Start Date: 17th September, 15th October 19th November, 17th December
Day of the week: Wednesday
Time: 7.00pm
Duration: Monthly
Venue: Linn Gorm Community Centre, Bluepool Upper, Kanturk, Co. Cork
Tuition Fee: Free of Charge
Accreditation:
Course Content
• Movie Night is a monthly event where people of all ages and nationalities come together to watch a movie in English with subtitles. It is an opportunity to improve language skills in a fun and relaxed setting.
This programme is confined to economic migrants and new arrivals.
Public Speaking for National School Children
Start Date: 20th September, 27th September & 4th October online workshop sessions 11th and 18th October in person workshops in James O’Keeffe Memorial Institute
Day of the week: Saturday
Time: 1.00pm
Duration: 1 Hour
Venue: Online and in-person workshops
Tuition Fee: Free of Charge
Accreditation: Certificate of Attendance
Course Content
• Standing Up, Speaking and Eye Contact
• Speech Structure and Hand Gestures
• Facial Expressions, Visual Aids / Props, Body Language
• Each child to participate in a Public Speaking Event on week 5 where skills learned in the workshops will be demonstrated to all those in attendance
Games Evening for Teenagers
Start Date: 24th September, 29th October, 26th November
Day of the week: Wednesday
Time: 4.00pm
Duration: Monthly
Venue: Linn Gorm Community Centre, Bluepool Upper, Kanturk, Co. Cork
Tuition Fee: Free of Charge
Accreditation:
Course Content
• Game Night for teenagers is a monthly event that will be held in a cozy atmosphere. It will provide teenagers with a safe space where they can connect with their peers, enjoy board games, puzzles, and chess in a relaxed atmosphere. These evenings promote social interaction, logical thinking, and a sense of community. This is an opportunity to relax, have fun and build new friendships.
Training Cancellation Policy: Training Cancellation Policy: Training courses which are cancelled over 7 days in advance of the training date shall incur no cancellation fee. Training courses which are cancelled within 7 days of the scheduled training date shall incur a cancellation fee equal to 50% of the cost. Registrants who fail to attend training for whatever reason will be charged 100% of the full fee. Please note all cancellations must be put in writing.
Yoga
Start Date: 8th September
Day: Mondays
Time: 7.00pm
Duration: 45 minutes for 8 weeks
Venue: Edel Quinn Hall, Kanturk
Tuition Fee: €20 per course
Accreditation:
Course Content
• The course includes foundational yoga practices focused on improving flexibility, posture, and stress relief. Participants will learn breathing techniques, basic poses, and guided relaxation methods. The course also introduces elements of mindfulness and body awareness.
This programme is confined to economic migrants and new arrivals.
Well-being Workshops
Start Date: 11th September
Day: Thursdays
Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Duration: 6 Weeks
Venue: Linn Gorm Community Centre, Bluepool Upper, Kanturk, Co. Cork
Tuition Fee: €5 per course
Accreditation:
Course Content
• This is a six-weeks programme focusing on self-compassion, managing stress and anxiety and understanding the link between your thinking and your mood.
• A course to help you find peace in the present moment and let go of what you cannot control.
This programme is confined to economic migrants and new arrivals.
Personal Development
Start Date: 9th September
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 9.00am
Duration: 8 Weeks
Venue: Linn Gorm Community Centre, Bluepool Upper, Kanturk, Co. Cork
Tuition Fee: €20 per course
Accreditation:
Course Content
• The Personal Development course is 8-week workshops focused on personal developing and professional skills. The course will help you understand your goals and emphasize your strengths, build your confidence, and give you techniques to combat procrastination. Emphasis is placed on positive psychology practices and working with negative beliefs.
This programme is confined to economic migrants and new arrivals.
Doing in house training in with staff in your company?
Email us today duhallowskillnet@irdduhallow.com to see if you can avail of subsidies.
IPAF Mobile Elevated Work Platforms
Start Date: 10th September
Day of the week: Wednesday
Time: 9.00am to 5.00pm
Duration: 1 day
Venue: Frank Thornton Health and Safety
Tuition Fee: €20
Accreditation: 5 Year Certification
Course Content
• Complete theory and practical training for MEWP operation
• Scissor lifts and boom lifts included
• Learn safety checks, controls and legal responsibilities
Literacy and TTRS Support Programme
Start Date: 15th September
Day of the week: Monday
Time: 4.30pm to 5.30pm TTRS
4.30pm to 5.30pm Literacy 4.30pm to 6.15pm Literacy & TTRS
Duration: 1 Hour Literacy
1 Hour TTRS
OR 2 Hours Together
Venue: IRD Duhallow James O’Keeffe Institute
Tuition Fee: €50 for one programme or €100 for both. Those on social welfare payments pay a reduced rate.
Accreditation:
Course Content
• Our weekly classes are led by experienced Primary School Teachers and focus on developing children’s reading, writing, spelling, memory work and sequencing. These sessions run from 4:30pm to 5:30pm.
• Touch Type Read Spell (TTRS) is a specially designed computer programme with dual learning for children, as they learn how to type and spell on a computer. This runs from 4:30pm to 5:30pm or for those also doing literacy class from 5:30pm to 6:15pm.
• These classes are suitable for children who can attend either Literacy or TTRS or both classes.
Painting with Jessica
Start Date: 15th, 22nd, 29th September 6th, 13th, 20th October
Day: Monday
Time: 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Duration: 6 weeks
Venue: IRD Duhallow, James O’Keeffe Institute
Tuition Fee: €10
Accreditation:
Course Content
• Fully guided oil painting class for all levels
• Learn the basics of colour mixing and painting in a relaxed and fun environment
• Bring home your very own masterpiece on canvas
• Materials will be supplied, no previous experience needed
For further queries contact 029-60633 or Email lenora.kelly@irdduhallow.com
Sewing Class
Start Date: 18th, 25th September 2nd, 16th, 23rd October
Day: Thursday
Time: 10.30am to 1.00pm (with short break)
Duration: 6 weeks
Venue: IRD Duhallow, James O’Keeffe Institute
Tuition Fee: €10
Accreditation:
Course Content
• Why not join our Sewing classes starting in September. These classes are suitable for both beginners and intermediates. (mixed levels)
• Learn a new skill, or perfect and build on an already existing skill.
• Discover the pleasure of sewing in a fun and relaxed, atmosphere.
• Learn lots of tips and techniques to help you realise your own sewing projects at home.
• We will work on a project which will be adapted to your skill level. You’ll finish the class proud of your achievements, and hopefully with many new sewing buddies.
Book any of these courses on www.irdduhallow.com or contact 029-60633 / duhallow@irdduhallow.com
Let’s Talk Wellbeing & Recovery (1 & 2)
Start Date: 18th & 25th September
Day: Thursdays
Time: 10.00am to 1.00pm
Duration: 3 hours
Venue: James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket
Tuition Fee: Free
Accreditation:
Course Content
• Recovery is a way of living a satisfying, hopeful and contributing life even within the limitations caused by illness.
• Explore what recovery is and what it means to people in their own lives.
• Distinguish and differentiate the meaning of clinical and personal recovery
• Explore and gain an understanding of the 5 pillars of Recovery-C.H.I.M.E
Living with Depression and Beyond (1 & 2)
Start Date: 2nd, 9th October
Day: Thursdays
Time: 10.00am to 1.00pm
Duration: 3 hours
Venue: James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket
Tuition Fee: Free
Accreditation:
Course Content
• Explore the definitions, symptoms and causes of Depression
• Consider the barriers and supports for personal recovery from Depression
• Learn from Lived Experience, Family/Supporter and Clinical Experience
Training Cancellation Policy: Training Cancellation Policy: Training courses which are cancelled over 7 days in advance of the training date shall incur no cancellation fee. Training courses which are cancelled within 7 days of the scheduled training date shall incur a cancellation fee equal to 50% of the cost. Registrants who fail to attend training for whatever reason will be charged 100% of the full fee. Please note all cancellations must be put in writing.
Engaging in Self-Care
Start Date: 16th October
Day: Thursday
Time: 10.00am to 1.00pm
Duration: 3 hours
Venue: James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket
Tuition Fee: Free
Accreditation:
Course Content
• Assess your own self-care
• Develop your self-care plan
• Learn about the “Wheel of Wellness”
Cookery Classes
Start Date: 21st, 28th October 4th, 11th November
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 7.00pm
Duration: 2 hours for 4 weeks
Venue: IRD Duhallow James O’Keeffe Institute Afterschool’s Kitchen
Tuition Fee: €20
Accreditation:
Course Content
• Basic Kitchen Safety & Hygiene
• Using Everyday Kitchen Tools & Equipment
• Preparing Simple, Healthy Meals
• Following Easy Recipes Step-by-Step
• Basic Food Storage & Leftover Tips
An Introduction to Co-Production
Start Date: 23rd October
Day: Thursday
Time: 10.00am to 1.00pm
Duration: 3 hours
Venue: James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket
Tuition Fee: Free
Course Content
• What is Co-Production?
• Its importance in recovery education
• First steps towards Co-Producing our first module
Co-Production and Reviews
Start Date: 13th November
Day: Thursday
Time: 10.00am to 1.00pm
Duration: 3 hours
Venue: James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket Tuition Fee: Free
Accreditation:
Course Content
• Co-Production of our first modules
• An opportunity to review our first semester
• Student’s inputs for shaping the future of the IRD WRD.
Introduction to Online Wellbeing Supports
Start Date: 6th November
Day: Thursday
Time: 10.00am to 1.00pm
Duration: 3 hours
Venue: James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket
Tuition Fee: Free
Accreditation:
Course Content
• Identifying quality supports online
• How to use resources online from the HSE and others.
Walking and Social Group
Start Date:
Day: Every Monday and Wednesday
Time: Monday: 12.00pm to 1.00pm Wednesday: 11.00am to 12.00pm, followed by tea and coffee in the James O’Keefe Institute
Duration: 30 Minute Walk and 60 Minute Walk
Venue: Island Wood Newmarket, James O’Keefe Institute, Newmarket
Tuition Fee: Free to join - Registration essential contact main office.
Accreditation:
Course Content
• Walking with others can improve our health.
• Those who regularly participate in social walking groups experience significant improvements in blood pressure, body mass index, lung strength and other important measures of overall health, mental health and fitness.
• Walking in a group not only benefits your physical health but also contributes to your mental wellbeing. Connection with others and feeling a sense of belonging can boost your mood and aid better sleep.
• New members always welcome.
The Men’s Breakfast Club
Start Date: 6th August
Day: Every Wednesday
Time: 9.00am
Duration: 1 hour
Venue:
DCFS Restaurant, James O’Keefe Institute, Newmarket
Tuition Fee: Free
Accreditation:
Course Content
• Start the day on the right foot
• Share conversation with tea/coffee and a good breakfast
• Special discounts for Men’s Breakfast Club Members
Doing in house training in with staff in your company? Email us today duhallowskillnet@irdduhallow.com to see if you can avail of subsidies.
The Listening Service
Start Date:
Day: Every Monday
Time: Sessions available between 9.00am and 1.00pm
Duration: Sessions up to 1 hour
Venue: James O’Keefe Institute, Newmarket
Tuition Fee: Free
Accreditation:
Course Content
• Single sessions
• Private and confidential
• Free of charge
Reading for the Brain Book Club
Start Date:
Day: Every Tuesdays
Time: 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Duration: 1 hour
Venue: James O’Keefe Institute, Newmarket
Tuition Fee: Free to join Accreditation: -
Course Content
• The goal of the book club is to share some joyful reading experiences with friends and spend time together.
• This club is both a social outlet and promotes inclusion in the community.
• Reading keeps our brains active and promotes mental and emotional fitness while enhancing critical thinking skills and creativity
• New members always welcome.
Microsoft Training
Start Date: 6th October
Day: Friday
Time: 10.00am
Duration: 6 sessions
Venue: James O’Keefe Institute, Newmarket
Tuition Fee: €10
Accreditation: Certificate of Attendance
Course Content
• Create and format documents using Microsoft Word
• Send, receive, and organize emails with Outlook
• Use Teams for messaging, video calls, and file sharing
• Learn clear and professional digital communication skills
Creative Ways To Help Your Child With Worries
Start Date: 20th September
Day: Saturday
Time: 10.00am to 11.30am
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Venue: IRD Duhallow, James O’Keefe Institute, Newmarket
Tuition Fee: €10
Accreditation:
Course Content
• Parents will be introduced to strategies designed to help guide their children through moments of worry.
• By incorporating these approaches, families can better support children as they learn to manage and express their emotions.
Extraordinary Me Turns Inside Out
Start Date: 27th September
Day: Saturday
Time: 10.00am to 11.00am
Duration: 1 hour
Venue: IRD Duhallow, James O’Keefe Institute, Newmarket
Tuition Fee: €10
Accreditation:
Course Content
• Explore Emotions Together: Engage in a fun and supportive workshop where you and your child will use art, storytelling, and music to understand and express a range of emotions.
• Create a Sensory Toolbox: Craft your own personalized toolbox filled with sensory items and strategies designed to help manage tricky feelings and build emotional resilience.
• Connect and Grow: Join other families in a shared, creative experience that fosters emotional intelligence, strengthens parent-child bonds, and builds a sense of community.
Mental Health First Aid Course
Start Date: 6th November
Day: Thursday
Time: 9.30am to 3.00pm
Duration: 1 day
Venue: IRD Duhallow, James O’Keefe Institute, Newmarket Tuition Fee: €5
Accreditation: Certificate of Attendance
Course Content
• Recognise signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions.
• Respond effectively to mental health crisis.
• Use active listening and supportive communication.
• Promote early intervention and reduce stigma.
New Directions Group – Mental Health Recovery Group
Start Date: Ongoing throughout the year
Day: Monday & Friday
Time: 10.00am to 2.00pm
Duration: 4 hours
Venue: LTI Room, James O’Keefe Institute, Newmarket
Tuition Fee: Free to join – rolling enrolment
Accreditation: Certificate of Participation
Course Content
• Personalized support.
• Improved coping skills and better daily functioning.
• Stronger social connections.
• Enhanced self-esteem, confidence and holistic wellbeing.
• Long-Term Resilience.
IRD Duhallow
WorkAbility: Inclusive Pathways to Employment
WorkAbility: Inclusive Pathways to Employment helps you build skills, find training, education or work, and connect with your community. We support people with disabilities, mental health challenges, or those feeling left out.
Let’s help you gain confidence, independence, and new opportunities. We do this through:
Personalised Supports:
Tailored Training and Development
Each participant receives one-toone guidance throughout their time on the programme. This includes creating and reviewing personal progression plans, career guidance, and ongoing mentoring.
Work Experience and Placements
Our programme focuses on individual needs and provides training to meet your goals, including vocational, soft skills, and industry training.
Gain essential tools for today’s job market and boost your confidence!
Supportive Services
Gain hands-on experience through placements to boost your confidence, improve your CV, and understand the world of work.
Collaboration with Employers
We offer more than just skills training with activities like confidence-building, creative arts, health workshops, exercise, and goalsetting to help tackle challenges and support your growth.
Contact
We work with employers to create more inclusive opportunities and raise awareness.
We support the development of diverse and aware workforce.
For more information or to sign up, please contact Melissa Holland at melissa.holland@irdduhallow.com or call 029 60633.
Patient Handling
Start Date: 25th September
Day: Thursday
Time: 9.00am to 5.00pm
Duration: 1 day
Venue: James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket
Tuition Fee: €5
Accreditation: Certificate of Attendance
Course Content
• 1 day course covering Theory and Practice in Safe lifting
• Demonstrates proper techniques and use of lifting equipment
• Covers Care Plans on principles of minimal handling
• Participants learn to assess risk and get a certificate of attendance
Preparing for Work in Ireland
Start Date: 8th September
Day of the week: Monday
Time: 10.30am
Duration: 8 weeks
Venue: James O’Keeffe Memorial Institute, Newmarket, Co. Cork. P51 C5YF
Tuition Fee: €20 per course
Accreditation: SOLAS
Course Content
• Open new opportunities for your professional future in Ireland!
• This hands-on course will guide you through creating a strong CV, preparing for interviews, understanding your employment rights, and navigating the Irish tax and payment systems. You’ll get practical support in setting career goals, recognising your strengths, and building a professional network. The course also helps you identify your existing skills and qualifications and shows you how to apply them in the Irish job market.
This programme is confined to economic migrants and new arrivals.
Book any of these courses on www.irdduhallow.com or contact 029-60633 / duhallow@irdduhallow.com
Solas Safe Pass Training
Start Date: 8th September
Day: Monday
Time: 7.45am to 4.00pm
Duration: 1 day
Venue: James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket
Tuition Fee: €20
Accreditation: SOLAS Safe Pass - Health and Safety Authority (HSA) Approved
Course Content
• 1 day SOLAS Safe Pass course for construction and Local Authority workers.
• Covers basic health and safety to reduce risk on site.
• Successful participants receive a SOLAS registration card.
MS Excel for Beginners
Start Date: 10th September
Day: Wednesday
Time: 9.30am to 11.0am
Duration: 1 day
Venue: Online
Tuition Fee: €40
Accreditation: CPD Hours
Course Content
• Excel Basics
• Entering data and editing
• Excel Essentials
• Formatting
• Formulas and functions
MS Excel Intermediate
Start Date: 30th September - 28th October
Day: Tuesdays x 5
Time: 9.30am to 11.00am
Duration: 5 days
Venue: Online
Tuition Fee: €150
Accreditation: CPD Hours
Course Content
• Excel Essentials
• Working with lists / manipulating text
• Multiple worksheets / data consolidation
MS Excel Advanced
• Working with formulas and functions
• Creating and working with charts
Start Date: 4th November - 2nd December
Day: Tuesday x 5
Time: 9.30am to 11.00am
Duration: 5 days
Venue: Online
Tuition Fee: €150
Accreditation: CPD Hours
Course Content
• Dates / Protecting Content / Data Validation
• More on functions
• Macros
• Pivot tables and pivot charts
QQI Level 7 Early Childhood Education and Care
Start Date: 13th September
Day: Mixed
Time: Evenings & 4 Saturdays per semester
Duration: 2 years
Venue: Hybrid (Online evenings & Saturdays in person)
Tuition Fee: €3,675 (With funding applied)
Accreditation: QQI Level 7 Major Award
Course Content
• Suitable for professionals working in Early Childcare Education with an existing level 6 qualification.
Introduction to Sugar Craft
Start Date: 16th September - 21st October
Day: Tuesdays x 6
Time: 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Duration: 6 days
Venue: IRD Duhallow
Tuition Fee: €125
Accreditation: Cert of Attendance
Course Content
• Recipes
• Sugar paste, icing & piping
• Introduction to flower making
• Character modelling & colouring
• CRO & HSE registration & inspection
Start Your Own Business Course
Start Date: 15th September
Day: Monday
Time: 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Duration: 6 weeks
Venue: IRD Duhallow
Tuition Fee: €25
Accreditation:
Course Content
• Business planning
• Market Research
• Sales & Promotion
• Taxes, cashflows
• Sources of finance etc.
Training Cancellation Policy: Training Cancellation Policy: Training courses which are cancelled over 7 days in advance of the training date shall incur no cancellation fee. Training courses which are cancelled within 7 days of the scheduled training date shall incur a cancellation fee equal to 50% of the cost. Registrants who fail to attend training for whatever reason will be charged 100% of the full fee. Please note all cancellations must be put in writing.
Mentoring for Businesses
Start Date: Ongoing
Day: Up to 10 hrs of mentoring available
Time: To be set up with the mentor
Duration: 2 hours to 10 hours
Venue: IRD Duhallow James O’Keeffe Institute
Tuition Fee: Free
Accreditation:
Course Content
• Are you looking for some support or facing challenges in your business? Get valuable insights and mentoring support from one of our experienced mentors. Call 029 606 33 for more information.
IPAF MEWPs
(Mobile Elevated Work Platforms) Training
Start Date: 17th September
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 9.00am
Duration: Full day
Venue: Killeenleagh, Kanturk, Co. Cork.
Tuition Fee: €10
Accreditation: IPAF Certification
Course Content
• The training modules incorporated within this course are as follows:
• Module 1: Introduction
• Module 2: Health & Safety Legislation
• Module 3: Accident Prevention & Control
• Module 4: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Module 5: Operating Demonstration & Practice
• Module 6: Pre-Use Checks & Daily Maintenance
• Module 7: Emergency Procedures
• Module 8: Operating Capacities & Limitations
• Module 9: Fall Protection Equipment
• Module 10: MEWP Spotter Duties
This programme is confined to economic migrants and new arrivals.
QQI Level 5 Early Learning and Care
Start Date: 22 September
Day: Monday and Thursday
Time: 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Duration: 1 year
Venue: IRD Duhallow
Tuition Fee: Free for those seeking work
Accreditation: QQI Level 5 Major Award
Course Content
• Introduction to ELC and Child safeguarding
• Holistic Care of Children in ELC
• Professional Practice
• Inclusive Education & Care of Children with Additional Needs
• Early Learning and Play
• Child Development
QQI Level 5 Business Administration
Start Date: 23rd September
Day: Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Duration: 1 year
Venue: IRD Duhallow
Tuition Fee: Free for those seeking work
Accreditation: QQI Level 5 Major Award
Course Content
• Information & Administration
• Communications
• Word Processing & Spreadsheets
• Bookkeeping & Payroll
• Work Experience
QQI Level 6 Early Childhood Education and Care
Start Date: 23rd September
Day: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Duration: 1 year
Venue: IRD Duhallow
Tuition Fee: €600 (Instalment options available)
Accreditation: QQI Level 6 Major Award
Course Content
• Suitable for professionals working in Early Childcare Education with an existing level 5 qualification.
PHECC First Aid
Start Date: 7th, 8th, 9th October
Day: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Time: 9.00am to 4.00pm
Duration: 3 full days
Venue: James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket
Tuition Fee: €10
Accreditation: PHECC - First Aid Responder (FAR) Certification
Course Content
• 3 day certified course covering essential first aid skills.
• Recognised by PHECC (Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council).
• Includes CPR, wound care, burns, fractures, and more.
Food Safety – HACCP Level 2
Start Date: 14th October
Day: Tuesday
Time: 9.00am
Duration: Full day
Venue: Ayrton, Newmarket
Tuition Fee: €10
Accreditation: Ayrton Group Food Safety Certificate
Course Content
• This Level 2 HACCP course will introduce students to the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) management system and will give them understanding how to comply with the law, work safely and efficiently, as well as what key steps are involved in the HACCP implementation process. By the end of the course, students will gain a complete understanding of the importance of HACCP, knowledge of the significance of effective prerequisite programs, how to implement the 7 principles of HACCP, and what can be done to identify food safety hazards and ensure safe food handling in their business for consumers.
This programme is confined to economic migrants and new arrivals.
Yellow Belt in Lean Six Sigma
Start Date: 21st October
Day: Tuesday
Time: 9.30am to 5.30pm
Duration: 1 day
Venue: IRD Duhallow
Tuition Fee: €190
Accreditation: Yellow Belt Certification
Course Content
• Identifying customer requirements
• Addressing improvement potential using Lean Six Sigma method and tools
• Participating in Lean Six Sigma projects and initiatives with Green Belts and Black Belts
• Participating in (Kaizen) improvement sessions
• Understanding the rationale behind Lean Six Sigma
Lámh Module One
Start Date: 11th October
Day: Saturday
Time: 10.00am to 3.00pm
Duration: 1 days
Venue: IRD Duhallow
Tuition Fee: €100
Accreditation: Cert of Attendance
Course Content
• Use the 100+ signs from the Module One Book
• Use Lámh as an effective communication tool
• Contribute to assessment or decision-making around Lámh use
• Participate effectively in an established Lámh environment
Sugar Craft Follow On
Start Date: 4th November - 9th December
Day: Tuesday x 6
Time: 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Duration: 6 days
Venue: IRD Duhallow
Tuition Fee: €125
Accreditation: Cert of Attendance
Course Content
• Wired sugar flowers & sugar paste
• Cupcake toppers/ stencilling
• Character & figure modelling
• Baby blocks and project
Customer Service Skills Training
Start Date: 4th November
Day: Thursday
Time: 10.30am
Duration: 3 hours
Venue: James O’Keeffe Memorial Institute, Newmarket, Co. Cork. P51 C5YF
Tuition Fee: €10
Accreditation:
Course Content
• Why is customer care so important?
• Appearance and Image
• Greetings and Telephone Techniques
• Understanding the Customer
• Management of the customer care, upselling and salesmanship
• Dealing with complaints
• Ensure repeat business
This programme is confined to economic migrants and new arrivals.
Tractor Driving Skills For 14 to 16 Year Olds
Start Date: 29th September
Day: Monday
Time: 9.00am to 4.00pm
Duration: 1 day
Venue: James O’Keeffe Memorial Institute, Newmarket, Co. Cork. P51 C5YF
Tuition Fee: €0
Accreditation:
Course Content
• The purpose of this course is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to operate a tractor safety and understand the regulations and safety requirements when operating a tractor.
Farming IT Course
Start Date: 6th, 13th, 20th October
Day: Monday
Time: 7.30pm
Duration: 2 hours for 3 weeks
Venue: James O’Keeffe Memorial Institute, Newmarket, Co. Cork. P51 C5YF
· Creating a DoneDeal account and placing a sample ad
· WhatsApp for sending farm photos/documents
· Avoiding scams and fake listings
• Evening 3: AgFood.ie & Online Services for Farmers
· Logging into AgFood.ie securely
· Navigating key services:
- Calf registration
- Movement certs
- Nitrates records
- BISS/ANC applications
· Common issues: lost passwords, expired certs, account lockouts
· Using online banking for farming (basic overview)
· Farm safety and digital security (strong passwords, logging out)
· Overview of useful farming apps: Herdwatch, PastureBase, Met Éireann
A collaborative wellbeing initiative for local businesses
Why Join a shared EAP?
Affordable: Share the cost with other local businesses
Comprehensive: Access to 24/7 counselling and wellbeing tools
Flexible: Tailored to suit small teams and rural communities
Confidential: Employees receive private, professional support.
What is an EAP? An EAP offers confidential support for employees dealing with Stress, Anxiety, Depression, work-related challenges and many other concerns.
Who Can Join? Any small or medium-sized business in Duhallow.
Are you a family carer or voluntary carer? Perhaps your child has additional needs, which may include cognitive difficulties, physical or sensory difficulties, emotional and behavioural difficulties, and difficulties with speech and language.
Or maybe you are caring for an elderly relative or friend in your or their own home? We would love for you to join, take away important learnings from our seminars, talks and workshops and most importantly feel support by like-minded carers in Duhallow. This programme is here to support you and your family. It lives from your participation and involvement. In the light of the global Covid 19 pandemic, Family and Voluntary Carers have faced a particularly challenging time and supporting each other in a non-judgemental therapeutic space cannot be underestimated.
The Dormant Account programme seeks to empower carers by providing them with the knowledge and information relevant to their needs and situation along with developing and expanding our existing support network for carers in the region which would overall help to improve the quality of life of both the carer, the family as a whole and the person being cared for.
IRD Duhallow is delighted to deliver this programme for you and all offerings have been designed with you and your needs in mind. Please feel free to reach out to us, if you are uncertain if these courses are for you. We would be delighted to hear from you.
We are particularly excited that this Dormant Accounts Programme has a focus on supporting and improving employment and self-employment opportunities for Carers. With that, we are delighted to offer bespoke Personal Development courses in which you will learn how to allow yourself to progress and how to move forward. You may be looking for employment while caring for a loved one or perhaps you are looking to enter the workforce after caring duties ceased or were reduced. We will offer career planning advice and supports including CV and Interview preparation, styling. Please contact us, if this is of particular interest to you.
For further information on the above programme please contact Ciaran Carmody on 029-60633 or email Ciaran.carmody@irdduhallow.com
IRD DUHALLOW JOB CENTRE FOR INDIVIDUALS
Are you looking for a new job or thinking of changing your career?
Do you need advice and support to get your career kick started?
IRD Duhallow Job Centre provides a free and confidential recruitment service offering advice, support and guidance to job seekers. We know that finding a job can be sometimes difficult and as a job seeker we are here to help you avail of the many supports you need. Register with the Job Centre where you can avail of a wide range of supports and services such as:
• Assistance with developing a quality CV and cover letter;
• One to one guidance with career planning and advice on changing careers;
• Finding the right job for you and providing the right link to prospective employers;
• Help with using the internet in job searching and completing online applications;
• Identifying individual strengths and skills and match them to local work opportunities;
• Learning about Interview Preparation Techniques and avail of mock Interviews;
• Up-skilling through the many Training Programmes on offer and Further education opportunities;
• Providing ongoing support whilst in employment.
To register for the Job Centre or to make an appointment please contact Ciaran Carmody 029-60633
Ciaran.carmody@irdduhallow.com
IRD DUHALLOW JOB CENTRE FOR EMPLOYERS
Unemployment continues to be one of the significant issues facing rural communities in Duhallow.
In order to tackle this, our Job Centre provides an innovative, solution focused recruitment service that is free and confidential for employers in the local community. Its primary goal is to help people to gain employment by connecting skilled jobseekers to potential employers in Duhallow.
When you contact our Job centre team, our trained development officers will listen to what your requirements are and we will search our database of skilled and experienced employees to provide you with a shortlist of suitable candidates with the correct skills, qualifications and experience. Employers can then shortlist their ideal candidates to bring for interview.
We also provide a number of services to jobseekers, these include: providing assistance compiling and updating CV’s; assisting with interview skills through mock interviews; providing a career guidance service to those wishing to enter or return to education.
We have a wide variety of skilled individuals registered with the IRD Duhallow Job Centre. These include people experienced and seeking employment in Health Care, Administration, Retail & Sales, Construction, Horticulture & Landscaping, Manufacturing, Childcare, Food Industry and many more sectors.
IRD Duhallow Job Centre Services are provided free of charge through the SICAP Programme.
For more information on this service please contact Ciaran Carmody 029-60633 Ciaran.carmody@irdduhallow.com
