HORIZONS SEEKS CARE STAFF FOR NEW ROLES IN CORK Horizons is seeking to expand its workforce to meet the organisation’s evolving services across Cork city and the surrounding areas. In response to a significant expansion of Horizon’s services, a Recruitment Open Day will be held in the Metropole Hotel on Wednesday, November 19th from 1:00pm to 6:30pm. We are a leading Cork-based ... [read more]
Horizons, in partnership with the Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery UCC, has honoured 16 students who completed the clinical component of a four-year intellectual disability nursing programme. The Completion of Studies ceremony took place on Friday, September 12th in Montenotte House and featured a special “Blessing of Hands” ceremony, alongside a musical performance on the harp by Mary ... [read more]
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]
The Echo Women’s Mini Marathon took place on Sunday 21st September with an incredible team of 60+ walkers and runners taking part in aid of Horizons. This was our first Mini Marathon under our new name, Horizons, so it was a really special and meaningful day for us. It was fantastic to see people we support, staff, families, friends and companies from ... [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]