WOMEN'S GROUPS:

Community Women's Resource Centre:

Tel: 021 4300307 Fax: 021 4300365
Community Women's Education Initiatives,
24 North Mall, Cork
e-mail: cwei@eircom.net

• City reference point for community-based work, run for and by active community women
• Service aimed at women in marginalised / disadvantaged communities
• Adult Education Programme, Work & Training Unit and Skills Unit provide employment and training opportunities to disadvantaged women
• Social & Personal Awareness Course provides confidence building and support
• Information Centre covers a wide range of legal and social issues
• Library - general fiction, health, education etc
• Holistic Health Care Programme - Reiki, Yoga, Indian Head massage & more

Cork Older Women's Network:

Tel: 021 4319085 / 321571 Fax: 021 4319085
Community Development Project, Lower Friar's Walk, Ballyphehane, Cork
e-mail: btcdp@iol.ie

• Network of women over the age of 50 and groups interested in issues affecting them
• Opportunity for older women to exchange information and to share ideas
• Raise awareness of issues and needs affecting older women

Cork Women's Action Group:

Tel/Fax: 021 4307969
Education & Rights Centre,
5 Churchfield Avenue, Cork

• A community action scheme by Cork Combat Poverty Resource Project
• Support for women refugees
• Complimentary Health support (Reiki, Massage, Reflexology, Stress Management) for women (Tuesdays - Ionad Na nDaoine, 36 Ardmore Ave, Knocknaheeny)
• Support work in developing a young women's group

(see also under "Domestic Violence" - Mnà Na Feasa)

Shine:

Tel: 021 4896066
The Crystal Connection, Coal Quay, Cork
(beside the Bodega Bar)

• 2nd and 4th Friday of every month for people suffering from Anorexia/Bulimia Nervosa
• 3rd Friday of every month for relatives/friends
• The Crystal Connection, Coal Quay, Cork (beside the Bodega Bar)
• Time: 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m.

Cork Traveller Women's Network:

• Set up to enable the main Traveller Women's groups in Cork to have 'one voice'
• Courses on such topics as assertiveness, women's health & well-being,
  self-esteem and leadership programme
• Basic education is taught in English, Maths and Literacy skills

(see also under "Adult Education" and "Travellers")

Cork Women's Poetry Circle:

• Classes in creative writing, poetry and other arts at a very minimal charge to women
• Regular poetry and story reading sessions
• Exhibition place offered at their gallery for artists who do not have the opportunity to exhibit

(See also under "Community Arts")

Curraheen/Lough C.E.P. A.W.C.H:

• Voluntary group which focuses mainly on local women
• Various courses and activities each weekday morning for women
• Activities include relaxation, tennis, social mornings, health visitors, art, etc.

Dillon's Cross Project:

• Education courses for women over 16 years of age involved with prisoners /
  ex-prisoners

Young Mothers' Programme:

• Project is aimed at young mothers aged 18-22
• Training courses and childcare facilities are provided

Lesbians in Cork (L.Inc.):

• The resource centre primarily provides services for women who identify as lesbian or bisexual (this may include transgender people or those in transition)
• Information services provided and LINC quarterly magazine
• Drop in - Thursdays 8 - 10 p.m.; Tuesdays 1-3 p.m.

MEN'S GROUPS

Cork Men's Action Group:

• Group of working class men from the Northside areas of Cork City acting as a support group for men around such issues as education, gender awareness and equality,
• Unemployment and training, substance abuse, the rights of separated fathers, etc.

Cork Gay Community Project:

(see also "Addiction" "Counselling" "Helplines" and "Support Groups")

Knocknaheeny Men's Group:

• Support group & Social Club every 2nd Tuesday for local men in Knocknaheeny / Hollyhill
• Men discuss issues of concern such as young people, crime, health, relationships, etc.
• Non-confrontational and safe environment

Mayfield Men's Group:

• Voluntary group of local men who discuss issues of concern to them
• Regular fishing trips, snooker and networking with men's groups nationally organised

Mahon Community Arts Collective:

• Group of long-term unemployed men living in Mahon using art as a means of working for change in their community and in tackling local issues and concerns
• Create a local forum for community art and hold workshops in drawing, painting, music, etc.

Men for Enterprise & Development:

• Voluntary group of Farranree men helping to develop each others abilities and potentials
• Summer courses in computers, cookery, fitness, chess and music
• Men's health issues are highlighted