- (01) 706 0100
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- (01) 706 0100
- info@sspship.ie
Our drop-in services are designed to make life a little easier and provide support for families and individuals in the community.
Holly House is a welcoming community resource centre in the heart of Loughlinstown, we support children, young people and families, local individuals and local community groups. Our aim is to provide a range of educational, social, cultural and health and wellbeing programmes and supports, creating opportunities for personal growth, and building a strong sense of connection within our community.
Our Community Link Worker is working with local communities across Ireland to support positive responses to the arrival of International Protection Applicants (IPAs). A part of the Community Connection Project (CCP) and using a community development approach, they engage directly with residents to address concerns, community link workers share accurate information, and build understanding around the international protection system. It is about community resilience, countering misinformation, and promoting inclusion before, during, and after the arrival of IPAs.
The S.A.V.E. (Southside Addressing Violence Effectively) Forum is an interagency forum of organisations and workers in the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown area who work directly or indirectly with people experiencing and surviving Domestic Abuse in all it’s forms. The Forum works with all relevant bodies to develop a comprehensive response to Domestic Abuse and Violence. The group raises awareness of the effects of Domestic Abuse within communities. It works to establish effective links with agencies working on behalf of those at risk of Domestic Violence.
The Healthy Food Made Easy (HFME) Programme is a community based basic nutrition and cookery course funded by the HSE and supported by HSE dieticians. The course helps people to change to a healthy diet, plan meals on a budget and make easy to cook meals. The course content is based on the most up-to-date healthy eating guidelines from the Department of Health.
The HSE Living Well with Dementia (LWwD) programme is an award-winning initiative which develops and delivers innovative services and supports to people living with dementia and their families in their communities. LWwD is a community-based programme which focuses on the strengths and personhood of the individual. Our vision is of a community that respects, supports and empowers people with dementia, a community in which people with dementia are socially and culturally valued, and where they can actively participate in society in a safe environment. Our guiding principle is to ‘See the Person, Not their Dementia’
Social Enterprises aim to make a social, societal or environmental impact by trading and building new, creative business models. They are organisations that achieve a tangible social impact and are a growing sector in Dún Laoghaire Rathdown. Through passion, hard work and determination they make a difference and create positive social changes that benefit everyone, and all of our communities.
Becoming self-employed can open new doors. It can give you the chance to use your skills, create your own opportunities and have more control over your time and your life. But while starting a business can be exciting it can also feel a bit daunting. That’s why we’re here, to support you if you want to move from unemployment into self-employment.
Southside Partnership DLR delivers the Local Area Employment Services (LAES) in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, supporting jobseekers referred by Intreo. Whether you’re looking for full-time employment or planning to start your own business, LAES offers tailored guidance to help you reach your goals. Our team provides one-to-one support, training opportunities, and access to local employers, ensuring you have the tools and confidence to succeed.
Our Women’s Programme provides essential supports to women in Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, including those under International and Temporary Protection, as well as migrant and Irish women. Designed to empower, uplift, and equip women with the skills and confidence needed to thrive both personally and professionally, the programme acts as a catalyst for change. As one of the first programmes of its kind in the country, we actively promote gender equality, cross-cultural understanding, and encourage participation in local community initiatives and open conversation.