'Save Little Wonders' protest in Castleblayney
A public protest was held outside Little Wonders early intervention centre in Castleblayney today as it faces closure by year end
Parents, staff and supporters protested today (Tuesday, November 10) in a bid to save Little Wonders early intervention centre in Castleblayney, which is threatening to close its doors on December 22 due to funding pressures.
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At the protest in support of Little Wonders in Castleblayney were from left to right Cllr Margaret Conlon, Sarah Cunningham, Gene Cunningham, Senator Sarah O’Reilly, Shane, Joshua and Noah Cunningham, Danny Lacey and Luke Cunningham. Photo by ©Rory GearyImage 2 of 5
Some of the group at the protest on Tuesday morning in support of Little Wonders in Castleblayney. Photos: Rory Geary. Photo by ©Rory GearyImage 3 of 5
Some of the group at the protest in support of Little Wonders. Photo by ©Rory GearyImage 4 of 5
Mairead Byrne and Orla Thornton attended the protest in support of Little Wonders. Photo by ©Rory GearyImage 5 of 5
Senator Robbie Gallagher, Cllr Margaret Conlon, Kathleen Maguire and Bernie McNamee attended the Castleblayney protest. Photo by ©Rory GearyFounded by Claire Callan, the centre provides an afterschool service, Saturday club and camps for children with complex needs between the ages of four and 18 years. It's the only afterschool service of its kind in Cavan and Monaghan. The award-winning centre currently supports 25 families and there are a further 47 families on a waiting list.
Parents recently invited politicians to attend a public meeting on the issue. Increased funding for the service has been requested for the past two years but has not materialised.