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Community Information

This page contains a list of community groups and organisations in the Knocknaheeny / Hollyhill area. Contact us on 021 4924928 or by email at hollyhill_library@corkcity.ie if you would like your group included.

Knocknaheeny Regeneration Masterplan

The Knocknaheeny Regeneration Masterplan is now online at http://www.corkcity.ie/services/housingcommunity/corkcitynorthwestregeneration/ Knocknaheeny residents can view the masterplan for free on the Hollyhill library computers. Call 021 4924928 for details.

Community Events

Give Up Smoking

New quit smoking group starting for lent at the Gurranabraher Hut. Call in for details.

Community Nutrition and Dietetic Service in Farranree

There is a new programme starting in Farranree aimed at supporting individuals with weight loss, diet, or diabetes. Contact Aoife for information at 0867872134.

Seasons for Growth at Barnardos Brighter Futures

Seasons for Growth is a programme that supports children in understanding and managing grief from the loss of a parent or significant other through death, separation or divorce. The programme aims to assist children in normalising the emotions associated with loss. For information about this programme contact Annmarie at 021 4307964

Ascension Baton Twirlers

New club opening in Gurranabraher for children aged 4 upwards. Contact Martina or bernadette on 085 2818860 or email ascensionbatontwirlers@hotmail.com

GROW meetings

GROW meetings Tuesday nights at 7.30pm, Youth and Community Resource Centre, Gurranabraher, Cork. GROW InfoLine 1890 474474 www.grow.ie

Strengthening Families programme

New Strengthening Families programme beginning in Farranree in November. Contact Mark Peyton at 021 4212328.

New Look Youth Cafe

For ages 13 - 18 years. Every Wednesday from 7.00p.m. - 9.30p.m. In the Youth Centre beside SuperValu. Relax and enjoy food, pool, PS3, Xbox 360, Indoor Soccer, Laptops. Watch the soaps and matches in your own space. Call in, or ring 021 4303902 for more information.

Young Men's Drop In

For young men aged 17 - 26 years. Every Thursday starting 22 September, 4.00p.m. - 6.00p.m. Services available: Accupuncture and meditation, addiction counselling, help with college or job applications, pool tables, playstation and xbox, tea and coffee. For further information contact Celine on 087 1224794

The Ripple Project (formerly the Knocknaheeny/Hollyhill Drug and Alcohol Project)

Youth Cafe on Monday evenings from 7.00p.m. - 9.30p.m. 13 - 18 year olds welcome. Pool, nails and beauty, internet, food and drinks, tv, magazines and more. Call into the Youth Centre for more information.

NICHE Open Art Studio

Open art studio for adults on Tuesday nights, 6.30p.m. - 8.30p.m. €2 per person. All materials provided. No experience necessary, just come along to try out the materials and to meet new people. For information, call 021 4300135.

Bereavement Counselling

Drop-in bereavement counselling with Richard Burke on Mondays at 2.00p.m. in the Youth Centre.

Friendly Call
New call service for elderly and housebound. The service offers a free phone call 5 days a week to check that all is well with your loved one. Call 021 4212924 for information.

Directory of Services for Alcohol & drug Misuse in Cork 2011 - 2012
New updated brochure available from http://www.corkcitypartnership.ie/publications.asp

Community Garden
New Community Garden project for Knocknaheeny. Contact Elaine at NICHE at 021 4300137 for information.

Parent and Toddler group
Parent and Toddler group meeting at Barnardos Brighter Futures, Ardmore Avenue. Wednesday mornings 10a.m. - 12.00 noon. Call 021 4207964 for information.

Fathers Group
Fathers' group - meet for coffee, newspapers, darts and pool. Call Traolach for information at 4304796.

Knocknaheeny New Town Centre

Other Groups in the Community

Visit our Community Groups in the Knocknaheeny Hollyhill Area page at Google Maps.