Who we are

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.

Monday, 6 March 2023

Famous Paintings and their Hidden Histories 30 Mar at Triskel Christchurch

The Red Rose by Sir John Lavery: Hazel Lavery – her life and loves 

Join art teacher and artist Áine Andrews for a colourful and interesting presentation on this much loved painting from the Crawford Galley. She will explore the rich and fascinating story of Hazel, Lady Lavery and bring it to life with tales of this celebrity couple and the historical times they lived in.

This free workshop is part of Cork's Lifelong Learning Festival 2023. Booking is required. 

Tickets HERE











Coffee Morning and Bake Sale in Bantry Tourist Office March 8th

To celebrate International Women's Day and in aid of UNICEF Syria-Turkey Appeal a coffee morning and bake sale is taking place on Wednesday March 8th in the tourist office in Bantry



Kilcrohane Drama Group Two One-Act Plays

After a three year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Kilcrohane Drama Group has returned with a pair of fun comedies during the St. Patrick’s Holiday. Please call for a reservation as seating is limited.

Thursday 16th March, Saturday 18th March and Sunday 19th March 

Kilcrohane Community Hall

All shows start at 8pm 


Tickets 0868486509


CELEBRATE THE RIVERS & STREAMS OF CORK CITY ON WORLD WATER DAY

This event will take place on the 22nd of March, 2023 at the Old Cork Waterworks Experience from 10am to 12:30pm. Refreshments served from 9:30am.


Jointly organised by Cork City Council and the Local Authority Water Programme, the event will provide participants with an opportunity to learn from local water champions and to give a voice to their local river.

On Wednesday 22 March 2023, 10:00 – 13:00 GMT at the Old Cork Waterworks Experience Lee Road T23 N828 Cork


For further information, contact Catherine Seale-Duggan at cseale@lawaters.ie or 085 8085533


ALL WELCOME!



Traditional Irish Storytelling with Teddy Black

Teddy is a well known Irish storyteller steeped in lore handed down orally from old -timers.

Teddy is a repository of intimate local history and characters - a seanachai in the venerable Irish tradition. Growing up as a boy in Castletownbere in West Cork, long before television had had any influence in Ireland. Teddy experienced people gathering in neighbouring houses (this kind of house was known as a rambling house) passing on the stories and songs they had heard from their old folk.






Fri, 17 March 2023, 16:30 – 18:00 GMT

Franciscan Well Brewpub 14 North Mall T23 P264 Cork


FREE EVENT 

BOOK HERE

MTU Cork School of Music/Crash Ensemble Project Concert 16th March

 MTU Cork School of Music/Crash Ensemble Project Concert

A concert of new compositions written by MTU Cork School of Music students and performed by members of Crash Ensemble

As part of MTU Innovation & Enterprise Month 2023, and with support from MTU Arts Office Create Le Chéile fund, MTU Cork School of Music and Crash Ensemble, Ireland's leading contemporary music ensemble, are teaming up to present a concert of new music. This event will feature brand new compositions written by students at MTU CSM and performed by members of Crash Ensemble.

By Munster Technological University Cork School of Music

Thu, 16 March 2023, 17:30 – 18:30 GMT


Location: MTU Cork School of Music Union Quay Cork

FREE EVENT BUT BOOKING REQUIRED

BOOKINGS HERE










Caint is Comhrá at Bishopstown Library

Caint is Comhrá conversation group meet every Thursday September to June at 6 p.m. 
Come along and enjoy a social chat as Gaeilge

Bishopstown Library Adjacent to Wilton Shopping Centre Wilton Cork
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/caint-is-comhra-tickets-304117984077?aff=ebdssbdestsearch