Taoiseach Micheál Martin recently cut the ribbon on our expanding children’s respite service, An Síreach, on the northside of Cork city.
An Síreach will deliver planned, short-break supports for up to 55 children with intellectual disabilities and additional needs such as autism or physical and medical conditions. The service has been purpose-designed to create a child-friendly, sensory environment that supports children with complex medical, behavioural and developmental needs in a safe, regulated and inclusive setting.
The overnight respite services it offers have ... [read more]
💛 Volunteer Story 💛
Isabelle has been volunteering in Roots UCC since Sept last year. This is what she said about her experience...
"Volunteering with Horizons at Roots Café since September 2025 has been one of the most rewarding parts of my week. Every Monday I get to support trainees with learning disabilities as they complete a 12‑week programme - and ... [read more]
2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) and for this notable year people supported by Horizons created art inspired by their dreams and goals for the annual calendar. Dreams can be practical or aspirational dreams as well as dreams that you have when you are asleep and when you are daydreaming.
Each month for 2026 we will share an ... [read more]
At Horizons we are so proud to have dedicated community groups that raise funds and advocate on behalf of Horizons.
Meet Mary Barret, a dedicated member of the Mitchelstown Fundraising Committee, sincere thank you Mary and all of the committee for all that you do.
Hello, my name is Mary B. Barrett and I have been a member of the Mitchelstown Fundraising Committee for Horizons (formerly Cope Foundation) for 18 years. I am a retired ... [read more]
Celebrating Achievement, Inclusion, and Empowerment: International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025
Today, on International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we proudly join people around the world in celebrating the strength, talent, and achievements of individuals with disabilities, as well as the communities and teams who support them. This year’s theme is ‘Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress’.
For nearly seventy ... [read more]
