New name for Brothers of Charity Services

The Brothers of Charity Services have announced a rebranding to Corlann, marking a new chapter for one of the largest providers of intellectual disability services.

The new name follows extensive consultation and direct feedback from the people the organisation supports, who asked for an identity that better reflects who the organisation is today. Their voices played a central role in shaping this new direction.

Since 1885, the Brothers of Charity have supported individuals with intellectual disabilities with compassion, dignity and commitment. While the name is changing, the organisation’s ethos, mission and values remain the same. Corlann continues to build on a strong legacy of service while looking confidently to the future.

The name Corlann combines cor, the Latin word for heart, and lann, the Irish word for place.

Together, they express a simple but powerful idea: that heart is at the centre of everything the organisation does, and that its purpose is to create a place of belonging for every person supported.

The new identity reflects a commitment to shaping a progressive future and to advocating so that the people supported by Corlann can shape their own lives.

Michael Hennessy, CEO of Corlann said: “Our new name follows extensive consultation across the organisation and reflects the views of the people we support, who wanted an identity that represents who we are today. While our name is changing, our ethos, mission and values remain the same. Our commitment to the people we support, our staff and the quality of our service is unchanged. This is a new chapter for the organisation, but our purpose remains constant.” 

Corlann supports more than 6,400 people with intellectual disabilities, including those who are also autistic, across counties Roscommon Clare, Cork, Galway, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Kilkenny, Waterford and Wexford. Services include residential and respite care, day services, host family placements, home-based supports and multidisciplinary services, delivered by over 6,000 staff from a wide range of professional backgrounds.

Corlann operates as a Section 38 funded body under the Health Act.