Weekly Club Nights
Regular meet-ups that make it easy for members to connect, share news, and build friendships.
Cork Deaf Club
Building belonging, visibility, and access for Deaf people in Cork.
We create space for connection through social events, advocacy, skills programmes, and family support, with Deaf leadership at the centre of every decision.
Community First
A place where Deaf culture is visible, celebrated, and shared.
Cork Deaf Club brings people together for friendship, information, and confidence-building. Members can meet in an environment shaped around sign language, cultural pride, and practical inclusion.
- Accessible gatherings with sign-led communication
- Peer support across generations of members
- Local partnerships that improve participation
Open, welcoming, and Deaf-led.
Shared Impact
From everyday connection to stronger public visibility.
The club supports members beyond social activity alone. We help people navigate services, strengthen leadership, and make sure Deaf perspectives are heard across Cork City.
- Information sessions and practical signposting
- Leadership opportunities for Deaf adults and youth
- Advocacy that keeps access on the local agenda
Local action with long-term community value.
Programs
Programmes designed around participation, confidence, and access.
Our year-round activities are practical, social, and shaped by member feedback. Scroll to explore the current focus areas.
Skills Workshops
Sessions focused on communication, digital access, confidence, and practical everyday tools.
Family Connections
Welcoming spaces for relatives and supporters to learn, engage, and grow stronger together.
Community Outreach
Partnership work that improves understanding, access, and Deaf representation across Cork.
Stats Counter
A strong local network measured in participation and trust.
Featured Case Study
How one family found community, confidence, and practical support.
A new family arrived in Cork looking for connection after repeated barriers in mainstream settings. Through club nights, introductions to Deaf peers, and family-focused activities, they quickly found a network that felt familiar and accessible.
Within months, the family moved from occasional attendance to regular involvement, with their child taking part in youth activities and the parents joining peer support conversations.
- 12 weeks to regular participation
- 3 new referral links established
- 1 lasting local support network formed
Team Preview
The people guiding the club with lived experience and local knowledge.
Director
Kevin Healy
Leads strategy, partnerships, and member-centred development across the organisation.
Programme Lead
Aoife Murphy
Shapes workshops, events, and club activities around access and participation.
Community Outreach
Brian O'Sullivan
Builds relationships with local services, schools, and civic partners across Cork.
Member Support
Niamh Collins
Coordinates welcome pathways and practical support for members and families.
Blog Carousel
Stories, updates, and community notes from Cork Deaf Club.
Spring Meet-Up Highlights
An evening of conversation, new members, and shared plans for the months ahead.
Workshop Series Opens
Members joined a new run of confidence and communication sessions in Cork City.
Access in Practice
What we learned from improving event layouts, signage, and welcome information.
Family Connections Day
A look at the conversations and activities that made the day resonate across generations.
Partnering Across Munster
How new relationships are helping the club extend support and visibility beyond one venue.
Volunteer Voices
Reflections from volunteers helping create welcoming, consistent experiences for members.
Locations
Meeting members in Cork City, across Munster, and online.
Cork Deaf Club is rooted at MacCurtain Street and works across nearby communities through outreach, partnerships, and digital participation.
- Cork City hub for events, support, and coordination
- Regional links throughout Munster for shared programmes
- Online access points for updates and participation