Author Archives: JR Stafford

Celebrating the Retirement of Mary Murphy

Mary Murphy Kilcannon Garden Centre Retirement

Last Friday, July 18th, we gathered in Kilcannon Restaurant to mark the retirement of someone very special, Mary Murphy. Working in Kilcannon Garden Centre for Admin Accounts. Mary retired after an incredible 38 years of service. It was a day filled with warmth, laughter, and heartfelt appreciation. Family, friends, current and former staff, funders, and […]

Summer Camps at Astro Active: Unplug, Explore, and Thrive!

Summer Camps at Astro Active: Unplug, Explore, and Thrive!

In today’s digital world, it’s easy for kids to get lost in screens. It’s easy for us all to get lost in screens more than we really want to sometimes. It can be gaming, scrolling, or streaming. But when summer rolls around, it’s the perfect opportunity for them to unplug, get active, and reconnect with […]

Congrats on Receiving Your Free Sunflower

Congratulations on receiving your free sunflower plant. To celebrate Reach Ability’s 50th anniversary, the InTuition Vocational Training group based at Kilcannon Garden Centre and Restaurant decided to grow just over 600 sunflower plants from seed, to be given away for free. These plants were grown as part of a sustainable project, using pots and compost […]

Keep Your Garden Happy in the Heat

Keep Your Garden Happy in the Heat Kilcannon Garden Centre

We’ve been blessed with some truly gorgeous weather lately. However, while we’re all enjoying the long sunny days, it’s important to remember that our gardens feel the heat too. So, you want to know how to keep your garden happy in the heat? Well, just like us, plants need a little extra care and attention […]

Reach Ability Sports Day

Reach Ability Sports Day as part of our 50th anniversary celebrations

As part of Reach Ability’s 50th anniversary celebrations, we were thrilled to welcome so many of you to our Reach Ability Sports Day in the Astro Active. What an amazing day it was! Sport Day Fun From the moment the first event kicked off, the spirit of fun, friendship, and inclusion was in the air. […]

Bellefield Design Custom Framing vs Off-the-Shelf

Bellefield Design Custom Framing vs Off-the-Shelf

Framing may be the final step in displaying a piece of art, a photograph, or a treasured keepsake. However, it’s far from an afterthought. At Bellefield Design, we believe the right frame doesn’t just complement your piece. It enhances it, protects it, and helps it feel truly at home in your space. There is a […]

Bunclody Hub Open Day

Reach Ability’s Bunclody Hub Open Day

As part of our year-long 50th anniversary celebrations, Reach Ability recently hosted a very special Open Day at our Bunclody Hub. What a fantastic day it was! Our Open Day We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all our friends, neighbours, family members, and supporting professionals. Your presence and support made the day […]

Celebrate International Day of Yoga at Astro Active

Chair yoga benefits astro active for international day of yoga

This year’s International Day of Yoga carries a meaningful message: “Yoga for One Earth, One Health” This theme reminds us that personal wellbeing and the health of our planet are deeply connected. Would you agree? So, when we make time to care for our own bodies and minds, we naturally make choices that benefit the […]

How to Keep Your Garden Flowering All Summer Long

How to Keep Your Garden Flowering All Summer Long

Summer is here and there’s nothing quite like stepping into a garden bursting with colour, fragrance, and life! But how can you ensure that your garden stays vibrant and full of blooms from June right through to September? They’ll require a little care, the right feed, and some attention to detail. Follow our simple, practical […]

Monageer Hub Open Day

Reach Ability Monageer open day

We had an absolutely fantastic time yesterday at the Monageer Community Hub Open Day. This marks a very special milestone, Reach Ability’s 50th anniversary celebrations! It was such a joy to welcome so many friendly faces. Individuals we support, their families, friends, and members of the wider community. They were all coming together to share […]