'We’re unemployed now': Rally at Cork creche in support of redundant staff 

Longtime workers at Before 5 told by new owners they would have to reapply for their own jobs

Former staff affected by the closure of Before 5 at a rally at Churchfield, Cork. Pictures: Dan Linehan

Parents, service users and staff of the Before 5 Family Centre on the northside of Cork City have gathered in support of childcare workers who will have to reapply for jobs that in some instances they have had for over 20 years.

Staff and parents of the Churchfield Family Centre and Creche had been shocked by the sudden announcement, via text message, of the service’s closure on August 23, when the service provider went into liquidation.