IRD Training Courses Spring / Summer 2026

IRD Duhallow

Training Courses Spring / Summer

Training Courses Spring / Summer

2026

SPRING SUMMER 2026

CONTENTS

PROGRAMMES FOR YOUTH / CHILDREN / PARENT

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Literacy and TTRS Support Programme

SICAP

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Movie Night

SICAP

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Extraordinary Me 4 - Week Workshop

SICAP

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Games Evening For Teenagers

SICAP

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SELF IMPROVEMENT COURSES The Listening Service

Rural Community Health Project

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Walking and Social Group

Rural Community Health Project

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Reading For The Brain Book Club

Rural Community Health Project

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Catch Up & Co-Production

IRD Duhallow Wellbeing & Recovery College

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Duhallow English Connect: Community Language Empowerment for Beginners

Community Integration Fund 2025

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Duhallow English Connect: Community Language Empowerment for Intermediate Level

Community Integration Fund 2025

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Anxiety – Stepping Stones 1 & 2

IRD Duhallow Wellbeing 11 & Recovery College

Improving Sleep

IRD Duhallow Wellbeing 11 & Recovery College

Personal Development

SICAP

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Work Preparation

SICAP

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International Women’s Day Celebration March 2026

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FAR First Aid Training

DAF Carers

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Perimenopause/Menopause & Mental Health 1 & 2

IRD Duhallow Wellbeing 13 & Recovery College

Beginners Computers

DAF Carers

Catch Up & Co-Production

IRD Duhallow Wellbeing 13 & Recovery College

Gardening Classes

SICAP

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Living with Depression & Beyond 1 & 2 IRD Duhallow Wellbeing 14 & Recovery College Make Up Course

SICAP

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SPRING SUMMER 2026

CONTENTS

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Discovering Talk Therapies 1, 2 & 3

IRD Duhallow Wellbeing 15 & Recovery College

Mindfulness and Mental Health With Alice O’Brien

DAF Carers

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Conversational Irish

SICAP

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INDUSTRY RELATED PROGRAMMES Pay Transparency Webinar

Skillnet

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MS Excel for Beginners

Skillnet

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MS Excel Intermediate

Skillnet

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Webinar

Skillnet

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Pension Auto Enrolment

Skillnet

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Mentoring for Businesses

SICAP

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Management and Leadership in Early Childhood Education

Skillnet ESF+ Programme

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Instagram for Business (Basic)

Skillnet

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Start Your Own Business Course

SICAP

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Canva for Social Media Content

Skillnet

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The Art of Sugarcraft

SICAP

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Instagram for Business (Advanced)

Skillnet

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TikTok for Business

Skillnet

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LinkedIn for Business

Skillnet

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Content Creation and AI for Marketing

Skillnet

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Forklift Training

SICAP

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Abrasive Wheels

SICAP

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ATV Quad Bike Training

SICAP

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QQI Level 5 Early Learning and Care

Skillnet

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QQI Level 5 Business Administration

Skillnet

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QQI Level 8 BA Honours in Early Childhood Education and Care

Skillnet

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QQI Level 7 Introduction to Sustainable Skillnet ESF+ Dairy Development for Farmers Programme

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Social Enterprise Supports

SICAP

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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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Programmes For Youth / Children / Parents

Literacy and TTRS Support Programme

Start Date: 19th January Day: 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 Cost: Term prices: €40 full fee or €35 with Social Welfare/Medical Card; attending both Literacy and TTRS is €80 full fee or €70 reduced.

Accreditation: N/A Course Content • Our weekly classes are led by experienced Primary School Teachers and focus on developing children’s reading, writing, spelling, memory, and sequencing skills. These sessions run from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

• 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 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, or for those also doing the literacy class, from 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm.

Movie Night Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue:

Cost: Accreditation:

18th February, 18th March, 22nd April Wednesday 7.00pm Monthly Linn Gorm Community Centre, Bluepool Upper Kanturk, Co. Cork Free of charge

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.

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

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Start Date: 14th February till the 7th March Day: Saturday Time: 10.30am to 11.30am for 6 - 8 year olds

12.00pm to 1.00pm for 9 - 12 year olds Duration: 1 hour per workshop Venue: IRD Duhallow James O Keeffe Institute Cost: €20 for the full 4-week programme (per child). €40 total if you have children attending both workshops over the 4 weeks.

Number of Children per workshop: 8 Course Content • Two morning workshops for ages 6 - 8 (10.30 - 11.30) and ages 9 - 12 (12.00 - 13.00) will guide children and parents through creative activities to explore emotions, develop a personalised sensory toolbox, and strengthen emotional skills, connection, and community.

Contents of the workshops: • Creative activities to explore and express emotions • Build a personalised sensory toolbox for regulation • Strengthen parent - child connection • Support emotional resilience and confidence

Programmes For Youth / Children / Parents

Extraordinary Me 4 - Week Workshop

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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Programmes For Youth / Children / Parents

Games Evening For Teenagers Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue:

Cost: Accreditation:

25th February, 25th March, 29th April Wednesday 4.00pm Monthly Linn Gorm Community Centre, Bluepool Upper Kanturk, Co. Cork Free of charge

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.

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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Self Improvement Courses

Self Improvement Courses

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 Cost: €0 Accreditation: Course Content • Single sessions • Private and confidential • Free of charge

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 Cost: 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.

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

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

Every Tuesday 2.30pm to 3.30pm 1 hour James O’Keefe Institute, Newmarket FREE to join

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.

Self Improvement Courses

Reading For The Brain Book Club

Catch Up & Co-Production Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Cost: Accreditation:

15th January Thursday 10.00am to 1.00pm 3 hours James O’Keefe Institute, Newmarket €0

Course Content • Catch up following the Christmas break with coffee, scones and mindfulness. Followed by a Co-Production session where we will develop a new module.

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Self Improvement Courses

Duhallow English Connect: Community Language Empowerment for Beginners

COMMUNITY Start Date: 20th January INTEGRATION Day of the week: Tuesday and Thursday FUND 2025 Time: 6:00pm to 7:30pm Duration: 16 weeks Venue: Linn Gorm Community Centre, Bluepool Upper,

Kanturk, Co. Cork Tuition Fee: €20 Accreditation: Course Content • This 16-weeks programme enables students to enhance and acquire English language skills in reading writing, listening and speaking. In addition, it supports each skills-based lesson with speaking activities designed to give students the opportunity to acquire and practice vocabulary and grammar. This course aims to improve all four language skills (speaking, writing, listening, reading).

This Duhallow English Connect: Community Language Empowerment project is supported by the Integration Fund.

This programme is confined to economic migrants and new arrivals.

This Duhallow English Connect: Community Language Empowerment for Intermediate Level

COMMUNITY Start Date: 20th January INTEGRATION Day of the week: Tuesday and Thursday FUND 2025 Time: 7:30pm to 9:00pm Duration: 16 weeks Venue: Linn Gorm Community Centre, Bluepool Upper,

Kanturk, Co. Cork Tuition Fee: €20 Accreditation: Course Content • This course enables students to enhance existing English language skills in reading writing, listening and speaking. It is designed to help students overcome the “Intermediate plateau” in order to reach a solid level of effective communication.

This course aims to improve all four language skills in order to boost the level of the students from a B1 level to B2. It will focus on practical English aimed at assisting students in the jobs market. It will also seek to introduce some activities to help students in future exam preparation for work or for further education.

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This Duhallow English Connect: Community Language Empowerment project is supported by the Integration Fund.

This programme is confined to economic migrants and new arrivals.

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

22nd, 29th January Thursday 10.00am to 1.00pm 3 hours James O’Keefe Institute, Newmarket €0

Course Content • What is anxiety, what causes it and what “stepping stones”, or methods, can we use to help us along when anxiety hits us?

Improving Sleep

Start Date: 5th February Day: Thursday Time: 10.00am to 1.00pm Duration: 3 hours Venue: James O’Keefe Institute, Newmarket Cost: €0 Accreditation:

Self Improvement Courses

Anxiety – Stepping Stones 1 & 2

Course Content • The importance of sleep and how to improve the quality of our sleep will be explored.

Personal Development

Start Date: 3rd March Day: Tuesdays Time: 9.00am Duration: 8 weeks Venue: Linn Gorm Community Centre, Bluepool Upper,

Kanturk, Co. Cork Cost: €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.

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Self Improvement Courses

Work Preparation

Start Date: 5th March Day of the week: Thursdays Time: 10.30am Duration: 8 weeks Venue: James O’Keeffe Memorial Institute, Newmarket,

Co. Cork. P51 C5YF Tuition Fee: €20 per course Accreditation: 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.

International Women’s Day Celebration Start Date:

March 2026

The 2026 International Women’s Day theme will be Give To Gain.

Join us for a celebration of women this International Women’s Day. More details to follow on www.irdduhallow.com.

A Day of discussion on women’s health and wellbeing to empower women in the local community

FAR First Aid Training Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Cost: Accreditation:

2nd, 3rd and 4th March Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9.00am to 5.00pm All day James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket. €20 PHECC Certified

Course Content • Learn how to assess emergencies, provide lifesaving interventions, and manage patient care.

• Develop skills in CPR, AED use, wound treatment, burns, fractures, and medical emergencies.

• Gain PHECC-certified competence to act as a workplace First Aid Responder

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

5th, 12th March Thursday 10.00am to 1.00pm 3 hours James O’Keefe Institute, Newmarket €0

Course Content • Perimenopause and Menopause are natural aspects of being a woman. However, society’s stigmatising of it in the past has meant that it has been difficult to talk about the experience, and its impacts on our mental health. Join us for a shame free and open conversation.

Self Improvement Courses

Perimenopause/Menopause & Mental Health 1 & 2

Beginners Computers Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Cost: Accreditation:

5th, 12th, 19th, 26th February, 5th March Thursday 11.00 to 1.00pm 2 hours James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket. €10 Certificate of Completion

Course Content • Learn the basics of using a computer, keyboard, mouse, and essential settings.

• Get confident with email, internet browsing, and everyday digital tasks.

• Build practical skills for communication, online services, and personal use.

Catch Up & Co-Production

Start Date: 12th, 26th February, 23rd April Day of the week: Thursday Time: 10.00am to 1.00pm Duration: 3 hours Venue: James O’Keeffe Memorial Institute, Newmarket, Co. Cork. P51 C5YF Tuition Fee: €0 Accreditation: Course Content • Catch up over tea or coffee, mindfulness and Co-production of new modules.

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Self Improvement Courses

Gardening Classes Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Cost: Accreditation:

19th March - 2nd April Thursday 11.00am to 12.00pm 1 hour for three weeks James O’Keefe Institute, Newmarket €5

Course Content Plant Propagation - Learn how to: • Grow your own flowers and food from seed • Propagate your perennial plants by division • Pollinator friendly planting

Living with Depression & Beyond 1 & 2 Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Cost: Accreditation:

19th, 26th March Thursday 10.00am to 1.00pm 3 hours James O’Keefe Institute, Newmarket €0

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

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Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Cost: Accreditation:

9th, 23rd, 30th, 31st March Monday 7.00pm to 8.00pm 1 - 1.5 hours IRD Duhallow To be determined 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.

Self Improvement Courses

Make Up Course

Discovering Talk Therapies 1, 2 & 3 Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Cost: Accreditation:

2nd, 9th & 16th April Thursday 10.00am to 1.00pm 3 hours James O’Keefe Institute, Newmarket €0

Course Content • Learn about a variety of talk therapies.

• What is counselling?

• What is CBT? • How and why do these techniques work?

• Join us to learn this and more.

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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Self Improvement Courses

Mindfulness and Mental Health with Alice O’Brien Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Cost: Accreditation:

9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th of April Thursday 6.00pm to 10:00pm 2 hours James O’Keefe Institute, Newmarket €10 Certificate of Attendance

Course Content • Learn practical mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and improve emotional balance.

• Build awareness of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours to support positive mental health.

• Develop daily habits that enhance resilience, focus, and overall wellbeing.

Conversational Irish Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Cost: Accreditation:

11th, 18th, 25th February, 4th, 11th, 18th, March Wednesday 7.00pm to 8.00pm 1 - 1.5 hours for 6 weeks IRD Duhallow €15 N/A

Course Content You will learn how to speak Irish in a fun and engaging class.

• 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 an cúpla focal already!!!

• Fáilte roimh gach duine!

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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Industry Related Programmes

Pay Transparency Webinar Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Cost: Accreditation:

12th March Thursday 11.00am to 1.00pm 2 hours webinar Online €70 Certificate of Attendance

Course Content • The EU Pay Transparency Directive (the Directive) came into force in June 2023 and Ireland has until 7 June 2026 to implement the new rules. Find out more on our live, interactive webinar suitable for HR professionals, business owners and managers.

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

26th February Thursday 9.30am to 11.00am 1 day Online €40 CPD Hours

Course Content • Excel Basics • Entering data and editing • Excel Essentials • Formatting • Formulas and functions

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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Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Cost: Accreditation:

26th March - 23rd April Thursdays x 5 weeks 9.30am to 11.00am 5 days Online €150 CPD Hours

Course Content • E xcel essentials • Working with formulas and functions • Working with lists / manipulating text • C reating and working with charts • M ultiple worksheets / data consolidation

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Webinar Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Cost: Accreditation:

23rd April Thursday 11.00am to 12.00pm 1 hour webinar Online €50 Certificate of Attendance

Industry Related Programmes

MS Excel Intermediate

Course Content • A safe, positive, and respectful environment can be the difference between the success and failure of a business. This webinar can help with the skills needed to create a safe working environment that’s free from bullying, harassment, and sexual harassment.

Pension Auto Enrolment

Start Date: 5th February Day of the week: Thursday Time: 11.00am to 12.00pm Duration: 1 hour webinar Venue: Online Tuition Fee: €50 Accreditation: Certificate of Attendance Course Content • This webinar will equip managers with a practical understanding of Ireland’s new Pension Auto Enrolment Scheme, effective January 2026. It will clarify the legal requirements, highlight what managers need to communicate to staff, and provide answers to common employee questions.

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Industry Related Programmes

Mentoring for Businesses Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Cost: Accreditation:

Date is agreed upon enquiry Up to 10 hours of mentoring available To be set up with the mentor 2 - 10 hours IRD Duhallow FREE N/A

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.

Management and Leadership in Early Childhood Education

Start Date: 24th January to 30th April Day of the week: Wednesday (may be subject to change) Time: 7.30 to 9.30pm Duration: 12 weeks Venue: Weekly Online Lecture with 3 in person Saturday workshops at IRD Duhallow - 24th January, 7th March, 25th April Tuition Fee: €372 Accreditation: QQI Level 7 (10 credit module at level 7) Course Content • This 10 credit module at level 7 aims to provide room leaders and managers in early years settings with the skills, knowledge and values to manage the working environment of a diverse and evolving ECEC sector. Content includes models of leadership, contemporary HR policies, mentoring and coaching and finance, admin and governance for the sector.

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Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Cost: Accreditation:

19th February Wednesday 10.00am to 12.30pm 2.5 hours IRD Duhallow, Newmarket €60 Certificate of Attendance

Course Content • Overview of Instagram use in Ireland, demographic of users and how to conduct marketing research on the platform.

• Setting up a business profile – branding, bio, highlights, linking to other apps, privacy/ security settings.

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

23rd February - 30th March Monday 6.30pm to 9.30pm 6 weeks IRD Duhallow, Newmarket €25 N/A

Industry Related Programmes

Instagram for Business (Basic)

Course Content • Business planning • Market research • Sales and promotion • Taxes and cashflow • Sources of finance etc.

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Industry Related Programmes

Canva for Social Media Content Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Cost: Accreditation:

26th February Thursday 10.00am to 12.30pm 2.5 hours IRD Duhallow, Newmarket €60 Certificate of Attendance

Course Content • Overview of Canva as a content creation tool including free v paid versions.

• Best practice for set up and management of Canva account such as creating folders, saving templates, sharing projects, and linking to other platforms.

• Establishing

your branding including logos, fonts, colours

The Art of Sugarcraft

Start Date: 3rd March - 14th April

(no class on the 17th) Day: 6 x Tuesday evenings Time: 7.00pm to 9.00pm Duration: 6 days (2 hours), once a week Venue: IRD Duhallow, Newmarket Cost: €125 + attendees must purchase some equipment – a list of requirements will be sent upon booking Accreditation: Certificate of Attendance Course Content • This is an introductory course for those who would like to delve into upskilling their sugar craft skills • Including: Recipes, icing, flower making, character modelling, colouring, multi-tier cakes, etc.

Instagram for Business (Advanced) Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Cost: Accreditation:

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5th March Thursday 10.00am to 12.00pm 2 hours Online €60 Certificate of Attendance

Course Content • Creating & Editing Reels, stories, highlights.

• Improving reach and growing following

Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Cost: Accreditation:

12th March Thursday 10.00am to 12.30pm 2.5 hours IRD Duhallow, Newmarket €60 Certificate of Attendance

Course Content • Setting up a business profile – branding, bio, highlights, linking to other apps, privacy/ security settings, building a following.

• Creating content using images & videos including choosing music/audio, use of hashtags/ tagging, and sharing to other social media apps.

• Setting up TikTok Shops

LinkedIn for Business Start Date: Day of the week: Time: Duration: Venue: Tuition Fee: Accreditation:

Industry Related Programmes

TikTok for Business

26th March Thursday 10.00am to 12.00pm 2 hours Online €60 Certificate of Attendance

Course Content • Setting up a personal profile – bio, keywords, linking to relevant organisations/groups, maximising SEO. • Setting up a business page – branding, bio, privacy/security settings, building a following, maximising SEO.

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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Industry Related Programmes

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

16th April Thursday 10.00am to 12.30pm 2.5 hours IRD Duhallow, Newmarket €60 Certificate of Attendance

Course Content • Understanding the purpose and value of AI in marketing for businesses.

• Discover AI Tools for Content Creation. Learn how to use AI to plan, write, and design engaging posts, blogs, and visuals that attract your target audience.

• Streamline Your Workflow - Explore time-saving methods for brainstorming ideas, generating captions, and repurposing content across multiple platforms.

Forklift Training Start Date: Day of the week: Time: Duration: Venue: Tuition Fee: Accreditation:

22nd, 23rd and 24th of April Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm All day Frank Thornton Health and Safety, Kanturk €20 Forklift Operators Certificate – 3 years

Course Content • Learn essential forklift safety, controls, and daily checks.

• Practice load handling, manoeuvring, and operating in real-world scenarios.

• Complete practical and theory assessments to achieve certified forklift operation.

Abrasive Wheels Start Date: Day: Time: Duration: Venue: Cost: Accreditation:

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19th May Tuesday 9.00am to 5.00pm All day James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket €5 Certificate of Attendance

Course Content • Understand legal requirements, wheel types, and safe operation procedures.

• Learn correct mounting, balancing, storage, and inspection of abrasive wheels.

• Improve workplace safety by identifying hazards and preventing common wheel-related accidents

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

9th June Tuesday 9.00am to 5.00pm All day James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket €20 QI Level 5 – life long Certificate

Course Content • Learn essential ATV safety, controls, and pre-ride checks.

• Develop skills in handling, manoeuvring, and riding on varied terrain.

• Improve workplace safety through hazard awareness and proper load carrying techniques

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

September 2026 Mondays and Thursdays 6.30pm to 9.30pm 1 year IRD Duhallow Free for those seeking work QQI Level 5 Major Award

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ATV Quad Bike Training

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

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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Industry Related Programmes

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

September 2026 Tuesdays and Thursdays 6.30pm to 9.30pm 1 year IRD Duhallow Free for those seeking work QQI Level 5 Major Award

Course Content • Information & Administration • Communications • Word Processing & Spreadsheets • Bookkeeping & Payroll • Work Experience

One Year Bachelor of Education (Hons) in Early Childhood Education and Practice (QQI Level 8) Start Date: Day of the week: Time: Duration: Venue: Tuition Fee: Accreditation:

September 2026 2 times per week 6.30pm to 9.30pm 1 year IRD Duhallow, Newmarket €1,500 QQI Level 8 Bachelor of Education Honours

Course Content • Suitable for professionals working in Early Childcare Education with an existing level 7 qualification.

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

September 2026 Mid-week- tbc 7.00pm to 8.30pm 12 weeks Online (with two in person sessions at UCC/on farm) €630 QQI Level 7

Course Content • Greenhouse Gas Emissions • Water Quality • Adaptation and Mitigation • Soil Science • Biodiversity and Conservation

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QQI Level 7 Introduction to Sustainable Dairy Development for Farmers

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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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IRD DUHALLOW 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.