WE ARE HIRING! Down Syndrome Cork - Field of Dreams are recruiting for the position of Education & Services Technical Officer. The successful candidate will work across various areas of the organisation including education, IT (including social media), grants, safeguarding and any other areas as assigned by our Head of Services. This is a full-time, permanent role based primar...
Paul on December 22nd, 2022
WE ARE HIRING! Down Syndrome Cork - Field of Dreams are currently recruiting for our Head of Services position. The successful candidate will have full responsibility for the day-to-day operations of Down Syndrome Cork including our offices in Ballincollig, our Cha...
Paul on August 22nd, 2022
We are delighted to announce our first ever Down Syndrome Cork-Field of Dreams 1-Day Cycle. The cycle will take place on Sunday, June 12th and will start and finish at our beautiful Field of Dreams.You can sign up through Eventbrite at this link:https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/down-...
Paul on April 29th, 2022
We are delighted to announce our Proms in the Park event. This event, in association with C103 and the Cork Light Orchestra will take place in the beautiful surroundings of Doneraile Estate on Saturday 27th August at 5.30pm. Tickets for what is sure to be a wonderful event are €50 and are available on Eventbrite at the link below:
Paul on April 29th, 2022
The Field of Dreams wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy & Safe New Year. Thank you to everyone who supported us this year - our funders & donors, our staff, our management committee, our volunteers, everyone who supported the Farm Shop and mo...
Paul on December 23rd, 2021
Sunday March 21st. 7.30pm. Save the date! Our Twentyone/3 Online Concert celebrating World Down Syndrome Day is almost here are we are delighted to announce our fantastic line-up of established stars and up and coming new talents. Róisín O, The Blizzards and Brian Kennedy will be joined by rising stars like Michael Moloney of Late Late Toy Show fame. We wil...
Paul on March 17th, 2021
We are launching our new and improved Pop Up Pumpkin Shop located just inside our gate. It's open Monday to Friday from 10am - 4.30pm. Check out our amazing selection of chemical-free Pumpkins ? grown right here on site! Selling at €5 each, you honestly won't find better quality (we think!) across the county and you wi...
Paul on October 12th, 2020
Tired of queuing at the garden centre?We have a nice selection of plants & chemical-free produce for sale with an honesty box outside the gate at Field of Dreams, from 10.30am - 4pm Monday to Friday. It is a self - service table so please drop by if you are passing. We have a range of plants, hanging baskets as well as produce including eggs, tomatoes, onions, cabbage, courget...
Paul on May 28th, 2020
In these uncertain times, it is important for all our members to know that we are still here. Click on the link below to check out a video update from our Chairperson telling you all everything that's happening right now, as well as outlining our plans for a very bright future. Stay safe, and we'll see you again soon.
Paul on May 22nd, 2020
The final stop on our check in with our students is our Literacy group and boy have they been busy!! David has spent his time making easter cards, baking delicious cakes, helping in the garden and going for walks with his Dad. Conor has been making us all hungry with not only his delicious scones but also his BBQ-ing skills! Jealous! Rebecca had a birthday...
Paul on April 19th, 2020
Next up on our weekly check in are our Horticulture and Work Skills students. Michael has been helping out in the family business and also working on his Field of Dreams work. James has been keeping fit by playing hurling in the back garden with his sister...he didn't even let her win! He has also been busy baking. Khadija has been working on her Field of ...
Paul on April 19th, 2020
So what have our amazing students been up? We decided to do a photo check in and look what we found!! Ross has been keeping fit by going for a walk every day. He also celebrated his birthday earlier this week!! John has been busy in the garden as usual...he has also been baking some delicious shortbread! David has also been multi-tasking...lots of gardenin...
Paul on April 19th, 2020
Last but not least in our video series are our Horticulture class. Rain, hail, ice and sometimes even sun; they are at the Field of Dreams every Monday. Whether it's potting on, taking cuttings or helping out the Horticulture staff, this crew are never afraid to get their hands dirty. Special thanks to Michael, Aoife, James and Khadija! You have the place looking fantastic! ...
Paul on April 19th, 2020
Next up in our highlights series are our Work Skills students who light up the Field every Tuesday. Their course is all about getting ready for the world of work; whether that's getting their CVs ready, practicing for interviews, doing workplace workshops or identifying the kind of jobs they'd like to have. They also did some work experience in the English Market over Christmas ...
Paul on April 19th, 2020