There’s a ‘sense of belonging, fun, possibility, and excitement’ in Cork’s Field of Dreams

The Curraheen charity has evolved to not only serve training courses for adults getting ready to join the workforce, it also tends to the needs of children too, writes Imasha Costa

Clodagh Robins practises her barista skills at the Field of Dreams as she celebrates her 22nd birthday. Pictures: Chani Anderson

In a classroom nestled away in the outskirts of Cork City are students with Down syndrome, all of whom are eager to upskill and move into employment.

The Field of Dreams in Curraheen was established by a group of parents, under the guidance of Down Syndrome Cork, in 2017.