection
  Beyond the information, the event is a chance to meet others, share experiences, and feel part of a supportive community focused on healthy living.

Why Events Like This Matter

As we age, access to clear, reliable health information becomes essential. Events like Keep Well, Keep Movin’ not only provide that information but also empower individuals to take control of their wellbeing. They bridge the gap between services and the people who need them, making support more accessible and approachable.

Equally important is the social aspect. Staying connected plays a huge role in overall health, and gatherings like this foster a sense of belonging and encouragement.

How to Attend

While admission is completely free, booking is essential to secure your place.

To register:

• 📞 Call: 086 4668484
• 📧 Email: Nicola.Lucey2@hse.ie

Final Thoughts

The KeepWell, Keep Movin’ Health Festival is a celebration of healthy ageing, community support, and proactive wellbeing. Whether you’re looking for advice, resources, or simply a positive day out, this festival is well worth attending.

Mark your calendar, book your spot, and take a step toward staying well—and keep movin’.

Mallow Cultural Companions are joining the parade

 St Patricks Day Parade - Mallow Cultural Companions Represent!

☘️ This year's parade will be taking place on St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday 17th March, at 2:30pm on Main Street, Mallow, with the assembly of participants at 2:00pm on Park Road.

☘️ This year's theme is: Fit for St. Patrick’s Day! With many community groups set to take part, it promises to be a great day out for all the family. Bígí linn!

Mallow members are joining the parade this year to fly the Cultural Companions flag! It will be a wonderful way to celebrate friendship, creativity, and culture and showing that being part of a shared experience makes every event special. We can’t wait to see everyone join in and make the parade brighter! Please let us know if you can make it.

🍀 Celebrate Cork: St. Patrick’s Festival City Events 2026

 

🍀 Celebrate Cork: St. Patrick’s Festival City Events 2026

Cork is gearing up for an unforgettable St. Patrick’s Festival from Friday 13th to Tuesday 17th March 2026! The city will come alive with culture, music, heritage and fun for all ages, as we honour Ireland’s patron saint with a vibrant programme of City Events across Cork’s historic streets, parks and venues.

🎉 What’s On Across the City

Whether you’re a local or visiting Cork for the festivities, there’s plenty to discover during the five-day celebration.

🎠 City Funfair — Family Fun at Custom House Quay

From Saturday 14th to Tuesday 17th March, the funfair returns to Custom House Quay with waltzers, bumper cars, old-time carousels and more — bringing colourful carnival atmosphere right beside the river. Perfect for families and thrill-seekers alike!

💚 Cork City in Green

Throughout the festival, dozens of buildings and landmarks across Cork will glow in green as part of the City in Green tradition — creating an immersive festive backdrop as you explore local events and activities around the centre.

🎵 Music, Dance and Culture

The festival programme features a wonderful range of cultural highlights, from traditional music sessions and live performances to guided tours and street entertainment spanning March 13–17. Events span from casual pop-up experiences to more structured showcases celebrating Irish heritage and creative expression.

💃 Céilí Mór — Dance at Cork City Hall

On Sunday 15th March, join in the lively Céilí Mór at City Hall with live traditional music and guided ceili dancing. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a curious first-timer, everyone is welcome to take part in the joyous festival spirit.

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🎺 The Highlight — The St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The centrepiece of Cork’s celebrations is the iconic St. Patrick’s Day Parade, kicking off at 1:00 pm on Tuesday 17th March. With the 2026 theme “Marsh, Myth & Magic”, the parade promises dazzling colours, creative floats, musicians, dancers, community groups and more marching from South Mall through the city centre. The Irish Guide Dogs have been announced as this year’s Grand Marshal, leading the festivities with heart, pride and plenty of wagging tails.

This flagship event brings together thousands of participants and spectators for one of Cork’s most beloved cultural traditions — capturing the spirit of community, creativity and Irish heritage in stunning style.

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🗺️ Explore More Festival Magic

Alongside the City Events listed above, Cork’s St. Patrick’s Festival also includes music gigs, guided walking tours, workshops, family-friendly activities and more — with something to delight every kind of festival-goer. Check the full programme on the official Cork City Council festival pages as more events are confirmed.

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Whether you’re planning to stroll through the parade, enjoy the funfair with the family, or dance the afternoon away at a céilí, Cork’s 2026 St. Patrick’s Festival promises an unforgettable celebration of culture, community and creativity. 🍀

March at The Everyman

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March at The Everyman Hello from The Everyman! We've lots in store for you this March: a new musical for children, two celebrated theatre productions, some of Ireland's most popular comedians, and six music gigs from Motown to country. Our box office is very busy, with a number of performances already sold out, and extra performances added for other shows – so we recommend booking your tickets ASAP. We hope to see you soon on MacCurtain Street, From all at The Everyman Families Zog Wed 11 – Sat 14 Mar Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic, feel-good story is brought to roaring, soaring life in this delightful musical for children. Tickets are selling fast so we've added an extra performance. Suitable for children aged 3 and up. Book Tickets Theatre Tom Crean – Antarctic Explorer Thu 26 Feb – Sun 1 Mar Aidan Dooley returns to The Everyman with his multi award-winning show, Tom Crean – Antarctic Explorer. Tom Crean, the Antarctic explorer and one of Ireland’s unsung heroes, is brought to life in this dramatic and humorous performance by Dooley. Book Tickets Tuesdays with Morrie Thu 26 – Sat 28 Mar Starring David Hayman and Fionn Foley, Tuesdays with Morrie is based on the phenomenally popular novel by Mitch Albom. “Unforgettable! No matter how well you tell the story, the play makes it more vivid, more shattering, more humorous.” New York Magazine Book Tickets Comedy Mike Rice Cruel Little Man Sun 1 Mar SOLD OUT Join the Waiting List Neil Delamere Reinventing the Neil Sat 14 Mar SOLD OUT Fri 22 May SOLD OUT Fri 25 Sep ON SALE NOW Book Tickets  Music Gerry McAvoy’s Band of Friends Thu 5 Mar Watch a clip Book Tickets When Ireland Rocked Fri 6 Mar Watch a clip Book Tickets Legends of the 60s Show Sat 7 Mar Watch a clip Book Tickets The Magic of Motown Sun 8 Mar SOLD OUT Watch a clip Join the Waiting List The Piano Man: Elton John and Billy Joel Sat 21 Mar Watch a clip Book Tickets The Legends of American Country Show Sun 22 Mar  Watch a clip Book Tickets Talks Hello My Friend Unleash the Power Within Sun 29 Mar, 2pm Paul McCarthy hosts a powerful live experience designed to help you reconnect with yourself, reset your mindset and step into the version of you that’s been waiting underneath the noise, stress and self-doubt. Book Tickets Education & Community Our Education and Community team have been busy lately both here on MacCurtain Street and out around the city. We helped to co-ordinate the launch of the Arts Council's Creative February programme, featuring an exhibition in Cork City Library of artworks by school students and a drama workshop. We also hosted a special pre-show choral performance from Ashton School students ahead of the Irish National Opera's production of The Cunning Little Vixen, part of the opera company's Open Foyer programme. WHAT'S ON AT THE EVERYMAN

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Triskel Arts this month

 

Hi Cork Cultural Companions Welcome to the Triskel March newsletter. Prepare for some March madness as we are set to bring you a month full of critically acclaimed movies, inspiring art programmes and entrancing live music! There’s a lot to be excited about at Triskel Cinema this month! Back by popular demand, we begin Sunday 1 March with Sentimental Value, followed by fellow Oscar hopeful Hamnet on Sunday 8 March. We will be screening on of collection of short films of David Lynch, spanning over five decades, on Friday 13 March. This will be followed by the start of our Jane Campion film season starting Sunday 15 March. Following its success at the Sundance Film Festival, we will be screening the psychological dark comedy, Twinless, a true original you won’t want to miss. Triskel is also thrilled to be co-host of the East Asia Film Festival Ireland (EAFFI), screening the romantic drama Ky Nam Inn and the groundbreaking crime drama The System on Thursday 26 March. We will then be screening the multi Academy Award nominated The Secret Agent from Sunday 29 March. As well as cinematic gems, March will be filled with wonderful concerts, starting with the classical piano stylings of Michael McHale on Friday 6 March. We then continue our Spring String Quartet Series with the acclaimed Banbha Quartet on Saturday 7 March, who will mark International Women’s Day with a programme of fine music by women composers from the past three centuries. We will finish out the month with two stunning jazz concerts. Marc Copland Quartet are the first performers of our International Jazz Programme starting Friday 20 March, followed by Paul Dunlea and Scott Flanigan being the first act in our brand new Triskel Lunchtime Jazz Series starting Saturday 28 March. Áine Andrews returns on Tuesday 3 March with another series of Famous Paintings and their Hidden Histories. Be sure to avail of a 20% discount on the series before the first lecture. Triskel Sample Project Space will welcome Kim Crowley on Thursday 5 March. She will establish a curatorial research ‘office’ called the Office of Work (OOW) in the space, which will look to research and interrogate ideas around art making and labour. The OOW will mirror the aesthetics of a traditional office, a nod to the need for creatives to enter environments adjacent to their practice. Lastly, we are pleased to partner with MTU for Histories and Painting: Contemporary Negotiations, a one-day symposium featuring presentations from 12 artists and writers exploring the artistic, historical, theoretical and societal contexts and debates that underlie painting’s ‘histories’ in all its various guises. Be sure to look out for updates on all these exciting events and more to come this month. See you soon, Gillian and the team at Triskel

Cultural Companions Special Tour: Persistence of Trace 18th March

Cultural Companions Special Tour: Persistence of Trace

Join Cultural Companions for a free, guided tour of Persistence of Trace at Uillinn West Cork Arts Centre, Skibbereen, taking place at 12 noon on Wednesday 18 March.

This thoughtful exhibition brings together the work of four contemporary Irish artists—Barbara Diener, Sophie Gough, Sarah Long and Áine Ryan—whose practices explore memory, identity, time and the traces we leave behind. Through painting, sculpture, installation and research-based work, the exhibition invites viewers to look closely and reflect on what endures.

The Cultural Companions tour offers a relaxed and welcoming way to engage more deeply with the exhibition, with space for conversation, shared observations and questions along the way. Whether you’re a regular gallery-goer or visiting Uillinn for the first time, everyone is welcome.

📍 Location: Uillinn West Cork Arts Centre, Skibbereen
🗓 Date: Wednesday 18 March
⏰ Time: 12 noon
🎟 Cost: Free



We look forward to welcoming you. Booking required, please register HERE

Classical Music Concerts in Cork City and County

The following may be of interest to members 

Tickets for events below may be booked via www.nsqf.ie( National Strings Quartet Foundation) or event organisers.

Cork City: Triskel Arts Centre, Saturday 7th March 1pm.

Banbha Quartet performing.

Tickets can be booked through Triskel Arts Centre Website.

Vanbrugh & Friends performing in 3 events across Cork City & County in March;

(1) Cork City:

Friday 27th March 1.10pm

UCC Cork.

O'Riada Hall,Music Building ,Sundays Well Cork .

(2) West Cork Friday 27th March 8pm.

 St.Fachtnas Cathedral Roscarberry.

Presented by Barrahane Music.

East Cork:

(3) Fota:

Vanbrugh & Friends;

Sunday 29th March 3pm.

Fota House Cork. Presented by Irish Heritage Trust.

April:

Saturday 11th April Triskel Arts Centre 1pm

Solas Quartet performing.

Tickets can be booked via Triskel Arts Centre Website.

Special Event:

 National Strings Quartet Foundation Summer Gala Concert Saturday 13th June @7.30pm Aula Maxima,UCC.