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Kilcooley pupils wrap up a visit full of festive cheer at Oakmont Lodge

23rd December 2025

Bangor-based Oakmont Lodge Care Home, which is owned by Dunluce Healthcare, has been filled with festive spirit thanks to pupils from Kilcooley Primary School. The pupils, who delivered personalised Christmas cards to residents, have a long-standing relationship with Oakmont Lodge, regularly visiting the care home throughout the year and even attending the home’s summer party, strengthening connections and fostering a strong sense of community. Earlier this year, Primary 7 pupils from Kilcooley Primary School also marked a special milestone by sharing a poem to celebrate resident Will’s 102nd birthday, a moment that was warmly received by residents, families and staff…

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Oakmont Lodge Care Home Newsletter: October 2025

19th November 2025

Catch up on all the latest activities, outings, and wonderful moments in Oakmont Lodge Care Home. Read the October newsletter here.

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Hillcrest Care Home supports next generation at St Edna’s Omagh GAA

18th November 2025

Omagh-based Hillcrest Care Home, which is owned by Dunluce Healthcare, has announced its sponsorship of St Enda’s Omagh GAA, helping to foster the growth and success of the club’s youth team. This partnership marks a significant investment in local sport and youth development, reflecting Dunluce Healthcare’s ongoing commitment to supporting the local community in Omagh. This long-term initiative will create valuable opportunities for young people to participate in sport within a safe and supportive environment, empowering them to achieve their full potential. Speaking about the sponsorship, Ryan Smith, Chief Executive at Dunluce Healthcare, said: “As a local business, we are…

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Gortacharn Residential & Nursing Home newsletter

Gortacharn Residential & Nursing Home newsletter: October 2025

12th November 2025

Catch up on all the latest happenings in Gortacharn Residential & Nursing Home – from delicious pizza parties and relaxing coffee outings to creative arts and crafts sessions and special visits from cute pups. Read the October newsletter here.

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Oakmont lodge unveils new look following £250,000 refurbishment

17th October 2025

Oakmont Lodge, which is owned by Dunluce Healthcare in Bangor, has unveiled a major £250,000 refurbishment. The investment has brought a fresh look to the care home, including renovated bedrooms, upgraded flooring, and new furniture – all designed to revitalise key areas within the home and create a hotel-style accommodation experience for residents. Ryan Smith, Chief Executive of Dunluce Healthcare, said: “At Dunluce Healthcare, we believe that investing in our facilities is an investment in the well-being of our residents. “We understand that transitioning to a new environment is a deeply personal experience, which is why we’ve made every effort…

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Dunluce Healthcare manager named Care Manager of the Year

13th October 2025

Ashley Robinson, Residential Manager at The Peninsula, which is owned by Dunluce Healthcare, has been awarded Manager of the Year at the 2025 Heart of Peninsula Care Awards. Ashley, who has built a career spanning eight years at Dunluce Healthcare, started as a Care Assistant at Oakmont Lodge, one of Dunluce Healthcare’s five homes across Northern Ireland. Commenting on the achievement, Ashley said: “It is an honour to be named Care Manager of the Year. “Every resident in our care deserves to feel valued, empowered, and supported, and it’s a privilege to play a part in their journey. “At The…

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Local Newtownards Care Assistant goes the extra mile in Alzheimer’s Society Run for Dementia

1st July 2025

Amy Ruddle, Senior Care Assistant at The Peninsula, which is owned by Dunluce Healthcare, has completed a remarkable 100km running challenge throughout May in support of Alzheimer’s Society. This ambitious feat, equivalent to two marathons, has seen Amy push herself and raise £500 for the vital work of the charity. Reflecting on her achievement, Amy said: “Running 100km in May was a tough challenge, but it was also a great way to raise funds and awareness for dementia, a cause close to my heart. “As a Senior Care Assistant, I have witnessed firsthand the impact dementia has on individuals and…

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Bangor care home resident goes the extra inch for Friends of the Cancer Centre

17th June 2025

Roy McKinty, a resident from Oakmont Lodge in Bangor, which is owned by Dunluce Healthcare, has grown out his beard in support for Friends of the Cancer Centre. This feat has seen Roy raise over £500 for the vital work of the charity which provides support to cancer patients and their families across Northern Ireland, with the official cheque handover taking place at Oakmont Lodge. Reflecting on his achievement, Roy said: “This challenge was a meaningful way for me to give back and highlight the incredible work of Friends of the Cancer Centre. “I’m deeply grateful for the encouragement I…

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The Peninsula newsletter: May 2025

30th May 2025

Read all the latest news from The Peninsula in the March newsletter which can be viewed here.

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Gortacharn Care Home bridges the gap with Linking Generations NI

29th May 2025

As part of its partnership with Linking Generations NI, Gortacharn Care Home in Fermanagh has completed a series of impactful intergenerational activities aimed at bridging the gap between older and younger people in the community. To mark Global Intergenerational Week, Gortacharn collaborated with three local primary schools – St. Ronan’s Primary School, The Moat Primary School, and Bunscoil an Traonaigh – for planting and gardening sessions, collaborative arts and crafts, musical performances and more. Each school brought a focus group of pupils aged 6–8 years old, who visited the care home for two to three sessions each Speaking on the…

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Dining

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Facilities

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Activities

Through fun and therapeutic activities such as dance classes, music sessions, games and arts and crafts, our residents maintain an active lifestyle and build friendships.

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The Peninsula:

4 Castlebawn Road
Newtownards, BT23 8AL

028 9131 0296
peninsula@dunlucehealthcare.com

Gortacharn:

21 Nutfield Road
Lisnaskea, BT92 0LB

028 6772 1030 info@dunlucehealthcare.com