Castlecconnor Resource Centre, Corballa, Sligo.

In 1997 the Association undertook a further project, with the acquisition, from the Co.Sligo V.E.C., of the Corballa Vocational School: i.e. the old Vocational School, located on the main Sligo to Ballina Road, in the Parish of Castleconnor.

The purpose of this new undertaking was to provide a base for the Association's
Training and Employment Services', for adults with intellectual disabilities and special needs; together with catering for their social and recreational activities, within the Tireragh area.

Refurbishment of the building represented a large investment for the Association, which was grant aided by the 'Peace and Reconciliation Fund'. Local people have contributed financially through the many fundraising events of the Association, and of
other organisations in the area.

This Centre provides:

. Education-Skills Training
. Social Skills and Home Management Training
. Horticulture
. Arts/Crafts
. Pottery
. Woodwork
. Bowling
. Swimming.
. Social and Recreational Outings

The Horticulture programme based at Castleconnor have bedding plants for marketing in the local community and are presently developing an Organic Vegetable Enterprise in conjunction with Service Users from other Day Services i.e. H.S.E. Services in Sligo.

The above activities have developed based on choices identified by Service Users and are funded by H.S.E. West and supported by Moyvalley Resources. Each Service User has a Person Centred Plan identifying goals that is constantly reviewed, evaluated and updated by Staff team at C.R.C. in conjunction with the Multi-Disciplinary Team, H.S.E. West.

Contact Details:

Castleconnor Resource Centre

Unit Manager, Phone 096 36072