Manager

Caitriona joined our team just as we opened our doors in November 2018. Originally from London, Caitriona moved to her husband's native county Monaghan in the summer of 2018 and they live in Carrickmacross with their two children and a Springer Spaniel.   

Caitriona has a BA in English Literature & Philosophy from Trinity College Dublin, and has over 15 years office experience, previously working as an administrator and events organiser in a secondary school in London for four years prior to moving to Ireland. She recently joined Carrickmacross Toy Library as their voluntary Secretary Board member.

Caitriona manages and schedules therapies and activities, ensuring a full and varied programme and calendar of events is on offer for children and their families to avail of. She loves to see new families visit the centre, as well as catching up with the regulars (and even better if there's biscuits!)

Services Coordinator

Denise joined DSCNE in May 2022 on a maternity cover contact, having previously worked a similar role for the previous 8 years in a local Charity organisation. Denise remains on the team as Services Coordinator and works alongside Caitriona.

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Denise has a BA in Business Management and over 18 years management experience. 

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Denise also volunteers with other local charities weekly and sits on the Board of Management for a Homeless charity.

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Denise loves to meet new people and loves a chat! (and a nice cuppa). She also likes to spend time with their 3 children and walking their pampered pooches Daisy and Miller!

Office Administrator

Jennifer joined our team in July 2022 as our Office Administrator/Support Worker. Jennifer is the first point of contact for families, visitors and other callers to DSCNE, answering queries and providing information. Jennifer also helps with the schedules and booking of appointments and helps with administrative tasks. She is also a support worker for the groups and loves to hang out with the children! You will mostly find Jennifer at the Centre Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

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Jennifer is from Killanny, but now lives in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan and loves attending motorbike road racing with her husband and 3 children. 

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"My favourite part of the job is chatting with the kids and their families"

Office Administrator

Ciara joined in May 2025 as one of our two part time Office Administrators. Ciara meets and greets families and visitors, and assists with booking appointments and correspondence.​ You will mostly find Ciara here on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

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Ciara lives in Magheracloone, County Monaghan and spends her spare time in her beautiful garden with her cats, and has a grown up daughter who she loves to bake with. Ciara volunteers with the homeless cat colonies around Carrickmacross feeding them breakfast, as well as finding good homes for cats and kittens too. 

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Ciara has a Level 5 in Business Administration and is also a qualified holistic therapist and yoga teacher, along with a few other qualifications. Ciara's holistic approach makes her very empathetic to people's needs and feelings, and she loves to help others.

Family Support

Pam joined in September 2023 as as our Family Support Worker.

Pam has a BA in Social Care and a Post Graduate Certificate in Autism.  She has 20 years’ experience of working as a Child and Family Support Worker on an early intervention team for children with additional needs.

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Pam is a trained Parents Plus facilitator and has experience of running workshops for parents, preschool staff and child minders.

Support Assistant

Rebecca joined our team in September 2025 as our Support Assistant. Rebecca assists teachers and therapists to support children in small inviting, stimulating group settings.

Rebecca has volunteered with DSCNE since October 2022 as a support assistant for the social groups and has completed my Level 5 & Level 6 Special Needs Assistant courses. Rebecca most recently worked as a healthcare assistant for a number of years carrying out care duties as per the tasks laid out in client care plans.

Outside of work Rebecca loves spending time at the gym, sauna, swimming with her son and even the occasional cold plunge!