We are delighted to welcome Lorraine Egan as the new Chief Executive Officer of Horizons. Lorraine brings extensive experience from previous roles held with HIQA, the NCSE and HSE disability services as well as a strong commitment to advancing inclusion and supporting people with disabilities. Horizons supports 2,800 children and adults with an intellectual disability and /or autism across a growing network ... [read more]
Thank you to our Legacy Community who have left or pledged a gift in their Will to Horizons. Horizons work to create real change in the lives of people with an intellectual disability and/or autism. We believe everyone should be ambitious and everyone should dream about their future. Every gift, large or small, helps create change, the impact of these gifts ... [read more]
Suisha Inclusive Arts Shortlisted for Zero Project Arts Awards 2026! We are thrilled to share that Suisha Inclusive Arts has been shortlisted for the inaugural Zero Project Arts Awards 2026! Out of initiatives from around the world, Suisha Inclusive Arts is one of just 13 projects recognized for its outstanding work. Being shortlisted is a significant milestone for the team, reflecting their ... [read more]
This September I will take on the English Channel in aid of Horizons and Cork Mental Health Foundation. I want to raise money and raise awareness of the great work both charities do. My coach is Eilís Burns, she has trained a lot of channel swimmers, and she has kindly dedicated a lot of time to support me. Eilís is a ... [read more]
After 15 years of support from Horizons, Benóg Brady Bates has stepped into a new chapter of his life, living independently in his own home. His journey is not only a personal achievement; it is a shining example of what can be done through collaboration, rights-based approaches, and unwavering belief in the voices of the people we support. “It’s taken some ... [read more]