Category Archives: Arts

Design a Poster for Street Performance World Championships

Arts, Cork City Events, Improve Your Life, Uncategorized, Ward Events

Bord Gáis Energy is to sponsor a €1000 prize for a lucky youth club in the upcoming competition being run by Foróige, the Cork Independent and the Laya Healthcare Street Performance World Championships (SPWC).

 

The Cork Independent has teamed up with Foróige and the Laya Healthcare Street Performance World Championship (SPWC) to highlight both the voluntary work and the visual spectacle that both groups bring to Cork culture through a poster competition.

 

The deadline for clubs to enter the poster competition has also been extended, and clubs now have until 15 June to submit their poster for consideration.“Bord Gáis Energy is delighted to be working with the Cork Independent in supporting youth development through street performance,” commented CEO John Mullins. “As a supporter of sport, reading, arts and community development we understand the valuable role that Foróige plays in the promotion of our youth in so many disciplines. I wish all of the participants great enjoyment and the very best in the competition.”

 

The posters will illustrate the work that Foróige does in the local community, either through charity ventures such as Meals on Wheel or assisting members of the community. “It is fantastic that the Laya Healthcare Street Performance World Championship is returning to Cork again this July, it will bring great colour and activity to our summer,” said Jarlath Feeney, Managing Director of the Cork Independent.

 

Posters entered by the clubs will go up on the newspaper’s Facebook page on 21 June, when the applicants will be whittled down to five finalists through public vote. The five finalists will feature in the Laya Healthcare Street Performance World Championships as well as being included in a special edition of the paper this summer. Foróige’s aim is to enable young people to involve themselves consciously and actively in their own development and in the development of society. 

 

The deadline to enter the Facebook competition is 15 June, with entries to be sent to siobhan.cadogan@foroige.ie. Voting begins on 21 June via Facebook. The five finalists will be announced on 5 July with the overall winner included in a special supplement on the Laya Healthcare SPWC on 12 July. 

Kieran’s Upcoming Community Projects

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‘McCarthy’s History in Action Project will take place at the early summer school fair of Our Lady of Lourdes National School, Ballinlough on Sunday 13 May, 2012, 2pm-5pm. This event, supported by Cllr. Kieran McCarthy, will bring history alive for all the family, with the participation of re-enactment groups, storytellers and more.

As part of ongoing research project into the local history of the south-east ward, Cllr Kieran McCarthy will conduct a historical walking tour of Blackrock Village on Sunday 13 May 2012, 6.30pm, leaving from Blackrock Castle (approx 1 ½ hours, free event). The earliest and official evidence for settlement in Blackrock dates to c.1564 when the Galway family created what was to become known as Dundanion Castle. Over 20 years later, Blackrock Castle was built circa 1582 by the citizens of Cork with artillery to resist pirates and other invaders. These and a range other themes will be discussed on the walking tour.

 

Cllr McCarthy’s Make a Model Boat Project takes place at Cork’s Atlantic Pond on Sunday afternoon, 10 June 2012, 2pm. Cork students are encouraged to make model boats at home from recycled materials and bring it along to the Atlantic Pond for judging.  The event is being run in association with Meitheal Mara’s Ocean to City, Cork’s Maritime Festival and the Lifetime Lab.  There are three categories, two for primary and one for secondary students. There are prizes for best models and the event is free to enter. Innovation and imagination is encouraged. Further details on all the events above can be found under community programme at www.kieranmccarthy.ie.

Final, McCarthy’s Community Talent Competition, 2012

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What a very enjoyable evening! -The final of McCarthy’s Community Talent Competition. It was great to see this project taking off again this year with 85 acts auditioning and 18 going through to the final last night at the Clarion Hotel (Wednesday 10 May 2012). Below are the finalists and the results. Well done to everyone, on your confidence and your talent. Long may you enjoy developing it!

 

Primary School Acts:

 

 

Cada Group X 10

 

Nayana Doehner

 

Adam Turner (Third Place)

 

Chloe Riordan

 

Benushula Tripathi, Samiksha Paudel

 

Claudia Sliwa

 

Daniel Cremin

 

Erin O Regan (Second Place)

 

Shannen O’ Donoghue (First Place)

 

 

 

Secondary Schools Acts:

 

 

Cillian O Sullivan

 

Billy O Dwyer

 

Aisha McCarthy

 

Eabha Landers (Third Place)

 

Mathew Palliser-Kehoe

 

Cada Group X 10

 

Vicki Purcell

 

Ryan Coleman (First Place)

 

Aoife Crockett (Second Place)

 

Special guests, winners from last year, Aisling Donnelly & Shannon White also performed.

 

Thanks to Yvonne Coughlan of Red Sandstone Varied Productions for producing this project, to Maurice Supple for his video work, to the mentors and important support team, Livy Riordan, Olivia Sheehan, Francesca Baines, and to our judges, Mary Hegarty, Tess Healy McQuire and Sharon Crosbie.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Judges, Final, McCarthy's Community Talent Competition 2012

Act 1, primary, Final of McCarthy's Community Talent Competition 2012

Act 2, primary, Final of McCarthy's Community Talent Competition 2012

Act 3, primary, Final of McCarthy's Community Talent Competition 2012

Act 4, primary, Final of McCarthy's Community Talent Competition 2012

Act 5, primary, Final of McCarthy's Community Talent Competition 2012

Act 6, primary, Final of McCarthy's Community Talent Competition 2012

Act 7, primary, Final of McCarthy's Community Talent Competition 2012

Act 8, primary, Final of McCarthy's Community Talent Competition 2012

Act 9. Primary Section, Final of McCarthy's Community Talent Competition 2012

 Secondary Schools Acts:

 

Act 1. Secondary Section, Final of McCarthy's Community Talent Competition 2012

Act 2. Secondary Section, Final of McCarthy's Community Talent Competition 2012

Act 3, Secondary Section, Final of McCarthy's Community Talent Competition 2012

Act 4. Secondary Section, Final of McCarthy's Community Talent Competition 2012

Act 5, Secondary Section, Final of McCarthy's Community Talent Competition 2012

Act 16, Secondary Section, Final of McCarthy's Community Talent Competition 2012

Act 17, Secondary Section, Final of McCarthy's Community Talent Competition 2012

Act 8, Secondary Section, Final of McCarthy's Community Talent Competition 2012

Act 9, Secondary Section, Final of McCarthy's Community Talent Competition 2012

Special Guest, winner from 2011, Final of McCarthy's Community Talent Competition 2012

Special Guest, winner from 2011, Final of McCarthy's Community Talent Competition 2012

Producer, Yvonne Coughlan of Red Sandstone Varied Productions at the Final of McCarthy's Community Talent Competition 2012

Crowd, Final of McCarthy's Community Talent Competition 2012

McCarthy’s ‘Make a Model Boat Project’, 2012

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Cllr. Kieran McCarthy has launched the annual McCarthy’s ‘Make a Model Boat Project’. Aimed at Cork students in primary and secondary schools, it is about making a model boat at home from recycled materials and bring it along for judging to the Atlantic Pond on Sunday afternoon, 10 June 2012, 2pm. The event is being run in association with Meitheal Mara’s upcoming Ocean to City Maritime Festival and the Lifetime Lab.  There are two categories, one for primary and one for secondary students. There are prizes for best models and the event is free to enter. Cllr. McCarthy, who is heading up the event, noted “I am encouraging creation, innovation and imagination amongst our young people, which are important traits for all of us to develop”. See www.kieranmccarthy.ie under community programme for application form details.

http://kieranmccarthy.ie/?p=8585

McCarthy’s Make a Model Boat Project is part of a series of events for the Ocean to City Maritime Festival at the heart of which is the annual rowing race from the mouth of Cork Harbour to the City. The race is open to all types of traditional & fixed seat rowing boats The organising team is part of Meitheal Mara based at Crosses Green House, Cork. Meitheal Mara is a registered charity working in the areas of boatbuilding, rowing and woodwork training with various groups including youth & the long-term unemployed. More information can be found at www.oceantocity.com.

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McCarthy’s Community Talent Competition 2012

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Second call, auditions for the fourth year of McCarthy’s Community Talent Competition will take place on Sunday 29 April 2012, 11-5pm, Lifetime Lab. All talents are considered, open to primary and secondary school students, more information will be posted. Pictures from last year are at the link here, http://kieranmccarthy.ie/?p=6448

Auditions. McCarthy’s Community Talent Competition, 29 April 2012

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First call, auditions for the fourth year of McCarthy’s Community Talent Competition will take place on Sunday 29 April 2012, 11-5pm, Lifetime Lab. All talents are considered, open to primary and secondary school students, more information will be posted. Pictures from last year are at the link here, http://kieranmccarthy.ie/?p=6448

Results, McCarthy’s Design a Public Park Art Competition

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My thanks to all who took part in the Design a Public Park Art Competition. Results are posted below as well as winning entries. All pictures will be returned next week as well as prizes sent on. Very well done to all. Some great ideas to pursue for the new park.

 

Results, McCarthy’s Design a Public Park Art Competition 2012

 

 

Winners Age 4-6:

 First place, age 4-6, McCarthy's Design a Public Park Art Competition

Second place, age 4-6, McCarthy's Design a Public Park Art Competition

Third place, age 4-6, McCarthy's Design a Public Park Art Competition

Fourth place, age 4-6, McCarthy's Design a Public Park Art Competition

 

Age Group, 7-9:

First place, age 7-9, McCarthy's Design a Public Park Art Competition

Second place, age 7-9, McCarthy's Design a Public Park Art Competition

Joint third place, age 7-9, McCarthy's Design a Public Park Art Competition

Joint third place, age 7-9, McCarthy's Design a Public Park Art Competition

Joint fourth place, age 7-9, McCarthy's Design a Public Park Art Competition

Joint fourth place, age 7-9, McCarthy's Design a Public Park Art Competition

Winners, Age Group, 10-12

 First place, age 10-12, McCarthy's Design a Public Park Art Competition

 Second place, age 10-12, McCarthy's Design a Public Park Art Competition

 Third place, age 10-12, McCarthy's Design a Public Park Art Competition

 Fourth place, age 10-12, McCarthy's Design a Public Park Art Competition

 

Winners, Junior Certificate Category:

 First place, Junior Certificate Category, McCarthy's Design a Public Park Art Competition

Second place, Junior Certificate category, McCarthy's Design a Public Park Art Competition

Third place, Junior Certificate category, McCarthy's Design a Public Park Art Competition

Fourth place, Junior Certificate category, McCarthy's Design a Public Park Art Competition

Winners, Leaving Certificate Category:

First place, Leaving Certificate category, McCarthy's Design a Public Park Art Competition

 Second Place, Leaving Certificate Category, McCarthy's Design a Public Park Art Competition

Winners, Age 4-6

1. Magge O’Shea, St. Patrick’s Hill

2. Lucas Hayes, Scoil Cholmcille, Blarney Street

3. Jack Giltinan, St Anthony’s Boys National School, Ballinlough

4. Jamie Catan, St Patrick’s N.S. Whitechurch

 

Winners, Age 7-9

1. Sadbh Rook, Gaeilscoil Mhuscrai, An Bhlarna

2. Amelia Konat, Scoil na Croise Naofa, Mahon

Joint third

3. Charlie Michael Dwyer, St Anthony’s B.N.S

3. Brian Boylan, St Anthony’s B.N.S

Joint fourth:

4. Anu Ni Sheachain, Gaeilscoil Mhuscrai, An Bhlarna

4. Christopher Forest, St. Anthony’s B.N.S

 

 
Winners, Age 10-12

1. Sophie O’Rourke, St Catherine’s N.S, Model Farm Road

2. Dylan Whelan, Ballyheada N.S

3. Sile Ni Shuilleabhain, Gaeilscoil Mhuscrai, An Bhlarna

4. Zoe Stack, Scoil Bhride, Eglantine

 

 

Winners, Junior Certificate Category:

1. Alison Peard, Regina Mundi Secondary School

2. Cian O’Connor, Colaiste Chriost Ri

3. Daniel Skillington, Colaiste Chriost Ri

4. David Morgan, Colaiste Chriost Ri

 

 

Winners, Leaving Certificate :

1. Megan Walsh, Ursuline Secondary School, Blackrock

2. Alexandra Morehead, Ursuline Secondary School, Blackrock