Lifelong Learning Festival 2014 Monday 7th – Sunday 13th April 2014

Includes Events Spanning Both City and County All Events Free

‘Your Learning – Your Culture’

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Limerick City Adult Education Service is the leading provider of Adult Education in Limerick City. We offer full-time and part-time courses, and a range of learning supports, Introduction to over 6000 learners in 2 City Centre locations and more than 90 outreach venues. It’s that time of year again –and the annual Limerick Lifelong Learning Festival is ready and waiting for you to come along and get involved in the many events that will be Our programmes are: running right across Limerick City and County, from Monday 7th – Sunday 13th April 2014. For adults who wish to return to education The 2014 festival programme offers an eclectic mix of learning activities and events, Provided at low or no cost including workshops, demonstrations, performances, debates and exhibitions, all of Run in venues and at times that suit learners which are free and open to all. Featuring over 200 events, the Festival has something for everyone – wherever you live, whatever your age and whatever your particular Certified at Levels 1 to 6 on the NFQ interests may be. Focused on General Education and Generic/Transferable Skills Designed to offer a variety of progression options and routes The theme for this year’s Festival, which is in keeping with Limerick’s designation in Designed and delivered in co-operation with our many partners 2014 as the first ever National City of Culture, is“Your Learning – Your Culture”. As such, the Lifelong Learning Festival programme aims to promote learning and enjoyment Contact details through involvement in the wide variety of visual and performing arts and cultural activities that we are so lucky to have on our doorstep, here in the Limerick region. Call to LCAES Building on O'Connell Avenue, Such events include “From Limerick with Love” - an exhibition of photographs from the

Phone 061 - 445700 , which showcases the history, social heritage and contemporary culture email [email protected] of Limerick City during the 1070s, an Architectural Treasure Hunt in and Art Website: www.limerickcityaes.ie Workshops for Kids in Limerick School of Art & Design that also welcome engagement facebook.com/LimerickCityAES of parents and teachers. twitter @LimerickCityAES The 2014 Limerick Lifelong Learning Festival has been organised by the Limerick Learning Region Steering Group, which is representative of all of the main stakeholders involved in promoting learning across the City and County, It is hosted by the Limerick City & County Council.

Were it not for the funding and support provided by our sponsors, it would not be possible to run this festival and for this the organisers are most grateful. We also want to give special thanks to all those who helped to plan the festival and lay on events; their imagination, energy and enthusiasm will make the 4th Limerick Lifelong Learning Festival a truly rewarding experience for all who participate – so come along, join in and bring your family and friends with you.

Mary Hamilton Chair of the Limerick Learning Region Steering Group 4 5 Week Long Events Week Long Events

History of Limerick Exhibition Venue: Istabraq Hall inside City Hall, Merchants Quay Time: Monday 7th to Friday 11th April. 10.00am-1.00pm & 2.15pm – 5.00pm Exhibition on the . All welcome. This event is hosted by and Archives. Contact: Brian Hodkinson Limerick Museum 061 417826 iMix – LCFE Online Radio ‘Hats off to Volunteers’ Monday 7th - Sunday 13th April Week-long broadcast coverage of the festival. Limerick College of Further Education is delighted to Venue: Limerick Youth Service partner with the festival again this year. LCFE’s online radio station iMix will again become the ‘voice Time: Monday 7th - Sunday 13th April of the festival’ by dedicating all of its programming across the week to the Limerick Lifelong Learning LYS Youth clubs/projects will run this theme based arts activity during the week with the aim of Festival. From news on events to interviews with those involved and reporter packages from a number of celebrating volunteers and having fun. For those interested in Youth Clubs / Projects. This event is hosted event locations in the city and county, the station will bring all the colour of the festival to life through live by Limerick Youth Service and is a Youth Work led event. broadcasts and downloadable podcasts. Staffed entirely by media students at LCFE, iMix as the ‘voice of Contact: Dermot Troy, 061- 412444 the festival’ will bring live learning to life. Live audio will be streamed through the station’s website www.imixradio.ie and the station will share podcasts of some of the broadcast content through its Facebook page www.facebook.com/imixonline. First Steps: Tablet & Internet for Beginners Contact: Patrick J Hogan, Public Relations Officer, Limerick College of Further Education, Venue: Mobile IT, Tel. 061 414 344 Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm (4 day course – Monday 7th – Thursday 10th April) Introduction to Tablets Training Course. Topics covered include: Browsing the web, buying online, send and receive emails and Skype family & friends for Tablet users. This may be of interest to the general City of Churches public. Venue: Christ Church, O’Connell Street and adjoining CB1 Contact: Alice Quinlan 063-90952 Time: Monday 7th - Sunday 13th April (Exhibition runs from March to April at this venue) This exhibition examines the ecclesiastical architecture and social heritage of the many faiths in Limerick. It looks at these churches / places of worship through their records, their buildings and their impact on Basic Computer Training the social history of Limerick. Open to the general public. This event is hosted by Limerick City Archives. Venue: Mobile IT, Bruree Contact: Tel. 407186 [email protected] Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm (4 day course Monday 7th – Friday 10th April). Learn how to send and receive emails, use a search engine, buying or researching goods online and Skype. This may be of interest to the general public. The Haselbeck Collection Contact: Alice Quinlan 063-90952 Venue: City Hall, Limerick Time: Monday 7th - Sunday 13th April (Exhibition runs to end of April at this venue) Franz Haselbeck worked as a professional photographer in Limerick City from 1912 and left behind an Life Long Learning in Action amazing record of his life as a professional photographer in the city. Open to the General Public. This Venue: Hospital Family Resource Centre event is hosted by Limerick City Archives. Time: Monday 7th – Friday 11th April Contact: Tel. 407186 [email protected] Short tutorials will take place during lunch on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday on how to use Facebook, Internet ,Email, & Skype. Staff will be available during the week to discuss Lifelong Learning in the centre. Information on all training & education programmes available in Hospital FRC will be available in the From Limerick with Love centre. Come and see life long learning in action such as the Drama Group, Furniture Restoration & Basket Weaving. All community members welcome. This event is hosted by Hospital Family Resource Venue: Centre. Time: Monday 7th - Sunday 13th April ,Shannon Airport (Exhibition runs from March to August) Contact: Hospital FRC, 061 383884 www.hospitalfrc.com or [email protected]. You can also follow us The Limerick Leader is celebrating 125 years in business in 2014 and as such it holds a vast archive of on Facebook. which the photographic archive began in 1954. This exhibition showcases the history, social heritage and contemporary culture and art of Limerick City during the 1970s. Open to the General Public . This event is hosted by Limerick City Archives. Contact: Tel. 407186 [email protected] 6 7 Week Long Events Monday 7th April

‘Defining Early Childhood: What it Means to Be Me’ Building Resilience For a Brighter Future Venue: See contacts below for more details closer to the time. Venue: Park Time: As above. Time: 9.00am - 4.30pm A photographic exhibition, created by preschool children and their parents, in partnership with the Early To showcase the excellent and effective work being done across Limerick City in the Children, Youth and Years service that they attend. The children used disposable cameras to capture what childhood looks like Family Sector. To share knowledge and experience with each other in a very interactive way. Share practical from their perspective. This event is suitable for children, parents, Early Years practitioners and the general approaches for building resilience. This may be of interest to those working with children, young people and public. families. Hosted by Limerick Citywide Children & Youth Forum in partnership with Limerick FC. Contact: Maria O’Dwyer / Aileen Kelleher - Start Right: 061 419388 Contact: Cathal Dillion 061/603710, Margaret Mastriani 061/483453

Introduction to Public Speaking Arts and Crafts Making Venue: West End Youth Centre, Childers Road, Rosbrien Venue: Cleeve House, , Co. Limerick. Time: 11.00am – Noon (Tuesday 8th – Thursday 10th April) Time: 10.00am A unique opportunity to try our public speaking in a safe and relax atmosphere. Small group size guaran- Creative community arts and crafts learning. This event is suitable for adults of all ages. This event is teed and experienced tutors to lead the way. Open to everyone. This event is hosted by the West End hosted by Knocklong Active Retirement. Youth Centre. This one-hour session runs for three days at 11.00am and participants are asked to attend Contact: Mary Raleigh, 087 7669838. for all three days if they can. Contact: William Priestley, 085 763 4871, [email protected] Get to Grips with Google ‘PUPPET ON A STRING’ – Make a puppet with Claire Venue: Community Education Centre, Mountmahon, , Co. Limerick. Time: 10.00am – Noon Venue: ACM , Co. Limerick. Learn how to search online, tips and tricks to help you on your way. Suitable for Adults Only. This event is Time: Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th April, 10:00am – 16:00pm. hosted by Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board. Puppetry can be used in a variety of contexts. It allows the participants to place an identity onto a fictional character and to develop a character in order to tell a story. This event is suitable for volunteer & paid Contact: Padraig O’Briain, 0868386858 youth workers and those with an interest in getting involved in youth work. Pre-booking is required for this two-day training. This event is hosted by Limerick Youth Service. Sample a Selection of Learning Opportunities Contact: Dermot Troy, 061 – 412444. Venue: East Limerick Adult Literacy Service, , Co. Limerick. Time: 10.00am – Noon Active Leadership Training Get a tour of the campus and avail of our short workshops in the areas of Beauty, Cookery & I.T. Adults Venue: Community Centre, Moyross, Moyross. Only. This event is hosted by the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board and East Limerick Time: Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th April, 9.30am - 4.00pm. Adult Literacy Service. This two-day course is designed to ensure that leaders will have the necessary competencies to plan and Contact: Sean O’Carroll, 06320246 lead safe, enjoyable sport and physical activity sessions. Course involves both practical and theory sessions. Course aimed at adult leaders who work or wish to work in a wide range of locations including local clubs, community groups, workplaces, community centres & sports’ clubs. (participants must be over 18). Pre-booking required. Contact: Kathleen Kennedy, Limerick Sports Partnership, 061-333600 8 9 Monday 7th April Monday 7th April

‘Evidence for Pilgrimage from Late Medieval Ireland’ Venue: The , Rutland Street Time: 1.00pm Brother Colman Ó Clabaigh will discuss the material culture and artefacts related to Medieval period pilgrimages in Ireland. Part of the monthly highlights of The Hunt Museum lecture series – first Monday of every month, 1.00pm. This may be of interest to adults, general audiences. This event is hosted The Hunt Museum Heritage/Art/Culture Introductory Skills Training Programme Contact: Dr Dominique Bouchard, The Hunt Museum, 061 312833 Venue: National Learning Network Raheen Business Park Limerick Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm Explore how our Introductory Skills Training Programme can help you identify career opportunities. This Basic Computer Classes may be of interest to people out of work through accident, illness and disability. This event is hosted by Venue: Moyross Community Enterprise Centre. the National Learning Network Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm Contact: Trish or Val 061 229777 or [email protected] Basic knowledge of computers in a friendly community setting. This may be of interest to all residents interested in gaining a basic knowledge of computers. Introducing EcCoWell This event is hosted by Moyross Community Enterprise Centre Contact: Noelle Howard 061-326057 Venue: Absolute Hotel, Sir Harry’s Mall, Limerick. Time: Noon – 1.30pm, followed by light lunch. EcCoWell promotes integrating strategies to maximize the positive impacts on the health & educational Art For You opportunities of all citizens as well as developing the environmental & economic sustainability of the Venue: Enterprise Centre, Ballybrown. city, resulting in greater equality, social inclusion & ultimately a better quality of life. This event is suitable Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm for anyone interested in Education, Health, Local Government, Voluntary & Community sectors, the Environment, Economics. See www.eccowellcork.com Introduce yourself to the wonderful world of painting. Suitable for adults only. This event is hosted by the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board and Ballybrown Enterprise Booking required: - to book phone Yvonne Lane at 061-419388 / [email protected] Centre. Contact: Denis Barrett, Community Education Facilitator, ETB - 021 4907145 Contact: Padraig O’ Briain, 0868386858 Art and Victorian Social Reform Grow Your Own Venue: Graduate Attributes Hub, Millstream Courtyard, Time: 1.00pm – 2.00pm Venue: Moyross Community Enterprise Centre; Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm This talk examines the work of British Social Realists painters in the late Victorian era. Focusing on paintings and illustrations of the urban and rural disadvantaged, it will show how an engagement with Learn to grow your own vegetables in a fun social community garden. Share knowledge and experience class and gender issues contributed to the wider debate on social reform. This may interest the General with each other . This may be of interest to all residents with an interest in learning to grow their own Public & Campus Community. vegetables. We meet twice a week on Monday and Wednesday from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. This event is hosted by Moy Garden. This event is hosted by The Dept. Of History University of Limerick Contact: Catherine McCarthy, Continuing & Professional Education, 061-202530 Contact: Tracy McElligott 0879184823 [email protected], www.ul.ie/cpe Intergenerational Learning Sean-Nós Cois Sionainne Venue: Hunt Museum, Rutland Street, Limerick. Venue: An Seomra Caidrimh, Coláiste Mhuire gan Smál, Luimneach Time: 3.00pm – 5.00pm Time: 1.00pm A fun intergenerational learning experience where older adults & younger children will be given the opportunity to interact with each other. This will involve playing cards, board games & online games as Ceardlann Amhránaíochta ar an Sean-Nós le Sailí Ní Dhroighneáin well as story telling, etc…This is a great opportunity to break down barriers between generations. This Sean-Nós Singing Workshop with Sailí Ní Dhroighneáin. This may be of interest to Aon duine le spéis acu may be of interest to Older Adults & Children Aged 7 – 14. Museum Tour Included. I dtraidisiún amhránaíochta na hÉireann (Anyone with an interest in the Irish Singing Tradition). This event This event is hosted by Limerick’s Senior’s Forum. is hosted by , Oifigeach na Gaeilge. Contact: Claire Gallery or Rita Hyland 061 419388 or 083 1137426 Contact: Caitríona Breathnach, 061 204548 10 11 Monday 7th April Tuesday 8th April

Community Health & Wellness Information Presentation Active Leadership Training Venue: Ballinacurra GAA Clubhouse Venue: Moyross Community Centre, Moyross, Moyross. Time: 9.30am - 4.00pm (on both the Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th April) Time: 6.00pm – 7.00pm This two-day course (Tuesday & Wednesday) is designed to ensure that leaders will have the necessary competencies to plan and lead safe, enjoyable sport and physical activity sessions. Course involves both Information on the benefits of physical activity and nutrition. Whole community are welcome. practical and theory sessions. Course aimed at adult leaders who work or wish to work in a wide range Contact: Kathleen Kennedy, Limerick Sports Partnership, 061-333600 of locations including local clubs, community groups, workplaces, community centres & sports’ clubs. (participants must be over 18). Pre-booking required. ‘The Great Debate’ Contact: Kathleen Kennedy, Limerick Sports Partnership, 061-333600 Venue: Absolute Hotel Time: 6.30pm – 8.00pm Come Draw With Me A Q&A session by Limerick County and City Comhairle na nOg with local election candidates and Venue: VTOS, Shanagolden Education Resource Centre, Shanagolden, Co. Limerick. decision makers on youth in society. Topic to be decided through a youth poll in advance. This event is Time: 10.00am – Noon suitable for those who are volunteer & paid youth workers, junior youth leaders, comhairle members, Learn some basic drawing techniques from VTOS adult learners, who will become your tutor for the Young People and those with an interest in Youth Work. This event is hosted by Limerick Youth Service. morning. An interactive morning with a cuppa included. This may be of interest to members of the Contact: Claire Donaldson, 061-412444 public. This event is hosted by Shanagolden VTOS. Contact: Melanie Casey, 069 60106 ‘What to do if…’ Venue: Northside Youth Café Towards Intercultural Limerick: Progress Report 2013 Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm Venue: Council Chamber, City Hall. Work shops on applying safety and wellbeing in a youth work setting. This is not a certified programme Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm but a session which explores safety issues in youth work. (certified training opportunities will be identified Launch of 2013 Progress Report on integration in Limerick across six priority thematic areas: Language, at the session.) This event may be of interest to volunteer and paid youth workers and those with an Education and Lifelong Learning; Information and Advice; Access to Public Services; Intercultural interest in getting involved in youth work. This event is hosted by Limerick Youth Service. Awareness; Supporting Communities and Active Citizenship; and Employment. Suitable for Migrant Contact: Dermot Troy, 061-412444 Groups, Public Service Providers, Migrant Support Organisations, Community and Voluntary Groups, Intercultural and Interfaith Networks. Hosted by Limerick Integration Working Group. Get to Grips with Google Contact: Eugene Quinn, 061-480922 or Karen Mc Hugh, 061-310328 Venue: Community Education Centre, Mountmahon, Abbeyfeale Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm ‘PUPPET ON A STRING’ – Make a puppet with Claire Learn how to search online, tips and tricks to help you on your way. Adults Only Venue: ACM Castleconnell, Co. Limerick. This event is hosted by the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board. Time: 10:00am – 16:00pm Contact: Padraig O’Briain, 086-8386858 Puppetry can be used in a variety of contexts. It allows the participants to place an identity onto a fictional character and to develop a character in order to tell a story. This event is suitable for volunteer & paid youth workers and those with an interest in getting involved in youth work. Pre-booking is required for this two-day training (Tuesday and Wednesday). This event is hosted by Limerick Youth Service. Contact: Dermot Troy, 061 – 412444 12 13 Tuesday 8th April Tuesday 8th April

Introduction to Public Speaking Venue: West End Youth Centre, Childers Road, Rosbrien Time: 11.00am - Noon A unique opportunity to try our public speaking in a safe and relax atmosphere. Small group size guaranteed and experienced tutors to lead the way. Open to everyone. This event is hosted by the West End Youth Centre. This one-hour session runs on Wednesday and Thursday at 11.00am also, and participants are encouraged to attend for all three days if they can. Bringing Stories to Life Contact: William Priestley, 085 763 4871, [email protected] Venue: Watch House Cross Community Library, Watch House Cross, Limerick. Time: 10:15am – 11:45am Transformation/Success and Power for women A fun practical workshop for parents and children to attend together. The session is all around the Venue: Sun and Moon Yoga Centre, Off Catherine Street, Limerick City Centre. benefits of exploring stories with your child. Young children, parents, grandparents, childminders are all welcome! Hosted by Little Voices and Start Right Limerick. Time: 11:00am – 1:30pm Contact: Yvonne Lane, 061-419388. Kate Hayes, 087-7156188 – Little Voices. The journey to loving the self. When we know who we are, it’s easy to achieve what we want. This workshop will show woman, that all success in life begins with “loving the Self” Transformation begins when we honour who we are. This is a woman only event. For those who are at transition or pivotal area of their lives. From career to personal and are looking to connect with their inner self. Course aim is to Summer Bedding Workshop equip the participants with the skills needed to discover what they truly want to achieve; as well as the Venue: In the Community Garden, Southill Area Centre, O’Malley Park Limerick confidence in themselves to make the changes. We would invite all those who attend to bring their own Time: 10.30am – Noon lunch and join with us after the workshop to talk and get to know each other. This event is hosted by Love Matters, Love and Relationship Coaching for Woman. This event is open to all the community. This event is hosted by Southill Area Centre. Contact: Siobhan Downey, (085) 1175411. Email: [email protected] Contact: Eimear O’Connor, 06160371

Sow and Grow with Kids Kilmallock Information and Q & A on the Work of the Environmental Pillar Venue: Red Raisins Cafe, B1 Block, Main University of Limerick Building Venue: Pastoral Centre Kilmallock, Co. Limerick. Time: 11.00am - 2.30pm Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm The Environmental Pillar (member of Social Partnership) is the umbrella organisation which represents This fun workshop is ideal for parents who are looking to create a garden space with their children. organisations such as Coastwatch, An Taisce, Friends of the Earth, Sustainable Ireland and Irish Doctor’s Participants will gain an understanding of the health and nutritional benefits of gardening and the Environmental Association. Learn about the Pillar, the issues it is working on and its member groups. This relevance of gardening to a child’s development. Included are ideas for fun and exciting garden projects event is open to the public and those working in areas represented by the pillar. This event is hosted by to try at home with specific tasks, which focus on the development of a child’s literacy, numeracy and the Environmental Pillar. problem solving skills. Suitable for all parents. This event is hosted by Limerick Childcare Committee & Ballyhoura Development Ltd. Contact: Trish Forde-Brennan 087-6799483. Contact: Margaret O’Connor on 087-0612336 or Eileen O’Keeffe on 087-6216200 Free Tour of the Frank McCourt Museum Explore our Employer Based Training and our Blended Learning Venue: The Frank McCourt Museum. Leamy House. Harstonge Street, Limerick. Programme Time: 12.00pm – 1.00pm Conducted tour of the museum by one of our experienced guides who will talk about the life and times Venue: National Learning Network Raheen Business Park Limerick of Frank McCourt, author of “Angela’s Ashes”. There will be a limit on the number of visitors, as the Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm maximum will be approximately 30. This may be of interest to people of all ages, with an interest in local Learning in the 21st Century using new technologies. Introduction to Blended Learning. This may be history and the life and writings of Frank McCourt’s writings. of interest to people out of work through accident, illness and disability. This event is hosted by The Contact: To book, contact Anthony at (061)- 319710 between 11- 4:30. National Learning Network Book early, as there will be a first come, first served system in place. Contact: Trish or Val 061 229777 or [email protected] 14 15 Tuesday 8th April Tuesday 8th April

Our City Our University Earthing: The Most Important Health Discovery Ever? Venue: Staff Common Room, Millstream Courtyard, University of Limerick Venue: Eats of Eden, Thomas Street, Limerick Time: 1.00pm – 2.00pm Time: 2.00pm – 5.00pm (drop in any time between 2.00pm and 5.00pm) This talk is a chance to understand the role played by the Limerick city at the heart of the region, to We are electrical beings on an electrical planet. Being physically in touch with the earth (earthing) can introduce a new idea about the city whose future is influenced by it relevant past. It will also explore how contribute greatly to our health and vitality. See a practical demonstration of earthing and find out how a thriving relationship with the University can help the city thrive and grow. This event may be of interest it can benefit you. This may be of interest to anyone interested in improving sleep, sports performance, to General Public & the Campus Community . This event is hosted by the School of Architecture (SAUL), pain and inflammation. University of Limerick. Contact: Nancy or Cillín 061 316 693 Contact: Catherine McCarthy, Continuing & Professional Education, 061-202530 [email protected], www.ul.ie/cpe. Holistic Healthcare for 21st Century Venue: Downtown Centre LIT, Georges Quay, Limerick Limerick Lace: A Brief History Time: 2.00pm-5.00pm Venue: Limerick City Library A public lecture by Anna Gibson-Steel CEO of Holistic Centre of Excellence on all information relating to Time: 1.00pm Holistic Therapies and their value in maintaining health with a particular focus on Mental Health. There A public illustrated lecture on the history of Limerick Lace, from 1829 to the present. This may be of will also be free treatments available from HCE qualified therapists. This event is suitable for anyone interest to the general public. looking for healthcare options/treatments or training programs, and Medical Practitioners wishing to explore CAM’s. Contact: Dr. Matthew Potter, Limerick City Archives , 061-407186 Contact: Anna 061-381947, [email protected], www.hcoe.ie

Becoming British: Anglo-Jewish art in Nineteenth Century Clay Time Britain’ (Dr. Niamh A. O’Sullivan) Venue: Swallows Rest Studio, Bohermore, Ballysimon, Co. Limerick Venue: The Hunt Museum, Rutland Street. Time: 4.00pm-5.00pm Time: 1.00pm – 2.00pm Children’s Ceramic Class Try out the friendly children’s ceramic class to discover, create and enjoy the The nineteenth century was a significant period in British Jewry. With emancipation, many in the world of clay. Learn pottery, sculpture, art & design skills. This may be of interest to children & teens Jewish community strove to be seen as successful members of British society. This lecture looks at how from 6 years old. This event is hosted by Clare Jordan Ceramics. leading Anglo-Jewish artists, reacted to and represented the issues raised by assimilation and how, in the Contact: Clare 087-4169450 1890s, visual representations of Russo-Jewish refugees sought to humanise the individual refugee who risked being lost to a contentious social and political debate. This may be of interest to Adults, general audiences. The Violent Past: History, Memory, Commemoration Contact: Mairead O’Flaherty, Friends of The Hunt Museum, 061 312960 Venue: Room G08 (Foundation Building), Mary Immaculate College Time: 5.30pm Get to Grips with Google Remembering and forgetting: German-Americans and the perils of pluralism. Venue: Round House, , Co. Limerick Professor Kathleen Neils Conzen (University of Chicago). All welcome. This event is hosted by Mary Immaculate College (Centre for Historical Research) and the University of Limerick (Research Seminar Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm Series). Learn how to search online, tips and tricks to help you on your way. Adults Only. Contact: For further information contact: Dr Liam Chambers ([email protected]); This event is hosted by the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board. Website: http://www.mic.ul.ie/academicdepts/history Contact: Padraig O’Briain, 0868386858 16 17 Tuesday 8th April Wednesday 9th April

Coffee & Clay Fun Chocolate Treats Venue: Swallows Rest Studio, Bohermore, Ballysimon, Co.Limerick Venue: Corpus Christi Primary School, Moyross. Time: 7.00pm-8.00pm Time: 9.30am - 11.30am Adult Ceramic Class Try out the relaxed, social ceramic class to discover, create and enjoy the world of Easter cookery class making fun chocolate Easter eggs and treats for all the family. This may be of interest clay. Learn pottery, sculpture, art & design skills. This may be of interest to Adults & older teens. This to all residents in community with a sweet tooth. This event is hosted by the Moyross Adult Education event is hosted by Clare Jordan Ceramics. Group and is supported by the Limerick Community Education Network (LCEN). Contact: Clare 087-4169450 Contact: Ber O’Donoghue Moyross Adult Education Committee 087-3379437

Happy Feet Active Leadership Training Venue: Corpus Christi Primary School, Moyross Venue: Moyross Community Centre, Moyross. Time: 7.00pm – 8.00pm Time: 9.30am - 4.00pm (on both Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th April) Come along and enjoy an hour of healthy fun activity of line dancing for all ages. It does not matter if you This 2-day course (both Tuesday and Wednesday) is designed to ensure that leaders will have the have 2 left feet as long as they move one in front of the other. This may be of interest to all residents necessary competencies to plan and lead safe, enjoyable sport and physical activity sessions. Course looking for something new to try. This event is hosted by Moyross Happy Feet Line Dancing Group. involves both practical and theory sessions. Course aimed at adult leaders who work or wish to work in Contact: Tracy McElligott 0879184823 a wide range of locations including local clubs, community groups, workplaces, community centres & sports’ clubs (participants must be over 18). Pre-booking required. Contact: Kathleen Kennedy, Limerick Sports Partnership, 061-333600 ‘What to do if…’ Venue: Youth Space, Rathkeale. Time: 7.00pm-9.00pm Irish Traditional Music Workshops on applying safety and wellbeing in a youth work setting. This is not a certified programme Venue: Abbeyfeale Community Education Centre, Abbeyfeale but a session which explores safety issues in youth work. (certified training opportunities will be identified Time: 10.00am – Noon at the session.) This event may be of interest to volunteer and paid youth workers and those with an Come along to our hall and enjoy Traditional Music from the pupils of Cólaiste Íde agus Josef. interest in getting involved in youth work. This event is hosted by Limerick Youth Service. Open to all Adults, who want to listen to some traditional music. This event is hosted by Limerick and Contact: Dermot Troy, 061-412444 Clare Education and Training Board and Abbeyfeale Community Education Centre. Contact: Breda Deedigan,068 31198

Wood Carving Venue: Abbeyfeale Community Education Centre, Mountmahon, Abbeyfeale Co. Limerick Time: 10.00am – Noon Introduction to the art of wood carving. This may be of interest to everyone who wants to learn a basic skill in wood carving and who might like to progress to furniture restoration. This event is hosted by the Limerick and Clare Education Training Board and Abbeyfeale Community Centre. Contact: Breda Deedigan, 068 31198 18 19 Wednesday 9th April Wednesday 9th April

Art Workshops for Kids Learning for Life or Life for Learning? Exploring Topical Issues Venue: Limerick School of Art & Design, Clare Street Through a Psychological Lens Time: 10.00am –Noon & 2.00pm – 4.00pm (2 workshops) Venue: Room: G10 Foundation Building, Mary Immaculate College These Workshops will introduce children to mono-print and relief print processes. The studios will be Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm set up and staffed so as to give the visiting kids a chance to see work made by other artists using these processes and also to have a go themselves. Parents/Teachers will also be encouraged to have a go. There A workshop will be held in Mary Immaculate College, which aims to explore a range of topical issues of will be screen-printing happening simultaneously and all attending will be able to leave with an original life through a psychological lens. Sample topics include inclusive education, special educational needs, print. This may be of interest to Primary School Children/Teachers and Parents. This event is hosted by social networking and adolescence, parental depression and the impact of life events on psychological LIT School of Art and Design and Limerick Printmakers. Booking is required as places will be limited. well-being. This event will be hosted by Bachelor of Education in Education and Psychology students and Educational Psychologists, Claire Griffin and Marie Ryan. Through a series of presentations and audience Contact: Dawn Coleman 061 293521 participation, this event seeks to merge cutting-edge research with participants’ lived experiences. Booking essential. Maximum of 20 per workshop. This event is aimed at those willing to think about, and discuss, topical issues of life and their influence on learning and development. Incredible Years Limerick Workshop Contact: To book a place: - [email protected] or Tel: 061 774786, For more information: - Claire. Venue: The Hunt Museum, Rutland Street. [email protected], [email protected] Time: 10.00am – Noon This is a 2 hour ‘Incredible Years’ Workshop for Parents of Primary School Children. It will focus on boosting your child’s confidence by developing their learning habits, building on their reading ability and ‘PUPPET ON A STRING’ – Make a puppet with Claire dealing with a child’s discouragement. Maximum of 20 places, booking is required. Venue: ACM Castleconnell Contact: Incredible Years, 061-419388, [email protected] Time: 10:00am – 16:00pm Puppetry can be used in a variety of contexts. It allows the participants to place an identity onto a fictional character and to develop a character in order to tell a story. This event is suitable for volunteer & paid Fashion and Textile- Design Workshop youth workers and those with an interest in getting involved in youth work. Pre-booking is required for t Venue: Limerick College of Further Education, Mulgrave Street. his two-day training (Tuesday and Wednesday). This event is hosted by Limerick Youth Service. Time: 10.00 - 12.30pm Contact: Dermot Troy, 061 – 412444 Come to LCFE and experience a taste of fashion on our Fashion Design and Textile –Course. Complete a chic contemporary project delivered by expert fashion teachers. Take your fabulous creation home to remind you of all the tips and tricks you’ve learned. This may be of interest to people interested in Disability & Learning Information Session learning new skills in Fashion, Textiles and Crafts. Venue: Hospital Family Resource Centre, Hospital, Co. Limerick. Contact: Miia Satama 061-414344 [email protected] Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm The Step Forward Disability Group will host an information session on Disability & Learning and how new technology can assist learning. All Community Members welcome. Contact: Martha Potter, Hospital FRC, 061 383884, www.hospitalfrc.comor [email protected]. You can also follow us on Facebook.

Explore a Career in Catering Venue: National Learning Network Raheen Business Park Limerick Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm Join us and take part in a practical demonstration. This may be of interest to people out of work through accident, illness and disability. This event is hosted by The National Learning Network. Contact: Trish or Val061 229777 or [email protected] 20 21 Wednesday 9th April Wednesday 9th April

Fun Family Learning – Making Easter Baskets & Easter Egg Hunt Gmail Know How Venue: Hospital Family Resource Centre, Hospital, Co. Limerick. Venue: VTOS, Shanagolden Education Resource Centre, Shanagolden, Co. Limerick. Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm Time: 11.00am – Noon Hospital Parent & Toddler Group will celebrate family learning by making Easter baskets and partaking Learn how to set up a gmail account with your own personal tutor. VTOS students will take you through in an Easter egg hunt. The group meets every Wednesday at 10.30 in the resource centre. The Parent & the steps involved. This may be of interest to members of the public. This event is hosted by Shanagolden Toddler group caters for parents, grandparents & childminders of children up to school going age. This VTOS. event is hosted by Hospital Family Resource Centre Parent and Toddler Group. Contact: Melanie Casey, 069 60106 Contact: Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack 061 383884 www.hospitalfrc.com. You can also follow us on Facebook. Planting a Window Box/Basket Waste Prevention and Communities Growing Together to Enhance Public Greenspace- Composting Venue: County Library, . Taster Workshop Time: 11.00am – Noon Venue: Knocklong Community Centre, Knocklong, Co. Limerick. Tips for window box planting, home composting and waste prevention, including food waste prevention. Time: 10.30pm – 12.30pm Open to all, active retirement groups, school groups etc. This event is hosted by the Parks and Taster Workshop looking at communities growing together to improve areas of the community. Environment Department. Possibility of leading to an eight week programme. This event is suitable for all adults, families, etc. This Contact: 497190- Customer care event is hosted by Knocklong Development Association and Ballyhoura Development Ltd. Contact: Mary Harty, 087 9776047 Introduction to Public Speaking Venue: West End Youth Centre, Childers Road, Rosbrien International Cookery Demonstration Time: 11.00am - Noon Venue: Kilmallock College of Further Education. A unique opportunity to try our public speaking in a safe and relax atmosphere. Small group size Time: 10.30am-12.30pm guaranteed and experienced tutors to lead the way. Open to everyone. This event is hosted by the Skills of cooking on a budget with recipes from around the world. This may be of interest to Westend Youth Centre. This one-hour session runs on Tuesday and Thursday at 11.00am also, and Women of all ages from Kilmallock and surrounding areas. This event is hosted by Kilmallock Women’s participants are encouraged for all three days if they can. Group. Contact: William Priestley, 085 763 4871, [email protected] Contact: Margaret O’ Connor, Ballyhoura Development 087 0612336 OPEN SPACE Event- “Find Out” Story Sack Taster Session Venue: Courtney Lodge Hotel, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick. Venue: ACM Centre, Castle St, Castleconnell. Time: 11.00am - 2.00pm Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm A free public open event to discuss opportunities for education & training information for the A story sack is a bag full of props and materials which parents make to accompany and bring to life a unemployed as well as one to one support to discuss new opportunities with individual professionals. children’s story book. This workshop will introduce parents to this important way of encouraging reading Follow up will be assured. This may be of interest to long and short term unemployed people who may skills with their children in a very enjoyable and creative way which they can adapt to their own child’s have an interest in looking at education, training opportunities or those who are unsure of where to go interests and abilities. This may be of interest to Parents of children aged 2-10 years. (Childcare can be now. This event is hosted by West Limerick Resources Ltd. provided for younger children on the day) This event is hosted by The Limerick and Clare Education Contact: Adrienne O’Connell on 087/2773294 or [email protected] Training Board, Ballyhoura Development Ltd and Castleconnell ACM. Contact: Margaret O‘Connor, Ballyhoura Development 087 0612336 or Maria Kelly 063-20246. 22 23 Wednesday 9th April Wednesday 9th April

Access Routes to a Degree in German: From Beginners to German for Beginners - Film Screenings after Each Workshop Postgraduate Level Venue: Franco-German House, Mary Immaculate College, South Circular Road. Venue: Franco-German House Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. Time: 12:40pm , 1:40pm & 2:40pm Time: 11.00am A film entitled ‘German Connects’ will be shown after each workshop (detailed above). This may be of interest to anyone interested in learning German. Hosted by Dept of German (MIC) and Deutschmobil Why Study German? Orientation session on why German at third level can be easier than at school; (Goethe Institut, Ireland). how it opens new perspectives on European film, literature, history and everyday cultures; how to acquire language and intercultural skills in a multicultural Ireland and for a global market; and how your career Contact: Christiane Schönfeld, (Dept of German Studies, MIC), 061-204582 or 061-204996 or chances improve, when combining other subjects with German. This may be of interest to Mature email: [email protected], learners with or without German skills, thinking about a foreign language degree at undergraduate or postgraduate level, Contact: Christiane Schönfeld,(Dept of German Studies, MIC), 061-204582 or 061-204996, email: Public Lecture: Creativity and Proactivity [email protected] or Sabine Egger (Dept of German Studies, MIC), 061-204996, Venue: Graduate Attributes Hub, Millstream Courtyard, University of Limerick. email: [email protected] Time: 1.00pm – 2.00pm This public lecture will investigate creative and proactive acts from a psychological perspective. It will discuss thinking tools that can be harnessed to enhance creativity and initiative. It will be of interest Tour of Museum to anyone who wants to harness their creativity and initiative. This event is hosted by Personnel and Venue: Employment Relations University of Limerick. Time: 11.00am – 1.00pm Contact: Catherine McCarthy, Continuing & Professional Education, 061-202530. Tour of Interactive Museum, film and access to pitch side. As numbers are limited advance booking is email: [email protected]; web: www.ul.ie/cpe essential. Contact: Dorothy Yelverton 061 421109 Lunchtime Recitals Venue: College Chapel/Goodman Room, Mary Immaculate College Cookery Time: 1.15pm Venue: Abbeyfeale Community Education Centre , Mountmahon, Abbeyfeale Edel O’Brien (soprano), Irina Dernova (organ). All welcome. Hosted by Dept. Of Music. Time: 12.00pm-2.00pm Contact: [email protected] ,061 204540 One Pot Wonder Cooking in the Traditional Irish Way, Coddle for all the family. This would be of interest to anyone who likes traditional food, and learning to cook in one pot, suitable for all adults. This event is hosted by the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board and Abbeyfeale Community Education Fun with Lifelong Learning Centre. Venue: Limerick Women’s Network, Unit 2, Sarsfiled Business Park, Moyross. Contact: Breda Deedigan, 068 31198 Time: 2.00 pm – 4.00pm Limerick Women’s Network proposes to host a workshop for women participants during Lifelong Learning week. A tutor will facilitate the women to develop two framed poster size collages depicting German for Beginners - Workshops women enjoying community education classes and promoting lifelong learning. Information on Venue: Franco-German House, Mary Immaculate College, South Circular Road. community education opportunities around the city will be provided on the day. This event is supported Time: 12.00pm - 12:40pm, 1.00pm - 1:40pm, 2.00pm - 2:40pm by the Limerick Community Education Network (LCEN). You’re considering learning a new language? Give German a try! During our 40-minute workshop you’ll Contact: Liz Price, 061 275970 be able to experience learning (or remembering!) your first words of Goethe’s and Schiller’s language in a playful and fun way. Wir freuen uns auf Sie. This may be of interest to anyone interested in learning German. A film will be screened after each workshop – see details below. Contact: Christiane Schönfeld,(Dept of German Studies, MIC),061-204582 or 061-204996 or email: [email protected] 24 25 Wednesday 9th April Wednesday 9th April

The Great Limerick Youth Service Bakeoff Venue: Limerick Youth Service Bakery, Lower Glentworth Street, Limerick. Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm Come and have fun with master baker Paul in our amazing bakery. Open to all. (pre-booking required.) Contact: Dermot Troy, 061-412444

For The Record: DJ, Video and Radio Production Workshop Grow your own Venue: Media Suite, Top Floor, Limerick College of Further Education Venue: Moyross Community Enterprise Centre; Time: 3:00pm - 4.30pm Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm A hands on introduction to the world of DJ technology together with Video Techniques and audio recording Learn to grow your own vegetables in a fun social community garden. Share knowledge and experience for radio. Age 16+. with each other. This may be of interest to all residents with an interest in learning to grow their own Contact: Mark Griffin & Muireann de Barra, Ph: 061 403967,[email protected] vegetables. We meet twice a week on Monday and Wednesday from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. This event is hosted by Moy Garden. Contact: Tracy McElligott 0879184823 Cultures of Belief Lecture Series: Abbott Mark Patrick Hederman Grow Your Own Venue: The Hunt Museum, Rutland Street. Venue: Abbeyfeale Community Education Centre, Mountmahon, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick. Time: 4.30pm – 5.30pm. Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm On Wednesdays in Lent 2014 the Museum hosts a series of reflections by Limerick’s Christian leaders on Cultures of Beliefs. The series acknowledges the role of faith and belief in the cultural makeup of the city. Learn how to grow your own food in our Polytunnel. Bring along a small jar, for some free wild garlic This may be of interest to Adults, general audiences. pesto and we will also be giving cuttings for you to grow at home. This may be of interest to all Adults who enjoy fresh home produced products, and want to learn how to grow your own, also information Contact: Dr Hugh Maguire, The Hunt Museum, 061 312833 on our Grow Your Own Fetac Course. This event is hosted by Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board and Abbeyfeale Community Education Centre. Public Lecture: Limerick in the 18th Century Contact: Breda Deedigan, 068 31198. Venue: Room T1 16, TARA Building, Mary Immaculate College. Time: 6.00pm Go for Life Illustrated talk by Dr. Ursula O’Callaghan covering such topics as the food they ate, the clothes they wore and the books they read. All welcome. Hosted by Dept. of History. Venue: St. Bridget’s Church Hall, St. Patrick’s Road, Limerick. Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm Contact: Ursula O’Callaghan, 086 314 2087 The Physical Activity Awareness Programme aims to increase older people’s awareness of the benefits of an active lifestyle and of the wider range of opportunities for involvement in active living and recreational sport. This may be of interest to all age groups but particularly over 50’s. This event is hosted by Limerick Viking Origins of Limerick City: Introducing a Smart-Phone App City Community Safety Partnership. Guide Contact: Yvonne McMahon 085-1210832 Venue: Room T2.12, TARA Building, Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. Time: 6.00pm Public Lecture by John Elliott (Thomond Archaeological and Historical Society) on the Viking Origins Are You Afraid of a Mouse? of Limerick City followed by a presentation by Paul O’Brien and Robert Hartigan introducing the Venue: Abbeyfeale Community Education Centre, Mountmahon, Abbeyfeale, smart phone Apps they are developing to direct people and visitors around the city (Viking Limerick, Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm Medieval Limerick, Georgian Limerick). This may be of interest to the general public, teachers, educators, historians, students, and tour guides. This event is hosted by the Viking Ireland Project and Mary Basic Introduction to Computers. Come along and overcome your fears. This may be of interest to adults Immaculate College (Curriculum Development Unit). who have never taken a computer course, and want to learn the basics. This event is hosted by Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board and Abbeyfeale Community Education Centre. Contact: Deirdre McInerney, 061 204366 Contact: Breda Deedigan, 068 31198 26 27 Wednesday 9th April Wednesday 9th April

Learn to Communicate with Voice, Face and Body Rambling House Venue: Hospital Family Resource Centre, Hospital, Co. Limerick. Venue: Davy’s Cottage, Ballinvreena. Time: 6.00pm – 7.30pm Time: 8.00pm Learn all about how you communicate and not just with your voice. Adults Only. This event is hosted by Davy’s Cottage is the home to Ballinvreena rambling house, donated to the community by Davy Quish Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board and Hospital Family Resource Centre. upon his death, the cottage continues to be a hub for music, story and dance as its owner would have Contact: Hospital Family Resource Centre, Phone 061-383884. wished. The cottage is situated off the to Tipperary Road. Follow the signpost for Ballinvreena Community Centre. Open to all. This event is hosted by Ballinvreena Community Group. Contact: Mike O’Reilly, 087-4148816 1914 – 2014: From Flander’s Fields to the Higgs’s Field Venue: Pavilion, University of Limerick. Learn to Communicate with Voice, Face and Body Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm Venue: Knocklong Community Centre, Knocklong, Co. Limerick. The discovery of the Higgs Boson heralds the end of the Kantian separation of the theory of scientific knowledge from the theory of knowledge in other domains. The Higgs sheds light on the 100 year history Time: 8.00pm – 9.30pm of our economic dilemma and provides a beacon of hope for the future. This may be of interest to Learn all about how you communicate and not just with your voice. Adults Only. This event is hosted by second level, third level students and adults. Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board and Knocklong Community Group. Contact: 061 202563 [email protected] Contact: Padraig O’Briain, 0868386858

What to do if…’ Public Lecture: Helping Limerick’s Wild Bees Venue: Martinstown – Staker Wallace Venue: Georges Quay Campus, LIT- between Locke Bar and Barrington Hospital, near Hunt Museum Time: 7.00pm-9.00pm Time: 8.00pm - 9.30pm Work shops on applying safety and wellbeing in a youth work setting. This is not a certified programme A public talk by Urbanbees project from Lyon, France. They will share their practical experiences of but a session which explores safety issues in youth work. (certified training opportunities will be identified conservation and explain why and how to help wild bees in gardens and other green spaces around the at the session.) This event may be of interest of volunteer and paid youth workers and those with an city and county. Plenty of practical tips, advice and chance for questions. This event is suited to everyone interest in getting involved in youth work. This event is hosted by Limerick Youth Service. interested in wildlife. Useful for Tidy Town and other environmental community groups or school garden groups Contact: Dermot Troy, 061-412444 Contact: Catherine McCarthy, Continuing & Professional Education, 061-202530 [email protected], www.ul.ie/cpe, www.limericksbuzzing.ie Get to Grips with Google Venue: Community Education Centre, Rathkeale, Co. Limerick. Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm Poetry Sessions Learn how to search online, tips and tricks to help you on your way. Adults Only. This event is hosted by Venue: The White House, Glentworth Street, Limerick. Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board. Time: 9.00pm – 10.30pm Contact: Padraig O’Briain, 0868386858 Live Poetry Readings. This event may be of interest to the general public. This event is hosted by Poetry Sessions. Contact: Barney Sheehan 086-8657494 28 29 Thursday 10th April Thursday 10th April

Grow Your Own Vegetables Venue: Kilmallock College of Further Education, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick. Time: 10.00 am – Noon Gain an insight into how to grow your own vegetables in our learning garden. Adults only. This event is hosted by Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board. Contact: Sean O’Carroll, 0632024 Weekly Walks – Ballyhoura Bears Sample a Selection of Learning Opportunities Ballyhoura Bears organize walks for Thursday, Saturday & Sunday each week. Venue: Entreprise Centre, Croom, Co. Limerick. Please see www.ballyhourabears.com for details. These walks open to all. Contact: Elizabeth Enright, 087-2873937 Time: 10.00am – Noon Get a tour of the Enterprise Centre and avail of our short workshops in the areas of Beauty, Cookery & I.T. Adults only. This event is hosted by Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board and Croom Éigse Michael Hartnett Literary & Arts Festival Enterprise Centre. Venue: Newcastle West, Co. Limerick. Contact: Sean O’Carroll, 06320246 Time: See website for event details Éigse Michael Hartnett Literary & Arts Festival (10th – 12 th April) which vibrantly honours the A Promotion of Community Education poetry and memory of one of Ireland’s best loved poets, is a celebration of the word in all its guises; poetry, song, drama, dance, stories and conversations. This festival is an exciting weave of Irish and Venue: Southill Area Centre, O’Malley Park, Southill. international poets and writers, singers, dancers, actors and storytellers with the weekend comprised of Time: 10.00am – Noon readings, lectures, concerts, and dance and theatre performances. This event is hosted by Limerick City A showcase of the crafts photography and baking classes that takes place in the Southill Area Centre. and County Local Authorities. Open to all in the community. Contact: Bríd Quinn Arts Office 061 407372, www.eigsemichaelhartnett.ie, [email protected] Contact: Eimear O’Connor, Southill Area Centre, O’Malley Park, Limerick, 061-603710

Get to Grips with Google Unemployed and Starting a Business. Venue: Enterprise Centre, Ballybrown, Co. Limerick. Time: 9.30am – 11.00am Venue: LES Jobs Club , Unit 4, Tait Business Centre, Limerick Learn how to search online, tips and tricks to help you on your way. Adults Only. This event is hosted by Time: 10.00am – 12.30pm Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board. This workshop: Explores the supports available for anyone who is unemployed and starting a business. Contact: Padraig O’Briain, 0868386858 Examines the opportunities and challenges faced by anyone who wants to create work for themselves through self employment. How to forge a clear path ahead on the road to self employment. This may be of interest to anyone who would like to know more about becoming self employed and who is Life Long Learning – A Creative Approach unemployed or in a receipt of a payment from the Department of Protection. This event is hosted by Venue: Hospital Family Resource Centre, Hospital, Co. Limerick. PAUL Partnership, Enterprise Support Service. Time: 10am – Noon Contact: Ann Marie Gleeson, [email protected] Hospitals Woman’s Group will partake in a creative workshop to create a piece of their choice to show the positive message of life long learning. A celebration event will also take place to reflect on the learning they have undertaken in the past twelve months. This event is hosted by Hospitals Woman’s Fashion and Textile - Design Workshop Group. Venue: Limerick College of Further Education, Mulgrave Street. Contact: Martha Potter, Hospital FRC, 061 383884 www.hospitalfrc.com or [email protected]. Time: 10:00am – 12:30 pm You can also follow us on Facebook Come to LCFE and experience a taste of fashion on our Fashion Design and Textile –Course. Complete a chic contemporary project delivered by expert fashion teachers. Take your fabulous creation home to remind you of all the tips and tricks you’ve learned. This event may be of interest to people interested in learning new skills in fashion, textiles and crafts. Contact: Miia Satama, 061-414344, [email protected] 30 31 Thursday 10th April Thursday 10th April

Renewing Links Venue: Our Lady of Lourdes Community Centre Time: 10.30am – Noon Come and meet representatives on the local committee. The Local Regeneration Committee involves representatives of the statutory agencies in the city and local residents and has independent chairpersons. The role of the Committee is to provide a forum for exchange of information and views to and from the regeneration communities. This event is hosted by Ballinacurra Weston/ Prospect Regeneration Remembering the Good Old Days of Factory Life on the Committee. Contact: Lee-Ann Kennedy Purcell, 061 - 228596 Southside Venue: Southill Area Centre, O’Malley Park, Southill. Time: 10.00am-1.00pm Wishing for a Career in P.C. Maintenance and Networking Former employees of industries based in Southside will come together to reminisce about their Venue: National Learning Network Raheen Business Park Limerick experiences and display any archive material. This event will be of interest to former employees. This Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm event is hosted by Limerick Men’s Sheds and supported by the Limerick Community Education Network. Join us to get an insight into P.C. Maintenance and Networking. This may be of interest to people out of Contact: Jim Prior 061-440250 work through accident, illness and disability. This event is hosted by The National Learning Network. Contact: Trish or Val 061 229777 [email protected] Older Adults Dance Workshop Venue: South Court Hotel So Who Do You Think You Are? A Guide to Exploring Your Family Time: 10.00am – 3.00pm History in Limerick Explore a range of simple dance ideas suitable for older adults. This may be of interest to Older Adult Venue: Watchhouse Cross Library Groups (Communities in Motion / Active Retirement Groups). Time: 10.30am-12.30pm Contact: Kathleen Kennedy, Limerick Sports Partnership, 061-333600 Introductory Genealogy Workshop on tracing your ancestry, particularly in Limerick, using online resources, with an opportunity to get expert advice and guidance from genealogists. An introductory workshop aimed at the beginner or someone in the early stages of research. Using online resources so Moving On – Third Level Access Opportunities in Our Community comfortable with use of computer and internet. This event is hosted by Limerick Genealogy. Venue: Sit n Sip Café in Our Lady of Lourdes Community Centre Contact: Catriona/Aoife,, 061 496542, [email protected] Time: 10.30am – noon. Advance booking required as numbers are limited. This event aims to bring together adults who may be interested in exploring opportunities for third-level study and staff from the Community Centre in Our Lady of Lourdes and Mary Immaculate College in an informal way over a cup of coffee. This event is suitable for Adult Learners/Mature Students interested Community Bootcamp in studying in third-level. This event is hosted by Mary Immaculate College and Our Lady of Lourdes Venue: Croom Mills, Croom. Community Centre. Time: 11.00am – Noon Contact: Geraldine Brosnan, Mary Immaculate College, (061)-204917; Lee-Ann Kennedy Purcell 061- Physical activity taster session for adults. The whole community are welcome. 228596 (Our Lady of Lourdes). Contact: Kathleen Kennedy, Limerick Sports Partnership, 061-333600

Busy Fingers Introduction to Public Speaking Venue: Our Lady of Lourdes Community Centre Time: 10.30am – Noon Venue: West End Youth Centre, Childers Road, Rosbrien Time: 11.00am - Noon Coffee morning & exhibition of arts & Crafts from Learners in the community. All welcome, refreshments will be provided. This event is hosted by Our Lady of Lourdes and Care Adult Education A unique opportunity to try our public speaking in a safe and relax atmosphere. Small group size Network and is supported by the Limerick Community Education Network (LCEN). guaranteed and experienced tutors to lead the way. Open to everyone. This event is hosted by The Westend Youth Centre. This one-hour session runs on Tuesday and Wednesday also, and participants are Contact: Kay Flanagan 061-228596 / 0858636467 encouraged for all three days if they can. Contact: William Priestley, 085 763 4871, [email protected] 32 33 Thursday 10th April Thursday 10th April

A Journey Through Time Venue: St. Mary’s Adult Education Centre Time: 11:30am We are to host a bus tour of Limericks historical sights, taking in the Treaty Stone, King John’s Castle, information on the lockdown, and a stop at and a complimentary tea/coffee at tour’s end. A story-teller will be the guide for a fun yet informative journey. This event is hosted by St Mary’s Adult Education Centre and is supported by the Limerick Community Education Network (LCEN). World Cafe Coffee Morning Contact: Ellen Costello, 061-313993 Venue: Knocklong Community Centre, Knocklong, Co. Limerick. Time: 11.00am The Art of Mount Saint Lawrence Cemetery, Limerick Gathering facilitated by educators to brainstorm on opportunities for learning in the community. This Venue: Limerick City Library event is suitable for adults of all ages. This event is hosted by Knocklong Development Association. Time: 1.00pm Contact: Mary Harty, 087 9776047 A public illustrated lecture on the funerary art of Mount Saint Lawrence, including the mortuary chapel, Manchester Martyrs Memorial and grave-markers. This may be of interest to the general public. This MindOut - Caring for Young People’s Minds event is hosted by Limerick City Archives. Contact: Dr. Matthew Potter, Limerick City Archives , 061-407186 Venue: Captain’s Room, Hunt Museum, Limerick Time: 11.00am to 12.30pm Promoting Positive Mental Health in Young People a train the trainer programme for those working with Public Lecture: Cultural Diversity young people (15-18 years old) both in school or the out of school setting. This is a taster session for the Venue: Graduate Attributes Hub, Millstream Courtyard, University of Limerick longer programme, which views emotional and mental health as a resource for everyday living and its’ Time: emphasis is on the various ways young people might cope with life’s stresses and ups and downs. Booking 1.00pm – 2.00pm is necessary. This may be of interest to those who may undertake the longer train the trainer programme. This public talk is an overview of the reality that this island, albeit sparsely-populated, had a range of (Hosted by Limerick Health Promotion Services). long-established ethnic and cultural groups, some of whom were traditionally nomadic or semi-nomadic and who were quite international for their time. This lecture is a brief overview of the history and diversity Contact: Vivien Schubert, or Hannah Hennessy at 069-61430 between 9.30am-5pm of such groupings. This may be of interest to the General Public & Campus Community. This event is hosted by the Dept. Of Psychology, University of Limerick. A Caring Career? Contact: Catherine McCarthy, Continuing & Professional Education061-202530 Venue: Aras Ide, Kilmeedy, Co Limerick [email protected], www.ul.ie/cpe Time: 11.00am - 1.00pm An open morning at the training centre where people can learn more about FETAC Level 5 in Healthcare Represent Me! & Childcare. Learn about progression routes to further education and training. (Hosted by Kilmeedy Healthcare Support LTI). This may be of interest to unemployed people with an interest in healthcare and Venue: Exhibition Area, City Hall, Limerick further education and training in this area. People local to the geographical area of Kilmeedy. This event Time: 2.00pm – 4.30pm is hosted by Kilmeedy Healthcare Support LTI managed by the Kilmeedy Development Association. An exercise in participatory democracy with the opportunity to discuss and debate the ‘Hot Issues’ of Contact: Helen or Catherine on 063 87960 the day. Attendees will also be provided with a detailed analysis of how they are represented and more importantly who represents them in both Local & National Government. We are inviting an eclectic mix of people to attend. This is a great opportunity for Limerick citizens of varying ages, cultures and Outdoor workshop: managing and creating habitat for wild experiences to have their say. Open to everyone – places are limited, advance booking required. This event is hosted by Limerick Spring Festival of Politics and Ideas. bees in green spaces Contact: Jennifer, 083-4591508. [email protected]. Venue: University of Limerick grounds – meet at 11am at University of Limerick Concert Hall Entrance (Cark Park Doors) Time: Duration: 2h (though participants may like to extend and stay for the afternoon session in the city too.) The Urbanbees project from France will share best practice in wild bee conservation in public parks. Learn how to recognize and manage habitats for wild bees and where and how to create new nesting, feeding and over-wintering areas. For people who are actively managing green spaces -space limited so please book. This event is hosted by Life Sciences at the University of Limerick. Contact: Reserve your place (limited spaces),Catherine McCarthy, Continuing & Professional Education, 061-202530, [email protected], www.ul.ie/cpe, www.limericksbuzzing.ie 34 35 Thursday 10th April Thursday 10th April

Worship, Life and Celebration Venue: Room T.1.16, TARA Building, Mary Immaculate College, South Circular Road, Limerick Time: 5.00pm All Welcome. Hosted by Dept. of Theology and Religious Studies. Contact: Ms. Deirdre. Franklin at 061 204507 or [email protected]

Induction Training for Volunteers (4 week training Programme) Public Lecture: Voicing the Past – How To Record and Preserve Venue: Factory Southside Youth Space Stories of the Past Time: 6.00pm – 8.00pm Venue: Graduate Attributes Hub, Millstream Courtyard, University of Limerick. Limerick Youth Service induction training preparing volunteers for working with young people across LYS Time: 2:15pm – 3.15pm projects and clubs. Suitable for volunteer youth workers (pre booking required). How many times have you heard it said ‘someone should have recorded them,’ of someone now Contact: Eoin O’Meara Daly, 061-412444 gone? Personal memories and stories are invaluable sources of family history and contribute to our understanding of communal memory and cultural heritage. This talk takes you through simple and best practice means to record these vital accounts. There is a wealth of recorded and national local oral Energizers, Ice-breakers and Games narrative sources in Ireland in both oral history and folklore. This may be of interest to the general public, Venue: Rathkeale Youth Space, Rathkeale, Co. Limerick. campus community and anyone with an interest in history. This event is hosted by the Dept. Of History Time: 7.00pm -8.30pm University of Limerick An hour and a half of youth work fun games and activities, where you will get the opportunity to get Contact: Catherine McCarthy, Continuing & Professional Education, 061202530 Catherine.McCarthy@ hands on experience in being young. This event is suitable for both volunteer and paid youth workers, ul.ie, www.ul.ie/cpe junior youth leaders and those with an interest in getting involved in youth work. This event is hosted by Limerick Youth Service. Outdoor Workshop: Managing and Creating Habitat for Wild Contact: Dermot Troy, 061 412444 Bees in Urban Areas. Venue: Limerick City Centre – meet at Hunt Museum entrance on Rutland Street. Beauty Products For You By You Time: 2.30pm – 4.00pm Venue: Enterprise Centre, Broadford, Co. Limerick A fieldtrip around Limerick city for people who would like to learn how to recognize and manage Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm habitats that is suitable for wild bees and where and how to create new habitats for nesting, feeding Learn to make your very own Homemade Scrubs and Treatments. This may be of interest to adults. This and overwintering wild bees. It will be led by the Urbanbees project from France. May be of interest event is hosted by Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board and Broadford Enterprise Centre. to people who want to help bees in towns, gardens and other green spaces in Limerick city and county -space limited so please book. This event is hosted by Life Sciences, University of Limerick. Contact: Padraig O’Briain, 0868386858 Contact: Reserve your place (limited spaces),Catherine McCarthy, Continuing & Professional Education, 061-202530, [email protected], www.ul.ie/cpe,www.limericksbuzzing.ie Restoring and Caring for Furniture Venue: Youthreach Centre, Main St., Hospital, Co. Limerick. Science for Children Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm Learn about the delicate process of Furniture Restoration. Adults Only. This event is hosted by Limerick Venue: Southill Area Centre, O’Malley Park, Southill. and Clare Education and Training Board and Hospital FRC. Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm Contact: Hospital Family Resource Centre, Phone 061-383884. A science for children demonstration. The demonstration contains some interactive learning with the children. Contact: Eimear O’Connor, Southill Area Centre, O’Malley Park, Limerick, 061603710 36 37 Thursday 10th April Friday 11th April

Art For You Sample Our Learning Venue: Colaiste Mhuire, , Co. Limerick. Venue: Hospital Family Resource Centre, Hospital, Co. Limerick. Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm Time: See website for details. Introduce yourself to the wonderful world of painting. Adults Only. This event is hosted by Limerick and This event will provide taster sessions for courses operating in the centre such as Health & Beauty & Clare Education and Training Board and Colaiste Mhuire, Askeaton. Cookery in conjunction with the Limerick & Clare Education & Training Board. All community members Contact: Coláiste Mhuire Askeaton, 061 392968 welcome. This event is hosted by Hospital Family Resource Centre and Education Sub-group. Contact: Hospital FRC, 061 383884 www.hospitalfrc.com or [email protected] .You can also follow us on Facebook. Salon du Chat – The Conversation of Life Venue: TBC (See contact details for more info). Time: 8.00pm – 11.00pm Éigse Michael Hartnett Literary & Arts Festival A conversation installation offering food for the soul. Venue: Newcastle West, Co. Limerick. Time: See website for event details Choose a starter, main course and dessert of quality conversation cooked up by the best talk chefs in Éigse Michael Hartnett Literary & Arts Festival (10th – 12 th April) which vibrantly honours the town. Chat without the chit or speed debating? Try it and see! This event is open to everyone. This event poetry and memory of one of Ireland’s best loved poets, is a celebration of the word in all its guises; is hosted by Limerick Spring Festival of Politics and Ideas. poetry, song, drama, dance, stories and conversations. This festival is an exciting weave of Irish and Contact: Jennifer, 083-4591508 [email protected] international poets and writers, singers, dancers, actors and storytellers with the weekend comprised of readings, lectures, concerts, and dance and theatre performances. This event is hosted by Limerick City and County Local Authorities. All Things Irish – Trad Night Contact: Bríd Quinn Arts Office 061 407372, www.eigsemichaelhartnett.ie, [email protected] Venue: Curragower Bar, Clancy Strand Time: 8.30 pm. St. Saviours Community Education Irish group invite all lovers of and culture to an Irish Connecting with Culture through Teaching and Learning night (Drama, caint, ceol agus craic)Fancy dress (Irish style) optional. This may be of interest to learners Venue: The Hunt Museum, Rutland Street. attending local community education courses citywide and general public with a grá for Irish language. Time: 9.30pm - 3.30pm Places limited, booking essential. This event is hosted by St Saviours Community Education Group and is This professional development event is aimed at those working in adult learning settings with LCAES. supported by the Limerick Community Education Network (LCEN). The event will be workshop based and give participants an opportunity to a) look at ways of connecting Contact: Pol O’Flatharta 087 6715312, Email: [email protected] with culture through teaching and learning b) explore how participating in cultural activities can enhance happiness and wellbeing. This event is aimed at staff and tutors working with LCAES in the Adult Education sector across Limerick City. A limited number of places are available for members of the public working in community-based adult learning. Contact: Colin Cummins, LCAES 061-445700

After Breast Cancer Venue: Southill Area Centre, O’Malley Park, Souhthill, Limerick. Time: 10:00am – 11:30 An information session on dealing with breast care. Post operation clothing and prostheses. This event is of interest to women who have had breast cancer and people who support a family member or friend who has or has had breast cancer. Contact: Eimear O’Connor, Southill Area Centre, O’Malley Park, Limerick, 061603710 38 39 Friday 11th April Friday 11th April

Coffee Morning / Drop-In Computer Advice Venue: Mobile IT, Bruree Time: 10.30am – 1.00pm Meet the tutors and learn about the courses on offer at Mobile IT while enjoying a cuppa including one on one advice on computers. This may be of interest to the general public Contact: Alice Quinlan 063-90952

Sample a Selection of Learning Opportunities Drop in Career Guidance and Employment advice Venue: Family Resource Centre, Hospital, Co Limerick. Venue: Limerick LES, Unit 2, Tait Business Centre, Dominic Street, Limerick Time: 10.00am – Noon Time: Noon – 4.00 pm. Get a tour of the Enterprise Centre and avail of our short workshops in the areas of Beauty & Cookery. Adults Only. This event is hosted by Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board and Hospital Family Limerick Local Employment Service will open up its Central office to members of the public seeking Resource Centre. information on what career or job they could pursue. Meet on one to one basis with Information Officer, Adult Guidance Counsellor, Employer Liaison Officer or Employment Mediator. This may be of interest Contact: Hospital Family Resource Centre, Phone 061-383884. to the general adult public- 18years +. Contact: Paul Taylor 1800 412999 /0876794861 CV & Interview Workshop Venue: Northside Family Resource Centre, , Limerick. Better Futures: Science and Medicine in History and Society Time: 10.00am – Noon Venue: CV and Interview workshop to enhance skills needed to improve opportunities for work or back Graduate Attributes Hub, Millstream Courtyard, University of Limerick to education interviews. Light refreshments served. This may be of interest to people returning to Time: 1.00pm – 2.00pm employment, those unemployed, community residents. This event is hosted by the Northside Family The talk will explore how society, culture and science have been intertwined throughout history. Looking Resource Centre and is supported by the Limerick Community Education Network (LCEN). at how scientific developments are influenced by their social and cultural contexts. The talk will explore Contact: Mary Mc Cusker 061-326623 a series of significant milestones and episodes in history of science from the Copernican revolution to the discovery of DNA. This may be of interest to the General Public& Campus Community. This event is hosted by The Dept. Of History University of Limerick. Do you Need Skills in I.T.? Contact: Catherine McCarthy, Continuing & Professional Education 061202530 [email protected], www.ul.ie/cpe Venue: National Learning Network Raheen Business Park Limerick Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm Join us and see what we can offer you. This may be of interest to people out of work through accident, Run Limerick Youth Service Run illness and disability. This event is hosted by the National Learning Network. Venue: Meet @ Shelbourne Park Contact: Trish or Val 061 229777 [email protected] Time: 1:00 – 3:30 pm A running workshop aimed at improving your technique and your time in the Great Limerick Run Mature Student Access Certificate Information Morning Prizes on the day for best costume / tightest lycra! This event is suitable for those hoping to run in the Venue: Room: CG058 (Main Building, University of Limerick) opposite the library entrance. great Limerick Run. This event is hosted by Limerick Youth Service. Time: 11.00am – 1.00pm Contact: Damian Landy, 061-412444 Information morning to provide information on the Mature Student Access Certificate. This is a one year pre degree course aimed at individuals who wish to develop or refresh key learning skills, and to undertake some foundation level academic studies, before applying directly for a degree programme. Making Positive Change This may be of interest to Mature Students interested in returning to college. Venue: 4A02, Limerick Institute of Technology, Moylish Park. Contact: Maria O’Connell, Mature Student Office, Tel: 061 202735, Email: [email protected] Time: 12.30p.m-1.30p.m Are you looking to make positive change in your health, career, mindset or life in general? If so then this talk will provide you with the tools you require to successfully do so and unleash your true potential. This event is open to all. Contact: Anna Murphy, 061-293130 or [email protected]. Dawn Coleman, 061-293521 or [email protected] 40 41 Friday 11th April Saturday 12th April

“Becoming Unstuck” - Looking after your Mental Health and Weekly Walks – Ballyhoura Bears Well-being Ballyhoura Bears organize walks for Thursday, Saturday & Sunday each week. Venue: Room 4A02, Limerick Institute of Technology, Moylish Park, Limerick Please see www.ballyhourabears.com for details. These walks are open to all. Time: 1.30pm - 2.00pm Contact: Elizabeth Enright, 087-2873937 This is a presentation by Focus trainees which offers practical information and tips on how to look after your mental health and wellbeing – everybody will leave feeling good and with at least one new strategy to strengthen their resilience and well-being. This may be of interest to anybody interested in mental Éigse Michael Hartnett Literary & Arts Festival health and well-being. Venue: Newcastle West, Co. Limerick. Contact: Lisa Haugh Area Manager National Learning Network, 061-229962 [email protected] Time: See website for event details Éigse Michael Hartnett Literary & Arts Festival (10th – 12 th April) which vibrantly honours the poetry and memory of one of Ireland’s best loved poets, is a celebration of the word in all its guises; Public Lecture: Local History poetry, song, drama, dance, stories and conversations. This festival is an exciting weave of Irish and international poets and writers, singers, dancers, actors and storytellers with the weekend comprised of Venue: Graduate Attributes Hub, Millstream Courtyard, University of Limerick readings, lectures, concerts, dance and theatre performances. This event is hosted by the Limerick city Time: 2:15pm – 3.15pm and County Local Authorities and Éigse Michael Hartnett Literary & Arts Festival. Interest in local history has never been greater. The activities of numerous local history societies and Contact: Bríd Quinn Arts Office 061 407372, www.eigsemichaelhartnett.ie, [email protected] groups, and private individuals working on their own or with others, all bear testimony to the continuing excitement that derives from researching and understanding the past in a particular locality. This talk will look at the topic of Local History and will be of interest to anyone with an interest in history. This event is Canoe Tour on hosted by The Dept. Of History University of Limerick. Venue: UL Activity Centre, Two Mile Gate, Killaloe Co Clare Contact: Catherine McCarthy, Continuing & Professional Education, 061-202530 Time: 10.00am – Noon or 2.00pm - 4pm [email protected],www.ul.ie/cpe See “ Pleasure Lake” by small boat. Under the guidance of qualified instructors, participants embark on a trip along the shores of beautiful Lough Derg. During the trip participants can see local wildlife & enjoy the unique scenery that Lough Derg has to offer. Suitable for beginners age 9 years up. Opening Weekend Performances – EVA International 2014 This may be of interest to the general public. Pre-registration essential. Venue: Limerick City Gallery of Art, Pery Square, Limerick Contact: Registration details Bookings Manager, 061376622, Email [email protected] ,Web www.ulac.ie Time: 7.00pm – 7.30pm Join us for the opening weekend performances of EVA International 2014- Curated by Bassam El Baroni. WRAP (Wellness, Recovery, Action Planning) Introductory Artworks will be activated with live performances in the gallery, details available through www.eva.ie. All are welcome to join us for the live performances. This event is hosted by the Limerick City Gallery of Art Workshop in partnership with Eva International. Venue: Coote Memorial Hall, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick Contact: Noelle Collins, Limerick City Gallery of Art, 061 310633 Time: 10.30pm – 1:30pm Introduction to developing a WRAP plan, your plan is developed by YOU which is empowering. Develop a broader understanding of the key concepts and integrating it into your life to keep you well and happy. A full Wrap programme will be organized in the area following on from this. Open to all. This is event is hosted by Ballyhoura Development Ltd. Contact: Eileen O’Keeffe, 063-91734 42 43 Saturday 12th April Saturday 12th April

Slow Art Day A Short Walking Tour of Adare Venue: The Hunt Museum, Rutland Street. Venue: The Main Door, The Heritage Centre, Adare. Time: 11.00am – 12.30pm (11.00am viewing, and 12.00 discussion and coffee) Time: 2.30pm Allow 2 hours Slow Art Day is an international event designed to encourage people to slow the frenzied pace of daily In a stroll along Adare’s Main Street, participants will be introduced to the means by which they can lives, inviting them to enter into the art world, slowly. Come and enjoy a selection of pieces from The undertake research on their own homes’ history. In addition to looking at some buildings the participants Hunt Collection and join in an informal discussion over a coffee in The Hunt Café. This may be of interest will learn of the sources of information generally available to members of the public. This may be of to adults, children, seniors, general audiences. interest to adults. This event is hosted by The Architectural Conservation. Contact: Dr Dominique Bouchard, The Hunt Museum, 061 312833 Contact: Tom Cassidy, 087 0904561

The Politics of Food Architectural Treasure Hunt Venue: Limerick Milk Market Venue: The Main Door, The Heritage Centre, Adare. Time: Noon – 2.00pm Time: 2.30pm Allow 2 hours (90 minutes for quiz and 30 minutes for the exhibition tour) How we buy our food has become quite a political statement. This debate invites local producers and Ranging along Adare’s Main Street from the Village Hall to the church, the participants food activists to discuss how producing and buying food has become something of a hot potato! This will seek answers to 30 questions set out in a work book that they can keep. There will be free admission event is open to everyone and is hosted by the Limerick Spring Festival of Politics and Ideas. to the Heritage Centre Exhibition afterwards. This may be of particular interest to children 8 – 12. This Contact: Jennifer, 083-4591508 [email protected] event is hosted by Architectural Conservation. Contact: Emma Gilleece, 0858408718 Opening Weekend Performances – EVA International 2014 Venue: Limerick City Gallery of Art, Pery Square, Limerick Walk & Talk About at Limerick City Gallery of Art – EVA Time: 2.00pm – 2.30pm International 2014 Join us for the opening weekend performances of EVA International 2014- Curated by Bassam El Baroni. Artworks will be activated with live performances in the gallery, details available through www.eva.ie. All Venue: Limerick City Gallery of Art, Pery Square, Limerick are welcome to join us for the live performances. This event is hosted by the Limerick City Gallery of Art Time: 3:00 – 4:30pm in partnership with EVA International. A free guided tour through the EVA International 2014 exhibitions (curated by Bassam El Baroni) at Contact: Noelle Collins, Limerick City Gallery of Art, 061 310633 Limerick City Gallery of Art to be followed by an informal discussion group in the HUB exploring our responses to the exhibition and individual artworks. All are welcome to join the tour and discussion group. This event is hosted by the Limerick City Gallery of Art in partnership with EVA International. Intercultural Music Workshop Contact: Noelle Collins, Limerick City Gallery of Art, 061 310633. www.eva.ie Venue: Lava Javas Youth Café, Limerick Youth Service, Lower Glentworth Street, Limerick. Time: 2.00pm – 6:00pm Limerick Spring Assembly A fun interactive music workshop led by experienced volunteers involved in our diverse youth work settings. Open to all. This event is hosted by the Limerick Youth Service. Venue: The Crescent Hall, Limerick Tutorial College Time: 6.30pm – 9.00pm Contact: Shay Moloney, 061412444 Chaired by Vincent Browne, this is a pop up citizens assembly where citizens of Limerick get to put a motion to the floor and the audience will vote to support or reject each motion. At the end the Limerick Spring will publish a manifesto of motions passed and publish this online. This event is open to everyone. This event is hosted by Limerick Spring of Festivals of politics and ideas. Contact: Jennifer, 083-4591508 [email protected] 44 Sunday 13th April

Weekly Walks – Ballyhoura Bears Ballyhoura Bears organize walks for Thursday, Saturday & Sunday each week. Please see www.ballyhourabears.com for details. Open to all. Contact: Elizabeth Enright, 087-2873937

A Taste of Craft Venue: The Hunt Museum, Rutland St, Limerick Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm Try your hand at some craft skills, like Silversmithing, Ceramics, Blacksmithing, Felting, with guidance from members of the Limerick Craft Collective. This may be of interest to adults, children accompanied by adult, seniors, and general audiences. This event is hosted by Limerick Craft Collective. Contact: Joni Roche, The Hunt Museum, 061 312833 / Clare 087-4169450

Speakers Corner Venue: Urban Garden, Corner of Thomas St. & Anne St. Time: 3.00pm – 6.00pm 2014 LifeLong Speakers Corner is a unique opportunity for the citizen to get up on a soap box in the middle of the city and have a 10 minute vent right in the heart of Limerick. Open to everyone. This event is hosted by the Limerick Springs Festival of Politics and Events. Learning Contact: Jennifer, 083-4591508 [email protected] festivaL

The University of Limerick is pleased to support the 2014 Lifelong Learning Festival which aims to promote and develop lifelong learning in Limerick and the surrounding region.

For further information, contact: Continuing & Professional Education phone: 061.202530 / 202047 email: [email protected]

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Serving the Comm unity Adult Literacy Adult & Continuing Education Back to Education Initiative (BTEI) Third Level Course Provision Further Education and Training Youthreach Programme Inservice Programmes VTOS Programme Outdoor Education

C ommunity Education Youth Affairs Lifelong Learning Festival Organising Committee 2014

Post Primary Colleges/Schools Adult & Continuing Education Centres Name Organisation/Network Brid Burke Limerick City and County Council Colaiste Íde agus Iosef, Abbeyfeale Abbeyfeale Education Centre Colin Cummins Limerick and Clare ETB, Limerick City Adult Education Service Coláiste Mhuire, Askeaton An t-Ionad Glas Organic Centre, Dromcollogher Sean O’Carroll Limerick and Clare ETB, Co Limerick Adult Education Service Adrienne O’Connell West Limerick Resources LCFE East Limerick Campus, Youthreach East, Hospital Eileen O’Keeffe Ballyhoura Development

Castletroy College, Kilfinane Outdoor Education Centre, Kilfinane Catherine McCarthy University of Limerick Jillian Casey PAUL Partnership Coláiste Chiaráin, Croom Adult Learner Support Centre, Kilmallock Gareth Carroll PAUL Partnership David Studer PAUL Partnership Hazelwood College, Dromcollogher VTOS East, Kilmallock Tracy Lawlor Limerick Community Education Network Coláiste Iósaef, Kilmallock Kilmallock College of Further Education Patrick Hogan PR Officer, Limerick College of Further Education Yvonne Lane Festival Co-ordinator Desmond College, Newcastlewest Adult Learner Support Centre, Newcastlewest

Coláiste na Trócaire, Rathkeale Adult Guidance Centre, Newcastlewest

Youthreach West, Shanagolden

VTOS West, Resource Centre, Shanagolden

Education Resource Centre, Shanagolden

LCETB Further Education Division, Atheneum Building, Cecil St, Limerick

Phone: (061) 417688 Fax (061) 417242 email [email protected] .

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