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December 8, 2024 - Notification from Mary O'Grady, Secretary, UCC Retired Staff Association

Dear Colleagues, 

I am looking forward to seeing you all at the Christmas Lunch on Tuesday 10th, December 

Please remember to bring  your Christmas Lunch Ticket with you to the UCC Christmas Lunch for UCC Retired Staff on Tuesday 10th December at 12.30pm

Your ticket to be included in the draw for Spot Prizes on the day.

I hope you all enjoy the opportunity to meet with friends and former colleagues from across campus.

Kind regards,

Mary

Mary O Grady

Secretary, UCC Retired Staff Association 

November 12, 2024 - Notification from Mary O'Grady, Secretary, UCC Retired Staff Association

Hi all

I am sorry to report that we have to cancel the RSA event planned for tomorrow Wednesday in the Council Room
I got call from Shane Lehane, our presenter this morning to say he is feeling very ill and on advice from his doctor he has to cancel all his work for this week.
Shane sends his apologies to all RSA members that he cannot present to us tomorrow due to illness.
He will follow up with a presentation to us early in the new year.

May I take this opportunity to remind you all to return the Christmas Lunch Form and Renewal of RSA Membership Form for 2025 together with payment of €20 for Lunch and €20 for Renewal of RSA membership to the HR Dept, UCC as soon as possible.
If paying by cheque, please make it payable to UCC Retired Staff Association. 
We, the RSA Committee will be meeting towards the end of November to send out the Xmas Lunch Tickets for the 10 th December.


I look forward to seeing you all on the 10 th December for a wonderful celebration and get together.


Kind regards,
Mary
Mary O Grady
Secretary, UCC Retired Staff Association
November 08, 2024 - Notification from Mary O'Grady, Secretary, UCC Retired Staff Association
Hi all,

Just a gentle reminder re RSA Presentation on Wednesday 13th November, 2024 at 2.00pm in The Council Room, UCC:
The Presentation is from Shane Lehane, Lecturer in UCC Folklore Department.
Shane will talk to us on the Irish Folk Year giving us an overview of customs, traditions and folklore in the Irish context.
Refreshments will be served afterwards in the Staff Dining Room.

Please NOTE details for Christmas Lunch for UCC Retired Staff:
Date:  10th December, 2024
Venue: De Vere Hall, Aras na Mac Leinn
Time:  12.30pm
Ticket price:  20 Euro
An Ecumenical Service will be held in the Honan Chapel prior to the lunch

If you are attending the RSA Presentation on Wednesday next,  we will have tickets for the Christmas Lunch if any of you would like to purchase then.  Bring cash to pay for Lunch ticket.
 
Kind regards,
Mary
Mary O Grady
Secretary, UCC Retired Staff Association 
October 20, 2024 - Notification from Mary O'Grady, Secretary, UCC Retired Staff Association
Hi all
Just a short note to update everyone as we have a change of date for both the November Presentation and Christmas Lunch for UCC Retired Staff.

Please Note  details for RSA Presentation on 13th November, 2024:
The RSA Event for November is a Presentation from Shane Lehane, Lecturer in UCC Folklore Department. Shane will talk to us on the Irish Folk Year giving us an overview of customs, traditions and folklore in the Irish context.
Date for November Presentation is Wednesday 13th November, at 2.00pm
Venue: Council Room, UCC
Please NOTE details for Christmas Lunch for UCC Retired Staff:
Date: 10th December, 2024
Venue: De Vere Hall, Aras na Mac Leinn
Time: 12.30pm
An Ecumenical Service will be held in the Honan Chapel prior to the lunch

We plan to send out the Christmas Lunch invitation to all in next few weeks.
 
Kind regards,
Mary
Mary O Grady
Secretary
UCC Retired Staff Association 
October 7, 2024 - Notification from Mary O'Grady, Secretary, UCC Retired Staff Association

Hi all,

This is just a gentle reminder re the UCC Retired Staff Association event organised for this Thursday 10th October at 2.00pm
RSA event:
October 10th,  Speaker Tadgh Crowley from the Glucksman and Irene Ni Shuilleabhain UCC Green Campus Greenshoots Coordinator.
Tadgh and Irene  will meet us at the Glucksman at 2.00pm and give a tour of UCC Lower Grounds covering combination of the interlinks between biodiversity and art on campus.
The Tour will take 90 minutes. Bring a rain coat, as the weather may be inclement.
Coffee/Tea and refreshments will be served in the River Room in the Glucksman at 3.30pm after the tour.

Kind regards
Mary
Mary O Grady
Secretary, UCC RSA

September 26, 2024 - Notification from Mary O'Grady, Secretary, UCC Retired Staff Association

Dear Colleagues,
I hope everyone is keeping well. I am just sending out this email, as a gentle reminder about the two events scheduled for your attention in October.

They are as follows:
  1. October 10th,  Speaker Tadgh Crowley, Senior Curator- Education & Community at the Glucksman and Irene Ni Shuilleabhain, UCC Green Campus Greenshoots Coordinator.
Tadgh and Irene  will meet us at the Glucksman Foyer at 2.00pm and give a tour of UCC Lower Grounds covering combination of the interlinks between biodiversity and art on campus. The Tour will take 90 minutes and we will return to the River room at 3.30pm for refreshments. 
It is important to bring rain gear on the day if forecast is for showers, drizzle etc. 
University College Cork campus is rich in biodiversity and participants will learn about some of the 451 flora and fauna that make this urban oasis their home. The new Biodiversity Trail is built on a long history of supporting nature in this urban environment  and it provides an accessible space for those who are new to wildlife watching, as well as being enjoyable for seasoned naturalists. The guided walk will highlight how artists interpret and represent biodiversity, starting with a focus on key works within the Groundwork exhibition before heading out on the trail where participants will be given basic creative approaches and materials to allow them to respond to the University arboretum, wildflower meadow, and River Lee.
Coffee/Tea and refreshments will be served in the River Room at the Glucksman after the tour.  
  1. Details of exciting External event  for RSA members scheduled for Thursday October 17th, 2024
The RSA Committee has organised a bus trip to visit Charles Fort, Kinsale with beautiful lunch booked for Actons Hotel, Kinsale afterwards. 
 
Details are as follows:
  • Coach is free to you as participants
  • Cost of tour at Charles Fort is just €4.00 per person
  • Lunch to cost €30.00 per head. Money for lunch will be collected on the Coach Bus.
Plan for the 17th is as follows:
  • Coach leaves Western Gateway Building at 10.00am for Kinsale
  • Guided Tour of Charles  Fort booked for 11.00am-12.00 
  • Coach then takes participants to Acton's Hotel 
  • 2 course lunch with tea/coffee afterwards will be served at 1.00pm
  • People get choice of either starter or desert with a choice of fish, meat or vegetarian dish for main course/ dinner . Tea/coffee served afterwards.
  • Coach brings everyone back to base at Western Gateway Building afterwards
Please confirm your interest in participating in the Trip to Charles Fort by emailing me by 4th October at the latest, as I need numbers Charles Fort and Actons Hotel for the lunch.
 
Thank you to those who have already emailed to confirm attendance for trip to Kinsale.
 
I look forward to seeing a big attendance at both of  these events.
 
Kind regards,
 
Mary
Mary O Grady
Secretary, UCC Retired Staff Association
Phone: 087-2860058

September 13, 2024 - Notification from Mary O'Grady, Secretary, UCC Retired Staff Association

Dear Colleagues,
 
Thank you to all that attended the very interesting presentation from Dr Denis Staunton yesterday. 
 
Denis gave an excellent presentation and overview of how we can all improve our brain health.
You can learn more on this subject if you wish by registering for Denis's course on Brain Health which is part of ACE UCC short Courses.

Details on this course are -
Short Courses (6 weeks)
Adult Continuing Education Short Course Autumn Programme
Further Information: Short Courses|UCC|University College Cork|Cork|Ireland
Closing Date: 20th September 2024
When:     Monday - 7pm - 9pm
Where:    Western Gateway Building room G13
From:      30th September - 11th November 2024
Cost:       170 euro
Lecturer: Dr. Denis Staunton
Link to further information on the ACE UCC website: Click here
 
Have a lovely weekend everyone.
 
Kind regards,
Mary
Mary O Grady
Secretary, UCC Retired Staff Association
September 9, 2024 - Notification from Mary O'Grady, Secretary, UCC Retired Staff Association
Dear Colleagues, 
This is a gentle reminder re the UCC Retired Staff Monthly Presentation on 
 
Date: Thursday 12th September, 
Time: 2.00pm
Venue: G18, Brookfield Campus
 
Speaker:   Dr Denis Staunton, Retired Assistant Director,  Adult Education and former Director of Access, UCC 
Denis will present to us  on September 12th at 2.00pm in G18, Brookfield Campus
Denis has done extensive research on the importance of Brain Health and delivers a short course with ACE on Brain Health annually. He will give an overview of what  is important to keep our brain healthy,  as we age. 
He will also outline the latest theories about the brain including neuroplasticity, cognitive reserve, neurogenesis and the causes and symptoms of dementia including Alzheimer's disease.
 
Refreshments will be served afterwards in the Jennings Gallery on first floor of Brookfield Campus
 
Looking forward to seeing a big attendance, as we start a new year of great presentations.
(See also previous notification of September 2)
 
Kind regards,
Mary
Mary O Grady
Secretary, UCC Retired Staff Association
September 2, 2024 - Notification from Mary O'Grady, Secretary, UCC Retired Staff Association
Dear Colleagues, 
I hope you are all well and enjoyed the Summer with family and friends. 
My colleagues and I in the RSA Committee have been busy planning and organising events for your enjoyment for next few months. I trust you will all enjoy the list of diverse events we have now scheduled for September, October, November and the Annual Christmas Lunch is scheduled for the 29 th November.

The monthly presentations for September, October and November are as follows:
  1. September 12th, Speaker:   Dr Denis Staunton, Retired Lecturer in Adult Education and former Director of Access, UCC 
Denis will present to us on September 12th at 2.00pm in G18, Brookfield Campus
Denis has done extensive research on the importance of Brain Health and delivers a short course with ACE on Brain Health annually. He will give an overview of what  is important to keep our brain healthy, as we age. He will also outline the latest theories about the brain including neuroplasticity, cognitive reserve, neurogenesis etc. 
  1. October 10th,  Speaker Tadgh Crowley from the Glucksman and Irene Ni Shuilleabhain UCC Green Campus Greenshoots Coordinator.
Tadgh and Irene  will meet us at the Glucksman at 2.00pm and give a tour of UCC Lower Grounds covering combination of the interlinks between biodiversity and art on campus.
Coffee/Tea and refreshments will be served in the River Room in the Glucksman after the tour.
  1. November 14th Speaker is Shane Lehane, Part time Lecturer in  Dept of Folklore & Ethnology,  UCC.  
Shane lectures on the Folklore Degree programme in UCC and he is a regular contributor to RTE’s Today Show. Shane will talk to us on the Irish Folk Year giving us a background into customs, traditions in Irish Folk Life.
Shane will present on 14th November, at 2.00pm in the Council Room, Main Quad, UCC
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November 29th is date set for Annual Christmas Lunch for Retired Staff
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Details of exciting External event for RSA members scheduled for Thursday October 17th, 2024
 
The RSA Committee has organised a bus trip to visit Charles Fort, Kinsale with beautiful lunch booked for Actons Hotel, Kinsale afterwards. 
 
Details are as follows:
  • Coach bus is free to you as participants
  • Cost of tour at Charles Fort is just €4.00 per person
  • Lunch to cost €30.00 per head. Money for lunch will be collected on the Coach Bus.

     Plan for the 17th is as follows:
  • Coach Bus leaves Western Gateway Building at 10.00am for Kinsale
  • Guided Tour of Charles  Fort booked for 11.00am-12.00 
  • Coach Bus then takes participants to Acton's Hotel 
  • 2 course lunch with tea/coffee afterwards will be served at 1.00pm
  • People get choice of either starter or desert with a choice of fish, meat or vegetarian dish for main course/ dinner. Tea/coffee served afterwards.
  • Coach bus brings everyone back to base at Western Gateway Building afterwards
Please confirm your interest in participating in the Trip to Charles Fort by emailing me by 27 th September at the latest, as I need numbers for the lunch.
 
I hope you will all find the list of diverse speakers for our monthly meetings interesting and will participate in the external trip to Kinsale.  I look forward to seeing a big attendance at events.
 
Kind regards,
 
Mary
Mary O Grady
Secretary, UCC Retired Staff Association
Phone: 087-2860058
July 17, 2024 - Notification from Mary O'Grady, Secretary, UCC Retired Staff Association
Dear all, 
 
I hope everyone is keeping well.
I am the bearer of sad news this evening. Liam Cotter passed away yesterday and his funeral mass is tomorrow Thursday at 1.00pm at the Church of the Immaculate Conception , The Lough.  May he rest in peace.
Liam was one of the founding members of the UCC Retired Staff Association and he made a huge input to the organisation of the Christmas Lunch every year.  
 
Full details of Liam's funeral arrangements are on  Death Notice of WILLIAM (LIAM) COTTER (Cork City, Cork) | rip.ie
 
On behalf of all RSA Committee members past and present, I wish to send sincere condolences to Liam's son Pat Cotter who continues to support the RSA always.
 
Kind regards,
Mary
Mary O Grady
Secretary, UCC RSA

June 19, 2024 - Notification from Mary O'Grady, Secretary, UCC Retired Staff Association

Hi all,

I hope everyone is keeping well and enjoying summer weather with family and friends.

We had a wonderful presentation from Theo Dorgan on Thursday last 13th June and Theo gave a fabulous overview on The Great Book of Ireland afterwards in the Boole Library.
It was a momentous occasion, as the Great Book of Ireland is truly spectacular and a wonderful repository of the work of the great poets and artists of Ireland in the late 20th century. 

We will share some photos and information on  the Retired Staff Web Page later this week

REMINDER re the Annual RSA BBQ on the 27th June at 7.00pm
The cost of the ticket for  the BBQ is €25 Euro for RSA members and €35 for non members.
This will include a free drink on arrival.
Please confirm your attendance with me by  21st June.
Ticket money to be sent to the RSA c/o Eileen O’Brien, HR Office, University College Cork by 21st June.
We need to give final numbers for catering on Monday 24th June.

Looking forward to seeing you at this event. 

Kind regards,
Mary
Mary O Grady
Secretary, UCC Retired Staff Association  
Ph: 087-2860058
June 6, 2024 - Notification from Mary O'Grady, Secretary, UCC Retired Staff Association
Dear Colleagues, 
I hope you are all keeping well and enjoying the Summer activities.
I am just sending you a reminder re upcoming RSA events for June and I hope to see big attendance at both events
  1. Theo Dorgan, Irish Poet and Writer,  will present to us on the 13th June at 2.00pm in the Council Room , UCC. 
     Theo Dorgan  will give us a tour of The Great Book of Ireland - 'Leabhar Mor na hEireann' in the Boole Library afterwards. 
    Refreshments will be served in UCC Staff Dining Room afterwards.
  1. The Annual Summer Barbeque will be held at Sundays Well Tennis Club on Thursday 27th June at 7.00pm  
    The cost of the ticket for  the BBQ is €25 Euro for RSA members and €35 for non members.
    This will include a free drink on arrival.
     Please confirm your attendance with me by 20th June.
     Ticket money to be sent to the RSA c/o Eileen O’Brien, HR Office, University College Cork, no later than mid June. 
Looking forward to seeing you at these RSA events.
 
If you have any questions  send me an email and I will respond to you  asap.
 
Kind regards,
Mary
Mary O Grady
Secretary, UCC Retired Staff Association
Ph: 087-2860058
May 2, 2024 - Notification from Mary O'Grady, Secretary, UCC Retired Staff Association
Dear Colleagues, 

I hope you are all well and enjoying the sunshine the last few days. 
We have two interesting RSA events planned for month of June. They are as follows:

On 13th June, Theo Dorgan, Irish poet, writer, lecturer and ex graduate of UCC will present to us in the Council Room at 2.00pm and afterwards Theo will give us a tour of "The Great Book of Ireland" which is in the Boole Library. Refreshments will be served in Staff Restaurant after the event. 

On 27th June at 7.00pm,  the Annual RSA Barbeque will be held in the Sundays Well Tennis Club.

Details for the Barbeque are as follows:
  • Ticket cost: Euro 25 for members/ Euro 35 non members
  • Ticket will include fabulous buffet meal and one drink on arrival. All other drinks to be paid separately.
  • We are organising a musician also for the event so bring your dancing shoes!!!
If you are interested in attending please forward your name to me by Friday 14 th June 
Ticket money to be sent to the RSA c/o Eileen O’Brien, HR Office, University College Cork, no later than 14 th June, as we need 
to give details of numbers to Brook Inn Bar & Restaurant well in advance of the event.

Looking forward to seeing a great attendance at these two events in June.

Kind regards,
Mary
Mary O Grady
Secretary, UCC Retired Staff Association
Ph: 087-2860058

 

April 18, 2024 - Notification from Mary O'Grady, Secretary, UCC Retired Staff Association
Dear Colleagues, 
I hope you are all keeping well and in good spirits as we look forward to summer months and hopefully lots of sunshine. 
Photos from our visit to see the Lord Mayor on 14 th March can be viewed on the Image Gallery page.
It was a lovely event and I hope all that attended enjoyed the morning.
 
On the 11th April, we held the AGM for the Retired Staff Association. 
The three Officers; Catherine O Brien, Chairperson, Pleun Maaskant, Treasurer and myself as Secretary plan to continue for another year. Many of our RSA Committee are also staying on and Ann Mc Cann is joining us for 2024/25. 
Minutes of the UCC RSA Committee AGM held on 11th April 2024
 
Upcoming events for your Diary include:
  1. We have a planned visit to Fota House and Gardens at 1.15pm on the 9th May. Fota House will provide us with complimentary tea and coffee on arrival in the Grand Hallway at Fota House at 1.15pmWe have booked a combination tour of Fota  House and Victorian  Working Garden.
    The guided tour lasts approx 1 hour and the group rate negotiated is 9 Euro.
    The combination tour takes in the lower ground floor of the house and the Victorian Working Gardens which are located behind the main house next to the formal gardens.
    As the cafe at Fota House is closed for renovations, attendees can gather for tea/coffee and cake in Brambley Lodge after the tour. 
    Fota House management are offering complimentary car parking to the group so on exit you need to press the intercom at the barrier and mention you are with the UCC Group and the barrier will be lifted.

  2. Theo Dorgan, Irish Poet and Writer,  will present to us on the 13th June at 2.00pm in the Council Room , UCC.
    Theo Dorgan will give us a tour of The Great Book of Ireland - 'Leabhar Mor na hEireann' in the Boole Library afterwards

  3. The Annual Summer Barbeque will be held at Sundays Well Tennis Club on Thursday 27th June at 7.00pm
If you are interested in the trip to Fota House and Gardens on the 9 th May, please forward your name to me asap, as I will need to provide numbers to the Manager at Fota House in advance.
 
Thanking you.
 
Kind regards,
Mary
Mary O Grady
Secretary, UCC RSA
April 9, 2024 - Notification from Mary O'Grady, Secretary, UCC Retired Staff Association
Dear Members, 
 
Just a reminder that the Annual General Meeting of the UCC Retired Staff Association will take place as follows:
 
Day and Date:    Thursday,  11th April, 2024
Time:                   2. 00 pm
Venue:                 Council Room, UCC
 
Full details are contained in my previous notification of April 4, 2024. (see below)

Looking forward to seeing you  all there.
 
Kind regards,
 
Mary
Mary O Grady
Secretery, UCC Retired Staff Association.
April 4, 2024 - Notification from Mary O'Grady, Secretary, UCC Retired Staff Association
Dear Members, 
 
The Annual  General Meeting of the UCC Retired Staff Association will take place as follows:
 
Day and Date:    Thursday,  11th April, 2024
Time:                   2. 00 pm
Venue:                 Council Room, UCC
 
Relevant documents can be accessed and downloaded at the following links -

Link to  Minutes of EGM Thursday 18 May 2023
 
Link to  Nomination Form - RSA AGM 2024

Link to  UCC RSA Annual General Meeting Agenda 2024

Please ensure that if you nominate someone you have their approval. 
 
We would be delighted to have some newly retired members join our RSA Committee. 
 
The  AGM will be followed by tea/coffee/cake/chat in the Staff Restaurant immediately after the meeting.
 
Looking forward to seeing you all there.
 
Kind regards,
 
Mary
Mary O Grady
Secretery, UCC Retired Staff Association.
March 27, 2024 - Notification from Mary O'Grady, Secretary, UCC Retired Staff Association
Hi All, 
 
Details regarding the UCC Staff Golf Society, that may be of interest to many of you, can be found at the following links.  Enjoy!!
UCC Staff Golf Society - Membership Form 2024              UCC Staff Golf Society - Fixture Schedule 2024
 
Kind regards,
 
Mary
 
Mary O Grady
Secretary, UCC Retired Staff Association
March 26, 2024 - Notification from Mary O'Grady, Secretary, UCC Retired Staff Association
Dear all,
 
I hope everyone is keeping well and looking forward to Easter and better weather hopefully.
 
Many thanks to all that attended the Visit to the Lord Mayor's Office on the 14 th March. It was a very interesting day and the Lord Mayor spoke about the history of the City Hall and the Office of the Lord Mayor with great knowledge and passion. I am waiting on the group photo which was taken on the day and I will share that with you all, as a lovely memory. Roy Cummins has uploaded some photos taken on the day to the RSA page on the UCC website. 
 
The planned events for the next few months are as follows:
  • On Thursday, 11th April  the AGM of the Retired Staff Association will be held in the Council Room at 2.30pm. 
    All are welcome and I will send out the Agenda for the AGM next week
  • On Thursday, 9th May at 2.00pm we have organised a Visit to Fota House and Gardens.
     I have negotiated a group rate of €9.00 per person for the Combination House & Victorian Working Garden Tour which lasts approx. 1 hour.  The combination tour takes in the lower ground floor of the House & the Victorian Working Gardens which are located behind the main house next to the formal gardens. Fota House  will offer tea/coffee & cake in the café before the tour at rate of €6.00 per person.  

    Total cost per person for the event is €15.00 which is fantastic value.

  • On Thursday, 13th June, 2024 we will have a presentation from Theo Dorgan, Irish Poet and Author in the Council room to be followed by a 45 minute  overview  of The Great Book of Ireland/ Leabhar Mór na hÉireann in the Boole Library by Theo Dorgan. Check out https://www.theodorgan.com  Theo is a graduate of UCC and it will be great to welcome him back to speak with us, as retired staff of the college. 

  • On Thursday, June 27th at 7.00pm we will host the Annual Barbeque in Sunday's Well Tennis and Cricket Club for all RSA members

As you can all see we have an action packed list of events planned  for the next few months. I hope  many of you  will be able to attend and enjoy  catching up with friends and colleagues.
 
Wishing you all a very Happy Easter.
 
Kind regards
 
Mary
Mary O Grady
Secretary, UCC Retired Staff Association 
February 17, 2024 - Notification from Mary O'Grady, Secretary, UCC Retired Staff Association
Dear All, 
I hope everyone is keeping well and enjoying the weekend.
Many thanks to all that attended the RSA meeting on the 8 th February. 
We had an excellent presentation from Margaret Desmond and her colleague, Erin O'Connell, from the Payroll Office in UCC. 
See the slides from their presentation - UCCRTA - Payroll Slides 2024
 
Key information to note in addition to the slides :
Contact details for Revenue with regard to myAccount or PAYE issues – please phone 01 738 3636 between 9:30am and 1:30pm Monday to Friday.
The email address for accessing ESS for online payslips : please email  e.oconnell@ucc.ie
 
Our next RSA meeting is on 14th March at 11.00am. 
We are scheduled to visit the Lord Mayor's offices and get a presentation from the Lord Mayor, Cllr. Kieran Mc Carthy. The visit usually lasts 45 minutes. Refreshments will be served in the Lord Mayor's chambers.
 
The Lord Mayor's Office can only accommodate 30 people so do get in touch me with and book your place by emailing me at mogrady@ucc.ie . Look forward to seeing you there.
 
For your reference, the 2024 RSA membership application form can be accessed and downloaded at RSA Membership form 2024 . If you haven't already returned the completed form, can you kindly do so in the next few weeks?.
New members welcome - use the same form.
If anyone still needs to complete the form for membership in 2024 please send your completed form to Pleun Maaskant, Treasurer of Retired Staff Association, c/o Human Resources Office, UCC 
 
Kind regards
Mary
Mary O Grady
Secretary, UCC Retired Staff Association
Ph: 087-2860058
February, 2 2024 - Notification from Mary O'Grady, Secretary, UCC Retired Staff Association
Dear All,
Just a gentle reminder re:
 
RSA Presentation from Margaret Desmond, Payroll Office in UCC
Date:   Thursday 8th February, 2024
Time:   2.30pm
Venue: Council Room , The Quad, UCC
 
Margaret will give us a presentation on the following:
  • Using MyAccount on Revenue;  how and where you can  access basic information 
  • Using and navigating the ESS system to see payslips online
  • Understanding how deductions on payslip are calculated
  • Questions and Answers
Refreshments will be available in Staff Dining Room after the presentation. 
 
We have a lovely visit organised to meet the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Kieran Mc Carthy in his offices on:
Thursday 14th March at 11.00am
 
Looking forward to meeting you all on Thursday 8 th February.
 
Kind regards,
 
Mary
Mary O Grady
Secretary, UCC Retired Staff Association
January 20, 2024 - Notification from Mary O'Grady, Secretary, UCC Retired Staff Association
Dear All,
Many thanks to all who braved the cold weather to attend the RSA Meeting in the Council Room last Tuesday, 16 th January. 
We had an excellent presentation from Maeve Lankford.
Maeve energised and motivated us all on how to make 2024 our best year ever.
It was a great topic to start the year on.
 
Click on the following link for some notes from Maeve and details on her upcoming workshops on  Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th  January in the Clayton Silver Springs Hotel.
 Maeve Lankford - Leaflet
 
You can contact Maeve for more details on her work by checking the following links:

Try out my e-book  Make Your New Year Your Best Year 2024 Workbook - available to download at link
  • You can access my Podcast on Spotify for a fortnightly episode with my co-host Gary Benoit, sharing tips and strategies on Life, Change, Transformation! 
  • Unlocked Visioning Session & meditation available free FOR EVERYONE! Just download the  Drunken Monk app (free) and start now. 
  • You can sign up for Maeve's mailing list here - that will give you priority notice of new blogs (fortnightly) and announcements for workshops etc
Ready to make some changes in your life?  Book a complimentary strategy session with Maeve to clarify your vision and determine your next steps:    https://maevelankfordappointments.as.me/

W: http://www.maevelankford.com/

The next meetings of UCC Retired Staff Association will be as follows:

Thursday 8th February, Council Room UCC- Presentation from Margaret Desmond, Payroll Office, UCC
Thursday 14th March - We have organised a planned visit to the Lord Mayor's Office in the city.
 
I will communicate full details of both February and March RSA events in a few weeks.
 
You can join or renew your RSA membership by printing off and filling out the form at the following link and forwarding it to Retired Staff Association, Department of Human Resources, UCC.
RSA Membership form 2024
 
Thanking you,
Kind regards,
Mary
Mary O Grady, Secretary, UCC Retired Staff Association
January 8, 2024 - Notification from Mary O'Grady, Secretary, UCC Retired Staff Association
Dear Colleagues,
Belated New Year Greetings. I wish you all good health and happiness in the year ahead and I look forward to updating you regularly about RSA events organised by the committee.
I am very excited that Maeve Langford has agreed to present at our first RSA meeting in January. 
 
Please note the date is Tuesday 16th January!! This was the ONLY date that would suit Maeve so I hope many of you will come and hear her inspirational words, as we start 2024
 
Date:      Tuesday 16th January
Time:      2.30pm
Venue:    The Council Room, UCC
Speaker: Maeve Langford,  Owner, Kaleidoscope Coaching / Facilitation and Director

Workshop/presentation:  Living Life Full Spectrum
What if the latter third of your life could be the best third?  What if you could create a vision for living life full spectrum, such that retirement was everything you always hoped it would be?   Move beyond new years resolutions and learn how to intentionally create outcomes you love and how to develop the mindset and strategy to achieve them.   
This session with be in the style of a workshop rather than a presentation and you are encouraged to bring a pen and paper to capture your emerging vision.

Maeve is an award-winning, inspirational speaker and transformational coach.  
She works with individuals and teams, helping them build their dreams, accelerate their results, and create richer, more fulfilling lives.  Following a successful career in Human Resources, Maeve made the leap of faith to set up the coaching business she dreamed of.
Her ability to teach overarching spiritual transformation and success principles in accessible and applicable ways is what makes her a standout in her field. 

Please note this date in your 2024 Diary: RSA Meeting on Tuesday 16th January at 2.30pm

The following is a link to 2024 Retired Staff membership form for your reference. Please check if you have submitted the form for 2024 and if not can you kindly do so in the next few weeks?. New members welcome - use the same form.
RSA Membership form 2024

Looking forward to meeting you on the 16th January. Refreshments will be available in Staff Dining Room after the presentation from Maeve Langford.

Kind regards,
Mary

Mary O Grady
Secretary, UCC Retired Staff Association

Human Resources

Acmhainní Daonna

Ground Floor, Block E, Food Science Building, UCC

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