Saoirse Ethnic Hands

30/09/2026

You're Invited: Tastes of Home Launch 📖🎉
Join us as we officially launch Tastes of Home, an intercultural cookbook celebrating recipes and stories from migrant women across 9 countries who now call Cork home.
📅 14th October
🕡 6:30pm
📍 City Hall, Cork
On the night, you'll be able to buy the book, sample recipes straight from its pages, and hear the stories from the women who made it all possible. We'll also have special performances and entertainment throughout the evening.
Reserve your spot now: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/book-launch-tastes-of-home-a-sanctuary-cookbook-tickets-2002118046974
You can also pre order your copy ahead of the launch:
🔗 https://www.mercierpress.ie/books/tastes-of-home-a-sanctuary-cookbook/
Want to know more about our work? Visit our new website: https://sanctuarycatering.ie/
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🤝 Supported by through
💛 Royalties go to Saoirse Ethnic Hands, a migrant-women-led social enterprise
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29/09/2026

Tastes of Home is Here 📖🎉
We're thrilled to announce the official launch of Tastes of Home, an intercultural cookbook we've been working on for the past year.
The book brings together recipes and stories from migrant women representing 9 countries, all of whom now call Cork home. It's a collection of family recipes, personal journeys, and the cultures that shape our community.
Launching on 14th October, this is more than a cookbook. It's a celebration of culture, connection, and the women who make it all possible.
Pre-order your copy now:
🔗 https://www.mercierpress.ie/books/tastes-of-home-a-sanctuary-cookbook/
📚 Published by
📸 Photography by
🤝 Supported by through
💛 Royalties go to Saoirse Ethnic Hands, a migrant-women-led social enterprise
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22/09/2026

For the past year, we've been pouring our hearts into something truly special: an intercultural cookbook sharing recipes and stories from 9 countries, told by migrant women who now call Cork home.
Every page holds a memory — of family kitchens, of journeys, of the flavours that connect us to where we come from and the community we've built here. This book is a celebration of culture, resilience, and the power of food to bring people together.
Pre-order now and stay tuned for our official launch on 14th October — details to follow! 🎉
🔗 Pre-order link in bio / https://www.mercierpress.ie/books/tastes-of-home-a-sanctuary-cookbook/
📚 Published by
📸 Photography by
🤝 Supported by through
💛 Royalties go to , a migrant-women-led social enterprise
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15/01/2026

✨ Food has a magical way of bringing people together
🌍 It crosses borders, languages, and generations, creating moments of connection where words aren’t needed.
🤝Around a shared table, we find comfort, culture, and care, reminding us that no matter where we come from, we all belong and are nourished by community

19/12/2025

We’re on a mission to bring Christmas cheer to over 400 children in Direct Provision across Cork! 🎁

With more families to support this year and limited funds, we truly need your help to reach our goal. If you can contribute, please find our GoFundMe link in the bio.

Thank you for your kindness!

18/12/2025

This year, we are proud to support the Direct Provision Christmas Parties for the third year in a row, bringing festive joy to over 400 children living in Direct Provision centres across Cork 🎄✨.

Each child receives a gift and enjoys a fun-filled Christmas party with their family, organised in partnership with the Cork Migrant Centre.

🎁 Our goal: Raise €25,000 to make these celebrations possible. Together, we can create a magical Christmas for every child.

Donate via our GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/d8686e058

Thank you, , for the stunning photos that share the story of this project! 📸

12/12/2025

Join us in creating Christmas magic! 🤝 This year marks our third time supporting the Direct Provision Christmas Parties-a heartwarming initiative that brings festive cheer to over 400 children in Cork's Direct Provision centers.

This incredible voluntary group ensures every child receives a thoughtful gift and enjoys a party packed with treats, fun, and a special family day out.

We proudly collaborate with the Cork Migrant Centre to make sure these celebrations are inclusive and truly memorable. Thank you, , for the stunning photos that share the story of this project! 📸

We need your support to reach our €20,000 goal and fund all the parties. Every donation helps us deliver holiday magic and smiles to children who need it most.

Donate via our GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/d8686e058

09/12/2025

This year, we are proudly supporting the Direct Provision Christmas Parties for the third year in a row .

These celebrations are organized by Direct Provision Christmas Parties, a voluntary group dedicated to bringing joy to over 400 children living in Direct Provision centers across Cork 🎁.

Each child receives a thoughtful gift and enjoys a festive party filled with entertainment, treats, and a memorable day out with their families 🎉🍬👨‍👩‍👧‍👦.
These events are created in partnership with the Cork Migrant Centre, ensuring a meaningful and inclusive celebration for everyone involved 🤝💛.

A special thank you to Emma Jervis for the beautiful photography that captures the heart of this project 📸💫.

🎄 Our goal: Raise €20,000 to make all of these Christmas parties possible.
With your help, we can bring smiles, warmth, and holiday magic to hundreds of children who truly deserve it ❤️✨.

Our GoFundMe link: https://gofund.me/d8686e058

02/12/2025

10/06/2025

🧼🌸 Join us for our Soap Making Workshop, where you’ll make your own beautiful honey-based soaps using natural, locally sourced ingredients and decorate them with dried flowers.

Led by talented facilitators, this hands-on session is all about creativity, good company, and going home with something that smells and looks amazing. Perfect for gifting or keeping for yourself!

Places are limited, please book your tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/soap-making-workshop-tickets-1406339532399?aff=oddtdtcreator