Killorglin Family Resource Centre

SITUATED in the heart of Killorglin town, this resource centre has been a focal point for the community for the past 13 years, employing 14 people. It has steadily provided services and supports to people living in Killorglin and the wider mid-Kerry area with an average of 800 people accessing the services on a weekly basis.

Services also include an affordable and professional childcare service offering a Breakfast Club, Pre-School and After School for more than 80 children. This wonderful resource delivers in-house Play Therapist, Art Therapist, and Music Therapist for young children. Also provided is a low cost counselling service for individuals and teenagers who are guided in a caring and non-judgemental way.

Parenting workshops, training for unemployed people, information workshops and supports for people with a disability also form the nucleus of this vibrant centre.

The Volunteers and staff underpin every aspect of the achievements of Killorglin Family Resource Centre and are without question the heart and soul of the organisation. It is their passion that enables the organisation to continue this successful enterprise. Motivated by training and up-skilling, the recognition of their work, internally and externally, is there for all to see. The Killorglin Family Resource Centre is certainly committed to tackling the challenging issues that affect its community head-on.