IRD Training Courses Autumn / Winter 2026

TRAINING COURSES Autumn / Winter

2026

AUTUMN WINTER 2026

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PROGRAMMES FOR YOUTH / CHILDREN / PARENTS Literacy and TTRS Support Programme

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Public Speaking for National School Children 2026

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Tractor Driving Skills & Basic First Aid Awareness For 14 to 16 Year Olds

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Webwise Parenting Webinar on AI Safety and Online Awareness

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SELF IMPROVEMENT COURSES Duhallow Boardgames

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Movie Night

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English for Employment and Apprenticeships for Beginners

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English for Employment and Apprenticeships for Intermediate Level

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Let’s Have a Chat

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Poetry Reading with Bernard O’Donoghue

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Community Governance Training

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Building Resilience Through Mindfulness - Alice O’Brien

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Communication Skills

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Exploring Anger

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Autumn Gardening

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Make up Course

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Beginner’s Computers

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Intermediate Computer Course

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Conversational Irish

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Community Governance Training

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Body & Mind in Unity

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Exploring Communication

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Anxiety - Stepping Stones

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Mindfulness for Christmas - Alice O’Brien

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Living with Depression & Beyond

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Deer Talk

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AUTUMN WINTER 2026

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INDUSTRY RELATED PROGRAMMES Mentoring for Businesses

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Level 8 Bachelor of Education (Hons) in Early Childhood Education and Practice

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QQI Level 5 Early Learning and Care

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QQI Level 5 Business Administration

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Introduction to Sustainable Agricultural Practice

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MS Excel for Beginners

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Start Your Own Business Course

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Content Creation and AI Marketing for Marketing

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SOLAS Safe Pass

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Work Preparation and Personal Development

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MS Excel Intermediate

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The Art of Sugarcraft

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Customer Service

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IPAF Mobile Elevated Work Platforms

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Forklift - Counterbalance

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IPAF & Working at Height

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IRD Workability: Inclusive Pathways to Employment

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IRD Volunteers Needed

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Migrant Apprenticeship Pathways (MAP) Ireland Programme 28 Calling Family and Voluntary Carers in Duhallow

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IRD Duhallow Job Centre for Individuals

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IRD Duhallow Job Centre for Employers

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Literacy and TTRS Support Programme Start Date: 21st September to 7th December

(Autumn/Winter term) 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 combined Venue: IRD Duhallow James O’Keeffe Institute Tuition Fee: Literacy or TTRS

€40 – Full price

€35 – Reduced rate (with Social Welfare payment or Medical Card)

Literacy & TTRS (Combined)

€80 – Full price

€70 – Reduced rate (with Social Welfare payment or Medical Card) Accreditation: Literacy and TTRS certificate 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.

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Public Speaking for National School Children 2026 Start Date:

Day of the week: Time: Duration: Venue: Tuition Fee: Accreditation:

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26th September, 3rd of October, 10th of October, 17th of October with performances on 24th of October.

Saturday 1.00pm 1 Hour Online and in-person workshops Free of Charge 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 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Tractor Driving Skills & Basic First Aid Awareness For 14 to 16 Year Olds Start Date: Day of the week: Time: Duration: Venue: Tuition Fee: Accreditation:

29th of October Thursday 9.00am - 4.00pm 1 Day Kanturk Mart, Kanturk, Co Cork €10

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, the learner will also learn basic first aid awareness. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Webwise Parenting Webinar on AI Safety and Online Awareness Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Tuition Fee: Accreditation:

1st October Thursday 7.00pm - 8.00pm 1 Hour Zoom Free

Course Content • AI offers benefits but also risks - understanding it helps young people use it safely and responsibly online.

• Webwise is the Irish Internet Safety Awareness Centre, they provide information, advice and resources for schools, families and young people on online safety and digital citizenship.

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AI offers benefits but also risks - understanding it helps young people use it safely and responsibly online.

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Webwise is the Irish Internet Safety Awareness Centre, they provide information, advice and resources for schools, families and young people on online safety and digital citizenship.

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Bookings are made by completing a Microsoft Forms

• Bookings are made by completing registration a Microsoft Forms form, accessible via registration a QR code or the form, accessible once submitted, a a Zoom link will be will be provided. via a QR code or the website, andwebsite, onceandsubmitted, Zoom link provided.

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Duhallow Boardgames

Start Date: 17th September to 10th December,

bi-weekly Day of the week: Thursday Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm Duration: 2 Hours Venue: IRD Duhallow James O’Keeffe Institute Tuition Fee: €5 to join Accreditation: Course Content • This will be run by experienced board gamers, offering advice and fun for individuals over 18+ ages.

• A structured yet relaxed way for individuals to connect, build relationships, and enjoy shared experiences in a supportive setting.

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.

Doing in house training in with staff in your company?

Email us today duhallowskillnet@irdduhallow.com to see if you can avail of subsidies.

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Movie Night

Start Date: Wednesday, 22nd July - 8.00pm

Tuesday, 18th August - 8.00pm

Tuesday, 22nd September - 8.00pm

Wednesday, 21st October - 7.00pm

Wednesday, 18th November - 8.00pm Duration: Monthly Venue: Linn Gorm Community Centre,

Bluepool Upper, Kanturk, Co. Cork Tuition Fee: Free Accreditation: Course Content • Movie Night is a monthly event where people of all ages and nationalities come together to watch a film in English with subtitles. It offers a fun and relaxed way to improve and practice language skills, helping participants strengthen their English comprehension and vocabulary through an enjoyable shared cinematic experience.

• After the film, participants take part in interactive quizzes that test how well they understood the movie, making the experience even more engaging and reinforcing language learning in a practical way.

• This programme is confined to economic migrants and new arrivals.

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English for Employment and Apprenticeships for Beginners Start Date: 5th August Day: Wednesdays and Thursdays Time: 6.00pm - 7.30pm Duration: 8 Weeks Venue: Linn Gorm Community Centre,

Bluepool Upper, Kanturk, Co. Cork Tuition Fee: €50 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.

The project is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union.

This programme is confined to economic migrants and new arrivals.

Book your place at www.irdduhallow.com or by phone 029-60633

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English for Employment and Apprenticeships for Intermediate Level Start Date: 3rd August Day: Tuesday and Thursday Time: 7.30pm - 9.00pm Duration: 8 Weeks Venue: Linn Gorm Community Centre,

Bluepool Upper, Kanturk, Co. Cork Tuition Fee: €50 Accreditation:

Course Content • This 8-week programme enables students at an intermediate level to enhance and further develop their English language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, with a strong focus on vocabulary and language used for employment and apprenticeships.

• The course is designed to support learners in progressing towards successful job applications and workplace readiness.

• Each skills-based lesson includes interactive speaking activities that give students the opportunity to acquire and practice essential language for employment, including job applications, interview preparation, and workplace communication in more complex and realistic contexts.

• This course aims to strengthen all four language skills (speaking, writing, listening, reading) while building confidence and fluency in using English effectively in professional, employment, and apprenticeship-related situations.

The project is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union.

This programme is confined to economic migrants and new arrivals.

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Let’s Have a Chat

Start Date: 6th August Day of the week: Monday 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Thursday 11.00am to 12.30pm Venue: Linn Gorm Community Centre,

Bluepool Upper, Kanturk, Co. Cork Day of the week: Tuesday 10.30am - 12.00noon Venue: James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket Duration: 5 Months Tuition Fee: Free Accreditation:

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Course Content • This is a friendly conversation club where participants can practise English with native-speaking volunteers who have kindly offered their time and initiative to support learners in a relaxed and welcoming environment. The focus is on improving speaking skills through natural interaction and real communication.

• Participants will have the opportunity to share news, exchange life stories, and discuss interesting facts while building confidence and fluency in English. This type of interaction also helps people feel more connected and included, creating a sense of belonging within the local community.

• The club offers a supportive space to connect, learn, and enjoy meaningful conversations, making the language learning experience even more engaging and practically focused.

• Meetings will take place in Linn Gorm Community Centre, Kanturk on Mondays from 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm and Thursdays from 11.00 am - 12.30 pm, and in James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket on Tuesdays from 10.30 am - 12.00 pm.

The project is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union.

This programme is confined to economic migrants and new arrivals.

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Poetry Reading with Bernard O’Donoghue Start Date: 19th August Day of the week: Wednesday Time: 2.30pm to 3.30pm Duration: 1.5 Hours Venue: IRD Duhallow James O’Keeffe Institute Tuition Fee: €5 Accreditation:

Course Content • Bernard O’Donoghue will read out some of his poetry as well as excerpts from books he wrote. This will be followed by Q&A after.

Book any of these courses on

www.irdduhallow.com Click on the events page For further queries contact 029-60633 e: duhallow@irdduhallow.com

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Community Governance Training Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Tuition Fee: Accreditation:

2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd September Wednesday 6.00pm to 8.30pm 4 Nights IRD Duhallow, James O’Keeffe Institute Free to Community Groups Certificate of Attendance

Course Content • Stronger decision-making: Clear understanding of roles leads to informed, fair, and effective decisions.

• Good governance and compliance: Ensures legal, financial, and regulatory responsibilities are met while reducing risk.

• Improved leadership: Builds skills in strategic planning, chairing meetings, and leading teams effectively.

• Better funding and sustainability: Strengthens funding applications and supports long-term planning and succession.

• Greater confidence and participation: Empowers volunteers, increases engagement, and encourages active involvement. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Building Resilience Through Mindfulness - Alice O’Brien Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Tuition Fee: Accreditation:

3rd September Thursday 6.00pm to 8.30pm 2.5 Hours IRD Duhallow, James O’Keeffe Institute €5 Certificate of Attendance

Course Content • Develop practical mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and bring greater calm to everyday life.

• Learn relaxation and grounding strategies to improve focus, resilience, and emotional wellbeing.

• Increase awareness of automatic thought patterns using practical Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques.

• Build healthy coping skills to better manage stress, anxiety, and the demands of daily life.

Book any of these courses on www.irdduhallow.com or contact 029-60633 / duhallow@irdduhallow.com

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Communication Skills Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Tuition Fee: Accreditation:

8th September Tuesday 9.30am to 3.30pm 1 Day James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket €10 Certificate of Attendance

Course Content • Improve communication skills by building confidence in speaking, listening, and expressing ideas clearly and effectively.

• Strengthen teamwork through better collaboration, active listening, and constructive communication with others.

• Develop practical techniques for handling difficult conversations, resolving conflict, and communicating with confidence //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Exploring Anger Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Tuition Fee: Accreditation:

17th, 24th September and 1st October Thursday 10.00am to 1.00pm 3 Hours James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket Free

Course Content • “Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned”.

• How do we develop a healthy relationship with anger?

• How do we respond to anger in other people?

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Autumn Gardening Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Tuition Fee: Accreditation:

24th September, 1st and 8th October Thursday 2.30pm to 4.30pm 2 Hours IRD Duhallow Community Garden €5

Course Content • Seed Saving • Growing Winter Salads • Dividing Perennial Plants //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Make up Course Start Date:

Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Tuition Fee: Accreditation:

30th September 7th, 14th and 21st October Wednesday 7.00pm - 8.00pm 1 - 1.5 Hours IRD Duhallow James O’Keeffe Institute €20 AIT Accredited

Course Content • Introduction to essential skincare routines for healthy glowing skin.

• Live demonstrations on natural, everyday make up techniques.

• Step by step guidance on creating glam and evening make up looks.

• Tips on choosing the right products for your skin type and tone.

• Learn simple techniques to enhance confidence in your daily make up routine.

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Beginner’s Computers Start Date:

Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Tuition Fee: Accreditation:

30th September 7th, 14th, 28th October 3rd November Wednesday 2.00pm 2.5 Hours per session IRD Duhallow €10 In House

Course Content • MS Word - Word Processing, Text editing, Page Formatting, Tables, Output formats, Creating Professional Documents • Outlook/Gmail: Send Receive emails, understand good Email practices, Email attachments, Address Book • Internet Search Skills: Good Search, Keywords, Adding to Favourites, Identify various Job sites, completing on line job applications. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Intermediate Computer Course Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Tuition Fee: Accreditation:

12th, 19th, November, 3rd, 10th, 17th December Thursday 10.00am to 12.30pm 2.5 Hours for 5 Weeks IRD Duhallow €10 In House

Course Content • Text Editing - Ms Word • Charts & functional Formulas - MS Excel • Digital communion - MS Outlook

Book any of these courses on

www.irdduhallow.com Click on the events page For further queries contact 029-60633 e: duhallow@irdduhallow.com

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Conversational Irish Start Date:

Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Tuition Fee: Accreditation:

5th, 12th, 19th October 2nd, 9th, 16th November Macroom 7.00pm to 8.00pm 1-1.5 Hours for 4 Weeks IRD Duhallow €10

Course Content • Develop and practice a practical vocabulary that you can use daily and converse with friends and family.

• Practice easy to use phrases and conversational Irish.

• Expect an easy going and fun atmosphere where all levels are welcome to attend.

• Perfect for beginners and those who already have a cúpla focal already!!!

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Community Governance Training Start Date:

Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Tuition Fee: Accreditation:

7th, 14th, 21st October 4th November Wednesday 6.00pm to 8.00pm 4 Weeks IRD Duhallow Office, Main Street, Macroom, Co. Cork Free to Community Groups Certificate of Attendance

Course Content • Stronger decision-making: Clear understanding of roles leads to informed, fair, and effective decisions.

• Good governance and compliance: Ensures legal, financial, and regulatory responsibilities are met while reducing risk.

• Improved leadership: Builds skills in strategic planning, chairing meetings, and leading teams effectively.

• Better funding and sustainability: Strengthens funding applications and supports long-term planning and succession.

• Greater confidence and participation: Empowers volunteers, increases engagement, and encourages active involvement.

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Body & Mind in Unity Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Tuition Fee: Accreditation:

8th, 15th October Thursday 10.00am - 1.00pm 3 Hours James O’Keefe Institute, Newmarket Free

Course Content • How do our physical and mental health overlap and influence each other?

• How do we move a more holistic view of our health and wellbeing?

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Exploring Communication Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Tuition Fee: Accreditation:

22nd October and 5th November Thursday 10.00am - 1.00pm 3 Hours James O’Keefe Institute, Newmarket Free

Course Content • Communication is only successful “when the receiver receives the information exactly as the sender intended”, but how can living with mental health challenges make this more difficult?

• Opportunities and barriers to communication when we are supporting someone who is struggling • Finding our own voice to tell our own story

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Anxiety - Stepping Stones

Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Tuition Fee: Accreditation:

12th, 19th November Thursdays 10.00pm to 1.00pm 3 Hours James O’Keefe Institute, Newmarket Free -

Course Content • What is anxiety and what purpose does it serve?

• Can we take control of our anxiety?

• Practical “stepping stones” for dealing with our anxiety will be explored //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Mindfulness for Christmas - Alice O’Brien Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Tuition Fee: Accreditation:

3rd December Thursday 6.00am - 8.30pm 2.5 Hours James O’Keefe Institute, Newmarket €5 Certificate of Attendance

Course Content • Bring a sense of calm and balance before the busy Christmas season begins through mindfulness practices.

• Learn practical relaxation techniques to manage stress and stay grounded during a hectic period.

• Develop awareness of unhelpful thinking patterns using simple Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) tools

Book any of these courses on

www.irdduhallow.com Click on the events page For further queries contact 029-60633 e: duhallow@irdduhallow.com

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Living with Depression & Beyond Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Tuition Fee: Accreditation:

10th, 17th December Thursday 10.00am to 1.30pm 3 Hours James O’Keefe Institute, Newmarket Free

Course Content • Depression has existed through all of recorded human history, it is a natural part of the human condition • What does recovery from depression look like?

• What actions can we take to prevent depression in ourselves and others? //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Deer Talk

Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Tuition Fee: Accreditation:

26th August Wednesday 11.00am to 12.30pm 1.5 Hours James O’Keefe Institute, Newmarket

Course Content • Learn about deer species in Ireland • Learn about impact of Deer on the Irish ecosystem • Learn about safe and effective deer management strategies //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Mentoring for Businesses Start Date: Day of the week: Time: Duration: Venue: Tuition Fee: Accreditation:

Available throughout 2026 Up to 10 hours of mentoring available 9.00am - 5.00pm 2 - 10 Hours James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket Free

Course Content • Support for business challenges.

• Valuable insights and mentoring from experienced mentors.

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Level 8 Bachelor of Education (Hons) in Early Childhood Education and Practice

Start Date: September 2026 Day: 2 evenings per week online, plus six Saturdays throughout the course Time: 7.00pm to 10.00pm Duration: 9 Months Venue: Online Tuition Fee: €1,500 Accreditation: QQI Level 8 Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education and Practice (Hons) Course Content • Suitable for professionals working in early childhood education with an existing Level 7 qualification.

QQI Level 5 Early Learning and Care Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Tuition Fee: Accreditation:

September 2026 Mondays & Thursdays 6.30pm to 9.30pm 1 Year (part-time) James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket Free for those seeking work QQI Level 5

Course Content • Introduction to ELC and child safeguarding • Holistic care of children in ELC • Professional practice • Inclusive education and care of children with additional needs in ELC • Early learning and play

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QQI Level 5 Business Administration Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Tuition Fee: Accreditation:

September 2026 Tuesdays & Thursdays 6.30pm to 9.30pm 9 months, part-time evening course James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket Free for those seeking work QQI Level 5

Course Content • Information and administration • Communications • Word processing and spreadsheets • Booking and payroll • Work experience //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Introduction to Sustainable Agricultural Practice Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Tuition Fee: Accreditation:

September 2026 Wednesday 7.00pm - 8.00pm 12 Weeks Online, with two in-person sessions at UCC/on-farm) €315 QQI Level 7 (10-credit module)

Course Content • Greenhouse gas emissions • Water quality • Adaptation and mitigation • Soil science • Biodiversity and conservation

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MS Excel for Beginners Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Tuition Fee: Accreditation:

8th September Tuesdays 9.30am to 11.00am 1.5 Hours Online €40 CPD Hours

Course Content • Excel basics • Entering and editing data • Formatting • Formulas and functions //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Start Your Own Business Course Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Tuition Fee: Accreditation:

14th September Monday 6.30pm to 9.30pm 6 weeks Online €25

Course Content • Introduction to business plan template and outline of product or service • Market research • Business planning • Refining the description of your product or service

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Content Creation and AI Marketing for Marketing Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Tuition Fee: Accreditation:

24th September Thursday 10.00am - 12.30pm 2.5 Hours Online €60 Certificate of Attendance

Course Content • Hands-on workshop for small business owners looking to elevate online marketing • Understanding the purpose and value of AI in marketing • Discovering AI tools for content creation • Using AI to plan, write and design engaging posts, blogs and visuals //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

SOLAS Safe Pass Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Tuition Fee: Accreditation:

22nd September Tuesday 7.45am - 4.00pm 1 Day Teach Iosagain, Rathmore, Co. Kerry €25 4 Year SOLAS Safe Pass Card

Course Content • Reduce workplace accidents, injuries, and fatalities through improved awareness and safe working practices.

• Raise overall health and safety standards across the construction industry.

• Ensure all site personnel complete basic health and safety awareness training.

• Improve the ability to identify, avoid, and control common site hazards.

• Promote a positive safety culture where everyone actively contributes to safe working environments.

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.

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Work Preparation and Personal Development Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue:

Tuition Fee: Accreditation:

2nd October Friday 6.00pm 8 Weeks Linn Gorm Community Centre, Bluepool Upper, Kanturk, Co. Cork €20 per course

Course Content • This 8-week programme combines personal development with practical employment skills to support your professional growth in Ireland. The course helps you clarify your goals, recognise your strengths, build confidence, and develop strategies to overcome procrastination and limiting beliefs, using principles of positive psychology.

• It also provides hands-on guidance for entering the Irish job market and apprenticeships pathway. You will learn how to create a strong CV, prepare effectively for interviews, understand your employment rights, and navigate the Irish tax and payment systems. The course supports you in identifying your existing skills and qualifications and applying them to real opportunities in Ireland.

• In addition, participants are encouraged to set clear career goals and build a professional network, opening pathways to further education, employment, or apprenticeships.

The project is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union.

This programme is confined to economic migrants and new arrivals.

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MS Excel Intermediate Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Tuition Fee: Accreditation:

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6th October - 3rd November Tuesday (5 weeks) 11.30am to 1.00pm Tuesday x 5 weeks Online €150 CPD Hours

Course Content • Working with formulas and functions • Working with lists and manipulating text • Creating and working with charts • Multiple worksheets and data consolidation

The Art of Sugarcraft Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Tuition Fee: Accreditation:

6th October - 10th November Tuesday (6 weeks) 7.00pm to 9.00pm 2 Hours, once a week for 6 weeks IRD Duhallow, James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket, Co. Cork. €125 payable upon booking Certificate of Attendance

Course Content • Recipes, types of icing and their uses • Basic buttercream piping • Character modelling • Multi-tiered cakes //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Customer Service Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Tuition Fee: Accreditation:

6th October Tuesday 9.30am to 3.30pm 1 Day James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket €10 Certificate of Attendance

Course Content • Improve customer service skills by developing a professional, friendly, and positive approach to dealing with customers and service users.

• Strengthen communication skills through active listening, clear communication, and responding effectively to enquiries.

• Build confidence in handling complaints, resolving issues, and managing difficult situations in a calm and respectful manner.

• Enhance the customer experience by understanding customer needs and providing consistent, high-quality service.

Book any of these courses on www.irdduhallow.com or contact 029-60633 / duhallow@irdduhallow.com

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IPAF Mobile Elevated Work Platforms Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Tuition Fee: Accreditation:

7th October Wednesday 9.00am to 5.00pm 1 Day Frank Thornton Health and Safety, Kanturk, Co. Cork €20 5 Year IPAF Certification

Course Content • Understand the relevant health and safety legislation and safe working practices for MEWP operation.

• Identify potential workplace hazards and apply effective accident prevention and risk control measures.

• Recognise the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other personnel safety requirements.

• Develop the practical skills to safely operate and manoeuvre a MEWP in both indoor and outdoor environments. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Forklift - Counterbalance Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Tuition Fee: Accreditation:

21st, 22nd and 23rd October Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm 3 Days Frank Thornton Health & Safety Ltd €10 RTITB 3 Year Certification

Course Content • Confidence and Operational Mastery • Less Physical Strain and Fatigue • Compliance and Career Longevity • Load Handling & Stacking • Maneuvering & Driving Skill

Book any of these courses on

www.irdduhallow.com Click on the events page For further queries contact 029-60633 e: duhallow@irdduhallow.com

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IPAF & Working at Heights Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Tuition Fee: Accreditation:

15th October Thursday 8.30am to 4.30pm 1 Day Frank Thornton Health & Safety Ltd €10 IPAF MEWP 5 year accreditations & 3 year working at heights

Course Content • Recognized Proof of Competence: Earning an IPAF PAL (Powered Access Licence) Card provides globally recognized certification that proves you are trained to safely operate powered access equipment (MEWPs).

• Enhanced Workplace Safety: Completes rigorous training covering hazard identification, safe operating procedures, and emergency controls, drastically lowering your risk of on-site accidents or injuries.

• Broader Job Opportunities: Many major construction, maintenance, and industrial employers require an IPAF card before allowing access to sites, making you a more competitive and hireable worker.

• Legal Compliance & Confidence: Equips you with essential knowledge of health and safety legislation, ensuring you understand your rights, responsibilities, and how to operate within legal standards.

• Practical Equipment Familiarity: Hands-on experience with specific machine categories (e.g., scissor lifts 3a, boom lifts 3b) builds operational skill and efficiency, allowing you to work faster and with greater confidence.

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Calling Family and Voluntary Carers 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

Training Courses Spring / Summer 2026

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; • P roviding 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

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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.

Training Courses Spring / Summer 2026

IRD DUHALLOW JOB CENTRE

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

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James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket, Co. Cork, Ireland Tel: 029 60633 Email: duhallow@irdduhallow.com • Web: irdduhallow.com

The SICAP Programme 2018-2022 is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development with co-funding from the European Social Fund (ESF) as part of the ESF Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning (PEIL) 2014-2020.