Cork Film Festival launched it's 59th film festival programme last night (7 Oct 2014). The jam packed programme includes over 100 films and a range of music and other events. Arts + Minds and the HSE Cork Mental Health Services are delighted to have been involved in the development of Illuminate, an exciting new series of... Continue Reading →
October is World Mental Health Awareness Month
As most readers will know, World Mental Health Day takes place each year on October 10. World Mental Health Day was initiated by the World Health Organisation in order to raise awareness and discussion about mental health issues. For many, World Mental Health Day has grown to become a week-long series of events and this... Continue Reading →
‘Open Door’ music workshop taking place as part of Culture Night – all are welcome
As regular readers will know, the 'Open Door' music sessions have been taking place at the West Cork Arts Centre, Skibbereen since 2011. The workshops, facilitated by our friends at Music Alive are inspired by the West Cork tradition of ‘scoraíochting’; where people gathered in neighbours’ houses to listen, sing, play music and dance to... Continue Reading →