Author: Siobhan Grant

We need YOU to help us ensure that people living with dementia know they still matter We are looking for volunteers to join our team and make moments matter for the people in our care. What does it involve? It could be cycling our TrioBike, or becoming...

An Afternoon Tea Party was held on Saturday 26th of January  celebrating the wonderful ‘Tea House Project’ that was undertaken by the Fairland Collective supported by Bealtaine Festival at Saint Joseph’s Shankill.  The people living with dementia in our care took part in group workshops over...

Saint Joseph’s Shankill Celebrates Excellence in Dementia Care Award On Wednesday, 28th November, Saint Joseph’s Shankill welcomed families, staff, volunteers and supporters to celebrate the extraordinary accolade of being recognised as the 2018 Nursing Home Ireland; Excellence in Dementia Care Award. Elaine Byrne Services Manager at Saint...

The Nursing Homes Ireland Care Awards are the premier national celebration of the outstanding care being provided by nursing homes in communities across Ireland. The prestigious event honours and recognises exceptional care being provided to thousands of nursing home residents across the country. They are the 'Oscars'...

A huge thank you to all involved in the 2018 Irish Fashion Collective in aid of Saint Joseph’s Shankill, in Conrad Dublin on Friday 2nd November 2018. Building on the hugely successful events of 2016 & 2017 and on foot of winning the Best Fundraising initiative...

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made our cake and craft sale such a success. Despite the howling storm outside, by giving of your time, skill, generosity and support so freely we managed to raise a fantastic €2k. We always greatly appreciate your support. Thank you.  ...

We are delighed to announce that we have three finalists in this year's Nursing Homes Ireland Care Awards The Nursing Homes Ireland Care Awards are the premier national celebration of the outstanding care being provided by nursing homes in communities across Ireland. The prestigious event honours...

The 2018 Irish Fashion Collective will take place on Friday 2nd of November 2018 at Conrad Dublin at 18.30 but why not make a full day of it and launch the adventure with an Afternoon Tea?. Located in the heart of Dublin on Earlsfort Terrace, Afternoon...

My husband was fifty-six when he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s   Until she met her husband Owen, Carolann Duggan had never thought of herself as the marrying type. “We met and married in the same year,” she recalls. “He was never due to marry, I was absolutely...