Cobh Family Resource Centre has an experienced, professional and dynamic team of paid Staff, Volunteers and CE,TUS Scheme Placements.
Receptionist:
Nickie Lawrence
Nickie welcomes children, parents and visitors to the Centre. Please don’t be shy to enquire about our services or to use our facilities. Please check in with Reception on arrival at the centre, whether it's for an appointment, inquiry, or to use the computer room.
Nickie Lawrence
Nickie welcomes children, parents and visitors to the Centre. Please don’t be shy to enquire about our services or to use our facilities. Please check in with Reception on arrival at the centre, whether it's for an appointment, inquiry, or to use the computer room.
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Administrator:
Angela MacCarthy Angela joined the CFRC team in Summer 2019. Angela can be found upstairs and takes care of all invoicing, room bookings, childcare fees, funding, staff and board administration needs and lots more besides! |
Coordinator:
Jo-Anne Tickner
Jo-Anne manages the Centre with the support of the Board of Management. Jo-Anne joined the staff team in early 2018, bringing with her years of experience of working with families and minority groups in the city. Feel free to introduce yourself to Jo-Anne. Jo-anne can be called for any inquiries to do with the centre. Joanne also facilitates the Cobh Carer's Group at Cobh FRC and represents the Resource Centre at regional and national level of the FRC programme.
Jo-Anne Tickner
Jo-Anne manages the Centre with the support of the Board of Management. Jo-Anne joined the staff team in early 2018, bringing with her years of experience of working with families and minority groups in the city. Feel free to introduce yourself to Jo-Anne. Jo-anne can be called for any inquiries to do with the centre. Joanne also facilitates the Cobh Carer's Group at Cobh FRC and represents the Resource Centre at regional and national level of the FRC programme.
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Afterschool Leader:
Jane Brady Jane (afterschool leader) has been leading the Afterschool Service for 9 years and also works in the Preschool a couple of mornings a week. She has been working with the Afterschool since it opened up in 2005. Jane is a trained Parent Plus Facilitator and regularly co-facilitates that programme in the centre. |
Afterschool Team:
Louise Davidson
Louise works in both the Afterschool and Preschool at CFRC. Louise joined the team in early 2018 with great experience of working with young people.
Louise Davidson
Louise works in both the Afterschool and Preschool at CFRC. Louise joined the team in early 2018 with great experience of working with young people.
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Community Development Worker:
Sinéad Nic Róise Sinéad facilitates groups in the centre and provides development and funding support to new and established groups in the community. Sinéad co-ordinates the Adult Education courses for the Centre and provides advice and support on various issues. She also co-ordinates the Age Action Care and Repair Service and the Cobh Age Friendly Project. |
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Preschool Leader:
Leanne Leahy Leanne Leahy (preschool leader) has been running the Preschool Service for the past 5 years and has a wealth of previous experience in various Childcare settings. Leanne holds a FETAC 6 Award in Childcare. She encourages a fun, structured and educational service for all children attending. |
Afterschool Team:
Lorna Watson
Lorna joined the Afterschool team at Cobh FRC in early 2019 and brought great experience and bags of energy with her!
Lorna Watson
Lorna joined the Afterschool team at Cobh FRC in early 2019 and brought great experience and bags of energy with her!
Caretaker:
Paul O Leary
Paul joined us in Summer of 2019 as our new CE Scheme Caretaker. As well as tending to the many and constant jobs that must be taken care of around the building, Paul can often be found on reception and at the end of the phone in the centre.
Paul O Leary
Paul joined us in Summer of 2019 as our new CE Scheme Caretaker. As well as tending to the many and constant jobs that must be taken care of around the building, Paul can often be found on reception and at the end of the phone in the centre.
Family Support Outreach Worker:
Bernadette Murphy
Bernadette has been part of the Team for 7 years providing valuable support to parents, individuals and families in the community for various issues. Bernadette offers a Confidential and Professional Service Free of Charge and has a wealth of experience and skills.
Bernadette also co-facilitates the Parents Plus Programme with Jane and is a Group Facilitator as well as Strengthening Families Facilitator. Bernadette is also involved in local Networks and Events.
Bernadette Murphy
Bernadette has been part of the Team for 7 years providing valuable support to parents, individuals and families in the community for various issues. Bernadette offers a Confidential and Professional Service Free of Charge and has a wealth of experience and skills.
Bernadette also co-facilitates the Parents Plus Programme with Jane and is a Group Facilitator as well as Strengthening Families Facilitator. Bernadette is also involved in local Networks and Events.
Melinda Dunphy
Melinda joined our team in 2018 and keeps the centre clean and tidy for everyone to use.
Melinda joined our team in 2018 and keeps the centre clean and tidy for everyone to use.
