The Raphoe Family Resource Centre notes are out.
Raphoe Family Resource Centre provide Computer and internet access, photocopying, CV preparation and weekly employment lists via email. If you need any help on these areas, please call in or give them a call. If you are interested in any of our following courses or programmes or would like to join in on any of the groups, please call in or contact
them on 0749145796 / 0873641503.
Afterschool’s – Finish for Summer
Please note the Afterschool’s will finish for all groups on the week beginning Monday 12th June. Each group will be celebrating with an end of year party. We wish everyone who’s transitioning to secondary school the very best of luck and hope you all have a lovely summer. We look forward to seeing all the children in the Raphoe Summer Programme. Thanks to everyone for their continued support and cooperation!
Community Garda Drop in Clinic
Community Garda Drop In is taking place on Tuesday 13th June between 6pm-7pm. If you need passport/forms signed/stamped or information or guidance, feel free to call in. No appointment necessary.
Exam Time!
The best of luck to all students in the junior cert, leaving cert and leaving cert applied exams. Look out for each other and remember everyone has their own talents in life with many routes available! Be kind to yourself!
Baby Reflexology/Massage
Still a few places remaining! Delighted Grainne from Harmony Babies -Baby Reflexology Classes will be back with us here in Raphoe Family Resource from 26th May from 10.30 – 12 for 5 weeks. Suitable for babies to pre-walkers Places are free but limited. Contact us on 074 9145796/0873641503 or via text/WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger to secure you and your little ones place.
Raphoe Men’s Shed
The Men’s Shed group meet every Thursday at 12 Noon in “The Shed”. If you have a few hours to spare why not come along and join in! The men are planning a few day/walking trips over the next few weeks and are currently enjoying art classes with Marty and have just completed the sheds for life programme organised by the Irish Men’s Shed Association. For more info contact Marie on 0749145796/0873641503.
Big Brother Big Sister
In 2023, Big Brother Big Sister is again calling on adult volunteers to step forward and give just one hour a week to meet with a young person from age 8-18 for whom life may be a little challenging. Your support can make a real difference. We are currently looking for both male and female volunteers in the Letterkenny and surrounding areas. Contact us today, Julie 0860484459 Finghin: 0868213756 or alternatively click the link here: https://www.foroige.ie/express-your-interest
Family Support
As a parent or guardian, parenting is one of the most rewarding things you will ever do, however the Family Resource Centre recognises at times life throws up challenges and these can be overwhelming. Some examples of the support we can offer; making routines, establishing boundaries and dealing with challenging behaviours The Family Resource Centre can help through listening ear, parenting programmes, one-to-one support, and a drop-in clinic to offer support on issues that are affecting home life. We also provide sign posting or referrals to other services. For any further information please call Laura our family support community development worker on 08733350658.
Breakfast Club
Our breakfast club takes place Monday – Friday from 8.40am – 9.00 am. This is to support families with cost of living crisis that many families are currently experiencing. Please contact Melanie or Laura for further information on (074) 9145796/0873641503/info@raphoefrc.ie or send us a message on our Facebook page. Supported by the Toy show appeal.
Little Smiles with Big Dreams Baby & Toddler Group
Baby and toddlers takes place every Wednesday morning in the FRC from 10:30am to 12. Light snacks will be provided for the kids and a cup of tea for the adults. Cost is €2 per family. Please note the change of venue.
Women’s Group
Would you like to join a group and get to know other ladies in your community? We meet every second Monday at 8pm. Everyone welcome and always love seeing new faces. For more information, please contact Laura on 0749145796 or 0873350658 or via WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger.
Breakout Raphoe
Breakout takes place every Thursday from 4 – 6PM in the Family Resource Centre. We are delighted to welcome new and existing members to our new Raphoe group. A safe place for LGBTIQ+ young people and their friends. To book contact breakout@donegalyouthservice.ie / 0860776813. Raphoe Family Resource Centre offering a safe space on alternate Thursday nights for all LGBTIQ+ young people and their friends!
Youth Support Worker – CE scheme conditions apply
Donegal Youth Service are looking to recruit a youth Support Worker for the Family Resource Centre, Raphoe 19.5 hours per week, applicants must be 21 years and over and 1 year unemployed/receipt of a social welfare payment. For more information please contact the Resource Centre on 0749145796/0873641503.
Raphoe Walking Group
Raphoe Walking Group meet every Thursday morning at 10.30am, here in the FRC. Come along and join the group for a walk and a cuppa!
Seniors Alert Scheme
Raphoe Family Resource Centre is registered under Pobal’s Senior Alert Scheme to provide personal alarms to those over 65 years living alone for significant periods of time during the day, or is a carer to someone else in their household. The purpose of the scheme is to enable older persons of limited means to continue to live securely in their own homes with confidence, independence and peace of mind providing them with a free personal monitored alarm which can be worn as a pendant or around their wrist like a watch. If you feel you or someone you know would benefit from this scheme, please contact us on (074) 9145796 or 0873641503 for more information or to make an application.
S.T.A.R.T. Project
Would you like to talk to someone about your concerns around drugs/alcohol? Free, confidential – non-judgemental service providing up to date information and practical supports, including CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness practices, Brief Solution Focus Therapy and the Smart Recovery Principles. Drop in Group/Individuals every Monday 10am-12pm in the Raphoe Family Resource Centre. Letterkenny C.D.P is a community Development Project providing a Community Response to Alcohol/Drug misuse throughout Co. Donegal. We provide non-judgemental support guidance and education to drug/alcohol users, their families and the community. Contact our Outreach worker for the Finn Valley area, Karen Gallen on 087 388 5080.
Raphoe Tidy Towns Appeal 2023
The Application for Raphoe Tidy Towns 2023 is presently being completed for submission. We need your help for our town for this year’s Tidy Towns Competition. Judging is usually during June, July and August.
Now is the time to get ready so please help by:
- Keeping your area litter free
- Removing weeds or overgrowth from boundary walls
- Painting your homes/properties & tidying your gardens
- Keeping green areas well mown and tidy
- Putting out hanging baskets or window boxes
- Respecting wildlife & recycling your waste
- Cleaning up derelict buildings or sites
- Making financial donations, donating paint, flowers or shrubs for the town
A sincere thank you from all in the Tidy Towns for all your help over the years. Together we can make Raphoe a better place to visit, live, work and play in today and into the future. Thank you from all in Raphoe Tidy Towns 2023. Tel: 074 9145692.
Community Room Volt House
The community room is available free to local groups or individuals at the Volt House Raphoe. The room is ideal for groups to hold meetings. This room has been kindly funded by local businesses and may be booked via reception. For further information please telephone Reception on 074 9173966.
Raphoe Tidy Towns Local History Project
Have you any old photos of the town or surrounding district. Any subject matter will be welcome to be part of the towns collection. Subjects such as weddings, community days/activities, individuals, sporting events, school photos, farming, bands, Christmas, snow, or any subject. Original photos will be scanned/copied and returned. Please call in and ask for Hilary on Mondays, Thursdays 9.30am until 4pm or Fridays. 9.30am until 3.30pm. Further information from the Tidy Towns Office 074 9145692. Thank you.
Raphoe Volt House Recourse Centre
Saturday 10th of June sees Cruinniú na nÓg, 2023. hosting “in your space”, Circus Extravaganza in the ~Suile Centre from 11am, proving very popular so unfortunately fully subscribed.
Donegal Local Development CLG (DLDC), will host a public consultation on the new leader programme, providing an opportunity for local people to input in the leader local development strategy 2023 – 2027, In the Suile Centre on Friday June 15th at 7pm. For more details contact info@dldlc.org. A great opportunity to have your say.
Saturday 17th June should see the arrival of Michael Cunningham who is walking from Scotland to Raphoe in memory of his grandfather Vincent Hamilton (R.I.P.), to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Scotland. Come and welcome him with refreshments in the Volt House. Hosted by the Hamilton and Dunlop families Raphoe.
RCIA, is hosting an Irish Night in the Suile Centre, Raphoe on Friday June 30th from 8pm, Music by Martin Doogan, admission is €8 and includes supper. Everyone welcome.
Errigal Art Festival has announced its line-up for this year, with the festival running from the 8th to 23rd July, and for the first time as part of the Wild Atlantic Weekend , some great events taking place in Raphoe, on Thursday July 13th to Saturday July 15th . Three days of Street Arts and Circus, suitable for all ages. Events such as hammer smashing Belfast inspired Circus – death defying aerialists, hard-core acrobats and mind bending jugglers. Lorenzo Baronchelli will be appearing in the Diamond, on Saturday July 15th at 1pm and 3pm, “the only copper in the world that can create a traffic jam in the dessert!”. The Big Top will be at Raphoe Royal & Prior School also from Thursday 13th until July 15th, with a wide array of events, workshops and fun! Copies of the Errigal Arts Festival Brochure can be collected in the Volt House.
