We recently did an interview with Amy Campbell from The Echo celebrating the partnerships between the People we Support and the Staff who support them. Participating in the interviews were Nora Riordan, Emma O'Shea, David Wall, Caroline O'Sullivan, Ella Hogan and Olivia O'Reilly. Below is an extract from the article... David Wall told The Echo that he had been attending Doras, the training ... [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]
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]