At the Crann Centre we work with all age groups (new-borns, children, teens, adults) and their families living with a neuro physical disability. Our services are focused on, but not limited to, people who have Spina Bifida, Hydrocephalus, Muscular Dystrophy, Cerebral Palsy, Childhood stroke and Spinal Cord Injury.
The Crann Centre is located in a purpose built, fully-inclusive, bright modern building in Cork, which blends a learning and supportive care environment with a welcoming family-centred ethos.
Our vision is an inclusive partnership which empowers children, teens and adults living with a neuro physical disability along with their families to live their best lives.
Our mission is to implement an evidence based, best practice Model of Care that delivers meaningful outcomes for the children adults and families who use our services and that we continue to empower them throughout the whole of their lives.
Integrity: We believe in best practice and gathering evidence to validate our impact.
Courage: We support and promote independence in thought and actions.
Respect: We listen, encourage, and show gratitude for support, ideas, and inputs.
Curiosity: We value learning and exploration by providing reliable, accessible information for persons with a disability and their family.
Family led: Through our services we seek to empower families to live their best lives.
Inclusivity: We promote diversity and value varied cultures, and backgrounds, in our relationships and interactions.
Collaboration: We prioritise collaborations with like-minded individuals and organisations to develop the best services and supports.
People with a disability live in families and everyone within that family experiences life differently.
We recognise this through our Model of Care (based on the Aspen Institute 2 Generation Model) by delivering a suite of services for individuals and their families, to support and enhance their lives.
Your needs, and those of your family, change and evolve as you move through life. Our services are delivered through six key themes, allowing for supports that can target one aspect of your life, or approached holistically to support a broad range of needs.
pmallon@cranncentre.ie / 0858701624
For the past 17 years he has worked at a leadership level in the not for profit sector.
ccahill@cranncentre.ie / 0858704157
Originally from Wexford she moved to Cork over 12 years ago and has set down roots.
ckiely@cranncentre.ie / 0858701616
Caroline worked at Hammersmith Hospital, London as a nurse’s aide, in addition to working with SANEline.
ccotter@cranncentre.ie / 085 8701656
Carolyn’s role in Crann makes her the first point of contact for service enquiries.
edaly@cranncentre.ie / 0858701663
Eimear Daly brings a wealth of nursing experience to Crann.
Kate has had a lifelong involvement in philanthropy and the not-for-profit sector.
Brian Is the Chair of the Crann Centre Audit Risk and Compliance Sub-Committee.
Annette has worked in the HSE, in a number of different areas, for over 20 years.
Tadhg was a key member of the project team which established the Crann Centre.
Arthur is a founding member of the Board of Directors of the Crann Centre.
Mary has worked in the field of disability, rehabilitation, and education for over 30 years.
Before coming to Ireland Cleo specialized in Child protection, Mental Health and Criminal Justice.
Ciara is currently a Theatre and Drama student in CIT Cork School of Music.
During quarantine, I have been spending my time with family and catching up with college work.
I’m currently in 3rd year studying for a Commerce Degree in University College Cork.
Grace is currently in the final year of her Degree studying Geography and Sociology at UCC.