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Have your say in the development of a new city centre art piece by Cork’s Ardú Street Art and the Sexual Health Centre
Cork Wall of Positivity, Thu, Nov 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Background:
The Sexual Health Centre is working with the Ardú Street Art Project on a HIV Wall Of Positivity. This innovative initiative is the latest in a number of innovations by the Sexual Health Centre; examples include being the first agency in Ireland to offer rapid HIV testing in non-clinical settings and partnering with the Cork Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force on Ireland’s first mobile drugs, alcohol and sexual health mobile unit. We wish to continue to innovate with this mural which will reinforce Cork’s reputation as an inclusive, forward-thinking place to live or visit. This mural will join the ranks of other HIV related murals in Brussels, Barcelona and Paris.
💬 Why Attend?
“This piece of art aims to speak to people living with HIV, their allies and to the general public who may be holding onto outdated ideas around HIV. For these reasons it is very important that we have input from a wide number of stakeholders”, says Fiona Finn, Chief Executive Officer at the Sexual Health Centre.
The new mural will also bring fresh colour and creativity to the city’s streets, transforming an ordinary wall into a new visual landmark. This is more than an art project — it’s a chance to shape how HIV is represented in Cork City. --- 🎨 About the Event
Join us for an inspiring community consultation led by Ardú to co-create the “HIV Wall of Positivity” — a new public mural that celebrates the positive realities of people living with HIV today.
This vibrant artwork will challenge outdated perceptions and promote understanding of U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable) — the message that people living with HIV on effective treatment can live long, healthy lives and pose no risk of transmission.
🧡 Who’s Invited?
This event is open to everyone — including individuals living with HIV, their friends, allies, professionals and anyone passionate about community art and inclusion.
Your voice and perspective matter in shaping this important public art piece.
🖥️ How to Join
You can take part in-person in Cork City or online. Venue details and online links will be emailed prior to the event.
Thursday Chats For People Living With HIV
Mindful Movement
25th September 1730 - 1900
Join your local Cork community to learn from choreographer Bruce Coleman simple and joyful movements that can ground you, and create space in your life away from intrusive thoughts and rumination.
This is part of a series of Q&A sessions we’re organizing once a month. Tea and snacks provided.
We invite you to join us in having meaningful conversations and building a supportive network of friends and allies. People who register will be emailed a link with the option to join the session via Zoom a few days before the event. Book your place here.
If you have any questions, you can contact us on 021 427 6676 or email tara.r@sexualhealthcentre.com
Evening Rapid HIV Testing Sessions
Our next late rapid testing sessions at the Sexual Health Centre will be on October 2nd from 17:00 - 20:00 on both evenings.
If office hours don’t suit you, we’ve got you covered. Remember you can also pick up your SH24 self test kit while you are here. Book your appointment
Evening Rapid HIV Testing Sessions
Our next late rapid testing sessions at the Sexual Health Centre will be on September 18th from 17:00 - 20:00 on both evenings.
If office hours don’t suit you, we’ve got you covered. Remember you can also pick up your SH24 self test kit while you are here. Book your appointment
DASH Van Grand Parade
Watch out for our DASH Van on Grand Parade between 18:00 and 22:00 this Saturday, September 14th.
We provide:
Free condoms
Free rapid HIV testing
Collection of SH24 self test kits
Information on harm reduction
Sexual health advice and more…