Completed Projects 2023

Report 150: An exploration of the experiences of mothers in addiction recovery in Coolmine Therapeutic Community Community liaison: David McPhillips Coolmine Therapeutic Community. Programme: Master of Social Sciences (Policy). CARL researcher: Aisling Morkan. Supervisor: Dr Eluska Fernandez. Aisling Morkan CARL report 2023

Report 149: Determining the value of the Citizen Science Stream Index in assessing water quality Community liaisons: Mary Cunningham and Patricia O'Flaherty, Tracton Biodiversity Group. Programme: BSc Ecology and Environmental Biology. CARL Researcher: Madelief Smets. Supervisor: Dr Simon Harrison. Madelief Smets CARL report 2023

Report 148: Cork Life Centre with Community-based participatory research module, UCC (PG6025) Cork Life Centre report 2023

Report 147: "Care and compassion get these students across the line": The experiences of school staff supporting second-level students from Direct Provision. Community liaisons remain anonymous. Programme: Master of Social Work (MSW). CARL Researchers: Maria Flavin and Katie Buckley. Supervisor: Dr Kenneth Burns. Maria Flavin and Katie Buckley CARL report 2023

Report 146: A Social Inclusion Analysis for Individuals with Autism, from the perspectives of young adults, parents, and staff at the Rainbow Club Cork Centre for Autism. Community Liaisons: Karen O'Mahony, The Rainbow Club Cork Centre for Autism. Programme: Master of Social Work (MSW). CARL Researcher: Alexandra Mulcahy. Supervisor: Sara Kelleher. Alexandra Mulcahy CARL report 2023

Report 145: Nothing About Us Without Us: Core members' experience of choice and support with regard to education, training and employment, with a view of informing future service provision for L’Arche Community, Cork. Community Liaisons: L'Arche Community Staff. Programme: Master of Social Work (MSW). CARL Researcher: Bronagh Desmond. Supervisor: Siobhan Bruen. Bronagh Desmond CARL Report 2023

Completed Projects 2022

Report 131: In what ways can children who have a sibling with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) be supported -  In partnership with the Rainbow Club Cork Centre for Autism Community/Voluntary Group: The Rainbow Club Cork Centre for Autism Liaisons: Karen O'Mahony and Molly Kinane Course: MA Social Work Supervisor: Caroline Burke Emily Kearns CARL Report 2022

Report 132: A survey of experiences of parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) attending CUH: How can we become more 'autism-friendly' Community/Voluntary Group: The Rainbow Club Cork Centre for Autism Liaison: Karen O'Mahony Course: Medicine Supervisor: Dr Louise Gibson Nicole McCarthy CARL Report 2022

Report 133: The unheard voices of adult adoptees: How it felt to be excluded from the Mother and Baby Home Report Community/Voluntary Group: Aitheantas - Adoptee Identity Rights Liaison: Maree Ryan-O'Brien Course: MA Social Work Supervisor: Dr Kenneth Burns Larah Brady CARL Report 2022

Report 134: Delivering interventions remotely through teletherapy during the Covid-19 pandemic: Evaluating the experiences of Cope Foundation therapists Community/Voluntary Group: Cope Foundation Liaison: Norma O'Sullivan Course: MA Social Work Supervisor: Caroline Shore Emer O'Sullivan CARL Report 2022

Report 135: Physical and mental wellbeing of parents of children with Down Syndrome in Ireland Community/Voluntary Group: Down Syndrome Ireland Liaison: Liam Ahern Course: Medicine Final Year Supervisor: Dr Louise Gibson Emmet O'Sullivan CARL Report 2022

Report 136: Quality of life in Irish children with Down Syndrome: A cross-sectional study Community/Voluntary Group: Down Syndrome Ireland Liaison: Liam Ahern Course: Medicine Final Year Supervisor: Dr Louise Gibson Ella Curtin CARL Report 2022

Report 137: Nonbinary people in Ireland: Left out of gender affirming policy and healthcare service provision for the transgender community Community/Voluntary Group: Cork Gay Project Liaison: Ailsa Spindler Course: BA Social Science Supervisor: Paul Frewen Elliott Mulhall CARL Report 2022

Report 138: Great Sexpectations: An exploration of female adolescents' perspectives about pornography and sexual health education Community/Voluntary Group: The Sexual Health Centre Cork Liaison: Martin Davoren Course: MA Social Work Supervisor: Dr Fiachra O'Súilleabháin Aoife O'Carroll CARL Report 2022

Report 139: An exploration of Wellsprings Outreach Service: How are the women given continued support after leaving the residential service? Community/Voluntary Group: Wellsprings Liaison: Valerie McDonnell Course: MA Social Work Supervisor: Pearl Doyle Isabel Morrissey CARL Report 2022

Report 140: It takes a village to raise a child: An exploration of the experience of parenting in the Fairhill Community Community/Voluntary Group: The Fairhill/Fairview Community Association Project Liaison: Mary Sheehy Course: MA Social Work Supervisor: Eilish Forrest Kasia O'Leary CARL Report 2022

Report 141: What social solutions can be implemented to integrate University College Cork students into community life within Magazine road and surrounding areas? Community/Voluntary Group: Magazine Road and Surrounding Areas Residents Association Liaison: Aidan Cahill Course: MA Social Work Supervisor: Eilish Forrest Iesa Mortell CARL Report 2022

Report 142: The impact of studentification on residents around UCC using photovoice Community/Voluntary Group: Magazine Road and Surrounding Areas Residents Association Liaison: Aidan Cahill Course: BA Applied Psychology Supervisor: Dr Sarah Robinson Patricia Pavlovic CARL Report 2022

Report 143: Cycling in Cork City - informing policies for improvement of transport infrastructure Community/Voluntary Group: Cork Cycling Campaign Liaison: Conn Donovan Course: Bsc Government Consultancy Project Supervisor: Dr Niall Duggan Ross Madden CARL Report 2022

Report 144: Examining the debilitating experiences of formfilling by parents of children with additional needs in pursuing disability support services Community/Voluntary Group: We Care Collective Liaisons: Dr Elizabeth Kyte and Gillian Mullaly Course: MA Social Sciences (Social Policy) Supervisors: Dr Fiona Dukelow and Dr Eluska Fernandez Calvin Odhiambo CARL Report 2022

Completed Projects 2021

Report 117. Prevalence and impact of X-ray screening for Atlantoaxial instability in children with Down Syndrome (2021) Community/Voluntary Group: Down Syndrome Cork Liaison: Karen O'Sullivan Course: Graduate Entry Medicine  Supervisor: Dr Louise Gibson Daniel Shenoda CARL Research Report 2021

Report 118. An ethnographic exploration of the experiences of asylum seekers within Direct Provision undertaking a local cricket training course (2021) Community/Voluntary Group: Cricket Ireland Liaison: Ali Nolan Course: BA Applied Psychology Supervisor: Dr Angela Veale Diekololaoluwa Prophecy Amujo CARL research report 2021

Report 119. An exploration of challenges facing young adults with HF-ASD: the experiences of professionals (2021) Community/Voluntary Group: Aspect Liaison: Yvonne Scriven Course: Graduate Entry Medicine  Supervisor: Dr Louise Gibson Daisy O'Connor CARL research report 2021

Report 120. A qualitative study of the effect of limb injury/surgery on participation (2021) Community/Voluntary Group: Westgate Foundation Liaison: Aisling Murphy Course: Graduate Entry Medicine Supervisors: Dr Suzanne Timmons & Dr Siobhan Fox Talha Khan CARL Research Report 2021

Report 121. "Letters in the time of Covid": the lived experiences during the pandemic of young adults with disabilities in Cork (2021) Community/Voluntary Group: National Learning Network Liaison: Roslin Treacy Course: Bachelor of Social Work Supervisor: Hilary Jenkinson Loretta Sweeney CARL report 2021

Report 122. Exploring adult adoptees' use of DNA testing as a method of adoption tracing (2021) Community/Voluntary Group: Aitheantas - Adoptee Identity Rights Liaison: Maree Ryan O'Brien Course: Master of Social Work Supervisor: Olwen Halvey Denise Linehan CARL research report 2021

Report 123. How do Travellers experience the housing assessment of needs process - culturally appropriate? Community/Voluntary Group: Cena Liaison: Brian Dillon Course: Bachelor of Social Work Supervisor: Dr Joseph Whelan Helena Cullinane CARL report 2021

Report 124. A qualitative analysis of the experience of referring clients to S.H.A.R.E and exploring the relevancy of S.H.A.R.E's housing model. Community/Voluntary Group: S.H.A.R.E Liaison: Noreen Dorgan Course: Master of Social Work Supervisor: Caroline Burke Liam O'Mahony CARL report 2021

Report 125. "YOU'RE NOT ALONE" Exploring the impact of Covid-19 on loneliness and social isolation: a cohort study of ALONE service users in South Tipperary Community/Voluntary Group: ALONE Liaison: Kim Dempsey Course: Master of Social Work Supervisor: Caroline Shore Philip O'Reilly CARL report 2021

Report 126: An audit of the activities of Ballinora and District Community Association and its effectiveness within the community Community/Voluntary Group: Ballinora and District Community Association Liaison: Pat O'Connor Course: BSc Government and Politics IV Supervisor: Professor Andrew Cottey Bryan O'Shea CARL report 2021

Report 127: An exploration into factors which influence positive object play experience for children who are living with severe physical and intellectual disabilities Community/Voluntary Group: COPE Foundation Liaison: Norma Foley Course: Occupational Therapy Supervisor: Dr Helen Lynch Deirdre O'Connor and Alison Butler CARL report 2021

Report 128: The potential of Ireland's native three-spined stickleback (Gasterostues aculeatus) for the biological control of mosquito larvae (subfamily: culicinae) in Ballyvergan Marsh, Youghal, Co Cork Community/Voluntary Group: Youghal Tidy Towns Liaison: Ned Brennan Course: BSc Ecology and Environmental Biology 4 Supervisor: Dr Simon Harrison Katrina Walsh CARL report 2021

Report 129: South Parish Tree Audit Community/Voluntary Group: Green Spaces for Health Liaison: Maria Young Students: Kristine Nagornaja (1st-year Applied Plant Biology), Grace Wall (BSc Ecology and Environmental Biology), Megan Pigott (BSc Applied Plant Biology) Supervisor: Dr Eoin Lettice South Parish Tree Audit CARL report 2021

Report 130: The ecology and management of Ballybrack woods and Beaumont quarry: an exercise in urban greenspace management Community/Voluntary Group: Cork Nature Network & Douglas Tidy Towns Liaison: Gill Weyman, Tara DeMontfort and Peter Hertting Course: BSc Ecology and Environmental Biology 4 Supervisor: Dr Simon Harrison Sadhbh Horan CARL report 2021

Completed Projects 2020

Report 100. A qualitative analysis of the efficacy of the Rainbow Club Cork Centre for Autism (2020). Community/Voluntary Group: The Rainbow Club Cork Centre for Autism Liaison: Karen O'Mahony Student: Paddy Lynch Course: Masters of Applied Psychology, Placement module Supervisor: Dr Sharon Lambert  Paddy Lynch CARL Research report 2020

Report 101. An exploration into employers' experiences and perspectives on working with people with intellectual disabilities and complex needs (2020). Community/Voluntary Group: Cope Foundation Liaison: Geraldine Grennan Student: Emma Callaghan Course: Master of Social Work Supervisor: Fiona O'Gorman Emma Callaghan CARL Research Report 2020

Report 102. An exploratory study of the social needs wishes and preferences of young people in a small community in West Waterford (2020). Community/Voluntary Group: Aglish Community Development Group Liaison: Michele Quilty/Melanie Hops Student: Jillian O'Connell Course: Master of Social Work Supervisor: Olwen Halvey Jillian O'Connell CARL Research Report 2020

Report 103. "It's not all negative like": Exploring adolescent girls' perceptions of their social media use (2020). Community/Voluntary Group: The Shona Project Liaison: Tammy Darcy Student: Lauren Flynn Course: Master of Social Work Supervisor: Caroline Shore Lauren Flynn CARL Research Report 2020

Report 104. Hidden grievers: Supporting siblings through peri-natal loss - a parent's perspective (2020). Community/Voluntary Group: Féileacáin Liaison: Marie Cregan Student: Lucy Mulvihill Course: Master of Social Work Supervisor: Mary Hurley Lucy Mulvihill CARL Research Report 2020

Report 105. Factors influencing occupational participation for older gay men (2020). Community/Voluntary Group: Gay Project Liaison: Michael O'Donnell Student: Joy Kelleher Course: Occupational Therapy Supervisor: Professor Jeanne Jackson Joy Kelleher CARL research report  

Report 106. A qualitative exploration of the benefits of and the barriers to volunteering for migrants. (2020). Community/Voluntary Group: Cork Volunteer Centre Liaison: Julie Connelly Student: Nichola Dressel Course: Bachelor of Social Work Supervisor: Dr. Joseph Whelan Nichola Dressel CARL Research report 2020

Report 107. An investigation into aquatic invertebrates, saline influence and other factors associated with Ballyvergan marsh, Youghal, Co Cork (2020). Community/Voluntary Group: Youghal Tidy Towns Liaison: Ned Brennan Student: Keith Dineen Course: BSc Ecology and Environmental Biology Supervisor: Dr Simon Harrison Keith Dineen CARL Report 2020

Report 108. The evolution of NICHE: Assessing the challenges and opportunities for a community health organisation in Cork city (2020). Community/Voluntary Group: NICHE Liaison: Brian Kelleher Student: Majella Canty Course: Masters of Social Policy Supervisor: Dr Eluska Fernández Majella Canty CARL Research Report 2020

Report 109. Exploring the impact of community crime & violence on the welfare of children in Moneymore, North Drogheda, Co. Louth (2020). Community/Voluntary Group: Moneymore Community Centre Consortium Liaison: Allen O'Donoghue Course: Master of Social Work Supervisor: Fiachra O'Súilleabhán Laura Walsh CARL research report 2020

Report 110. How has supranatural (EU) policy shaped the local in Ireland? A case study of South East Cork Area Development (SECAD) (2020). Community/Voluntary Group: SECAD Liaison: Laura Mason Course: BA (Honours) Geography Supervisor: Dr Ray O'Connor Matt Williamson CARL Report 2020

Report 111. The experiences of elderly service users with regard to public audiology services in Ireland (2020). Community/Voluntary Group: Friendly Call Cork Liaison: Brenda Barry Course: MSc Audiology Supervisor: Dr Siobhán Laoide-Kemp Caitlin O'Hehir CARL research report 2020

Report 112. An analysis of Youth Work Ireland Cork's "Mind Your Head" programme (2020). Community/Voluntary Group: Youth Work Ireland, Cork Liaison: Joseph Curtin Course: MSocSc Youth, Arts and Sports Education Supervisor: Patrick Leahy Colin Koyce CARL Research report 2020

Report 113. Cork Learning Neighbourhoods: Documenting the impact on communities and organisations in Cork City and exploring current and sustainable models of practice (2020). Community/Voluntary Group: Mayfield Integrative Community Development Project (CDP) and The Cork Learning Neighbourhoods (CLN) Liaison: Katherine Dullaghan Course: MA Social Science in Voluntary and Community Sector Management Supervisor: Dr Siobhan O'Sullivan Eamon Nash CARL research report 2020

Report 114. An exploration of the value youth mentors attach to their role in Gaisce - the President's Awards Irish National Self-Development Programme (2020) Community/Voluntary Group: Gaisce Liaison: Dr Yvonne McKenna Course:  MA Social Science in Voluntary and Community Sector Management Supervisor: Dr Máire Leane Philip Mangan CARL research report 2020

Report 115. The vocational and educational needs of adults recovering from mental health problems in a community setting, and the strategies, resources, initiatives, available to meet them, as far as international literature is concerned: a comprehensive literature review (2020) Community/Voluntary Group: City Links Liaison: Paul Cotter Course: MA Social Science in Voluntary and Community Sector Management Supervisor: Dr Féilim O'hAdhmaill  Michael O'Brien CARL research report 2020

Report 116. Understanding the social prescribing approach: Insights from the Health and Well-Being Community Referral Service in Cork (2020) Community/Voluntary Group: Cork Volunteer Centre Liaison: Dr Julie Connolly Course: Master of Social Policy Supervisor: Dr Eluska Fernandez Dermot O'Callaghan CARL research report 2020

Completed Projects 2019

Report 89. Making a house a home: The lived experience of older adults residing in sheltered housing in Ireland (2019). Community/Voluntary Group: S.H.A.R.E. Partner Liaison: Noreen Dorgan Students: Gráinne Dolan & Rachel Foley Course: Occupational Therapy Year 4 2018/2019. Supervisor: Professor Jeanne Jackson Grainne Dolan and Rachel Foley CARL Research Report 2019

Report 90. Striking the balance between parental rights and children's best interests in medical decision making in cases of life-limiting illness: a social work exploration (2019). Community/Voluntary Group: Mito Families Ireland Partner Liaison: Tammy Meehan Student: Roisin Cantillon Course: Masters of Social Work Year 2 2018/2019 Supervisor: Caroline Shore Roisin Cantillon CARL Research Report 2019

Report 91. 'Remember me': An exploration of the impact of the Féileacáin remembering memory box on parents bereaved through stillbirth or neonatal death (2019). Community/Voluntary Group: Féileacáin Partner Liaison: Mairie Cregan Course: Masters of Social Work Year 2 2018/2019 Supervisor: Dr Fiachra Ó'Súilleabháin Rebecca O'Sullivan CARL report 2019

Report 92. An exploration of participation in physical activities on the wellbeing of adults with acquired and congenital disabilities (2019). Community/Voluntary Group: Irish Wheelchair Association (Sport) Partner Liaison: Paul Ryan Student: Livingstone Kiwanuka Course: Masters of Social Work Year 2 2018/2019 Supervisor: Dr Fiachra Ó'Súilleabhán and Dr Ruth Hally Livingstone Kiwanuka CARL Research Report 2019

Report 93. S.H.A.R.E. and Care: A qualitative study exploring the needs of service users engaging with S.H.A.R.E. older person day centre in Cork City (2019). Community/Voluntary Group: S.H.A.R.E. Partner Liaison: Noreen Dorgan Student: Miriam O'Donoghue Course: Masters of Social Work Year 2 2018/2019 Supervisor: Olwen Halvey Miriam O'Donoghue CARL Research Report 2019

Report 94. An investigation of intensive home based parenting support services offered by Barnardos South Cork City (2019). Community/Voluntary Group: Barnardos South Cork City Partner Liaison: Roisin McDaid Student: Mary Dore Course: Masters of Social Work Year 2 2018/2019 Supervisor: Dr Carmel Halton Mary Dore CARL Research Report 2019

Report 95 and 96. An exploratory study on workplace violence and its effect on residential disability social care workers in Ireland: a mixed method approach (2019). Community/Voluntary Group: Social Care Ireland Liaison: Noel Howard Students: Agnieszka Mech-Butler and Róisín Swift Course: Masters of Social Work Year 2 2018/2019 Supervisor: Dr Eleanor Bantry-White Agnieszka Mech-Butler and Róisín Swift CARL Report 2019

Report 97. Spaces, places and young people. Exploring the youth voices of Fairhill (2019). Community/Voluntary Group: Fairhill Community Association and Fairhill Youth Facility Working group Liaisons: Mary Sheehy and David O'Brien Student: Jayne Groarke Course: Masters of Social work Year 2 (2018/2019) Supervisor: Rachel Rice Jayne Groarke CARL Research Report 2019

Report 98. The barriers towards the uptake and retention of hearing aids in the 70+ years population (2019). Community/Voluntary Group: Cork Deaf Association Liaison: Gerry O'Grady Student: Amy O'Regan Course: MSc Audiology Supervisor: Dr Siobhán Laoide-Kemp Amy O'Regan CARL report 2019

Report 99. Understanding collaboration in the context of a social inclusion, equality and human rights multi-agency alliance (2019). Community/Voluntary Group: CESCA (Cork Equal and Sustainable Communities Alliance) Liaison: Tehmina Kazi Student: Claire Kenealy Course: Masters of Voluntary and Community Sector Management (2019) Supervisor: Dr Martin Galvin Claire Kenealy CARL Research Report 2019

Completed Projects 2018

Report 88. Treasure Ballybrannigan Beach (2018). Community/Voluntary Group:Ballybrannigan Community Group. Partner Liaison: Sean Fitzgerald & Kevin Terry. Student: Catherine Rooney & Fiachra McKermot MA History 2017/2018. Supervisor: Dr. Malgorzata D’Aughton. Catherine Rooney & Fiachra McKermot CARL Research Report 2018

Report 87. Igloos All Year Round: An Examination of the Views of Young People into Spaces and Places in Douglas (2018). Community/Voluntary Group: Douglas Matters. Partner Liaison: Louise Murphy. Student: Stephanie Tips. Course: Masters of Social Work (Year2). Supervisor: Dr Fiachra Ó ’Súilleabháin. Stephanie Tips CARL Research Report 2018

Report 86. ‘Smells Like Community Spirit’: An Exploration of Stakeholders Perceptions of the Social Needs and Issues for Young People in Douglas (2018). Community/Voluntary Group: Douglas Matters. Partner Liaison: Louise Murphy. Student: Cara McCarthy. Course: Masters of Social Work (Year2). Supervisor: Dr Fiachra Ó ’Súilleabháin. Cara McCarthy CARL Research Report 2018

Report 85. OUR PLACE MATTERS - An Exploration of Young People’s Participation in the Douglas Community and International Models for Developing Community Participation (2018). Community/Voluntary Group: Douglas Matters. Partner Liaison: Louise Murphy. Student: John Daunt. Course: Masters of Social Work (Year2). Supervisor: Dr Fiachra Ó ’Súilleabháin. John Daunt CARL Research Report 2018

Report 84. The Meaning and Experience of engaging in the Meitheal Mara Project for adults with Mental health problems: A Qualitative Study (2018). Community/Voluntary Group: Meitheal Mara. Partner Liaison: Ms Clare Hayden. Student: Adebisi Akintola. Course: Masters in Public Health. Supervisor: Dr Ana Paula Ramos Costa. Bisi Akintola CARL Report 2018

Report 83. Understanding intergenerational activity – exploring the experiences of service-users and volunteers involved with S.H.A.R.E. (2018). Community/Voluntary Group: S.H.A.R.E.. Partner Liaison:Noreen Dorgan. Student: Miranda Russell. Course: MScSoc in Community & Voluntary Sector Management. Year 2 (final year). Supervisor: Margaret Buckley.Miranda Russell CARL Report 2018 S.H.A.R.E.

Report 82. Quality of data collected through the use of camera traps at a number of sites frequented by otters within Cork City. (2018). Community/Voluntary Group: Cork Nature Network. Partner Liaison: Gill Weyman. Student: Grace Walsh. Course: Zoology. Supervisor: Dr. Thomas Quirke. Grace Walsh CARL report 2018

Report 81. An Analysis of the Role of Community Development Projects in promoting social inclusion: Mayfield Integrated Community Development Project (2018). Community/Voluntary Group: Mayfield Integrated Community Development Project. Student: Sarah Conroy. Course: Bachelor of Social Work. Supervisor: Edel Daly. Sarah Conroy CARL Report 2018 Mayfield Integrated Community Development

Report 80. Profiling a Community led Multilevel Suicide Prevention Intervention (2018). Community/Voluntary Group: Breaking The Silence. Student: Rebecca Donnachie. Community Partner Liaison: John Mansworth. Course: Masters of Social Work. Supervisor: Eleanor Bantry White. Rebecca Donnachie CARL Report 2018 Breaking The Silence

Report 79. Dress to Impress: Parents’ Fears of Allegations of Fabricated Induced Illness in Cases when their Child has Mitochondrial Disease - Exploring the Voices of MITO Families Ireland (2018). Community/Voluntary Group: Mito Families Ireland. Student: Phil O'Sullivan. Community Partner Liaison: Tammy Meehan. Course: Masters of Social Work. Supervisor: Dr. Fiachra O'Suilleabhain. Phil O'Sullivan CARL Report 2018 Mito Families Ireland

Report 78. Exploration of Older People’s Attitudes Towards Downsizing. (2018). Community/Voluntary Group:  Age Action. Student: Niamh Connery. Community Partner Liaison: Justin Moran and John O’ Mahony. Course: BScoSc Year 3. Supervisor: Becci Jeffers. Niamh Connery CARL report 2018

Report 77. An International Literature Review on the Needs of People who have Offending Behaviours and/or Substance Use Issues (2018). Community/Voluntary Group:  Churchfield Community Trust. Student: Niamh Condron. Community Partner Liaison: Kevin Mooney. Course: Masters of Social Work. Supervisor: Dr. Fiachra O'Suilleabhain. Niamh Condron CARL Report 2018 Churchfield Community Trust

Report 76. Exploring intervention strategies and supports to promote mental wellbeing among individuals (aged 18-21) with ASD non-ID: The experiences of professionals in Cork/Kerry (2018). Community/Voluntary Group:  Aspect. Student: Lynn Brosnan. Community Partner Liaison: Ms Yvonne Scriven. Course: Bachelor Social Science Year 3. Supervisor: Ms Nicola Maxwell. Lynn Brosnan CARL Report 2018 Aspect

Report 75.“You have to fight for everything.” An exploration of the experiences of parents accessing early intervention. (2018). Community/Voluntary Group: Togher Family Centre, Cork. Student: Helen Devery. Community Partner Liaison: Niamh Sheridan. Course: Master of Social work. Supervisor: Ms. Pearl Doyle. Helen Devery CARL Report 2018 Togher Family Centre

Report 74. A Qualitative Study Exploring the Transition of Aged-Out Unaccompanied Minors (UAMs) from Foster Care into Direct Provision (DP) (2018). Community/Voluntary Group:  Nasc - The Irish Immigrant Support Centre. Student: Denise Healy. Course: Master of Social work. Supervisor: Ms. Pearl Doyle . Denise Healy CARL Report 2018 Nasc

Report 73. An exploration into the possible factors that can prevent a General Practitioner from the early identification of an eating disorder in their patients/clients (2018). Community/Voluntary Group:  The Eating Disorder Centre Cork (EDCC). Student: Cadhla O’Sullivan. Community Partner Liaison: Trish Shiel. Course: Bachelor of Social Science. Supervisor: Robert Bolton. Cadhla O'Sullivan CARL Report 2018 EDCC

Report 72. The Impact of Technology on the Lives of Older People: An Exploration of the Views of Volunteers from the Westgate Foundation (2018). Community/Voluntary Group:  The Westgate Foundation. Student: Bernard O’Sullivan. Community Partner Liaison: Aisling Murphy. Course: Social Work  4^th Year. Supervisor: Lydia Sapouna. Bernard O'Sullivan CARL Report 2018 The Westgate Foundation

Report 71. What are the effects of acquired hearing loss in older people?(2018). Community/Voluntary Group:  Cork Deaf Association, Cork. Student: Amy Katherine Walsh. Community Partner Liaison: Gerrie O’ Grady. Course: Masters in Audiology 2018. Supervisor: Dr. Siobhan Laoide-Kemp. Amy Walsh CARL Report 2018 Cork Deaf Association

Report 70. Cork Environmental Forum Community Research Report (2018). Community/Voluntary Group: Cork Environmental Forum (CEF), Cork. Community Researchers: Anna Aherne, John Barimo, Helen Barrett, Kenneth Burns, Rosie Cargin, Bernadette Connolly, AnneMarie Crean, Sarah Fons, Shirley Gallagher, Martin Galvin, Ruth Hally, Aoife Hegarty, Matthew Jones, Paul Kelly, Fred La Haye, Richard Leahy, David Lee, Shelbi Macken, Gwinyai Masukume, Darren McAdam-O’Connell, Finola McCarthy, Connor McGookin, Maria Murray, Angela Nagle, James O’Donovan, Lucas Olmedo, Catherine O’Mahony, Derry O’Farrell, Murielle Pelay, Emmy Racine, Aodhan Quinlan. This report was compelted as part of PG6025, a multi-disciplinary module on community-based participatory research for doctoral students in UCC. 2018_CEF_Report

Completed Projects 2017

Report 51. Before 5 Family Centre Community Research Report (2017). Community/Voluntary Group: Before 5 Family Centre, Churchfield, Cork. Community Researchers: Christine Ahern, Mary Barry, Kenneth Burns, Susan Calnan, Sheila Cosgrave, Gertrude Cotter, Maria Dobrea, Sarah Foley, Martin Galvin, Betty Golden, Ruth Hally, June Hamill, Gillian Hayes, Owen Jump, Irene Madden, Christine Moynihan, Louise O’Connor, Catherine O’Mahony, Kathleen Ryan, Ola Olwabunmi Taiwo, Triona Wallace, Clare Watson. This report was compelted as part of PG6025, a multi-disciplinary module on community-based participatory research for doctoral students in UCC. 2017_Before5_Report (7,925kB) 

Report 52. Influence of Disturbance on Shorebird Behaviour (2017). Community/Voluntary Group: Leave No Trace Ireland. Student: Ciara Sexton. Community Partner Liaison: Maura Lyons. Course: BSc. (Hons) Zoology. Supervisor: Prof. John Quinn. Ciara Sexton 2017 CARL project for Leave No Trace Ireland (1,605kB) )

Report 53. Ballinora Community Website (2017). Community/Voluntary Group: Ballinora Community Association. Student: Damien O'Sullivan. Community Partner Liaison: Pat O'Connor. Course: BSc. (Hons) Business Information Systems. Supervisor: Dr. Audrey Grace. Damien O'Sullivan 2017 CARL project Ballinora Community Association (3,661kB) )

Report 54. A Review of Respiratory Medicines Expenditure in the Primary Care Reimbursement Services. 2005-2015 (2017). Community/Voluntary Group: Irish Asthma Society. Student: Jackie O'Dwyer. Community Partner Liaison: Kevin Kelly. Course: MA Health Economics Practice. Supervisor: Dr. Aileen Murphy. Jackie O Dwyer 2017 CARL project for Irish Asthma Society (847kB) 

Report 55. An Exploration of the Outdoor Play Experiences of Preschool Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (2017). Community/Voluntary Group: Cope Foundation. Student: Áine Blake and Julie Sexton. Community Partner Liaison: Maeve Coughlan. Course: 4th year Occupational Therapy. Supervisor: Dr. Helen Lynch. Áine Blake & Julie Sexton 2017 CARL project for Cope Foundation (2,531kB) 

Report 56. Accessing the City: Exploring the Lived Experiences of Wheelchair-Users in Cork City (2017). Community/Voluntary Group: The Cork Centre for Independent Living. Student: Michael O'Donnell. Community Partner Liaison: Ms. Nicola Meacle. Course: Bachelor of Social Science Year 3. Supervisor: Dr. Fiona Dukelow. Michael O Donnell CARL report 2017 for Cork Centre for independent living 

Report 57. What is Positive Ageing? An exploration of the views of the participants of the Westgate Foundation (2017). Community/Voluntary Group: Westgate Foundation. Student: Orla McManamon. Community Partner Liaison: Aisling Murphy. Course: Bachelor of Social Work. Supervisor:  Lydia Sapouna. Orla McManamon 2017 CARL project for Westgate Foundation (939kB) 

Report 58. Friendly Call Cork – An Exploration of Befriending Services in Addressing Loneliness and Social Isolation Amongst Older Adults in Cork (2017). Community/Voluntary Group: Friendly Call Cork. Student: Paul Lehane. Community Partner Liaison: Ms. Brenda Barry. Course: Bachelor of Social Science Year 3. Supervisor: Dr. Fiona Dukelow. Paul Lehane 2017 CARL project Friendly Call Cork (1,124kB) 

Report 59. Students with epilepsy, their experiences in school and with State exams (2017). Community/Voluntary Group: Epilepsy Ireland. Student: Sarah Cooke. Community Partner Liaison: Loretta Kennedy. Course: Bachelor of Social Science Year 3. Supervisor: Lorna Kenny. Sarah Cooke 2017 CARL project Epilepsy Ireland (793kB)

Reports 60, 61, 62. Pathways to Stability: Past and Present (2017). Community/Voluntary Group: Churchfiled Community Trust. Students: Orla Fogarty, Lisa O'Connell & Katie Morrissey. Community Partner Liaison: Kevin Mooney. Course: Masters of Social Work-Year 2. Supervisor: Dr. Kenneth Burns. O. Fogarty, L. O'Connell, k. Morrissey merged CARL projects 2017 CCC

Report 63. Feenagh-Kilmeedy Community Study (2017). Community/Voluntary Group: Feenagh-Kilmeedy Community Development Group. Students: Sinead Kearney & Sinead Kelly. Community Partner Liaison: Siobhan Heaney. Course: Masters in Planning and Sustainable Development. Supervisor: William Brady. S. Kearney,S. Kelly CARL Report 2017 Feenagh-Kilmeedy CDG (3,501kB)

Report 64. An Evaluation of the Cork City Parent Infant Network Group: Supporting and promoting practitioner engagement in Parent-Infant Mental Health (2017). Community/Voluntary Group: Cork City Parent-Infant Network Group. Student: Gemma Reaney. Community Partner Liaison: Claire Reardon. Course: Masters of Social Work, Year 2. Supervisor: Fiona O’ Gorman.Gemma Reaney 2017 CARL Project for Cork City Parent Infant Network Group

Report 65. The Zebra in the Room: An Exploration of Anticipatory Grief in Families of Children with Mitochondrial Disease and the Role of Social Work (2017). Community/Voluntary Group: Mito Families Ireland. Student: Tammy Meehan. Community Partner Liaison: Audrey McMorrow. Course: Masters of Social Work, Year 2. Supervisor: Caroline Shore.Tammy Meehan 2017 CARL Project for Mito Families Ireland

Report 66. An analysis of people’s behaviours and attitudes to food consumption and waste (2017). Community/Voluntary Group: Stop Food Waste. Student: Michelle Sweeney. Community Partner Liaison:Donal O’Leary. Course: MSc in Food Business. Supervisor: Dr. Ronan O’Farrell.Michelle Sweeney 2017 CARL project Stop Food Waste Challenge

Report 67. Parents and Kids Together Programme: Exploring the potential for informal support (2017). Community/Voluntary Group:  YMCA. Student: Tatyana Yeriskina. Community Partner Liaison: Chriszine Backhouse. Course: MSocSc (Social Policy). Supervisor: Dr Deirdre Horgan.Tatyana Yeriskina 2017 CARL project YMCA-PAKT

Report 68. Demonstration of the need for a service to treat sexually harmful behaviours in young people in the Southern Region (Cork/Kerry) (2017). Community/Voluntary Group: Action Learning Group. Student: Emily O'Callaghan. Community Partner Liaison: Kathy D’Arcy. Course: MA Criminology. Supervisor: Katharina Swirak.Emily O'Callaghan 2017 CARL project Action Learning Group Cork

Report 69. The prevalance of self-reported hearing loss in Munster (2017). Community/Voluntary Group: Cork Deaf Enterprises. Student: Yvonne Creedon. Community Partner Liaison: Nora Geary. Course: MSc Audiology. Supervisor: Dr Siobhan Laoide-Kemp. Yvonne Creedon CARL research report 2017

Completed Projects 2016

Report 44. An Exploration of General Practitioner's Knowledge of Eating Disorders: A Pilot study in Cork City and County (2016). Community/Voluntary Group: Eating Disorder Clinic Cork (EDCC). Student: 2016 Hazel McDermott. Community Partner Liaison: Course: Bachelor of Social Science. Supervisor: Dr Siobhan O'Sullivan.

Report 45. A case study evaluation of a drugs education awareness program delivered by the Togher Link-Up Project to a girls’ secondary school in the south side of Cork city (2016). Community/Voluntary Group: Togher Link-Up. Student: 2016 Robert Riordan. Community Partner Liaison: Kieran O'Connell. Course: Bachelor of Social Work. Supervisor: Mr. Pat Leahy. 

Reports 46 and 47 (combined) Living with Post Natal Depression: An exploration of the experience of fathers whose partners suffer from Post-Natal Depression.  Community/Voluntary Group: Post Natal Depression Ireland. Students: 2016_Caroline_Sammon+Eadaoin_Ryan. Community Partner Liaison: Madge Fogarty. Course: Master of Social Work. Supervisors: Fiona O’ Gorman & Dr Eleanor Bantry White.

Report 48. Another Side to Their Story: Including People with Down syndrome in an Initial Exploration of the Social Fabric of Their Emotional Well-Being.  Community/Voluntary Group: Down Syndrome Cork. Student: 2016 Sarah Dunphy. Community Partner Liaison: Julie Gill. Course: Bachelor of Social Work. Supervisor: Lydia Sapouna. 

Report 49. Feasability Study for Lions Youth Centre Community Café. 2016 CARL Carrigaline Lions Study. Community/Voluntary Group: Carrigaline Lions Youth Centre Project. Students: Conor O’Donovan, Conor Scannell, Emma Keane, Sean Lordan, Ruiqian Yan & Peter Bresnan. Community Partner Liaison: Wendy McCarry & Brian Thoma. Course: Master of Science in Corporate Finance. Supervisor: Dr Steve O'Callaghan. 

Report 50. An exploration of the Benefits of After-School Club for Children, Focusing on their Emotional and Social Development. Community/Voluntary Group: Before 5 Family Centre. Student: 2016_Terri_Lacey‌. Community Partner Liaison: Mary Barry. Course: Master of Social Work. Supervisor: Rachel Rice.

Completed Projects 2015

Report 38. Direct Payment: the lived experiences of eight individuals in Ireland (2015). Community/Voluntary Group: Áiseanna Tacaíochta. 2015_Aoife_OBrien. Course: Master of Social Science (Social Policy). Supervisor: Dr Claire Edwards.

Report 39. Fabrication or Induction of Illness in Older People (2015). Community/Voluntary Group: Age, Wisdom and Hope. Student: 2015_Esther_Ngambi. Information Sheet and Checklist - FII in Older Adults. Course: Master of Social Science (Social Policy). Supervisor: Dr Kenneth Burns.

Report 40. Infrastructural faults within the Lehenaghbeg/Lehenaghmore residential area (2015). Community/Voluntary Group: Lehenaghbeg /LehenaghmoreResidents Association, Cork. Student: 2015_Pacelli_Nolan. Course: UCC Centre for Planning Education and Research / Masters in Planning and Sustainable Development. Supervisor: Jonathan Hall.

Report 41. An Evaluation of the Experiences of the Participants of a Men’s Shed in County Cork (2015). Community/Voluntary Group: Men's Shed, Blarney. Student: 2015_Jacqueline_Daly_Bütz. Course: Bachelor of Social Work. Supervisor: Lydia Sapouna.

Report 42. Life After Care: Transitional Pathways, Reconstruction of Life Post Care and Outcomes for Former Carers (2015). Community/Voluntary Group: Carers Association. Student: 2015_Trisha_Barrett. Course: Master of Social Work. Supervisor: Dr Kenneth Burns.

Report 43. “Me Da’s in Jail”: Does the Irish Criminal Justice System Punish the Children of Fathers in Prison?. Community/Voluntary Group:  St. Nicholas Trust. Student: 2015_Cathy_Brennan. Course: Bachelor of Social Work. Supervisor: Pat Leahy.

Completed Projects 2014

Report 27. The 4th Corner Youth Café - An exploration of Staff and Volunteers’ construction of their practice (2014). Community/Voluntary Group: Limerick Youth Service. Student: 2014 Damien McMahon‌.  Course: Masters of Social Work. Supervisor: Dr Eleanor Bantry-White.

Report 28. The 4th Corner Youth Café - An exploration of young people's experiences of participating in an open access youth café (2014). Community/Voluntary Group: Limerick Youth Service. Student: Michelle Foley Course: Master of Social Work Supervisor: Dr Eleanor Bantry-White. 2014_MichelleFoley

Report 29. An Exploration of the Views of Adults with Asperger Syndrome/High Functioning Autism in Relation to Independent Living (2014). Community/Voluntary Group: Cork Association for Autism. Student: 2014_GillianCoogan‌. Course: Bachelor of Social Work. Supervisors: Mary Mc Govern/Lydia Sapouna.

Report 30. Exploring the accessibility of leisure facilities in Munster for people with physical disabilities (2014). Community/Voluntary Group: Cork Sports Partnership. Student: 2014_BridHannon‌. Course: BSc in Occupational Therapy. Supervisor: Dr Helen Lynch.

Report 31. An Evaluation of the Child Contact Service at the Togher Family Centre; The Voices of the Parents and Experience of Social Workers (2014). Community/Voluntary Group: Togher Family Centre. Student: 2014_KarinaKennedy‌. Course: Masters of Social Work. Supervisor: Mary Hurley.

Report 32. The journey of recovery from addiction: A report evaluating the service provided via the secondary treatment programs of Tabor Lodge Addiction and Housing Services Limited (2014). Community/Voluntary Group: Tabor Lodge Addiction and Housing Services Limited. Student: ‌2014_CarmelOBrien. Course: Bachelor of Social Work. Supervisor: Pat Leahy.

Report 33. An Exploration of Foster Carers’ Experiences of Access between Children in Long-term Care and their Birth Parents (2014). Community/Voluntary Group: Irish Foster Care Association (Waterford Branch). Student: 2014_TreasaTansley‌. Course: Masters of Social Work. Supervisor: Fiona O’Gorman.

Report 34. A review of the intervention strategies and approaches used with young offenders: Southill Outreach a case study (2014). Community/Voluntary Group: Southill Outreach. Student: 2014_MaeveTuohy‌. Course: Masters of Social Work. Supervisor: Eilish Forrest.

Report 35. Child Protection Social Workers’ (CPSW) Experiences of the Bessborough Parent and Baby Unit (BPBU): The interface between infant mental health and child protection (2014). Community/Voluntary Group: Bessborough Parent and Baby Unit. Student: 2014 Kevin Veale. Course: Masters of Social Work. Supervisor: Dr Fiachra O'Suilleabhain and Dr Kenneth Burns.

Report 36. Sexual Education for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: A Critical Review of Policy and Practice in Four Service Providers in County Cork (2014). Community/Voluntary Group: Down Syndrome Cork. Student: 2014_LouiseOSullivan. Course: Masters in Social Policy. Supervisor: Dr Máire Leane.

Report 37. Exploring the Role of the Traveller Family in Supporting Travellers Experiencing Addiction (2014). Community/Voluntary Group: Traveller Visibility Group. Student: 2014_EdwardMurphy. Course: Masters in Public Health. Supervisor: Mary Cronin.

Completed Projects 2013

Report 17. Exploring the Needs for Social Inclusion in rural Ireland: Ballinora. A Case Study (2013). Community/Voluntary Group: Ballinora Community Group. Student: 2013 Martin Dorgan Course: Master of Social Science (Social Policy). Supervisor: Dr Eluska Fernandez.

Report 18. Online Cancer Support: A Pilot Study to Implement and Evaluate A Support Blog at ARC Cancer Support House (Cork) (2013). Community/Voluntary Group: ARC Cancer Support House (Cork). Student: 2013_Robert O'Connor. Course: Master of Social Work. Supervisor: Dr. Kenneth Burns.

Report 19. An Exploration of Sibling Contact for Children in Foster Care (2013). Community/Voluntary Group: Irish Foster Care Association (Waterford). Student: 2013 Amanda Cooper. Course: Master of Social Work. Supervisor: Dr Kenneth Burns.

Report 20. Rebuilding Family Life: An Exploration of Female Refugees’ Experiences of Family Reunification and Integration in Ireland (2013). Community/Voluntary Group: Nasc, the Irish Immigrant Support Centre. Student: 2013 Susan Mackey. Course: Master of Social Work. Supervisor: Dr Eleanor Bantry White.

Report 21. Age-Friendly Bandon:  The Impact of Transport on Social Participation in Bandon and the Surrounding Area (2013). Community/Voluntary Group: Network of Social Groups (Bandon). Student: 2013 Yvonne Gaule. Course: Master of Social Work. Supervisor: Dr Simone McCaughren.

Report 22. An Exploration of the Experience of Post-Natal Depression Support Services in Cork (2013). Community/Voluntary Group: Post Natal Depression Ireland. Students: 2013 Deirdre Murphy and Helen Skinner. Course: Bachelor of Social Work. Supervisor: Ms Lydia Sapouna.

Report 23. "If You Use Speed and Then Downers, Would You be Back to Normal? An Analysis of the Perspectives of Young People Regarding Alcohol, Drugs and Tobacco: A Togher Link Up Case Study (2013). Community/Voluntary Group: Togher Link Up. Student: 2013 Louise O'Dwyer. Course: Bachelor of Social Work. Supervisor: Mr Pat Leahy. 

Report 24. A Qualitative and Quantitative Study Investigating Staff Attitudes to Special Educational Needs Pupils attending Second Level Education in Ireland (2013). Community/Voluntary Group: National Parents and Siblings Alliance. Student: 2013_MoiraOSullivan. Course: Masters of Social Science (Social Policy). Supervisor: Dr Eluska Fernandez.

Report 25. An Evaluation of Homeless Women’s Experiences of Mental Health Services in Cork - A Feminist Perspective (2013). Community/Voluntary Group: Good Shepherd Aftercare Services. Student: 2013_TrishConnolly. Course: MA Women’s Studies. Supervisor: Lydia Sapouna.

Completed Projects 2012

Report 5. Age-Friendly Bandon? An Assessment of Bandon's Outdoor Spaces and Buildings Using the World Health Organisation Guidelines on Age-Friendly Cities (2012). Community/Voluntary Group: Network of Social Groups (Bandon). Student: 2012 Carol Byrnes. Course: Master of Social Work. Supervisor: Dr. Kenneth Burns.

Report 6. The Impact of Fostering on Natural Children and their Involvement in the Fostering Process: Invisible, Vulnerable or Valued? Community/Voluntary Group: Irish Foster Care Association (Waterford). Student: 2012 Claire Duffy. Course: Master of Social Work. Supervisor: Ms. Eilish Forrest.

Report 7. An exploration of Long-term Retention of Volunteers in Foróige, a National Youth Work Organisation (2012). Community/Voluntary Group: Foroige.  Student: 2012 Dawn O'Higgins . Course: Master of Social Work. Supervisors: Dr. Carmel Halton and Dr. Fiachra Ó Súilleabháin.

Report 8. More Than a Meal: A Qualitative Study of the Needs of Diners in Cork Penny Dinners (2012). Community/Voluntary Group: Cork Penny Dinners.  Student: 2012 Denis Magee. Course: Bachelor of Social Work. Supervisor: Professor Fred Powell.

Report 9. An Exploration of the Views of Young Adults aged 18⁺ on the YMCA ‘Ground Floor Open Youth Space’ (2012). Community/Voluntary Group: YMCA.  Student: 2012 Gill O'Shea. Course: Master of Social Work. Supervisor: Dr. Kenneth Burns

Report 10. An Evaluation of ‘Street work’ as a Model of Detached Youth Work in Community Based Probation Practice: Challenges & Opportunities (2012). Community/Voluntary Group: SouthHill Outreach Limerick.  Student: 2012 Karen McInerney. Course: Master of Social Work. Supervisor: Ms. Caroline Shore.

Report 11. Postnatal Depression: Prevalence, Peer Social Support and Policy (Ireland and International Literature Review) (2012). Community/Voluntary Group:Post-Natal Depression Ireland.  Student: 2012 Teresa Cronin. Course: Master of Social Work. Supervisor: Dr. Kenneth Burns.

Report 12. An Exploration of the Impact of Foster Placement Breakdown on Foster Carers (2012). Community/Voluntary Group: Irish Foster Care Association (Waterford Branch).  Student: 2012 Eimear Roche . Course: Master of Social Work Year Two. Supervisors: Dr. Carmel Halton and Dr. Fiachra Ó Súilleabháin.

Report 13. The Needs of Older People in Contemporary Ireland: A Case Study of Killavullen (2012). Community/Voluntary Group: Killavulen Housing Association.  Student: 2012 Mary Kenneally . Course: Bachelor of Social Work Supervisor: Professor Fred Powell.

Report 14. Is a house enough? Service Users’ Perspectives on the Reasons for Repeat Admissions to a Female Homeless Service (Edel House) (2012). Community/Voluntary Group: Edel House (Good Shepherd Services).  Student: 2012 Elaine Doyle . Course: Master of Social Work. Supervisor: Ms. Caroline Shore.

Report 15. An Exploration of the Supports Needed for Students with Asperger’s Syndrome to Successfully Complete Third Level Education (2012). Community/Voluntary Group: National Learning Network. Student: 2012 Sinead Slattery. Course: MSocSc in Third Sector Management. Supervisor: Ms. Mairie Cregan.

Report 16. An Examination of the Societal and Individual Effects of Early School Leaving in the Irish Context, Focusing on Sundays Well Life Centre as an Example of Alternative Education (2012). Community/Voluntary Group: The Life Centre. Student: 2012 Órlaith Healy Course: Master of Social Work Supervisors: Claire Edwards and Feilim OhAdhmaill

Completed Projects 2011

Report 4. Respite care services for families caring for a person with an intellectual disability: Decision making, experience and models of respite(2011). Community/Voluntary Group: Home Share/Brothers of Charity. Students: 2011 Monica Coll and Siobhan Scully . Course: Master of Social Work. Supervisors: Ms. Mary Hurley and Dr. Kenneth Burns.

Report 3. Service user perspectives on the CONNECT older adult home visitation project (2011). Community/Voluntary Group: Maine Valley Family Centre, Tralee. Student: 2011 Michael Quirke . Course: Master of Social Work. Supervisor: Ms. Rachel Rice.

Report 2. An evaluation of St. Micheals House contract family short break scheme(2011). Community/Voluntary Group: St. Michael's House, Dublin. Student: 2011 Mary Ryan . Course: Master of Social Work. Supervisor: Dr. Simone McCaughren.

Report 1. Community Health Volunteers' Perspectives of a Primary Health Care Project in Kolkota India (2010).  Community/Voluntary Group: Hope Foundation, Ireland/India. Student: Lindsey Wolford. Course: Master of Social Work. Supervisor: Dr. Kenneth Burns. (no report available for download).