Program Overview

Centre for Co-operative Studies

The Centre for Co-operative Studies offers a Certificate in Co-operative Governance and Professional Development in partnership with the Food Industry Training Unit, UCC, and Tirlįn.

Program Overview

The programme aims to provide essential knowledge and skills development to support and progress Tirlįn members to play a meaningful role within their co-operative's representative structures.

Program Details

• The programme is a part of Tirlįn's Governance Academy, established following the restructuring of the business to a fully farmer-owned co-operative.
• The first cohort has completed the co-operative governance training programme.
• The programme will commence again in September 2025.

Program Objectives

The programme seeks to support member leadership within the co-op by providing necessary training and development opportunities.

Program Partners

• The programme is offered in partnership with the Food Industry Training Unit, UCC, and Tirlįn.
• The Centre for Co-operative Studies, directed by Dr. Noreen Byrne, is a key partner in the programme.

University College Cork

University College Cork is a registered charity with the Charities Regulatory Authority.