Day Care Cycle

Castleisland Day Care cycle on Sept 7th .
Registration from 9am for two routes 10miles or 50miles.
Helmets compulsory.

Daniel O Donnell visits the Day Care Centre

Castleisland Day Care Centre was delighted when singer Daniel O’ Donnell paid an unannounced visit to the Day Centre.

Daniel who is in the area at the moment will be appearing in the I.N.E.C. in Killarney for five sold out shows on August 12^th, 13^th, 15^th, 16^th & 17^th .

According to Nurse Manager Marcella Finn, we were all just flabbergasted when Daniel O’ Donnell appeared at the door and walked into our Day Room.

Daniel who had visited the Day Centre two years previously in 2012 was familiar with the Day Centre and was able to make his way in unannounced.

As on the previous occasion both clients and staff were impressed with his easy manner and friendly disposition.  Daniel took time out for individual photos with everyone and treated us to a sample of what may be in store in his concerts when he sang “Forty shades of Green” and “Our house is a home”.

All at Castleisland Day Care Centre would like to thank Daniel for taking time out of his busy schedule to visit and added that  Daniel O’ Donnell’ will continue to be at the top of our playing list at the Day Centre, as is normal anyway

Castleisland Day Care Centre Cycle is on Sept 7th

Castleisland Day Care Centre officially launched their Annual Fun Cycle.  This is the 8^th year of the cycle which is aimed at  all cyclists.

This year we have two routes, an easy 10 mile route and for the cyclist who is looking for more of a challenge, a 50 mile route.

According to event organizer, John Breen of  Currow Cycle Club this event is for all levels of cyclists .The 50mile route may be of particular interest for someone who might be beginning preparations for the Ring of Kerry 2015 or for cyclists who may be winding down after this years Ring.  He went on to say that the shorter 10 mile route is geared towards families and beginner cyclists and is a great incentive for people  to get on their bikes and promote cycling as a way to get active and healthy.

Registration  is €20 with special discount for families and  takes place at Castleisland Day Care Centre between 9.00 a.m and 9.45 a.m .Cycling helmets are compulsory for all cyclists and under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The cycle gets under way from the Day Centre at 10.00 a.m.

At  the launch of the cycle nominations were made to Castleisland Day Care Centre Board member Donal Nelligan and staff member Marcella Finn to accept the Ice Bucket Challenge. So it seems that cyclists will not only be treated to live music and food at the end of the cycle but  will also get to see both Donal and Marcella getting a bucket of Ice Cold water thrown on them. 

Heritage Week at Castleisland Day Care Centre

Castleisland Day Care Centre is once again delighted to celebrate National Heritage Week       23^rd to 31^st August. 

This year’s theme is Discovering  the past, Build the future.

According to Nurse Manager, Marcella Finn “This week is a great week in which we can value our heritage and  enjoy and promote our sense of place and the natural and cultural heritage that it contains. Marcella added that Heritage week is particularly significant for our elderly clients who attend the centre as our elderly generation have a huge contribution to make to our Irish Heritage.

Events organized by Castleisland Day Care Centre are as follows.

If any member of the public has an interest in any of these events please feel free to call in to the Day Centre and join in.

Mon 25^th @ 11.30 a.m. Tim Murphy Slide show of old photograph of Castleisland town.

Tues 26^th – Mary Howard – East Kerry Roots organizer with old photographs of Killarney town

Wed 27^th @ 11.30 a.m. – Basket weaving and Making Soda Bread with Peggy Reidy and Leo

Thurs 28^th @ 11.30 a.m. – Robert McGuire – History of the Castle in Castleisland town.

Fri 29^th @ 11.30 a.m. –  Mike O’ Donnell – Storytelling and old Irish yarns with renowned Kerry  

                                       storyteller