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Hello & Welcome to SHEP’s website. We hope you find this website helpful. We are an Irish Community Education and Development Organisation based in Cork. Our main areas of work are; Training and Development, Earth Awareness & Action, Counselling, Advocacy and International Partnership. We were established in 1974 so we are very excited to  be celebrating our 50th Anniversary this year.

How proud we all are of the work we do together to support individuals and communities. Our head office and training centre is in Ardfoyle, Ballintemple. Please feel free to contact us on (021) 4666180.

Jim Sheehan & the SHEP team

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SHEP 1974 – 2024

Dear Friends of SHEP, we are delighted to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Social and Health Education Programme. See our story unfold as the project has blossomed and evolved since its foundation in 1974

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SHEP continues to facilitate, collaborate and support project work aligned with it own mission and core values. The following projects deliver training and resources in collaboration with SHEP and other supporting organisations.

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SHEP Training Programme:-

SHEP offers its own unique comprehensive training programme starting with Short Courses and a Foundation 1 Programme.

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SHEP Advocacy Project:-

The SHEP Advocacy Project offers independent advocacy facilitation for groups and training opportunities in advocacy.

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Green Spaces for Health:-

SHEP has now joined the Green Spaces for Health Initiative, Green Spaces for Health is a Cork city-wide Eco Social Group, and a community led initiative.

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SHEP Earth Aware:-


The Initiative is based on love for this beautiful planet of ours, its web of life and on concern about how human actions effect the environment.

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Coisceim: Counselling:-

Would you like to avail of counselling but feel you cant afford it? We can help. Counselling helps an individual to explore concerns and feelings.

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Lib: Counselling & Support:-

Lib is a free Multicultural Counselling and Support for asylum seekers and refugees. – info for professionals & service users provided in various languages.

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Horticulture LTI:-

Our Horticulture course helps learners work towards a QQI Level 4 Major Award in Horticulture in the beautiful walled gardens of Ardfoyle Convent, Ballintemple.

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SHEP International Partnership:-


In 2007 SHEP entered into a learning partnership with the Nepalese organisation Sahakarmi Samaj, a community development organisation.

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SHEP Community Choir:-

The SHEP Community Choir has continued to find innovative ways to sing together. Our choir is now growing again and singing together. (with a zoom option)

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CESCA:-

Cork Equal and Sustainable Communities Alliance (CESCA) is an alliance of eighteen diverse community and voluntary organisations working in Cork city

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Our mission:In solidarity and partnership with others we seek to foster the well-being of people, families, communities and the wider world and to contribute to building a healthy, loving, socially-just and sustainable way of living.

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The Social and Health Education Project Clg - SHEP

6 days ago

The Social and Health Education Project Clg - SHEP
Dear Community,The SHEP choir has gone from strength to strength in the last number of years. with regular performances and practice evenings they believe there is no lost causes in the vocal word and that anyone can sing if they want to.We are now preparing for our Autumn 2025 Sessions. We are hoping our choir will continue to grow and we are inviting new members. We would especially welcome more men to join us, adding that rich male resonance to our sound. All are welcome - no auditions - and there is no need to have previous experience of singing in a choir. If you want to know more or have any questions, please contact Jess Bowen at jess.bowen@socialandhealth.com or see link below.socialandhealth.com/shep-choir-2/ ... See MoreSee Less

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The Social and Health Education Project Clg - SHEP

6 days ago

The Social and Health Education Project Clg - SHEP
Dear All,SHEP as an organisation is directed by a board of management, Recently the chairperson of the board changed hands. Carrie Shanahan seen here on the right, is the outgoing chair and Dolores McCashin is the new sitting chairperson.SHEP would like to take this opportunity to thank Carrie for her time on the board. Not the easiest of tenure, Carrie stepped in at the beginning of COVID and oversaw a period of expeditated digital transformation within the organisation . Coming from private enterprise, Carrie was a safe pair of hands and her diligent stewardship steadied the ship on a bumpy Journey.Carrie discovered SHEP via Boardmatch @boardmatchireland @boardmatch while seeking to contribute to the NGO sector, the rest they say is history. Carrie's appointment has been a wonderful experience for everyone involved and we wish her the very best in the future. @carrieshano Carrie Shan. ... See MoreSee Less

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3 Apr

“If this festival stands for anything it’s that lifelong learning is a collective experience that should be experienced by all in the community for the community” -

Lord Mayor @sendboyle formally launches the Cork Lifelong @learning_fest attended by the Director of #UNESCO @UIL

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This Saturday coming Dr Mabel Hernandez will explain why eating amaranth is a very positive habit to adopt for you health. Amaranth is a superfood and can be grown successfully in Ireland.
Come to Cork Biodiversity Hub, Ballincollig for 2.30. Eircode: P31PX67

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7 Mar

Want to start cycling but are unsure because it's been a while? Come along Monday, March 17 for a group, social cycle to Cork Biodiversity Hub Ballincollig. Nothing taxing, just a little cycle nearby. Email Jamlittlesj@gmail.com
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3 Mar

The incomparable Donal O'Leary is presenting on all things related to composting @ Cork Biodiversity Hub in Ballincollig on Thursday March 20 at 7.30. Drop us a line to book a seat corkbiodiversityhub@gmail
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