Our Services
Learn about all the services we provide at Tullow Day Care Centre.
CENTRE SERVICES
Lunch in the Centre
Transport
Annual Holiday
Meals on Wheels
Chiropody
Befriending Service
Personal Care – Shower/Bath/Hairdressing
Bingo, Cards, Go for Life activities
Assistance with prescriptions / shopping
THE AIMS & OBJECTIVES OF TULLOW DAY CARE CENTRE CLG
Volunteers
The Centre is governed by a Board of Directors who are all volunteers.
Parker Bath
We have a bath which is specially adapted for the disabled and is electrically controlled. This, along with the hoist, enables wheelchair bound clients to enjoy a bath.
Laundry
The Centre has a complete, fully equipped laundry facility. Clients are welcome to bring in their own laundry, and this service is now open to the public. Please note that same-day turnaround is not available.
Day Room
A bright and vibrant day room that offers a cheerful space for relaxation, conversation, and meaningful social connection.
Lunches, Dining and Meals on Wheels
We provide seating for up to 50 clients, offering a comfortable and friendly setting where everyone can enjoy a freshly prepared four‑course home‑cooked nurtitional lunch. Our meals are made with care each day, creating a relaxed, communal dining experience that encourages conversation, connection, and a real sense of home.
Our Meals on Wheels service operates Monday to Friday, with three vehicles delivering around 60 meals daily. We strive to accommodate all dietary needs, and each delivery offers not just a nutritious meal but also a friendly check‑in and a familiar face for a chat. Together, these services play a vital role in supporting our older clients.
Shop
Our Good-as-New Shop provides valuable income to the Centre and is open to both clients and the wider community, open Monday to Friday. Everyone is welcome to drop in for a browse, and we gratefully accept clothing donations from the community.
Transport
We operate five vehicles: one minibus, three wheelchair‑accessible vehicles, and one commercial vehicle. Our minibuses each travel an average of 100 kilometres daily, transporting older clients to and from the Centre and supporting our Meals on Wheels service.
Three of our vehicles are fitted with hydraulic wheelchair lifts, ensuring safe and comfortable transport for those with mobility needs. This service is invaluable, particularly for individuals who may experience loneliness or have family living or working elsewhere. Transport is provided free of charge. For further information, please contact our office on 059‑9151833
Befriending Service
Our befriending service offers gentle, personalised support to clients throughout their day. Befrienders provide a warm welcome, assist with coats and seating, and ensure everyone enjoys a comforting cuppa. They join in activities such as crosswords, bingo, and art classes and help with small errands when needed.
Befrienders also travel on our buses, offering reassurance and assistance so clients arrive and return home safely. Through their kindness and attentiveness, they build meaningful relationships that help make our Centre feel like a true ‘home from home’.
Fundraising
Today, Tullow Day Care Centre receives partial funding from the HSE and operates an in‑house Community Employment Scheme funded by the Department of Social Protection. However, ongoing fundraising remains essential to meet the daily running costs of the Centre and its services. Throughout the year, staff and clients organise quizzes, raffles, and line‑draws, while volunteers generously give their time to sell raffle lines and support the South Eastern Vintage Machinery Club tea‑tent each July. We are sincerely grateful for the Club’s continued partnership and dedication. The Centre is in partnership with the local Parkville Soccer Club whereby half the proceeds of all their lotto tickets sold in the Centre remain in the Centre.
Since 1997, our annual Golf Classic at Mount Wolseley has been a key fundraising event, consistently supported by local businesses and golfers. Held each June, it continues to be an important source of additional funds. Two local golfers also contribute by collecting and selling golf balls found on the course, with all proceeds donated to the Centre.
A more recent addition to our fundraising calendar is our four‑week draw, held every October. This event has quickly become one of our major annual fundraisers and has proven to be highly successful.