February 2026 sees the official turning of the sod ceremony for Enable Ireland’s newest adult services hub at Mill View, Cork Road, Midelton, Co. Cork. 

The new hub will be a specialised, community-based day centre for individuals with physical, sensory, or intellectual disabilities and will focus on promoting independence, community inclusion, and personal goal achievement. It will include modernisation of the existing building and the addition of purpose-built accessible features for individuals with disabilities including two fully adapted personal care rooms, a sensory room, therapy room, computer room, adapted kitchen and outdoor area.

The total project cost is just over €2 million. Following the purchase of the property in 2023, Enable Ireland secured planning permission from Cork County Council. Some funding has been secured through EirGrid’s Interconnector Community Benefit Fund and the SE Systems Community Fund. However, a funding shortfall of €330,000 remains.