Throwback to a beautiful Singing into Wellness graduation 💫 Celebrating friendships, connection, and an incredible journey. Well done to all involved & The Lantern Project team and tutor Fiona😊 Thank you to @corkkerrycommunityhealthcare @hsesouthwest for supporting this project!

Another invitation from @hannahkatehly known & loved by us @lanternprojectcork @nanonagleplace Giving Grief a Voice by Hannah Healy Date: Monday, 25 May 2026 Time: 1pm - 2pm Venue: Theatre 2, Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, University Limerick Dear friends, As some of you know, I’m coming to the end of my PhD, and I just want to say thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way. As part of my PhD, I’ll be doing a performance at the University of Limerick on 25 May at 1pm, and I’d be delighted to invite you along. There’s absolutely no pressure to come, but I wanted to share the invitation with you. Just to flag, the content is sensitive. My PhD has been about using music therapy to support children through grief, and the performance is a collection of songs I’ve written in response to the stories I’ve heard and the research I’ve done. If anyone would like to see or hear songs/lyrics in advance I am happy to share. I’ll be joined by a band on the day, and I’m really looking forward to sharing this piece of work with you. The poster for the event is attached. Please share with those who may be interested Warm wishes, Hannah

Gorgeous invitation from @douglasstreetcampus YOU ARE ALL INVITED>  PATCHWORK DREAMS, A Community Blanket will be on show as part of this.   The annual Douglas Street Campus End-of-Year Exhibition opening takes place onFriday, May 22nd, from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. This year’s title, “And & and” was chosen to convey the abundant, varied and eclectic nature of the creative courses on offer in the college. Creativity pushes past the limits of an “either/or” mindset. Instead of choosing one thing at the expense of another, it opens the door to multiple possibilities, allowing ideas to coexist, combine, and continually evolve.  So, you can have one thing, and another, and yet another, even if they appear incompatible at first glance.  The exhibition showcases what is possible when individual voices and shared artistic spaces are combined, and what can be achieved when creative thinking and practical skills are aligned. The exhibition is also open to the public on May 25th, May 26th and May 27th from 10am to 4pm.

Amazing pictures from this year’s Cork City Community Education Providers Gathering in Collins Barracks🌟 Attended by Karina, Ileana and Kate from The Lantern Project and Nano Nagle Place, it was a day of creativity, shared stories and meaningful connection across the community education sector. Events like this highlight the importance of community education across Cork City — creating space for learning, belonging and transformation. Huge congratulations to everyone involved👏 Thank you to Sophie, @the.quietcreative , for these stunning photographs!

This is our Lantern summer programme poster. Important to understand that we serve people who have experienced some level of vulnerability in their lives. Our programmes have a focus on wellbeing & personal development. If you have questions please call us Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursdays 0860236442 The Lantern Team @nanonagleplace

Reaching out from the Lantern Nano Nagle Place Tuesday, May 12th. Today we are launching our summer program, to make an application please email us at [email protected] Today also we are starting our art installation “In Your Shoes” Next Wednesday, May 20th you are invited to the Goldie Chapel for our Bealtaine celebration 2 pm in the Goldie Chapel with Cor na Laoí and special singer songwriter guest artists Jim Lehane and Aaron OSullivan “shimmer boy” Take the best care of yourself this week and those around you.

Our walkers & Padraig stepped it out last Wed & will be there next Wed too at 11am at the magnificent Fitzgerald Park.

Such a beautiful rehearsal with Cór na Laoí for our Lantern Bealtaine celebration 2pm May 20th at our Goldie chapel @nanonagleplace with Aaron O Sullivan @shimmerboy_ our guest artist. We will also be joined by singer/songwriter Jim Lehane & we will have the most beautiful exhibition of Creative Stitch. We will have the honour of welcoming our Lord Mayor @Cllr.FeargalDennehy @corkcitycouncil & cakes for tea/coffee will be provided by @baxterstoreyireland

Bealtaine Celebrations with the Lantern Project🌟 Join us for our Lantern Project Bealtaine Celebrations on Wednesday, May 20th at 2:00 PM in Goldie Chapel, Nano Nagle Place🎉 Enjoy a performance by community choir Cór na Laoí, led by musical director Jade Murphy, with special guest Jim Lehane. The Lantern Creative Stitch Group will showcase their beautiful work, with thanks to tutor Isabelle, and we are delighted to welcome a special performance from singer-songwriter Aaron O’Sullivan (Shimmer Boy). Baxterstory will also provide cakes for the cuppa, making it a warm and welcoming afternoon! All are welcome, no booking required🎟️

The Lantern Project @nanonagleplace is so proud to be shortlisted in the category of Community Development & Lifelong learning as part of Lord Mayor’s Civic, Community & Voluntary Awards. We are thrilled to be standing beside our wonderful/incredible friends @thedillonscrossproject & Foroige @foroige Mahon Rockies Youth Club Café. We can’t wait to be at the ceremony on June 10th at City hall @corkcitycouncil because the hall will be filled with so many amazing people working in a really positive way in our city. Thanks to @echolive.ie

Feels like summer at the Lantern @nanonagleplace Lots to look forward including our Bealtaine Celebration🎉

Today’s 14th Gathering of Cork City Community Education Providers in Collins Barracks was something truly special. The morning began with a warm welcome from the Defence Forces band as people arrived, there was tea, coffee, fruit and a real buzz of connection in Collin’s Barracks Commandant Jean Fitzgerald then officially welcomed us with generosity and warmth, setting the tone for the day. Kathy Cronin guided the morning beautifully as MC. A gentle, reflective creative session led by Kathy Cronin and Isobel Abrams (ARTETEKA) invited everyone to connect with their creative self. Using simple materials, participants revealed hidden gold and silver revealing their artwork, a powerful reminder of the potential within us all. CorLann/Artlink Blackpool then opened with a wonderful performance full of confidence and heart, earning a standing ovation. This was followed by deeply moving and personal sharings from Nancy Falvey, Spark Deeley and Maryam Rahmani, each highlighting the transformative power of creativity in community education. After a lively networking break, Denis Barrett Learning City Coordinator spoke about the importance of lifelong learning and new pathways into further education. The day closed with a strong sense of nourishment, connection and quiet joy. A reminder that creativity is not an add-on in community education, it is at its very heart, often the soft landing and the beginning of transformation. Thank you to everyone who made today what it was. A special thanks to Sophie @the.quietcreative for these outstanding photographs.