Branches
The Irish name Cuidiú means care and support for all parents with bumps or babes, tots or teens.
The majority of the membership is concentrated in Dublin and Cork but Cuidiú is very much a national organisation.
Over the years branches have evolved in many different ways. Some faded in particular areas as children got older; others got a new lease of life and reformed again; others grew so much they split into a number of branches. We are always interested in supporting new Cuidiu branches or smaller Cuidiu groups in any part of the country.
Cuidiú branches run many and varied activities for families and minders. Please remember, however, that we are a self help organisation offering mutual support. The success of our organisation depends on the principle of give and take. Obviously we do not expect members with new babies or pressing family commitments to join a committee or run a toddler morning, but we do appreciate input from people who may have benefited from our support.
Each branch has its own committee to organise and run its events. The branches produce their own newsletters giving full details of events and services on offer. Although the branches are autonomous, the ethos and principles by which they are run is overseen by a central Council. The Council looks after the training of Antenatal teachers, Breastfeeding Counsellors and Postnatal support Facilitators. It also looks after publications, insurance, public relations and national projects. A National Newsletter is sent to every member quarterly. In the near future each Branch will host its own website linked to this National Cuidiu Website which will increase access for parents to that information relevant to their locality.
Membership of Cuidiú costs €25 per annum. In addition, most branches ask for a small contribution for each meeting/activity attended. It's best to join through your local branch if there is one near you but you can download a membership form here. This form also includes a bank instruction form for your membership subs to be paid by standing order.
List of Cuidiú branches
Athone branch
Covers Athlone and all surrounding towns and villages
Co-ordinator Caitriona Manser 087 6960853
Carlow Group
Covers Carlow and surrounding areas
Contact Sinead Mead 085 7071359
Cork branch
Covers Cork, Carrigaline and Midleton
Co-ordinator Aoife Bhreatnach 087 1355649 or 021 4295904 http://www.cuidiucork.net/
Drogheda group
Covers Louth, Meath area - Drogheda, Slane, Garristown, Dundalk, Navan and surrounding areas.
Co-ordinator Sofia Khokhar 087 7903033
Dublin North County Branch
Covers Dublin North County, including Howth, Portmarnock, Malahide, Swords, Donabate, Lusk, Rush, Skerries and west to Ashbourne
Co-ordinator Eleanor McQuinn 086 3285780
Dublin North East Branch
Covers East Wall, Fairview, Marino, Donnycarney, Clontarf, Raheny, Bayside, Sutton, Howth, Portmarnock, Santry, Killester, Baldoyle, Artane, Beaumont, North Strand, Whitehall, Griffith Avenue.
Co-ordinator Fiona Peacham 086 862 8896 cuidiu.dne@gmail.com
Dublin North West branch
Covers Cabra, Stoneybatter, NCR (D7), Navan Road, Blanchardstown, Castleknock, Clonsilla, Drumcondra, Glasnevin, Phibsborough, Broadstone & parts of Finglas, Whitehall, Beaumont & Clonee Co.Meath.
Co-ordinator Georgie Kavanagh Hoff 087 237 8984
Dublin South East branch
Covers areas south of the city e.g. Sandymount, Donnybrook - along the coast as far as Loughlinstown / Shankill and inland as far as Sandyford, Leopardstown, Stillorgan.
Co-ordinator Catherine Wells 01 2780968
Dublin South West branch
Covers Dundrum, Lucan, Leixlip, Rathfarnham, Knocklyn, Terenure, Firhouse, Lucan, Tallaght, Tempelogue, Maynooth, Mountmellick and all surrounding areas
Co-Ordinator AnnMaire O'Keefe 085 2773191
Enniscorthy branch
Covers the area of Enniscorthy town and surrounding areas
Co-ordinator Anne Marie Roche 086 8180699 or 053 9239828
Mullingar branch
Covers Mullingar, Delvin, Castlepollard, Kells, Tyrrellspass, Multyfarnham, Streamstown, Lonford and surrounding areas
Co-ordinator Ruth Rooke 087 1210247
North Wicklow branch
Covers Bray, Shankhill, Greystones, Delgany, Ashford, Glenealy, Kilcoole, Kilbride, Kilquade, Rathdrum, Inch, Gorey, Arklow, Aughrim and surrounding areas
Co-ordinator Paula Ryan 086 0238335
Waterford branch
Covers Waterford city and surrounding areas
Co-ordinator Marie Keating 051 380669
Contact for South Tipperary and South Kilkenny Wendy Micklis 087 6125918
Wexford Branch
Covers Wexford town, Castlebridge and surrounding areas
Co-ordinator Mathew Brophy 087 1501895