a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children
Camilla
O'Connor
General Manager
Child
Protection
PHEEC
First Aid Trained
HighScope
Trained
Business
Management
I started my Early Years journey when my 1st child was born and alongside my partner John we created Tir Na nÓg Creche & Preschool in September 2002. We believe all children deserve to have a safe, educational, caring and nurturing environment to learn and grow in.
We strive every day to provide a lasting experience for each child that joins us at Tir Na nÓg / Rainbows End. I have 4 beautiful children of my own that keep me very busy and on my toes.
Marisa Dettorre Hannon
Centre Manager
Marisa holds a vault of knowledge regarding the Early Years Sector with over 23 years of experience and expertise.
Marisa has been with us for 15 years, mostly of which as our Centre Manager. Marisa is an advocate of Team Playing and her passion and deliverance of her skills to the littlest of people in our care is paramount to the service that we provide to all who join us at Tir Na nÓg
With us since 2003
Child
Protection
PHEEC
First Aid Trained
HighScope
Trained
HACCP
Trained
Certified - FETAC Level 5
Supervision in Childcare
Ciara Desmond
Supervisor
Ciara has cared for babies from 6 months and had the privilege of caring for them as Afterschool Children right up to finishing primary school. Ciara holds years of knowledge and experience under her belt and has the enthusiasm and energy afforded to few to welcome her Preschool & Afterschool Children in year after year.
Certified - FETAC Level 6
Supervision in Childcare
Child
Protection
PHEEC
First Aid Trained
With us since 2004
Niamh Sherwin
Supervisor
With us since 2010
Child
Protection
PHEEC
First Aid Trained
Certified - FETAC Level 6
Supervision in Childcare
Niamh is as enthusiastic today as she was when she bounced in our doors back then. Niamh’s care and attention to all the families that join us for their Early Years Journey is without a doubt a standard set way above what current regulations would expect. Niamh is bringing her knowledge to the busiest of age groups, our Tweenies Room (age 2-3)
Louise Jackson
Room Leader
With us since 2010
Child
Protection
PHEEC
First Aid Trained
LINC
Coordinator
Certified - FETAC Level 6
Supervision in Childcare
Louise has been a fantastic team player and a welcome addition to the many rooms Louise has worked in. Louise’s adaptability to work alongside different age groups and colleagues has given Louise superb insight in the way children play and why. Louise can now be found full time working with her own group of Preschool & After-school Children in our Rainbows End centre
Aisling Roden
Supervisor
With us since 2012
Aisling’s attention to detail is the cornerstone of our service to the smallest of little people that join us here in Tir NanÓg, our babies.
Aisling leads a busy room with huge responsibility and brings fun, energy, love and encouragement to all in her care and support to our parents returning to work. Her “Can Do” attitude is contagious to all around her.
Child
Protection
PHEEC
First Aid Trained
Martina
Brennan
Early Years Asst
With us since 2019
Sarah Brown
Early Years Asst
With us since 2009
Sarah has been so enthusiastic bringing all her new wealth of knowledge to the fantastic Preschool Children. Sarah has always been recognised and credited as a superb team player and uses this attribute to encourage all the children in her care to form positive relationships with their peers.
Certified - FETAC Level 6
Supervision in Childcare
Child
Protection
PHEEC
First Aid Trained
Deirdre Cope
Chef
With us since 2019
HACCP
Trained
Deirdre joined our team in December 2019 and has treated all of the children to her fantastic baking skills. Deirdre knows every child’s likes and dislikes almost immediately after a child starts!! She can be found working away diligently in the kitchen each day. Deirdre is a fantastic team player and works excellently alongside her colleagues.
Therese Kavanagh
Early Years Asst
With us since 2009
Child
Protection
PHEEC
First Aid Trained
Certified - FETAC Level 5
Supervision in Childcare
Therese joined our team in 2009 shortly after completing her Level 5 Qualification, Therese took a career break in 2014 when she had her second beautiful daughter until re-joining us in September 2019. All the TNN Team were delighted to welcome Therese back alongside her new group - The Preschoolers. Therese now works in our Rainbows End centre with our Preschool Sessional group and our busy Afterschoolers. Therese’s’ love of Arts & Crafts are used daily in Rainbows with both groups.
Denise Moloney
Early Years Asst
With us since 2018
Child
Protection
PHEEC
First Aid Trained
Certified - FETAC Level 8
Supervision in Childcare
Sarah
Ryan OReilly
Early Years Asst
Sarah has been so enthusiastic bringing all her new wealth of knowledge to the fantastic Preschool Children. Sarah has always been recognised and credited as a superb team player and uses this attribute to encourage all the children in her care to form positive relationships with their peers. Sarah currently job shares this full time role with Amy
Child
Protection
Certified - FETAC Level 6
Supervision in Childcare
PHEEC
First Aid Trained
With us since 2018
Eileen McGloin
Room Leader
With us since 2020
Child
Protection
PHEEC
First Aid Trained
Certified - FETAC Level 6
Supervision in Childcare
Eileen began her journey with Tir Na nÓg as a parent many years ago and remained a good friend to all. Eileen decided as her beautiful girls got older that she would move into the Early Years Care & Education sector and dived straight in