Crazy Insurance Costs Force Cancellation of Races and Day Care Centre Cycle

Crazy Insurance Costs Force Cancellation of Races and Day Care Centre Cycle

The weather is wonderful these days but the cheeriness of that bit of news is completely lost on insurance companies and their moguls of late. For the second time in a week, crazily high insurance costs have forced the cancellation of local events in Castleisland which were designed and planned to be of benefit to…

Sports Fest and Blanket Knitting at Castleisland Day Care Centre

Sports Fest and Blanket Knitting at Castleisland Day Care Centre

Members of the public are invited to a Sports Fest at Castleisland Community Centre on this Thursday, June 30th from 2pm to 4pm for an afternoon of games, activities and a cup of tea. “This Sports Fest, organised by Castleisland Day care Centre management and staff will provide a lovely opportunity to meet people, have…

Castleisland Day Care Centre Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Opening

Castleisland Day Care Centre Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Opening

 Castleisland Day Care Centre has just celebrated twenty years since it was officially opened by the then Minister for Health and Children, Micheal Martin, TD. Celebrations had to be curtailed and held off for a couple of weeks because of the prevalence of Covid-19 concerns.  Among the invited guests were past board members and staff…

Old Friend’s House – Out Now on Day Care Centre FB Page

Old Friend’s House – Out Now on Day Care Centre FB Page

I was prompted to mention here, the other day, that the people at Castleisland Day Care Centre had pooled their vocal talents under the guidance of the West Cork based musician, singer and musical artist in residence Liz Clark. The result of the mass collaboration is a song hewn from and inspired by the conversations…

Deirdre to Launch New Castleisland Day Care Song on ‘TalkAbout’ Today

Deirdre to Launch New Castleisland Day Care Song on ‘TalkAbout’ Today

Castleisland Day Care Centre Nurse / Manager Marcella Finn wishes to highlight a musical residency which, she said, the centre has had the privilege to be part of over the past few months.. “The residency, which was funded by Age and Opportunity,  is one of six resident artist in care setting nationally,” said Ms. Finn.…

Gift Laden Santa On Tour from Day Care Centre to the Young at Heart

Gift Laden Santa On Tour from Day Care Centre to the Young at Heart

Christmas may not be the same this year but Castleisland Day Care Centre remains in Santa’s good books with a visit from the man himself to the centre. This year is very different from any other but as with all other organisations the centre continues to try to bring Christmas cheer to our clients. “Santa…

Castleisland Day Care Centre Welcomes the Return of the Art of Letter Writing

Castleisland Day Care Centre Welcomes the Return of the Art of Letter Writing

Castleisland Day Care Centre and local primary schools have come up with an innovative but deeply traditional way of staying in touch during this pandemic and in particular in the lead up to Christmas. Primary school children from Scoil Mhuire gan Smal and Gaelscoil Aogáín have been busy over the past few weeks making Christmas…

Castleisland Day Care Centre Facilities at Disposal of Clients and Friends

Castleisland Day Care Centre Facilities at Disposal of Clients and Friends

As a result of last month’s mandatory order for everyone to stay at home for a two week period and for all those over 70 to cocoon,  Castleisland Day Care Centre is no longer accept elderly clients who would normally avail of its day care services. However, the centre is at your service at this…

Castleisland Day Care Centre Services – Just a Phone Call Away

Castleisland Day Care Centre Services – Just a Phone Call Away

As a result of a mandatory order for everyone to stay at home for a two week period and for all those over 70 years to ‘cocoon’ Castleisland Day Care Centre can no longer accept elderly clients who would normally avail of its day care services. Stay at Home “We are asking everyone to remain…