What We Do
Since 2022 we have been offering a variety of social inclusion activities that aim to bring joy to the community.
Our Mission
To welcome everyone and offer a safe space to be part of community life.
The great thing about being a community volunteer is you are never alone and you are very often brightening up your own and other people’s days.
Our Impact - What have we achieved
We have taught over 100 migrants, often fleeing war zones, English from the very beginning to advanced levels.
We’ve established a weekly volunteer-led English class that offers more than just learning but social inclusion through a smiling face, a listening ear, tea, coffee and a treat.
We have organised dozens of outings to those without private transport to locations that would not be accessible unless you had a car, for example, Russborough House, Dublin Mountains, Glendalough, Newgrange etc.
Fairy Trail created by Terenure residents of all ages and abilities.
Weave Connected project linking 200 people, from age 3 to 83 across four school and community groups to make a collaborative scarf and learn about how fabric is made.
We ran a charity Lego family fun day event in aid of the charity Suzanne House. Suzanne House provides respite to families of children with complex medical needs. We raised over €2,000 for this very worthy cause.
We ran a weekly playgroup for two years for babies to preschoolers.
We have run a crafty corner sewing club and run an annual arts and crafts fair.
We have run local social-history walking tours aimed at young families that are buggy friendly.
We hosted a few trad session and other music and food events to uplift communities through the joy of music
Started the Terenure Growers and continually developing our rewilding and biodiversity learning space in Eaton Square Park.
Our Regular Activities
Wednesday: 09.30-11.00 Failte Isteach English Language Classes. Volunteer led classes welcoming those new to Ireland to meet Irish people and learn English.
Every second Friday: 19.00-20.30 Terenure Youth Club. Volunteers support secondary school age young people in games, activities and opportunities to socialise and be active in their community.
What does the future hold?
The Terenure Growers led initiative which saw the introduction of a biodiversity corner in Eaton Square park will be getting further enhancements in 2026 to include a sensory garden supported by Dublin City Council.
Further engagement with schools and the community in delivering Forest School activities.