The Greater Glanmire Area Community Directory

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Compiled by Glanmire Parish Assembly in 2007

Introduction,  Glanmire,  Table of Contents

Introduction:

This Greater Glanmire Area Community Directory has been devised and produced by the Communications Group of the Glanmire Parish Assembly in partnership with Cork City (North) Citizens Information Service.

The Glanmire Parish Assembly is a voluntary group of about 60 people nominated by the people of the parish of Glanmire. This group strives to improve the parish and community life of Glanmire through various events and initiatives; through working closely with the many other voluntary organisations in Glanmire and surrounding areas including both the Glanmire Area Community Association and Upper Glanmire Community Association.

In autumn 2004 the Glanmire Parish Assembly held a Clubs and Societies open night where on a single night and under one roof up to 50 local community and voluntary organisations were represented and promoted their involvement in the community. This event was repeated in autumn 2006 when over 60 organisations were present. Thanks to these events many of the local community organisations recruited new members and volunteers and several new organisations were founded.

Glanmire is fortunate to have many excellent voluntary organisations active in the area catering for all age groups and for a huge variety of needs. The population of Glanmire has grown rapidly from four small villages to a town of over 12,000 people in recent years. Consequently there are many new people living in the area who are not familiar with the resources which are available locally.

This was our main reason for the production of the Greater Glanmire Area Community Directory. We hope this Directory will provide easy access for all residents to contact-information for local voluntary/community-based groups . We hope that it will facilitate an integrated community with an energetic spirit where all residents feel that they belong and are welcome. Ar Scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine.

We are very grateful to all the people who contributed to and helped in the publication of this directory. It could not have been done with out your help - Míle Buíochas.

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Glanmire (Gleann Maghair):

The picturesque Glanmire Area is situated approximately 5 miles from Cork City centre and comprises the villages of Glanmire(Gleann Maghair), Riverstown (Baile Roisín), Sallybrook (Áth na Sailí) and Brooklodge (Cill Ruadháin). The Glashaboy and Butlerstown rivers converge at Glanmire and enter Cork harbour a short distance away at Dunkettle. Glanmire enjoys many beautiful mature woodlands stretching along its plentiful river valleys. The area also has a rich heritage with evidence of many ancient wells, bridges, mills and buildings still to be seen. The earliest record of Christianity in Glanmire is the evidence of hermits living in the area in early medieval times. This place is still called The Hermitage today. The Church of St. Mary and All Saints was consecrated in 1786. St. Michael’s Church in Upper Glanmire was built in 1808. St. Joseph’s Church in Springhill was built in 1837.

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Table of Contents:

Page 1
How to Read Organisation Details
Addiction Related Services
Adult Education & Training
Arts & Culture
Children
Citizens Information
Community Care
Community Centres
Community Development
Co-operatives
Page 2
Environment
Finance
Fundraising & Support
Garda Siochana
Health & Fitness
Leisure Interests
Library
Media
Seniors
Spirituality
Page 3
Sport & Recreation
Page 4
Support Groups
Womens Groups
Youth
Emergency Services and Useful Numbers
National Schools
Secondary Schools
Doctors
Dentists
Hospitals
Local Health Services

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How to Read Organisation Details:

Organisation Name

Organisation Postal Address
t: Tel No. of first contact
t: Tel No. of second contact
e: email address
w: web address
What the organisation does
When the organisation meets
Where the organisation meets
Name of first contact
Name of second contact

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Addiction:

AA

Glanmire Community Centre, Riverstown, Glanmire, Co. Cork
t: 021-4821333
e: gso@alcoholicsanonymous.ie
w: www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no fees for membership.
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays

Glanmire Drugs and Alcohol Counselling Service

Ógra Chorcaí Ltd. Glanmire G.A.A. Football Pavilion, Sallybrook, Glanmire, Co. Cork
t: 021- 4823881
e: ograglanmire@eircom.net
This is a Confidential Drugs and Alcohol Counselling Service and Information Workshops available for young people living in the Glanmire area, with additional support for their parents.
Tuesday 6.30-8pm - ‘Girls Space’
Wednesday 10am-1pm - Parents
Brian O’Toole (Youth Officer)
Freda Emery (Community Outreach Worker) - 087-2182821 (office hours)
Geraldine White (Youth Worker)

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Adult Education & Training:

Glanmire Area Project Ltd

Glanmire Community Centre, Riverstown, Glanmire, Co. Cork
t: 021-4821917
e: info@gacacork.com
w: www.gacacork.com
We supervise FÁS community employment placements in the greater-Glanmire area. If you would like to apply for a FÁS worker please have your application by March each year.
Jennifer Heffernan

Glanmire Community College

Glanmire Community College, Brooklodge, Glanmire, Co. Cork
t: 087-9883146
e: gccaded@eircom.net
We provide educational opportunities and classes for adults in the greater Glanmire area. People interested in tutoring are welcome to contact the school. For any group, club or team who wants a speaker or help sourcing facilitators we may be able to help.
Padraic Kelleher

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Arts & Culture:

CADA Performing Arts

‘Gothic Pines’, Ballyvisteale, Glanmire, Co. Cork
t: 021-4866389 021-4866389 (fax)
e: cada@eircom.net
w: www.cadaperformingarts.ie
The organisation provides courses concentrating on practical training in a range of drama, dance, singing, music and theatre studies. We also teach public speaking and practical stage performance.
Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays
Brooklodge Community Centre, Brooklodge, Glanmire, Co. Cork
Catherine Mahon-Buckley
Caroline Murphy (Secretary)

Ciorcal Comhrá Glounthaune

Glounthaune Community Centre, Glounthaune, Co. Cork
t: 021-4524747
e: info@communitytimebank.org
w: www.communitytimebank.org
Do daoine atá suim acu sa Ghaeilge agus fonn orthu í a chur chun cinn in a gcómharsanacht féin. Ní gá an Ghaeilge bheith go líomhtha agat in aon chor. Ní neart go cur le chéile.
Uair sa choicís - ar an Luan ar a 8.00in

Comhaltas Ceoltoirí Gleann Maghair

Cuisle, Ballinglana, Glanmire, Co. Cork
t: 086-8857552
e: fmch59@eircom.net
We teach children and adults traditional Irish music and teach adults set dancing.
Tuesday 8.30pm to 10.00pm for set dancing.
Monday 7.00pm to 9.00pm during school year for music.
Sarsfield’s G.A.A. Pavilion for set dancing.
St. Joseph’s N.S. for music classes.
Frank McHugh

CommuniCorps Training Services

‘Ballycairn’ 27 Springmount Rd, Riverstown, Glanmire, Co. Cork
t: 021-4821935
t: 087-9189779
e: marybarry1@eircom.net
We hold small classes of speech and drama, communication and public speaking for students from 5+. We help preparation for interviews and public speaking for teens and adults. Students may also partake in Feiseanna and examinations.
Monday and Tuesday afternoons and evenings
Marie Barry

Drama Workshops

2 Exham Place, Margaret Street, Cork
t: 087-2251590 - Karen Kelleher
t: 085-7361970 - Christina Seward
e: karenmkelleher@gmail.com
Our Drama Workshop provides a unique, fun and enjoyable theatre and drama experience for young people.
Saturdays 10am to 2.30pm
Glanmire Community Centre, Riverstown, Glanmire, Co. Cork

E.L.J. Academy of Dance

30 Hazelwood Drive, Glanmire Co. Cork
t: 086-0843440
We teach hip-hop modern dance to children from 2 years old to 18 years old.
Monday, Friday, Saturday
Glanmire Community Centre, Riverstown, Glanmire, Co. Cork
Emma Louise Jupp

Glanmire Drama and Variety Group

56 Hazelwood Court, Glanmire, Co. Cork
t: 021-4822316
We put on Christmas Pantomimes, plays and variety shows. In 2007 the pantomime Cinderella will be staged at St. Joseph’s National School. Frequency of meetings depends on the up-coming events.
St. Joseph’s National School, Riverstown, Glanmire, Co. Cork
Frank Houlihan

Glanmire Heritage Society

Glanmire Community Centre, Riverstown, Glanmire, Co. Cork
t: 021-4821333
e: info@gacacork.com
w: www.gacacork.com
We ensure that the history and heritage of Riverstown/Glanmire is maintained and preserved. Projects include: A set of walking trails, heritage Christmas cards and calendars, photographic exhibitions, centenary celebrations, local heritage week events etc.
We meet every 6 weeks
Mary Crowley (Chair)
Marie Lynch (Secretary)

Imokilly Folk Dancers

San Maria, Clash Road, Little Island, Co. Cork
t: 085-7182448
t: 021-4296230
e: john.osullivan@ge.com
We promote Irish Dance at home and abroad. We travel and host European groups annually. We Learn and enjoy Irish Dancing.
We meet each Friday night
Carrigtwohill Community Centre
Jacinta O’Sullivan

Scór

Killalough, Glanmire, Co. Cork
t: 021-4822106
t: 087-9488385
Scór (G.A.A. Talent Competition) competitions are: Figure Dancing, Solo Singing, Instrumental Music, Novelty Acts, Ballad Group, Solo Recitation, Set Dancing, Question Time.
Age groups catered for are: Scór na bPáistí (National Schools), Scór na nÓg (Under 17 years) and Scór na Sínsear (over 17 years).
Denis Kelleher

Sonatina Music Academy

Lotamore, Glanmire, Co. Cork
t: 087-2472978
We teach Singing, Piano, Guitar, Leaving Certificate and Junior Certificate music lessons. Classical, Modern, Jazz, Popular styles taught in both singing and instrumental music. Grade or non-Grade students. All ages welcome.
Rachel Foley

Upper Glanmire Set Dancers

Ballyphilip, Whites Cross, Co. Cork
t: 021-4304020 - Margaret Kelleher
t: 021-4821726 - Anne Cashman
We provide Set Dancing classes and craic.
Wednesday Night 9pm
Upper Glanmire Community Centre, Upper Glanmire, White’s Cross, Co. Cork

Walsh Healy School of Irish Dancing

147 Old Youghal Road, Dillon’s Cross, Cork
t: 086-8814468
We provide Irish Dancing classes.
Mondays - Scoil Oilibhéir, Ballyvolane - 3.30 - 5.00pm.
Tuesdays - Upper Glanmire N.S. - 3.00 - 4.20pm.
Tuesdays - Holy Family Church, Military Hill - 4.45 - 6.00pm.
Wednesdays - St. Joseph’s N.S. Riverstown, Glanmire - 4.30 - 6.00pm.
Thursdays - Community Centre Glanmire - 4.00 - 6.00pm.
Helen Walsh-Healy

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Children:

Brooklodge Community Playschool

Brooklodge Community Centre, Brooklodge, Glanmire, Co. Cork
t: 087-1345874
t: 021-4866096
We are a Community Playschool with 2 sessions daily, 20 Children per session: 9 to 11.30a.m. and 12 to 2.30pm. Affordable Fees. Funded by Health Service Executive grants. We are a Non-profitable organisation 17 years in existence.
Monday to Thursday
Bernice Wright

Brooklodge Parent and Toddler Group

Brooklodge Community Hall, Brooklodge, Glanmire, Co. Cork
t: 086-8823044 - Theresa O’Shaughnessy
t: 021-4822096 - Theresa O’Shaughnessy
We facilitate Parents, Toddlers or Grandparents bringing children to dance and play. Adults get a chance to chat and have a cup of tea. It is great place to meet parents and make new friends. We cater for children from baby to pre-school age. We are open all year.
Friday morning 10.30am to 12.00 noon
Theresa O’Shaughnessy
Edel Screenan

Glanmire Childcare

Copper Valley Heights, Glanmire, Co. Cork
t: 087-2113734
t: 021-4824631
w: www.abcchildcare.ie
We provide Childcare services with fully qualified staff, provide all food, CCTV, security and great care for all our children. Full Day Care, Montessori, Pre-school, After School.
Monday to Friday 7.30am to 6.00pm
Joanne Birmingham

Let’s Create

t: 087-1274807
Lets Create is an Arts and Crafts morning for parents and pre-schoolers. It is a fun way to spend time with your child and other parents. The class suits all abilities up to age 5.
Wednesdays 10.15am to 11.15am in Glanmire Community Centre, Riverstown, Glanmire, Co. Cork
Mondays 10.15am to 11.15am in Glounthaune Community Hall, Glounthaune, Co. Cork.
Avril O’Brien

Mums and Pre-schoolers Arts and Crafts

Glanmire Community Centre, Riverstown, Glanmire. Co. Cork
t: 087-1274807
We facilitate Arts and Crafts for Pre-school children.
Wednesdays
Avril

Naíonra Ghleann Maghair

Glanmire GAA Club, Sallybrook, Glanmire, Co. Cork
t: 087-9669090
We are an Irish language High Scope pre-school catering for children from 2 years & 10 months to 5 years of age. The emphasis is on children learning through play.
Bernadette Blackton

Riverstown Community Crèche

Glanmire Community Centre, Riverstown, Glanmire, Co. Cork
t: 087-4127909
This group is for two and a half year olds. It is a great way for this age group to learn to play with children of their own age. Sharing, talking, being part of a group.
Monday and Thursday 12.30 to 3.15pm
Martina Twohig

Riverstown Play School

Glanmire Community Centre, Riverstown, Glanmire, Co. Cork
t: 087-4127909
We have a Playschool for children from three and a half years of age. We use the high score method of teaching. We encourage learning through experience, fun and a happy atmosphere.
Monday to Friday morning 9.00pm to 12.00pm
Monday and Thursday afternoon 12.30 to 3.15pm
Martina Twohig

Stretch-N- Grow North Cork

15 Clonard Lawn, Grenagh, Co. Cork
t: 086-8559235
e: sng_northcork@yahoo.com
w: www.stretch-n-grow.ie
Stretch-N-Grow is a fun based holistic health and fitness program for children from age 2 to 7 years. Delivered weekly in the form of a fun filled 45 minute exercise class conducted by a fully trained Stretch-N-Grow instructor.
Time varies
Nicola Corcoran

The Children’s House, A.M.I. Montessori School

St. Mary’s Church,Knochraha, Co. Cork
t: 086-1500616
e: colmanina@eircom.net
This is a Pre-School for children age 3-5 years using Montessori method and utilising the materials.
School hours 9am-1pm
Ina Leahy

Theresa McCarthy Playschool

Barrymore Court,Sallybrook, Glanmire, Co. Cork
t: 021-4822171
The Children’s Playschool is a pre-school for children.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - morning and afternoon sessions.
Theresa McCarthy

Toddle Inn Montessori School

6 The Willows, Castlejane Woods, Glanmire, Co. Cork
t: 087-9849652 - Kelda Browne (Prop)
t: 021-4820712 - Kelda Browne
t: 087-9849311 - Claire Browne (Secretary)
e: rcebrowne@eircom.net
Toddle Inn uses the Montessori method of teaching. The children have structured freedom in a suitably prepared environment, where each child is treated as an individual, and they are prepared for future learning and for life.
Monday to Friday 9.15am to 12.00 noon.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 12.30 to 3.00pm also.

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Citizens Information:

Mayfield Citizens Information Centre

Newbury House, Old Youghal Road, Mayfield, Cork
t: 021-4508300
t: 021-4302301
e: mayfield.cic@comhairle.ie
w: www.citizensinformation.ie
We provide free confidential information and advice on all your rights and entitlements. This service includes employment rights, welfare entitlements, education and training, health services, housing, family issues, financial matters, consumer rights and immigration issues etc.
Monday to Friday 10.00am to 12.00 noon.
Tuesday and Thursday 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
Wednesday evening 7.30-9.00pm.
Christine O’Shea

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Community Care:

Glounthaune Meals on Wheels

28 Tower Hill, Kilcoolishal, Glanmire, Co. Cork
t: 021-4353893
e: finncork@eircom.net
We cook and deliver meals to elderly in their homes 3 days a week- Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Cooks cook 1 day in six weeks. Drivers drive 1 day in 5 weeks. Cooks and drivers wanted.
Glounthaune Community Centre, Glounthaune, Co. Cork
Mary Finn

Home Help Organiser

Health Centre, Riverstown, Glanmire, Co. Cork
t: 021-4858507
We provide Home Help.
Kitty Sisk

Social Action Committee

Glanmire Community Centre, Riverstown, Glanmire. Co. Cork
t: 021-4821322
e: info@gacacork.com
w: www.gacacork.com
The Social Action Committee endeavours to provide immediate assistance to those in the area with social/financial problems. We can be contacted in complete confidence.
Margaret

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Oznam House, 2 Tuckey Street, Cork
t: 021-4270444
e: info@svpcork.ie
w: www.svp.ie
We are a Christian organisation who work with people who experience poverty and exclusion. Our mission is to provide support and friendship to those in need. We provide help through home visitation to people who need it.
The Glanmire St. Vincent de Paul conference meet weekly in Glanmire.
Neasa O’Riordan

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Community Centres:

Brooklodge Community Centre

‘Gothic Pines’, Ballyvisteale, Glanmire, Co. Cork
t: 021-4866389 (phone and fax)
t: 087-2458731
The Brooklodge Community Centre, Brooklodge, Glanmire, Co. Cork is available for community groups to hire. It is used by pre-school, mother & toddler group, drama, scouts, cubs, brownies, guides etc.
The committee meet on the 1st Tuesday of each month.
Ted Mahon-Buckley (Chair)

Glanmire Community Centre

Riverstown, Glanmire, Co. Cork
t: 021-4821333 (office)
e: info@gacacork.com
w: www.gacacork.com
This community centre has a hall several meeting rooms and a kitchen.
Michael Burns (Chair) - 021-4866747(h) 021-4866388(w) 087-2597023(m)
Madge Fogarty (Secretary)
Judith Green-Goodyear (Treasurer)

Glounthaune Community Centre

Glounthaune, Co. Cork
t: 021-4524747
e: info@communitytimebank.org
w: www.communitytimebank.org
This community centre has a hall several meeting rooms and a kitchen.
Louise Oppermann (Facilitator)

Upper Glanmire Community Centre

Ballyphilip, White’s Cross, Co. Cork
t: 086-8128055
The Upper Glanmire Community Hall, Upper Glanmire, White’s Cross, Co. Cork has a hall several meeting rooms and a kitchen.
Caroline O’Connell (Secretary)

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Community Development:

Glanmire Area Community Association

Riverstown, Glanmire, Co. Cork
t: 021-4821333 (office)
e: info@gacacork.com
w: www.gacacork.com
We provide a framework to associate the activities of church, state and voluntary groups. We provide information, education and recreational facilities and satisfy requirements for physically and mentally handicapped. All residents are welcome to attend monthly meeting - your views and support are always valued. Bí ann agus fáilte!
We meet on the second Monday of each month at 8.00pm.
Michael Burns (Chair) - 021-4866747(h) 021-4866388(w) 087-2597023(m)
Madge Fogarty (Secretary)
Judith Green-Goodyear (Treasurer)

Glounthaune Community Timebank

Glounthaune Community Centre, Glounthaune, Co. Cork
t: 021-4524747
e: info@communitytimebank.org
w: www.communitytimebank.org
Our mission is to ensure that everyone enjoys and values being part of our own community. Timebank makes connections, supports local community groups, runs youth projects and community events. Timebank facilitates local people to organise cleanups, develop local amenities and have a voice in local development issues.
Monday to Friday 9.00pm to 4.30pm
Louise Oppermann (Facilitator)

Upper Glanmire Community Association

Ballyphilip, White’s Cross, Co. Cork
t: 086-8128055
We maintain the upkeep of community hall and the community in general. We organise fund-raising to improve the area.
Meet once a month at Upper Glanmire Community Hall, Upper Glanmire, White’s Cross, Co. Cork.
Caroline O’Connell (Secretary)

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Co-operatives:

Riverstown Country Market Ltd.

4 The Crescent, Kilahora, Glounthaune, Co. Cork
t: 021-4353562
We produce and sell local home produced food products.
9.00am to 11.00am on Friday mornings
Glanmire Football Pavilion, Sallybrook, Glanmire, Co. Cork
Jill Doyle

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