Carriglea Cáirde Services

12/06/2026

All Roads Lead to Dublin for Carriglea! 🏅

There’s great excitement around Carriglea this week as 50 of our athletes and staff get ready to travel to Dublin on Thursday, June 18th for the Special Olympics Ireland National Games!

This fantastic four-day event will bring together athletes from all over the country to compete, connect, and celebrate everything that makes sport so special.

Our team will be taking part in a wide range of sports including swimming, bowling, athletics, basketball, soccer, and motor activities — all after months of training, teamwork, and dedication.

We couldn’t be prouder of the effort that has gone into getting here.

The National Games are about so much more than competition. They’re about friendships, confidence, inclusion, and enjoying every moment — and we know our athletes will do Carriglea proud in every way.

A huge thank you to all the coaches, staff, volunteers and fundraising groups who supported this journey behind the scenes — we couldn’t do it without you.

We’re wishing our entire team a safe trip, the very best of luck, and an unforgettable experience. No matter the results, you are all already winners in our eyes 💙

Meet our amazing teams:

🏊 Aquatics
Kerrie Horgan
Liam Mahony
Rachel Willoughby
Sean Cheasty
Seonadh Ní Churrin
David Phelan
Joanne O’Dea

🏃 Athletics
Laura Fitzgerald
Sinead White

⚽ Soccer
Patrick Buckley
Desmond Curran
Ryan Skehan
Donagh Condon
Michael Landers

🎳 Bowling
Danny Corcoran

🏀 Basketball
Suzanne Mellerick
Eileen Hayes
Valerie Power
Lauren Wall
Hannah O’Mahony
Clare Browne

🚶 Motor Activities
Ann Lennon
Blake Bray Reddy
Eilis Murray
Ellen McCarthy
Mary MacDonald
Isobel Power
Andy Foley

Bring on Dublin! 🙌

10/06/2026

💙 Huge congratulations to Shayne on completing his triathlon — an incredible achievement! 👏

Congratulations to our esteemed staff member Shayne Landers on completing a Triathlon Recently

As part of his Carriglea day services. Shayne was invited to participate in a six week training program through Triathlon Ireland. They trained hard for the 6 weeks on the Carriglea campus with certified coaches and staff swimming running cycling or on trikes and scooters.

The 8 atheletes successfully completed their first Adaptability Triathlon in Waterford.

They all trained very hard on the Carriglea Campus and made history as being the first Athletes from Carriglea to participate and successfully complete their Triathlon.
Everyone Coaches Staff family and friends are tremendously proud of the 8 Athletes.

Congratulations and Well Done to Shayne and all his friends in Boardwalk Coffee and in Carriglea.

08/06/2026

🌟 Team Carriglea Takes to Cork! 🌟

Last Saturday, 40 of our incredible athletes and chaperones travelled to Cork to proudly join Team Munster for a fantastic parade through the city streets 🎉

With over 500 participants taking part, the atmosphere was electric, with crowds of supporters lining the streets and cheering everyone on – it was an unforgettable experience for all involved! 👏

🗓️ The 10‑day countdown to the games is officially on, and the excitement is really building!

Best of luck to all our athletes as they continue their preparations — we are so proud of each and every one of you 💙✨

05/06/2026

🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️ Carriglea Athletes Take on Triathlon Challenge! 🏃‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏊‍♂️

A huge well done to our 8 incredible Carriglea athletes who recently completed their first Adaptability Triathlon, marking the fantastic finale of a six‑week Triathlon Ireland training programme here on campus 👏

With the support of certified coaches, the group trained hard each week—building skills in swimming, cycling (including trikes), transitions, and running. All that dedication paid off on race day in Waterford, where the athletes tackled each stage with confidence and determination.

From the swim in Kingfisher Pool, to the run on the RSC track, and finishing with the cycle, every athlete gave it their all—achieving an amazing 100% completion rate 💪✨

This is a truly historic achievement and a brilliant example of what can be accomplished through teamwork, commitment, and support.

👏 A big thank you to all the staff and coaches who supported the athletes every step of the way.

We are so proud of each and every one of you — what an incredible milestone! 🌟

03/06/2026

🌟 We are incredibly grateful to Dungarvan Golf Club and the Thursday Night Card Players for their generous support 🌟

A huge thank you to Lady Captain Carmel Fox, Pat Phelan, the Thursday Night Card players, and everyone involved in raising an amazing €2,800 for the Carriglea Cáirde Services' Athletes Fund.

This support means so much to our athletes as they prepare to represent Munster at the Special Olympics Summer Games in Dublin this June 🏅

Best of luck to all the athletes — what a fantastic achievement and opportunity. We are very proud of you all 👏💫

We were thrilled to welcome some of the wonderful local athletes who will be representing Munster at the Special Olympics Summer Games taking place in Dublin from 18th - 21st June.

Pictured with the athletes is Lady Captain Carmel Fox presenting a cheque for €2,800 to Nicola Moroney from Carriglea Cairde Services in support of the Athletes Fund for the Special Olympics summer games.

The money was raised at a fundraising night held by our Thursday Night Card players, also pictured is Pat Phelan fundraiser organiser.

We wish all the athletes the very best of luck in their endeavours. Enjoy the amazing experience ✨️

29/05/2026

🌟 A big thank you to everyone at Dungarvan Enterprise Centre 🌟

We have truly enjoyed our time as part of the community at DEC and appreciate all the support and kindness shown to us.

As we move on to our new premises, we look forward to this next chapter and will be sure to share an update once we are settled in 😊

Thank you again to the team at DEC — we wish you continued success into the future 👏

It’s a time of change at DEC! 👋 A big thank you to Carriglea as they move on... we’ve loved having you as part of our community and wish you all the best. 🎉 And a warm welcome to Eirtech Aviation, our newest tenants—we’re delighted to have you on board.

29/05/2026

🏅🌟 We’re cheering Peter on all the way! 🌟🏅

Best of luck to Peter as he goes for gold at the Ireland Games 👏

The Motor Activities Training Programme plays such an important role in helping athletes learn, grow, and be part of the action, ensuring everyone can experience the joy of sport — something we’re very proud to support.

Go on Peter — we’re all behind you! 💪✨

21/05/2026

🎭🌟 Best of Luck at Blackwater Valley Opera Festival 🌟🎭

We are incredibly proud of Elaine Martin, Rachel Willoughby and Trina Coleman, who will be taking part in an upcoming opera at the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival.

The production, When Forests Sing, is a beautiful wordless opera by Karen Power, performed by members of OVOI (Open Youth Orchestra of Ireland – musicians living with disabilities), alongside students from the Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM), featuring technological instruments, choir, and rich forest soundscapes 🌲🎶

📍 Lismore Heritage Centre
📅 Saturday 30th May
⏰ 5pm

We wish Elaine, Rachel and Trina the very best of luck — what an amazing opportunity and achievement! 👏

11/05/2026

🐾🌟 Final Job Shadow Visit – CSPCA, Mahon 🌟🐾

Our final Job Shadow event took place last Friday, with the group visiting the CSPCA – Cork Animal Rescue Shelter in Mahon.

We were warmly welcomed by Vincent, the Rescue Manager, who gave us a fantastic tour of the centre. He introduced us to the many animals currently in their care and explained how animals arrive at the shelter, as well as how people can become volunteers to help with dog walking and other supports.

The CSPCA does incredible work caring for strays, abandoned pets, and wildlife in need of rehabilitation before release. The wide range of animals currently at the centre includes dogs and puppies, cats and kittens, budgies, owls, rabbits, ducklings, goats, fish, and even a rooster!

A definite highlight of the visit was meeting Sprocket, a Welsh Foxhound who quickly became a firm favourite and thoroughly enjoyed all the cuddles and attention 🐶💙

A huge thank you to Vincent and everyone at the CSPCA for welcoming us and sharing the amazing work you do. We thoroughly enjoyed the visit and were so impressed by the care, dedication, and hard work involved in looking after the animals.

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08/05/2026

🌟 More Job Shadow Placement Highlights 🌟

We’re delighted to share more wonderful experiences from Job Shadow Day, with our service users gaining hands‑on experience across a variety of local businesses:

📸 Pic 1: David Fraughen at Blasta Wholefoods, pictured with owner Anne
📸 Pic 2: Suzanne Mellerick at The Hatmaker Boutique Hotel, working in the café — their first year taking part in Job Shadow Day. Welcome aboard! 👏
📸 Pic 3: Our Job Shadow gang out and about, providing support throughout the day
📸 Pic 4: Mary Rose O’Connell at Willow & Oak, pictured with Anna
📸 Pic 5: Jess Wilks at O’Dwyer’s Shoe Shop
📸 Pic 6: Devin Maher at Lana Restaurant, pictured with manager Zenn — also a first‑time participant this year. We’re delighted to have you involved! 👏

These placements offer valuable opportunities to build confidence, develop skills, and experience real working environments.

A huge thank you to all the businesses who welcomed our service users and supported Job Shadow Day — your involvement truly makes a difference 🌟