Cork Stroke Support

02/06/2026

Jokes for Stroke 2026 was a huge success. A huge thank you to Chris Kent, , for hosting the night and putting together another amazing line up of comedians.
Thanks to Ross Browne, Cornelius Patrick O' Sullivan , Andrew Ryan , Sinead Quinlan , Breda Hegarty , Paul Crowley , Aaron McCarthy , Mannadh , Fiona O'Mahony and Dave Savage .
Thanks to our sponsors Astra Construction Ltd, Noel Noonan Fabrication , St. Michaels Credit Union .michaels.credit.union, Dave Crowley Design , and EMH Technical Services.
We couldn't do this each year without our technical crew, Drew McCarthy , Steve Isherwood, Paul Sherlock and Catherine Treaty.
Thank you to all the staff at the Everyman . You made the night a pleasure to work as always.

27/05/2026

The show’s line-up will also include the likes of Ross Browne, Andrew Ryan, and Sinéad Quinlan.

25/05/2026

20/05/2026

And that’s a wrap for the season.
Stroke Notes and Finphonics had their summer performance today.
Thanks to Bernadette Kiely for her dedication to Stroke Notes and her drive to achieve their many successes to date.
Thanks to Bethan Lee for the beautiful piano accompaniment for their performances.
Thanks to all our Stroke Notes Choir for their hard work and commitment throughout the year. You did us proud.
A massive thank you to our volunteers who look after the choir, Ger Hodnett, Anita Ryan & Carmel Kilcommons who make it all happen seamlessly.
We'd also like to thank Linda Kenny for her wonderful coverage of Stroke Notes Choir. Read full article here.
https://www.echolive.ie/corklives/arid-41841333.html

12/05/2026

Thanks to all at Rethink Ireland for partnering with us on this project.

A gym for stroke survivors in Cork has been hailed as 'life changing' amid calls for more rehab support.

Research by Cork Stroke Support and Rethink Ireland has shown that exercise is absolutely crucial for recovery but a new report has found that services are not up to par.

Stroke is a leading cause of disability in Ireland, impacting tens of thousands of people across the country, and these cases are expected to increase by more than 50% over the next two decades.

Yet the gym at the Cork Stroke Supports office in Blackrock is the only dedicated gym for stroke survivors in Munster.

The rehabilitation programme provides a safe, supportive environment where people can rebuild strength, confidence, independence and hope, with physio Sarah Slattery revealing that 96% of users feel stronger and more confident.

With those results, Sarah says it's clear that Ireland needs more rehab gyms.

She said: "The cost-benefit, to the state and HSE, of keeping stroke survivors off the floor, out of A&E and out-patient clinics, and in their homes living independently as long as possible, cannot be understated."

11/05/2026

Linda Kenny explores the profound and positive impact of music on the wellbeing of people in Cork who are living with conditions such as dementia, stroke or Alzheimer’s.

https://www.echolive.ie/corklives/arid-41841333.html

07/05/2026

Great to be involved and to see the wider roll out of the hugely successful Down Memory Lane project/ show. It will perform in all 10 Cork city libraries across May.

Now in its 5th year, Down Memory Lane features singer Linda Kenny, comedian/raconteur P***e O’Callaghan, and entertainer-extraordinaire Maurice Healy on vocals/piano, who will take audiences on a nostalgic trip through song, story and laughter.

The performers will be joined at each venue by a special guest, either Conor ‘The Loungeman’ O’Shea, or showband legend Art Supple.

They guarantee 75 minutes of memories, fun, banter, and singalong.

And best of all, the show is 100% free, with seats offered on a ‘first come first served’ basis.

Down Memory Lane events run from Saturday May 16 to Friday May 29, 2026.


Down Memory Lane Schedule:

Saturday May 16 - 11am - Blarney Library

Tuesday May 19 – 11am – Mayfield Library

Wednesday May 20 – 2pm – Blackpool Library

Thursday May 21 – 11am – Bishopstown Library

Friday May 22 – 2.30pm – Torytop Library

Saturday May 23 – 12pm – City Library

Tuesday May 26 – 2pm – Glanmire Library

Wednesday May 27 – 11am – Douglas Library

Thursday May 28 – 11am – Hollyhill Library

Friday May 29 – 11am – Ballincollig Library