The Field of Dreams in Curraheen was established by a group of parents, under the guidance of Down Syndrome Cork, in 2017. The chairperson of Down Syndrome Cork, Tara Casserly, said the Field of Dreams is a place where all children want to go. “As soon as any of our kids comes through here, there is just such a sense of belonging, a sense of fun, possibility, and excitement,” Ms Casserly told the Irish Examiner. What the Field of Dreams is for me, and for a lot of other families, is hope,” Ms Casserly said. Ms Casserly said learning for a small child, “especially a child with special needs,” is a lot of their life.

Source: Irish Examiner March 23, 2026 01:00 UTC