About Me and Beacon Positive Parenting

​ ​I am proud to say that I am a Kilkenny native now married & living in county Waterford. I am a father, step father and step grand father.

I have worked with young people and families in both a paid and voluntary capacity for more than 15 years. I currently manage a youth project.

​I have training and qualifications up to Masters level (UCC) and am also fully qualified to deliver Triple P (Positive Parenting Programme) to parents.

​My interests and hobbies include GAA, snooker, comedy and pre 2000 music.

EDUCATION

Certificate in Childcare

Positive Parenting Programme (Triple P) facilitator

​Diploma in Social Studies from University College Cork

​Degree in Youth & Community Work – (UCC)

​Masters Degree in Youth & Community Management (UCC)

EXPERIENCE / SKILLS

​Confidential one to one parenting course in your own home

​Group parenting course facilitation

Family/ parent mediation

​Youth Work

​Residential Child Care

Community Work

Links with schools and Gardaí.

​Voluntary experience with Citizens Information, Foroige and Age Action

​A PARENT MYSELF!!