Edel House, Good Shepherd Cork.

Edel House, Good Shepherd Cork. Good Shepherd Cork, 50 years of working with women and children who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, in Cork.

Edel House is an emergency residential centre for women and children who have become homeless. The service addresses the reality of those who find themselves homeless by offering accommodation and much needed support. The service offers both emergency and medium term accommodation. Edel House can accommodate 9 families and 24 single women. The care workers' knowledge of available support and resou

rces for vulnerable women and children is first class and they work tirelessly to assist these women and children to return to independent living in the shortest possible timeframe. Goals of the Service

-To provide accommodation and support to each person who presents at the door at any time of the day or night.

-To provide an individual and detailed care plan for each service user

-To assess and understand the cause of the person becoming homeless

-To build each person's self-esteem and self confidence

-To assist with securing suitable accommodation for each service user as quickly as possible

-To liaise with and advocate when necessary with other agencies both statutory and voluntary to bring about successful outcomes.

-The staff team, assisted by volunteers provide a range of activities and classes for residents throughout the year. These activities offer a valuable source of social interaction and learning, including:

-Art & Crafts. -I.T Classes. - DVD nights
-Cookery. -Family Outings. - Massage
-Beauty Nights. -Parenting Work

Our Child and Youth team provide interaction & interventions with vulnerable children. Examples include:

-Homework club -Organised play
-Art & Crafts. -Outings

Referrals

Edel House is a self-referral establishment. Referrals can also be made by other agencies both statutory and voluntary.

📚 Back to School 📚As we approach September and look forward to the new school year, we’d like to spare a thought for all...
21/08/2026

📚 Back to School 📚

As we approach September and look forward to the new school year, we’d like to spare a thought for all the families currently living in emergency accommodation who are preparing for back to school.

Here at Good Shepherd Cork, we are supporting 102 children as they get ready for their new school year. ✏️

We’d like to wish all our Junior Infants and First Years the very best as they prepare for such an exciting milestone and another first. 🌟

To all the students heading into exam years, we wish you every success and hope the year ahead is a positive one.

And, of course, a warm welcome back to all our students and tutors as they reopen their doors in Bruac, our Education training centre after a well-deserved summer break. ☀️

If you are in a position to support our families in any way, please contact Ciara at [email protected].

Thank you for helping us make sure every child has the opportunity to start the school year with the support and supplies they need. 🫶

Some of our fabulous B&B Team were busy being chefs for todays breakfast morning 👩‍🍳
20/08/2026

Some of our fabulous B&B Team were busy being chefs for todays breakfast morning 👩‍🍳

Education isn’t one-size-fits-all. On Cork’s 96FM Opinion Line, Jacqui Jones and Ger Grant share how Bruac is helping yo...
10/08/2026

Education isn’t one-size-fits-all.

On Cork’s 96FM Opinion Line, Jacqui Jones and Ger Grant share how Bruac is helping young people who have been failed by traditional systems—not because they aren’t capable of learning, but because they face challenges such as anxiety, care experiences, and housing insecurity.

🎙️ “Not Bad at Learning, Just Failed by the System” is a powerful conversation about learner-led education, resilience, and creating pathways to brighter futures while helping teens avoid homelessness.

Listen now and discover how the right support can change a young person’s life https://shows.acast.com/corks-96-fm-opinion-line/episodes/not-bad-at-learning-just-failed-by-the-system-helping-teens

A pathway to hope, confidence, and new opportunities. The Bruac training initiative in Cork is helping women experiencin...
06/08/2026

A pathway to hope, confidence, and new opportunities.

The Bruac training initiative in Cork is helping women experiencing homelessness, or at risk of homelessness, take important steps towards education, training, and employment. Through a supportive and trauma-informed approach, participants gain valuable skills, qualifications, and the confidence to build a brighter future.

Stories like these remind us of the power of community support and accessible education in creating lasting change.

Read more here: https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/arid-41889859.html

Double Buggy Required ✨Redclyffe Family Hub are looking for a double buggy to support one of our families in our service...
05/08/2026

Double Buggy Required ✨

Redclyffe Family Hub are looking for a double buggy to support one of our families in our service. If anybody is in a position to help or donate, please contact the office on 021-2066520 or send us a message here. As always, your support is much appreciated.

30/07/2026

To wrap up the year, the Bruac team swapped laptops for paintbrushes and got creative at pottery painting! Everyone put their own spin on their piece before celebrating with some well-earned pizza.

A perfect way to finish off another great year together. Here’s to creativity, teamwork, and making memories both in and out of the office. 💛

29/07/2026

☀️🌊 Making the Most of Summer at Edel House! 🌊☀️

What a wonderful summer it has been so far! With the beautiful weather we were lucky enough to enjoy, the ladies at Edel House made the most of every opportunity to get out and about with Elayne the making change coordinator,to explore, relax, and enjoy some fantastic summer days together. 💛

From enjoying the seaside atmosphere in Youghal and spending time at Garretstown Beach, to exploring the historic Camden Fort,Farran Woods, Cork City Gaol, and Fountainstown, our summer tours have been filled with sunshine, laughter, fresh air, and plenty of happy memories. 🌸🏖️

Nature’s little moments at Bruac. 🌿🐝Our leek flowers are in full bloom and buzzing with life bees and butterflies absolu...
24/07/2026

Nature’s little moments at Bruac. 🌿🐝

Our leek flowers are in full bloom and buzzing with life bees and butterflies absolutely love them. 💜

And sometimes, even busy bees need a lie-in! This little bee was still fast asleep at 9:30am, tucked up in a flower, and had flown off by 9:50am. A lovely reminder to slow down and appreciate the small wonders in the garden.

21/07/2026

Today we enjoyed a fantastic BBQ at Bruac, our Training & Education Centre, to wrap up another great year. It was the perfect way to celebrate our achievements, thank everyone for their hard work and dedication, enjoy some well-deserved time together, and celebrate a few birthdays too! 🎉🎂

Here’s to another successful year ahead!

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