K N O C K A M A N N

St. Jo S e p h ’S In t e l l e c t ua l D I S a b I l I t y Se rv I c e

ST. JOSEPH’SINTELLECTUAL DISABILITY SERVICE

Intellectual Disability services, in general, for LHO North Dublin are provided directly by St. Joseph’s Intellectual Disability Service and

by a number of voluntary agencies through a range of community and residential service models.

Knockamann, a development of 10 bungalows and a Day Resource Centre, forms a crucial part in progressing national policy

in effecting the transfer of clients with intellectual disabilities, currently residing in psychiatric hospitals, to more appropriate

accommodation.

Moving into your own house, sharing a house with friends or mixing in your own community is for some a rite of passage, for others

this rite comes only with intensive support and planning on behalf of family, friends and carers. Knockamann offers the clients of

St. Joseph’s Intellectual Disability Service the opportunity to enjoy their own address unique to the house they live in. It offers the

opportunity to live with a small group of people and to have their own space within a home that is theirs alone.

The fruition of this development offers a unique and unprecedented opportunity for the clients of St. Joseph’s Intellectual Disability

Service to reach their full potential. It is a very welcome development by clients, their families, friends and service provider alike.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

St. Joseph’s Intellectual Disability Service provides training and care services for

adults with intellectual disabilities. We develop our services in a client centred

manner to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual well being of our clients,

respecting their dignity, their individuality and their uniqueness.

KNOCKAMANN( C n o c n a M b a n)

Knockamann is the highest point in the Burrow, Portrane, Co. Dublin.

The name goes back to pre-Danish times. The way it is spelt would indicate its meaning to be Mahon’s Hill

or Woman’s Hill (Cnoc na Mban).

(Reference: History of Donabate and Portrane – P. Bates)

Lobby

The lobby of each house is a wide open space with the eye drawn to the

warmth of colour and the art work. The art work throughout each bungalow

is intended to achieve two purposes, (1) to showcase the magnificent art

work of the clients who attend art therapy in St. Joseph’s Intellectual Disability

Service and (2) to integrate images of our heritage, the architecture of St. Ita’s

Hospital and local images of North County Dublin.

Living Area

The living area looks out on a large enclosed

garden. Great care is taken with presentation with

special attention paid to the comfort and safety

of clients. This room boasts a flat screen TV, wall

mounted DVD and a selection of lamps, rugs and

ornaments provide a homely setting.

Dining Area

The dining area, adjacent to the living area, is a bright open space

which looks out to the front of the house. The dining area is

connected to the kitchen by a half door which offers clients the

opportunity to observe and smell the preparation and cooking of

meals where safety concerns prevent them from participating.

Sitting Room

A smaller sitting room overlooks a second enclosed garden.

This is a quiet space with cosy seating and a sound system that

is conductive to respite and relaxation.

Kitchen

The kitchen is spacious and

functional and equipped with

all the modern conveniences.

Bathroom

Each bungalow has two assisted

bathrooms. One boasts a Jacuzzi bath

and one a regular bath.

In addition each bathroom has a

floor level shower. The lighting in

the bathrooms is on a senor ensuring

that light is available once there is

movement within the room.

Laundry, utility and storage

There are also some rooms

allocated to staff functions such as

administration, laundry and storage

which facilitate the smooth transition

to the new style of living for the

benefit of both staff and clients.

Bedrooms

Each bungalow has six large individual bedrooms each with

an oversized single bed, wardrobe, wash hand basin, dressing

table, TV point and an array of photo frames and ornaments

that depict the uniqueness and individuality of the occupant.

KNOCKAMANN RESOURCE CENTRE

This centre, by its very name, is a fundamental resource to the clients of St. Joseph’s Intellectual Disability

Service. It offers a range of services and facilities that enhance the development of the clients in their

endeavour to reach maximum independence. The essence of the Knockamann Resource Centre, through a

range of shared spaces and integrated delivery, is to provide support, training and/or employment for each

client in keeping with their needs and abilities.

While functional areas are fluid and responsive to the needs of the clients they typically fall into four

categories – (1) Employment and Enterprise, (2) Recreation and Leisure, (3) Education and (4) Complex

Needs. Modules that fall under these main categories include Art Therapy, Recreational Therapy,

Multisensory/snozelan, Physical Education, Vocational Therapy, Living Skills, Horticulture, Home Economics

and formal teaching using the Montessori method.

The multidisciplinary team inclusive of professionals in Administration, Behavioural Therapy, Consultant

Psychiatry, Dietetics, Health Care Assistants, Management, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy,

Psychology, Social Work and Speech & Language Therapy are all housed in this building. This ensures that the

Resource Centre is a truly integrated and diverse resource for attending clients.

Gymnasium

Images depicting defining Irish sporting

moments are displayed in the gymnasium.

Work skills Training and Development

Assistant Directors of Nursing Office - Building 9

Building 9 will accommodate the Senior Nursing

Management Team incorporating the Director of

Nursing, Assistant Directors of Nursing and Staff

Administration.

Multisensory Room

The multisensory room is specially designed to

deliver stimuli to various senses using lighting

effects, colour, sounds, music, scents etc.

Gardens

Externally the development is served

by spacious gardens which provide

opportunities for relaxation, space and

activity as required.

Aerial view of Knockamann from the

water tower

E d G r i m e s

t h e ARTISTS

The artists are all clients of St. Joseph’s Intellectual Disability Service. Their work is displayed throughout Knockamann.

C a t h e r i n e Q u i n n

Jo h n M c C a r t hy

Lo u i s C a r r i gg

G e r r y B e gg s

A n n M a r i e M c N u lt y

M a r i e O’ M a lle y

G e r r y B e ad leM a e v e Ly o n s

V i e w f ro m Po r t ra n e B e a c h

IMAGES o f PORTRANE

These images of Portrane are displayed throughout Knockamann

Ro u n d To w e r, Po r t ra n e Fi re St a t i o n D o o r, Po r t ra n e

V i e w f ro m t h e b a c k o f St . I t a’s

Po r t ra n e a n d Ro d g e r s t o w n

St . I t a’s , Po r t ra n e Ro u n d To w e r, H o w t h H e ad a n d D u b l i n M o u nt a i n s

Ro d g e r s to w n E s t u a r y, Ru s h

IMAGES o f F INGAL

These images of Fingal are displayed throughout Knockamann

Ro u n d b a le s , B a l b r i gg a n

B o a t s , M a l a h i d e E s t u a r y

H a r b o u r Rd . , S ke r r i e s

N e w b r i d g e H o u s e , D o n a b a t e

Sw a n s o n M a l a h i d e E s t u a r y V i e w o f S h e n i c k I s l a n d f ro m C hu rc h I s l a n d , S ke r r i e s

S h ad y L a n e , S ke r r i e s

Su n s e t , S ke r r i e s H a r b o u r

Su n s e t o v e r S ke r r i e s H a r b o u r

L a m b ay I s l a n d f ro m t h e w a t e r t o w e r

M o r n i n g to n B e a c h

S o u t h B e a c h S ke r r i e s f ro m C hu rc h I s l a n d

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

A huge thank you to our talented artists:

Eddie GrimesMaeve Lyons

Catherine QuinnJohn McCarthy

Louis CarrigGerry Beggs

Annemarie McNultyGerry Beadle

Marie O’Malley

Many thanks and appreciation to the following individuals and organisations for their generous support:

Cricket IrelandDavid Hickey

Alan Crilly – Image DepotGerard Foy Photography

Kilkenny Senior Hurling TeamNorman Closkey – Inpho photography

The GAASpecial Olympics IrelandPeter O’Brien Landscapes

Niall Power – National Garden Exhibition CentreShow Jumping Ireland

The FAISt. Joseph’s Association for the mentally handicapped (Parents and Friends)

Leo Cullen and the Leinster Rugby TeamSt. Ita’s AFC

Finally, a huge thanks to Rachel, Pat, Wendy, Adam, Sean, Kathleen, John, Margaret, Sinead and Elaine who volunteeredtheir time and talents to bring this project to conclusion.

THE IMAGE PRESENTATION COMPANY