We spent a positive afternoon (Oct 3rd, 2020) with six Cork-based writers and performers who shared a piece of prose or poetry in Portuguese, German, Italian, French and As Gaeilge. We hope you find comfort in their reflections about family, culture and belonging. Read more about them here. https://youtu.be/k1VWunJEnPk Watch Videos from Good Day Cork …
Together with Think Speak Do Community Engagement (TSD), we hope to encourage deep conversations with a stranger. It is possible no matter where you are. These uncertain times may not allow for such conversations but do allow us to re-connect with old friends. Share this Podcast Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share …
Share this Podcast Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn Enjoy Good Day Cork’s first podcast series created during the first lockdown of the pandemic. Ep 1 We asked a few friends the question: ‘Who helps build your Resilience?’ Ep 2 People of Cork sharing their silver linings while living …
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