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CN Corcreagh Ns Shercock, County Cavan
About & Team

One place for our story, our approach, and the people doing the work.

Corcreagh Ns brings education support, family partnership, and community coordination together so children in and around Shercock can grow with steadier routines, stronger confidence, and local backing that lasts.

Who We Are

A local organisation shaped by practical care and consistent follow-through.

Corcreagh Ns works with children, families, schools, and community partners to reduce the gaps that often stand between early concern and meaningful support. We focus on real conditions on the ground: transport, attendance, confidence, relationships, and access to trusted adults.

Our model is intentionally place-based. We build around existing strengths in Shercock and County Cavan so support feels close, familiar, and easier to sustain over time.

Children and mentors working together in a welcoming community learning space.
How We Work

Joined-up support works better than isolated interventions.

We coordinate learning support, wellbeing activity, outreach, and referrals through one connected team. That makes it easier for families to know who to call, what happens next, and how progress will be reviewed.

Across each program, we prioritise steady communication, practical next steps, and respectful partnership with the people closest to the child.

Community staff and family members in discussion around a shared table.

What the team is responsible for across the year.

8 core team members
18 active local partnerships
12 annual program cycles
420+ children and family members reached
5 community delivery locations
Full Team

Eight people covering leadership, learning, family support, and community links.

Aoife Murphy, Director of Corcreagh Ns.

Aoife Murphy

Director

Aoife leads strategy, partnerships, and service quality, keeping the organisation focused on practical outcomes for local children and families.

Eoin Gallagher, Education and Engagement Manager at Corcreagh Ns.

Eoin Gallagher

Education and Engagement Manager

Eoin connects school-based support with after-school activity, helping children stay engaged through consistent routines and trusted mentoring.

Niamh O'Reilly, Family Support Lead at Corcreagh Ns.

Niamh O'Reilly

Family Support Lead

Niamh works directly with parents and carers to coordinate referrals, home-based support, and practical planning around family priorities.

Patrick Finnegan, Wellbeing Coordinator at Corcreagh Ns.

Patrick Finnegan

Wellbeing Coordinator

Patrick designs group sessions that build confidence, healthy routines, and emotional resilience in ways that feel accessible to young participants.

Cian Brady, Program Coordinator at Corcreagh Ns.

Cian Brady

Program Coordinator

Cian keeps delivery on track across venues, schedules, and staffing, making sure families experience support as organised and dependable.

Maeve Donnelly, Youth Participation Officer at Corcreagh Ns.

Maeve Donnelly

Youth Participation Officer

Maeve creates spaces where young people can shape projects, voice concerns, and contribute ideas that influence how programs evolve.

Siobhan Clarke, Community Partnerships Officer at Corcreagh Ns.

Siobhan Clarke

Community Partnerships Officer

Siobhan builds relationships with schools, services, volunteers, and local groups so support pathways stay connected and responsive.

Ronan Keating, Outreach and Operations Officer at Corcreagh Ns.

Ronan Keating

Outreach and Operations Officer

Ronan manages logistics, follow-up, and on-the-ground coordination, helping the team reach families consistently across the rural catchment.

A community gathering celebrating shared progress across local support programs.
What Guides The Team

We aim for support that is calm, practical, and close to everyday life.

Families often need clear next steps more than complex processes. Our team is organised around responsiveness, continuity, and respect for local knowledge.

That means listening early, following through carefully, and staying connected long enough for progress to become stable rather than temporary.

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