Mary was the first employee of Hospital Family Resource Centre way back in 2003 and has overseen the growth of the centre ever since then. As senior manager she manages all day to day affairs and supports the board around the strategic direction of the centre.
Originally from the Marble City she supports the “Shannonsiders” when the men from the black and amber are taking a rest.
Originally from the Marble City she supports the “Shannonsiders” when the men from the black and amber are taking a rest.
Brigid joined the team back in 2003 and is the second longest serving staff member. She is the administrative hub of the centre making sure everything runs smoothly. She also manages the finances ensuring Hospital FRC stays afloat from year to year.
Brigid splits her free time between her love of crafts and sports.
Brigid splits her free time between her love of crafts and sports.
Martha joined Hospital FRC in 2005. She divides her time equally as coordinator of the Strengthening Families Programme, working with older people, Mens Shed, Step Forward Disability Group and other groups facilitated by the centre. Her time is spent both in the centre and travelling throughout the community.
Martha made her stage debut during 2012 in the Effin production of Robin Hood.
Martha made her stage debut during 2012 in the Effin production of Robin Hood.
Josephine joined the Family Resource Centre as a relief worker in 2008 and was appointed as childcare manager in 2010. She manages the day to day running of the My-Time Afterschool Childcare Service that caters for up to 30 children daily.
Horses are Josephine’s passion in life and she goes horse-riding as often as she can.
Horses are Josephine’s passion in life and she goes horse-riding as often as she can.
Eileen has worked in a variety of roles in the organisation and has been full-time in the afterschools programme since 2012. Eileen is a qualified Special Needs Support Worker Caring for the needs for school-age children within a safe and stimulating environment.
Dogs are Eileen’s favourite animal.
Dogs are Eileen’s favourite animal.
Linda is one of the original childcare staff having started work in the months preceding the official opening of the Afterschools Service. During this time Linda has seen the service develop from very humble beginnings to today’s modern facility.
Motorbikes are Linda’s passion and hopes to hop back on when the family are a little older.
Motorbikes are Linda’s passion and hopes to hop back on when the family are a little older.
Phil has been with the centre since 2004 and runs the Parent/Carer & Child Support Group with her colleague Michelle Stack. Together they provide the Parent Support Programme through Parent & Toddler Groups and offer individual support.
Phil is sport mad and has been to a number of Heineken Cup Finals supporting her beloved Munster.
Phil is sport mad and has been to a number of Heineken Cup Finals supporting her beloved Munster.
Michelle has been with the centre since 2005 and runs the Parent/Carer & Child Support Group with her colleague Phil Lockhart. . Together they provide the Parent Support Programme through Parent & Toddler Groups and offer individual support.
Michelle is a staunch Rebelette flying the Cork Flag at every opportunity.
Michelle is a staunch Rebelette flying the Cork Flag at every opportunity.
Teresa is a Hospital Native and helps to keep the resource centre ship shape for us all
Originally from the north of Poland and living in Ireland since 2005, Natalia is responsible for keeping the centre spic and span. After originally arriving as a student she completed her degree in Law and Administration on-line and has been working at the centre since 2009.
In her spare time Natalia enjoys swimming and is a frequent visitor to the pools in both Limerick and Tipperary Town.
In her spare time Natalia enjoys swimming and is a frequent visitor to the pools in both Limerick and Tipperary Town.
Maria and Christopher are the welcoming faces when people arrive in the door or phone with a query.
Maria and Christopher are the welcoming faces when people arrive in the door or phone with a query.