Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment IMPORTANT
On foot of the further restrictions announced on Friday the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection is expecting an influx of people looking for income supports. The Department is concerned with the need to observe public health advice to promote the online channel www.MyWelfare.ie . This is by far the easiest and quickest way…
NEW: Phone Helpline from SDCP and SDCC
A message from our CEO: We are delighted to launch a new phone line in partnership with South Dublin County Council. We are managing this helpline and also contacting individuals on our data base to offer assistance. Phone lines will be manned Monday to Friday but will extend to the weekend. We are operating…
Spring Has Sprung Despite the Scenario!
Gardening Tips! Today for our wellness post we have some gardening tips! The garden can be a wonderful place for us to unwind mentally, but also when we plant even a few bedding plants the novice Gardner can be filled with joy and surprise. Enjoy watching water the good seeds. Click the link above for…
A Message For Teenagers…
An important message to teenagers and college students from Michael Darragh McAuley and Kelly Harrington.
An Update From Our CEO
Hi All I hope you are in good health and keeping safe. These are indeed extraordinary times with unprecedented challenges for all of us. We are bombarded with information, so much so that it is hard to see the wood from the trees. I want to acknowledge each and every staff member for their…
Services Closed Until 20th April
The South Dublin County Partnership has decided to extend the period of postponement of non-essential services until the 20th of April. Our staff are working hard, helping out at test centres, working from home and some working staggered hours in the office. The partnership remains open and here for the community during these trying times.…
A Message From Our CEO
Hi All We are near the end of week 1 of the crises caused by Covid 19. Well done to all. I want to acknowledge each staff member who is contributing their bit to address the challenges we face- in their own way. Thankfully we don’t have any staff member who is down with the…
Notice: COVID-19 Bulletin
COVID-19 Update 13/03/2020 Dear staff, board members and service users. The Senior Management Group met this morning to consider all of the event closures, directives and advisory notices South Dublin County Partnership have received over the last few days from Government Departments, State agencies and National expert groups. As and from this evening the…
Taking Care of Your Business and Yourself
A huge thank you to our guest speakers, exhibitors and the representatives from over 60 local businesses across South Dublin County who attended South Dublin Partnership’s networking event Taking Care of Your Business and Yourself on 5 March, this event was run in collaboration with The Local Enterprise Office – South Dublin County Council and…
Launch of Social Enterprise Strategic Plan 2020-2024
Today saw the launch of South Dublin County Partnership’s 2020-2024 Social Enterprise Plan. We are delighted to launch in collaboration with the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) South Dublin. Speaking at the event was Larry O’Neill, CEO of SDCP, Jim Fay, Chairperson of SDCP, Tom Rooney, Head of Enterprise, South Dublin County Council and LEO, Andrew…
CE Vacancies: Receptionist/Admin x 2
Application Details Please contact your local DEASP Employment Services/Intreo Office to check your eligibility and to apply for this vacancy. Job Reference Number will be required. Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over for the Childcare, Health and Social Care sectors and 25 years of age…
Trusted Charity Mark Level 1
Recognition for effective governance and management in voluntary organisations South Dublin County Partnership has recently achieved the Trusted Charity Mark award recognising the excellent work it does as a third sector organisation in Ireland. Trusted Charity is part of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) and is…
Coffee with Strangers
Coffee with Strangers is a NEW eight-week course designed to help adults reflect on their changing identity as Irish Citizens and how these changes are shaping a new Irish society. As Ireland changes in response to a growing diversity in our population, new struggles emerge such as racism, exclusion and discrimination. This course draws on…
Congratulations Ramona
Congratulations to staff member Ramona on becoming an Irish citizen. We are delighted with her good news. Congratulations Ramona, agus sláinte.
Interview with Author Ljiljana Matkovic in the Clondalkin Intercultural Centre
Ljiljana Matkovic believes in karma. We met on a cloudy afternoon in the Clondalkin Intercultural Centre to chat about her writing, her love of Ireland and her friends in the centre. In Croatia, her life was dedicated to other people. Now in Ireland, it’s her time. Lili is an accomplished writer, a member of a vibrant…
From South County Dublin… To Outer Space!
Did you know the 27th of January is International Outer Space Day!? We’re running a kid’s competition. Send us a picture themed outer space by 24/01. The winning image will be displayed on our website and will win a prize! Enter now, send to katie.oneill@sdcpartnership.ie #OuterSpaceDay #Contest
Celebrations in County Hall to launch the 2018 Annual Report!
The board members of South Dublin County Partnership and its staff enjoyed the launch of the 2018 Annual Report today in County Hall. Chairperson Jim Fay launched proceedings by congratulating the Board and the Partnership on their hard work. Mayor Vicki Casserly was present to support and congratulate the Partnership and offer her wishes for…
Passage – Safe Haven 2019 with Rua Red and Unwrapped
The Intercultural Drop-In Centre Tallaght took part in the Unwrapped project last Friday 15th of November in preparation of the main event: UNWRAPPED ’19 Lantern Parade is on Saturday 7 December. 4.45 pm-6pm. UNWRAPPED’19 is going to be a special event. Our title is Safe Passage – Safe Haven. It takes as its theme the…
South Dublin County Partnership Annual Report 2018
We are pleased to present our annual report for 2018. Please click this link to read in full: South Dublin County Partnership Annual Report 2018.
Eco-Christmas Tips!
We love these eco Christmas tops from Recycle IT: 1: Turn to Tupperware or any reusable containers. Avoid using tin foil, plastic wrap or wax paper to wrap up your leftovers 2: Make your holiday centerpiece out of natural materials such as pinecones, seasonal flowers and leaves, citrus fruits or holly instead of buying plastic…
International Men’s Day 19th November
Today is International Men’s Day! On this day we celebrate the Men’s Group in Bawnogue. The group is led by Eamon who does excellent work teaching the lads music. Our community Development Worker Valerie does great IT workshops with the group. The guys play pool and other sports and have a great laugh together! Research…
NALA visit the Dail!
NALA Student Development Fund activities Visit the Dail last October. Local TD John Lahart was contacted to arrange the tour and 25 participants, volunteers and tutor of the Intercultural Drop-in Centre Tallaght were part of the learning experience. Participants had an opportunity to learn about the Houses of the Oireachtas and see an exhibition…
Creativity is such an important tool for communities to have. The women’s art group in Clondalkin Intercultural Centre meet once a week to learn arts and crafts and socialise. Everyone has the ability to create wonderful things – it doesn’t matter how it looks, its about the process and the friends we make. Art can heal.…
NALA and the Intercultural Centre go to Christchurch!
As part of the student development fund activities from NALA we had a mix of 37 students and Volunteers for a trip to Christ Church this activity was an exciting learning experience for the students of the intercultural centre organised on the 26/09/2019. The students had an opportunity to learn about the history and cultural…
Case Study – 4 The Family
4 the Family is a new 4 week programme for parents that aims to provide simple tips to improve family life! We have created a short, non-judgemental programme that helps parents with the following 4 aspects of family life: play, parenting, health and technology. All of the content is based on research, evidence based programmes…
Case Study: Development of Stagecraft Musical Group (SICAP Goal 2)
“Better Outcomes Brighter Futures” recognises that learning goes far beyond formal schooling to embrace the broad range of life experiences and learning processes that enable children and young people, individually and collectively, to develop their personalities, talents and abilities, and to live a full and satisfying life within society.” Aims: The Summer Musical Project was devised…
Tallaght Drug & Alcohol Task Force: Review of its Funded Actions
Submission Brief In carrying out its role in regards to developing and implementing a locally based substance misuse strategy, TDATF has decided to invite tenders to carry out a review of its current interim funded actions. Purpose Review current funded actions in line with TDATF Strategic Plan 2017 – 2020 To engage in a…
GDPR Notice to LES and OBAIR Clients
NOTICE GIVEN: “For the attention of all our Local Employment Service / OBAIR clients, please be aware that in accordance with our GDPR regulations, all Curriculum Vitae’s (CV’s) that were typed prior to the year 2018 will be deleted from our system on Monday the 24th of June. If you require a copy of your…
Give us your feedback on our services
Feedback is a really important way to improve service provision. We would like to hear from you, if you have attended any of our services. Click here to Give us your feedback Click here to Read our customer charter Click here to Read out complaints policy Click here to Download our complaints…
Course: Hospitality taster programme
This short programme will provide participants with certified training that may be beneficial to them if seeking further education or employment in the hospitality sector. On completion of the programme support will be provided in CV writing and interview preparation. There may also be an opportunity to take part in work experience with an employer…