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Cork Cultural Companions is an Age & Opportunity Arts initiative, delivered by Muintir Cork and supported by the HSE and Cork City and County Councils. Cork Cultural Companions has local networks of members who attend events together regularly in Cork City, Mallow, Bantry and East Cork.

Thursday, 4 June 2026

Healthy Ireland at Your Library

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Infant Mental Health Week: Happy Talk Session

Join Aoife O'Shea HSE for stories, songs and rhymes aimed at children aged 0-6 years.

πŸ“Bandon Library on Thursday 11th June at 11am


Men's Health Week: Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls

Norma Mulcahy, Neuromuscular Therapist, will give practical guidance on how to stay steady on your feet and work towards preventing slips, trips and falls.

πŸ“Macroom Library on Friday 12th June at 11am

πŸ“Fermoy Library on Tuesday 23rd June at 11am


Men's Health Week: Men's Nutrition Talks

Presented by Registered Dietician Aoife McDonald. While these sessions are tailored to men's health, all are welcome to attend. Whether you're looking to improve your own well-being or support the men in your life, this is a great opportunity to learn more about nutrition.

πŸ“Bandon Library on Friday 19th June at 11am

πŸ“Kinsale Library on Friday 19th June at 2pm


Schedule of Library Events

Events marked with an asterisk* require booking. Pease contact the host library to reserve your place. You can find contact details for all of our library branches on our website.

 

πŸ“Bandon Library

  • Gramophone  |  Thursday 4th June at 11am
  • PokΓ©mon Card Swap Hour  |  Saturday 27th June at 3pm. Parental supervision is required.
  • Crafters  |  Tuesdays at 10am
  • Ciorcal Cainte  |  Wednesdays at 10.30am
  • 45 Card Club  |  Wednesdays at 3pm. Enjoy a few games of 45.
  • Knitting Group  |  Fortnightly on Thursdays at 11am. Contact library for date of next meeting.
  • Bridge Club  |  Thursdays at 2.30pm
  • Creative Writers Group  |   Fortnightly on Saturdays at 11am. Next meetings on 6th and 20th June.
  • STEM Saturdays  |  Saturdays from 10am to 12pm. Construction play for children. Parental supervision is required.
  • Family Lego Hour  |  Saturdays at 3pm. Parental supervision is required.
  • MOL Bandon Poetry Club**  |  Sunday 14th June at 4pm
  • MOL Movie Club**  |  Friday 19th June at 7pm

 

MOL** events can only be attended by library members who are registered as MOL (My Open Library) users and have completed a MOL Induction at Bandon Library.

For more information on how to become a My Open Library user, please contact Bandon Library

 


 

πŸ“Bantry Library

  • Lego Club  |  Saturdays 6th and 20th June from 11am to 1pm
  • Storytime and Craft (Ages 4-7)  |  Saturday 13th June at 11.30am
  • Shared Reading  |  Tuesday 16th June from 2.30pm to 4pm
  • Games and Puzzles  |  Morning of Saturday 20th June
  • Spanish Conversation  |  Wednesdays at 10.30am
  • ComhrΓ‘ Gaeilge  |  Thursdays at 12pm
  • Fibre Craft  |  Thursdays from 2.30pm to 4pm
  • Knitting  |  Fridays from 11am to 1pm
  • Chess (Ages 6-16 years)  |  Fridays from 4pm to 5pm

 


 

πŸ“Carrigaline Library 

  • SECAD CV Workshop Drop-In  |  Tuesday 9th June from 10am to 2pm
  • Summer Stars Launch  |  Saturday 13th June (All Day). Storytime, arts & crafts, and more!
  • Gramophone Circle  |  Thursday 18th June from 11am to 1pm
  • Ciorcal Cainte  |  Friday 26th June at 3pm

 


 

πŸ“Charleville Library 

  • Ciorcal Cainte  |  Saturday 6th and 20th June at 3.30pm. New members are welcome.
  • Adults Book Club  |  Thursday 25th June at 3pm. Limited spaces, please call the library.
  • Crochet Group  |  Wednesdays at 10.30am. New members are welcome.
  • LEGO Club  |  Saturdays Fortnightly at 3pm. For ages 8 and over, booking is essential as places are limited.

 


 

πŸ“Clonakilty Library 

  • Ciorcal ComhrΓ‘  |  Fridays 5th and 19th June at 11am
  • Digital Literacy Sessions*  |  Thursdays at 10am and 10.30am

 


 

πŸ“Dunmanway Library 

  • Youth Chess Club (Ages 8-13)  |  Saturdays 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th June at 11am
  • Lego Hour  | Saturdays 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th June at 3.30pm

 


 

πŸ“Fermoy Library

  • Lapwing Children's Art Workshop*  |  Saturday 6th June at 2.30pm. For children aged 9-12 years old.
  • Adults Writing Workshop with Author Mary Noonan  |  Thursday 18th June at 11am
  • Poetry Reading  |  Saturday 27th June from 1pm to 3pm

 


 

πŸ“Kanturk Library

  • MABS Information Session with Jacklyn Foley  |  Friday 26th June from 10am to 12pm
  • Storytime  |  Saturdays at 11.30am

 


 

πŸ“Kinsale Library

  • Ciorcal Cainte  |  Tuesdays at 3.30pm
  • Tots Time  | Wednesdays at 10am
  • Summer Stars Storytime  |  Saturday 20th June at 11am. Suitable for children 7 and under.

  • Pop-Up LEGO Session  |  Saturday 20th June from 1.30pm to 4pm
  • Cork Volunteer Centre Pop-Up  |  Tuesday 23rd June from 10.30am to 12pm. A great opportunity to speak to staff about volunteer services.
  • Age Friendly Social Group  |  Thursday 25th June from 11am to 1pm. Chat with new friends and enjoy board games, tackle crosswords, jigsaws and more.  All are welcome.

 


 

πŸ“Mallow Library  

  • YA Creative Writing Showcase  |  Saturday 6th June at 2.30pm. An afternoon celebrating the creativity and imagination of our Young Adult Book Club.
  • Adult Bingo  |  Friday 12th June at 2pm
  • The History of Doneraile Court  |  Saturday 13th June at 2pm. Presented by Mark Leamy, OPW. Learn how Doneraile Court grew from a family estate into a national heritage landmark beloved by visitors from across Ireland.
  • Volunteer Tutors Required for Age Action Digital Literacy Classes  |  Classes will run for 5 weeks on Fridays from 10.30am to 12:30pm. Training and support will be provided. Contact Mallow Library for more information.

 


 

πŸ“Mitchelstown Library 

  • ADHD Parenting Workshop*  |  Tuesday 9th June from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Hosted by Ballyhoura Development, click here to book.
  • Felting Workshop for Adults*  |  Wednesday 10th June at 4pm
  • Gardening Workshop with EidΓ­n Griffin*  |  Saturday 13th June at 11.30am
  • Sleep Well, Live Well  |  Tuesday 16th June from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Hosted by Ballyhoura Development, click here to book.
  • Storytime  |  Saturday 20th June at 11.30am
  • Local Studies Talk  |  Tuesday 23rd June at 11.30am

 


 

πŸ“Passage West Library 

  • Conversation CafΓ©  |  Wednesday 10th June from 10.30am to 12pm. Last meeting before the summer break.

 


 

πŸ“Skibbereen Library 

  • Creative Writers Group  |  Saturdays 6th and 20th June at 11am
  • Co-Action Volunteer Clinic  |  Tuesday 9th June at 11am
  • Poetry Circle  |  Wednesday 10th June from 11.30am to 1pm
  • Age Friendly A.I.*  |  Thursday 11th June at 11.30am
  • Skibbereen Show Launch  |  Thursday 18th June at 7.30pm
  • Adult Book Club  |  Tuesday 30th June at 11am
  • Knitting Group  |  Wednesdays at 10am
  • Conversation Group (For people with English as their second language)  |  Thursdays at 2pm
  • Gach Duine - Peer Support for Disabled People, Carers, and Family  |  Fridays at 10.15am
  • Chess for Adults  |  Fridays at 2.30pm

 


 

πŸ“Youghal Library  

  • Match Attax card Swap  |  Saturday 6th June from 2.30pm to 4pm. Parental supervision is required.
  • Art Group  |  Saturday 13th June at 11am
  • Adult Book Club  |  TBC
  • Youghal Lacemaking  |  Wednesdays at 11am
  • Knitting and Crochet  |  Thursdays at 11am
  • French Conversation CafΓ©  |  Thursdays at 3.30pm
  • Creative Writing Group  |  Alternate Fridays at 3.30pm. Contact Youghal Library for date of the next meeting.
  • Storytime  |  Saturdays at 11am
  • Junior Book Club  |  Inviting expressions of interest. For children aged 9-12 years. Contact Youghal Library for more information and to book a spot.

 

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