CHERRY ORCHARD Community Directory Foreword Thank you to all the groups and organisations who submitted their information. Thank you to the Ballyfermot Citizens Information Service for their financial contribution. Special mention to Darren Koolman who collated all the new information for this updated directory. I hope this will be a useful resource for the community and those who work within it.

CATHERINE LANE Community Development Coordinator Ballyfermot/ Parnership Cherry Orchard (2016) 2nd Edition

Every effort has been made to include all relevant services in this Directory. If you would like your project or service included in future editions, please get in touch with the Ballyfermot/ Chapelizod Partnership. Contents Foreword 2 Children 4 Young People 7 Secondary, Adult and Further Education 12 Community 15 Families 21 Employment 27 Finances and Social Welfare 28 Health 29 Local Services 31 City Council 32 Local Information 33 Map of Cherry Orchard 36 Children Childcare Services CHERRY ORCHARD COMMUNITY CHILDCARE SERVICE Staff Name: Catie McCarthy Address: Croftwood Crescent, Cherry Orchard, Dublin 10 Tel: 01 - 6235954 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cherryorchardcommunitychildcareservice.com Who is the service for? The service is for the parents and children of Cherry Orchard and surrounding areas. Our service aims to promote the development and learning children through quality education and care. We cater for Wobblers – 1 to 2 years, Toddlers – 2 to 3 years, Pre-Schoolers 3+ years, and After- School – 4 to 11 years. What do you do? We provide child education and care. Our service uses the High Scope method, which provides children with the ability and confidence to make their own decisions. Waiting Lists? There are waiting lists for some age groups Cost We are a community run, non-profit organisation and our aim is to provide high-quality childcare at affordable costs to parents. Parents on social welfare payments can avail of schemes such as CCS, ECCE and CETS to receive subvention funding toward childcare costs. Further details are available on our website. Opening Hours 8:30am to 5:30pm

ST ULTANS NURSERY AND PRESCHOOL Staff Name: Sandra Kilbride Address: Cherry Orchard Avenue, Cherry Orchard Tel: 01 6434600 Email: [email protected] Who is the service for? Service targets 3 months – 5 year olds in Cherry Orchard catchment area. What do you do? Provides a stimulating learning environment for the above age group. Nurture development and provide as many positive learning experiences and promote school readiness. Waiting Lists? Yes, however we prioritise children that are referred to our service. Places are also prioritised for parents returning to training and education. Cost Yes. €25/Week for a part time place. €40 per week for a full time place. This rate applies to those on Band A Benefits Opening Hours 8.45am – 4pm: Full Time Hours 8.45am – 12pm: Part time 12.45 – 4pm: Part time

4 Cherry Orchard Community Directory Children Childcare Services BABES IN THE WOOD CRECHE Staff Name: Maria Sobczyk Address: Cedarbrook, Cherry Orchard, Dublin 10 Tel: 01 620 8580 Email: [email protected] Website: www.babesinthewoodcreche.com Who is the service for? • Babies from 4 months old • Wobblers • Toddlers • Pre schoolers • After schoolers What do you do? Babes in The Wood is a purpose built crèche just off the Park West complex. We are an independent, family run crèche, delivering a high standard in care and early year’s education to children up to 7 years. We are fully compliant with TUSLA and HSE regulations. We are also members of Early Childhood Ireland. The Creche has new owners and management with wealth of experience as Early Childcare teachers. Our warm and dedicated staff strives to provide excellent care to our children. Waiting List? At the moment there is no waiting list but we highly recommend to book a place for your child/ children in advance Cost: Yes. We have different fees for part time and full time children Opening Hours: We are open Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm. We offer full time, part time and sessional hours and where possible we aim to be flexible Additional Information: We operate the ECCE playschool and also accept children on CETS scheme Gymboree classes for all age groups now take place in our creche. Babes in the Wood Creche is using Child Diary web based records management programme. ChildDiary replaces the existing daily paper records by digital records that are always accessible by both staff and parents.

After School ST ULTANS AFTERSCHOOL Staff Name: Louise Connolly Address: Cherry Orchard Avenue, Cherry Orchard Tel: 01 6434600 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stultans.ie Who is the service for? 4 – 18 What do you do? Care unit for children at risk, home work support, hot meals, activities and annual holidays Waiting List? Yes. Applications are accessed on need Cost: No Opening Hours: Open all summer from 11 – 5pm

Cherry Orchard Community Directory 5 Children Primary School ST ULTANS PRIMARY SCHOOL Staff Name: Ena Morley Address: Cherry Orchard Avenue, Cherry Orchard Tel: 01 6434600 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stultans.ie Who is the service for? 4 – 12 years of age in the Cherry Orchard parish What do you do? Primary School – Two summer camps open to all Waiting List? There is demand on the service at present. Cost: No

Activities for Children CHERRY ORCHARD PERFORMING ARTS CLUB Staff Name: Ena Morley Address: St Ultans, Cherry Orchard, Dublin 10 Tel: 01 6434600 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stultans.ie Who is the service for? All children from Cherry Orchard aged 6+ What do you do? Music and Arts Cost: €3 a week per person. Opening Hours: Thursday: 5 – 7pm

TEANGA BEO BAILE FORMAID Staff Name: Hazel Norton Address: Convent Lawns Community Centre Tel: 0851915429 Email: [email protected] Who is the service for? Naionra - Pre School What do you do? Irish Language Cultural Centre. Focusing on the Irish language through education, conversation and recreation. Cost: Two years ECCE Opening Hours: Opening September and running for the full school term.

6 Cherry Orchard Community Directory Young People Youth Projects CHERRY ORCHARD INTEGRATED YOUTH SERVICE

Staff Name: Amanda McCoy Address: Cherry Orchard Equine Centre, Cherry Orchard Green, Cherry Orchard Tel: 01 620 9160 / 087 6410998 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cherryorchard.ie Who is the service for? We work with young people between the ages of 10 – 25 living in the Cherry Orchard area. What do you do? The COIYS is an inclusive, vibrant, person centred organisation. We aim to support young people and their families, to holistically engage them in activities and processes which stimulate them physically and socially. We provide a safe space where young people can • Develop decision making skills and personal autonomy • Explore their personal values and belief systems • Offering a broad range of non-formal education and training opportunities We do this through group work, one to one work, stay in school programme, outreach and a drop in. We also run Easter, Summer and Halloween programmes. We operate a justice programme for young people. Cost: The service is free. Opening Hours: Monday to Friday from 10am – 9pm. Additional Information: If you would like to become involved in the youth service you can contact the above numbers and fill out a registration form.

CHERRY ORCHARD EQUINE EDUCATION AND TRAINING CENTRE Staff Name: Mark Mellotte Address: Cherry Orchard Equine Centre, Cherry Orchard Green, Cherry Orchard Tel: 01 620 9160 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cherryorchard.ie Who is the service for? Young People aged 6 – 21 years. What do you do? • Community Horse riding • Equine related training • Pony Club • Pony Camp Waiting LIst? Up to 1 year. Cost: Yes for community horse riding Opening Hours: Monday – Friday: 8am – 9pm, Saturday: 8am – 4pm Additional Infor: Cherry Orchard Community Training Centre and Cherry Orchard Youth Service are based in the Equine Centre.

Cherry Orchard Community Directory 7 Young People Youth Projects CHERRY ORCHARD COMMUNITY TRAINING CENTRE Staff Name: Jonathan Hussey - General Manager Address: Cherry Orchard Community Training Centre, Cherry Orchard Green, Dublin 10 Tel: 01 6209160 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cherryorchard.ie Who is the service for? Ie: Age groups / area based / targeted service etc Young Early School leavers between 16 and 21. Can be referred by your school to participate in training and education. Priority is given to young people who have not completed second level education. An interest in Equine activity or working with Horses preferable. What do you do? Cherryorchard CTC is offering the following 2 Major Awards: • QQI FETAC level 3 Employability Skills • QQI FETAC level 4 Horsemanship Waiting List? Currently waiting lists are accessed through CDETB Aged less than 18 years learners can register through the local LES services or come to the centre and ask to speak with either of our two Clerical officers or the Manager to look at been placed on the waiting list. Aged 18 and above you can register directly at the local Office of Intreo (DSP) using the Course CODE: BA63J To contact any of the CTC Staff in the Equine Centre please Phone: 01 6209160 Cost: No costs and Learners starting the programme may receive a training allowance paid by CDETB. Travel allowance may also apply if a learner has to travel from a 5km or over. €40 Age 16 - 17 €160 If already receiving Jobseekers Allowance €180 If already receiving Jobseekers Benefit Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8 – 5pm Additional Information: Cherry Orchard Community Training Centre (CTC) is part of the Youthreach provision within the City Of Dublin Education and Training Board and is one of a network of 35 CTCs throughout Ireland. CTCs are mandated with the provision of community based training for early school leavers and are given the independence to tailor the learning programmes to meet the needs of the local area. Our CTC adopts a much different approach to teaching to that used in traditional secondary schools in that each student has a tailored and individualised learning plan. This is in recognition that not all students learn in the same way or at the same pace and these often are two of the reasons given as to why they end up leaving mainstream education in the first place. Please send completed forms to Darren Koolman, 201A Decies Road, Ballyfermot or email to tusdecies@ ballyfermotpartnership.ie

8 Cherry Orchard Community Directory Young People Youth Projects WHAD PROJECT LTD Staff Name: Siobhan Casey + Pat Cullen Address: The Orchard Community Centre, Cherry Orchard Grove, Dublin 10 Tel: 01-6230603 / 087-2814645 / 083-3914351 Email: [email protected]

Who is the service for? • Males: 15yrs-early 20s. • Cherry Orchard/Ballyfermot/. • Targeted service: males engaged with The Probation Service, J.L.O, engaged in anti-social/pro- criminal/offending behaviour. • Majority of participants are early school leavers. • History of families affected by drug use. What do you do? • To engage the participant in a way that helps them consider the possibility of stopping offending. • Outdoor activities based, we use instructors in kayaking, mountain biking, rafting, swimming etc • We encourage every participant to strive towards achieving an award with Gaisce-The President’s Award. • We cover educational sessions throughout the year- offending behaviour/ crime + consequences, sexual health, anger management, personal development

Waiting List? • Priority of referrals from the Probation Service. • Garda J.L.O referrals • Community referrals • Self-referrals Cost: No costs attached to becoming a WHAD participant Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 9.30am- hours are flexible dependent on activity. WHAD Boxing night- Wednesdays at 8.30pm-10pm. Residential trips during the year. Additional Information: WHAD is funded by the Probation Service WHAD has a voluntary Board of Management

Cherry Orchard Community Directory 9 Young People Sports CHERRY ORCHARD BOXING CLUB Staff Name: Pat Cullen/Declan Baird Address: Orchard Community Centre, Cherry Orchard Grove Tel: 01 6230603 Email: [email protected] Who is the service for? Anyone from Cherry Orchard and Ballyfermot aged 9+ What do you do? Provide boxing and fitness training Cost: €5 weekly subscription €30 membership per family €20 membership per person Opening Hours: Monday: 8-9pm(Advanced) Wednesday: 6 – 7pm(Start Box), 7 – 8.30pm(Advanced) Friday: 6 – 7pm(Start Box), 7 – 8.30pm(Advanced)

BALLYFERMOT DLS GAA Staff Name: John McBride (Chairman) David Wolverson (Secretary) Address: c/o 116 Thomond Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 Tel: 086 4062 598 Email: [email protected] Website: Facebook.com/BallyfermotDLS Who is the service for? All Juvenile Ages, U8’s-U16’s Boys and Girls. Minor and Senior teams What do you do? Gaelic Football Cost: Yearly Membership Opening Hours: Training Wednesdays from 5:30pm. Matches played at weekends Saturdays and Sundays Additional Information: All our juvenile matches are played on the pitches behind the De La Salle school, Ballyfermot Road. Senior matches are played on The Gales, Drumfinn.

10 Cherry Orchard Community Directory Young People Sports CHERRY ORCHARD FOOTBALL CLUB Staff Name: Jonathan O’Toole Address: Elmdale Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. Email: [email protected] Website: www.cherryorchardfc.ie Who is the service for? A Ballyfermot based football club that caters for Youth, Intermediate and Adult soccer players What do you do? We provide soccer coaching to players. Waiting Lists? N/A – we hold open trials every July and squads for the proceeding season are decided at that stage. Cost: The club have a registration fee that currently stands at €95 per player. Additional Information: We run an academy every Sunday morning at 10am for players aged 5 to 7.

Education THE LIFE CENTRE CHERRY ORCHARD Staff Name: Niamh Kearney Address: 61 Elmdale Crescent, Cherry Orchard, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 Tel: 01-6235832 Email: [email protected] Who is the service for? 12 – 16 year olds (male and female) who have not made the transition from primary to post- primary mainstream education whether they have been excluded or dropped out. Young people normally come from Cherry Orchard, Dublin 10 and surrounding areas. Adults (evening time) What do you do? Alternative education provision for 12-16 year olds outside mainstream schooling. One-to-one academic tuition in Junior Certificate exam subjects plus personal development, life and social skills in a home-like environment of mutual respect, trust and encouragement. A flexible approach that recognises the young person’s strengths, talents and areas for growth is used. The Life Centre offers a Second Chance at learning and living. Waiting Lists? Depends on funding/resources how quickly places can be filled Cost: No cost to access service Opening Hours: Follows secondary school term and holidays Academic tuition 9am – 1.30pm Afternoon activity programme 1.30 – 3.30pm (depending on activity and location) Additional Information: We are a registered charity, receive no funding from Government Depts. (including Education) and are dependent on available grant aid, philanthropy, donations, support from local businesses and fundraising. No training allowance or transport to/from the centre is available.

Cherry Orchard Community Directory 11 Secondary, Adult and Further Education Secondary Schools KYLEMORE COLLEGE Staff Name: Deirdre Nolan – Principal Address: Kylemore Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. Tel: 01 626 5901/2/3 Email: [email protected]; Website: www.kylemorecollege.ie Who is the service for? Vocational Secondary School co-educational What do you do? We provide a large range of programmes, facilities and services to benefit our students

CARITAS COLLEGE Staff Name: Sandra Doyle – Principal Dympna Byrne – School Completion Coordinator Address: Drumfinn Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 Tel: 01 626 5927 / 01 623 4175 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: www.caritascollege.ie Who is the service for? Voluntary Girls Secondary School What do you do? Voluntary Secondary School - Caritas College is a Solution Oriented School (SOS) that believes in the potential to achieve through working together Waiting List: Open Enrolment policy for incoming first years. Opening Hours: School Opening Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8.55 a.m. – 3.35p.m. Wednesday 8.55a.m. – 1.05p.m.

ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE, DE LA SALLE, BALLYFERMOT Staff Name: Principal: Ann Marie Leonard Home School Liaison Teacher: Deirdre Murphy Address: Le Fanu Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 Tel: 01-6264943 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stjohnsdls.ie Who is the service for? Voluntary Secondary School All Boys What do you do? Voluntary Secondary School Waiting List: Open Enrolment policy for incoming first years. Cost: No Opening Hours: 8.30-4.55pm

12 Cherry Orchard Community Directory Secondary, Adult and Further Education Secondary, Adult and Further Education Secondary Schools ST. DOMINIC’S SECONDARY SCHOOL, Staff Name: Mary Daly – Principal Sr. Liz Smyth – Deputy Principal Address: Kylemore Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. Tel: 01 6266493 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stdominicsballyfermot.com Who is the service for? Girls Secondary School Additional Information: Encouraging young people to Believe and Achieve

Adult Education CITY OF DUBLIN EDUCATION AND TRAINING BOARD ADULT EDUCATION SERVICE Staff Name: Siobhán Condron Address: 1st Floor Ballyfermot Civic Community Centre, Ballyfermot Road, Dublin 10 Tel: 01 6239716 Email [email protected] Website: www.cdetb.ie Who is the service for? Adults who wish to improve their literacy and/or numeracy skills. What do you do? The adult literacy service provides small group and one-to-one tuition in literacy, numeracy and computers equivalent to levels 1-4 on the NFQ. We also provide themed literacy, through history and art. Waiting Lists: Once a person has had an initial meeting, depending on her/his needs and the availability of classes or one-to-one tutors, she/he may be placed immediately or within a few weeks. Costs: No Opening Hours: Classes run Monday to Wednesday 9am-9pm Thursday 9am-5pm and Friday 9am-2pm. The office is open while classes are running. Additional Information: We are committed to the voluntary participation of students; therefore, we only accept first party referrals and we have a strict code of confidentiality.

Cherry Orchard Community Directory 13 CommunitySecondary, Adult and Further Education Adult Education ADULT EDUCATION GUIDANCE SERVICE: CDETB DUBLIN CITY SOUTH WEST. Staff Name: Maura Conway Adult Guidance Co-ordinator/Counsellor Address: Adult Education Guidance Service Dublin City South West, Crumlin College FE, Crumlin Rd. Dublin 12 Tel: 01 4540662 ext 161 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cdetb.ie Who is the service for? 18years to Unemployed adults participating in education, or considering returning to education. What do you do? I coordinate the Adult Guidance Service and provide face to face guidance meetings and/or group guidance to groups who may be considering further educations or other possible career options. Waitiing List: Usually and appointment can be given within one week of contacting the service. Cost: No Opening Hours: 9am-5pm Monday to Friday Additional Information: Our guidance counselling service is free, impartial and confidential. Clients make contact by phone or email. We encourage the person to make contact themselves.

BALLYFERMOT COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION Staff Name: Maureen Conway Address: Ballyfermot Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 Tel: 01 626 9421 Fax: 01 626 6754 Email: [email protected] Website: www.bcfe.ie Who is the service for? Anyone looking to further their education. What do you do? Provide full time accredited educational courses in: Animation, Art Design & Graphics, Business, Media, Digital Media & Computer Games, Music Performance, Management, Sound, Television & Film, Tourism, Travel & Reception, Social Care, Lifelong Learning. Waiting List: No, but places are limited and demand for courses is high. Cost: Yes, fees vary depending on course. Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm Evening classes – times may vary

14 Cherry Orchard Community Directory CommunitySecondary, Adult and Further Education Community Local Services and Resources CHERRY ORCHARD FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE LTD. THE BUNGALOW

Cherry Orchard Family Resource Centre Ltd. Staff Name: Marie Delaney – Manager Loretta Verdun - Administrator Address: 28, Elmdale Drive, Cherry Orchard, Dublin 10 Tel: 01 6231367 Email: [email protected] Who is the service for? Families, Men & Women What do you do? We provide formal and informal adult education. Classes include, computers, photography, art, crafts, cookery, personal development, flower arranging, sewing, crafts, line dancing, angels, meditation and lots more. We also have a counselling service, an acupuncture clinic, beauty therapy and holistic massage available by appointment. Positive Parenting classes. A Men’s Shed Group meet in The Bungalow every Monday at 2p.m. New members welcome. Waiting List: There may be waiting lists for some classes. Cost: Classes start at €5 per session. Counselling and Holistic Therapies at reasonable rates. Opening Hours: 8.30a.m. to 5.30a.m. Some evening classes Additional Information: We welcome enquiries and visitors.

LOWER CHERRY ORCHARD COMMUNITY AND YOUTH CENTRE Staff Name: Mary Floodgate Address: Le Fanu Road, Ballyfermot Tel: 01 6233825 What do you do? Community Association Meetings: Monday 10 – 12.30pm Irish Shotoken Karate Club: Mon Tues & Wed 6 – 8pm Irish Dancing Classes: Tues & Thurs 6.30 – 8.30pm. Fri: 7.30 – 9pm Children’s Ballroom: Saturday 10.30am – 1.30pm F un Saturday from 8.30 – 10pm Prize Bingo every Saturday from 8.30-10.00 costs 6 euro per book.

Cherry Orchard Community Directory 15 Community Local Services and Resources CHERRY ORCHARD COMMUNITY GARDEN AND ALLOTMENTS Staff Name: Peadar Lynch Address: C/O The Equine Centre, Cherry Orchard, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 Tel: 086 7614972 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.ballyfermotpartnership.ie Who is the service for? The Community Garden is open to all members of the community. Fully serviced allotments are also available for lease. What do you do? The Community Garden is a place where members of the community can learn how to grow fruit and vegetables, make new friends and get some fresh air. We are also developing as a social enterprise and have sales on the site each Thursday from May to October. Waiting List: We have a simple application process, call into us during our open hours to get started. Cost: No. Opening Hours: The Garden is open Monday to Friday 10am to 1pm all year round. Additional Information: We are currently looking for volunteers for the garden please call in or get in touch if you’re interested.

ST LAURENCE’S LADIES CLUB Contact: Margaret Redmond Address: c/o 31 Raheen Park, Cherry Orchard Who is the group for? Women of all ages What do you do? We meet in the Lower Cherry Orchard Youth and Community Centre every Tuesday morning between 10.30am – 12.30pm. We do arts & crafts, sewing & knitting and have a chat and a cup of tea. Costs: €1.50

RAHEEN PARK HERITAGE GROUP Contact: Margaret Redmond Address: c/o 31 Raheen Park, Cherry Orchard What do you do? Investigate, maintain and keep alive the heritage of Cherry Orchard.

16 Cherry Orchard Community Directory Community Community Local Services and Resources - COMMUNITY & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Staff Name: Pat Teehan Address: Ballyfermot Community Civic Centre,, Ballyfermot Road, Dublin 10 Tel: 01 2224664 / 0868150113 Email: [email protected] Who is the service for? All residents in Cherry Orchard, Ballyfermot & Chapelizod Areas What do you do? Work with residents to build communities that ensure residents have a say in how the community develops, improve the community and enhance community environment creating improved life choices for those living in the area. The main role of the DCC Community & Social Development Officer is to create a sustainable community by working with the community to identify needs and address those needs through cooperation, co-ordination and shared purpose.

BALLYFERMOT/CHAPELIZOD PARTNERSHIP Staff Name: Catherine Lane Address: Main Office Outreach Office 4 Drumfinn Park 201a Decies Road Ballyfermot Ballyfermot Dublin 10 Dublin 10 Tel: 01-6235612 Tel: 01-6238088 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ballyfermotpartnership.ie Community Blog: www.ballyfermotchapelizodpartnership.blogspot.ie Who is the service for? All Residents of Dublin 10 and Chapelizod What do you do? The Partnership is a community based organization, managing funds and programmes on behalf of the State to support the community. Programmes we deliver include: • Obair (Local Employment Service) • Start Your own Business, enterprise • Education, guidance and training • Support to community groups • Tús, Job Initiative Waiting List: No Cost: There is a small fee for the start your own business courses and Fetac accredited courses that we run. Additional Information: We also have a facebook page, search for Ballyfermot/Chapelizod Partnership

Cherry Orchard Community Directory 17 Community Local Services and Resources THE ORCHARD COMMUNITY CENTRE Staff Name: Trevor Higgins - Manager Declan Baird – Community Employment Supervisor Address: Cherry Orchard Grove, Cherry Orchard, Dublin 10 Tel: 01 6265655 – Reception 01 2228524 - Manager 01 6239588 – CE Supervisor Email: [email protected] Who is the service for? Age 4 upwards What do you do? Community Development. The centre provides community services and has youth groups. Waiting List: There is demand on the service at present. Cost: There is a cost to use the hall Opening Hours: Mon – Thurs: 9.30am - 10pm Friday: 9.30am – 8pm Saturday & Sunday: On Request

S.P.R.ED. SUPPORT GROUPS FOR ADULTS WHO HAVE AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY Address: C/O Cherry Orchard Church Tel: 01 626 7930 Who is the service for? Adults with Intellectual disability, in Ballyfermot area. What do you do? Clients are collected by a Community Bus, brought to a venue at 148a Blackditch Rd. and brought home. We table activities, and then have quiet time when we share on what the symbol for the night has evoked. Then we listen to connected piece of scripture, and do movement to a relevant song. Then we have a cup of tea, celebrate birthday if there is one. Chat during cuppa. We sing and dance. Waiting List: We can only have 8 special friends and 8 volunteers in each group. Cost: No costs Opening Hours: Tuesday: 7 to 9pm Thursday: 7 to 9pm We end in early June and restart in mid September. Additional Information: Volunteers have to be vetted to work with vulnerable adults

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Local Services and Resources HOLY SACRAMENT PARISH, CHERRY ORCHARD Mission Statement: The people of the Most Holy Sacrament Parish, Cherry Orchard, aim to form a community where everyone is valued, supported and respected. As committed Christians, we will help each other to live the Gospel and build up the Body of Christ. We will try to make our dream a reality by: • Being a warm, welcoming community. • Providing meaningful liturgical celebrations for Sunday Masses and other special occasions. • Community and private prayer. • Caring for the sick and housebound, trying to reach out to those who feel alienated. In a spirit of love and hope we aim to enrich the quality of life in Cherry Orchard. Parish Team Fr Pat Reynolds 6267930 Sr Veronica McCabe 6231127 Fr Michael Murtagh 6267930 Ms Jane Mellett 0863721841 Email: [email protected] Mass Times Saturday (Vigil) 7.00 pm Sun11.00 am Holydays 11.00 am Weekdays: Monday – Friday 10.00 am Bank Holidays 11.00 am Confessions Any time in the Parish house. Before and after Mass in Church Parish Child Protection Confidential Line:Tel. 086 3721841 St. Vincent De Paul: Tel 8550022. Baptisms Times of Baptisms Every Saturday at 12.00 midday. Booking a baptism Two week’s notice must be given by the child’s parents. Godparents Must have received Sacrament of Confirmation. Pre-baptism meetings on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Marriages By Request – 3 months minimum notice must be given to Church and State (Civil Registrar of Marriage)

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS JESUITS 8 Croftwood Grove 25 Croftwood Park. Tel. 6208920 Tel.6267413

Cherry Orchard Community Directory 19 FamiliesCommunity Local Services and Resources CHERRY ORCHARD COMMUNITY FORUM Staff Name: Catherine Lane Dolores O Neill Address: C/O 201 A Decies Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 Tel: Catherine: 01 623 8088 Dolores: 01 6267041 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Who is the service for? All Residents of Cherry Orchard. All projects and services based in Cherry Orchard. What do you do? We meet monthly in the community. We get to know each other and work to suggest solutions to issues in the community. You have a voice and we listen to different views. We talk about the environment, including young people and positive initiatives in the community like the Mid-Summer Fair. We welcome all residents to take part. Dates of Meetings: 15th September 11 – 1pm The Bungalow 13th October 11 – 1pm The Bungalow 10th November 7.30 – 9.30pm To be confirmed 8th December 11 – 1pm The Bungalow For more information on community news and updates from the meetings. Please like “Cherry Orchard Chat” on facebook

20 Cherry Orchard Community Directory FamiliesCommunity Families Family Support EXTERN - JANUS Staff Name: Martina McGrath – Service Manager Address: Cherry Orchard Family Centre, Cherry Orchard Ave, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 Tel: 01 / 643 4563 Email: [email protected] Website: www.extern.org Who is the service for? Young people in the age range of 10-17yrs who have been assessed by TUSLA as having high levels of risk. Areas we provide service in are Dublin South City and Dublin West. What do you do? Extern is a voluntary and charitable organisation created to provide community based support to young people with complex needs who are in care or at risk of entering care. Waiting List: Yes – cases are prioritised by TUSLA. Cost: Funded by TUSLA – no cost to service users. Opening Hours: Key workers provide a 7 day flexible service. Office hours – Mon to Fri 9am – 5pm

CHERRY ORCHARD FAMILY CENTRE Staff Name: Karin Davy – Acting Manager Address: Cherry Orchard Avenue, Cherry Orchard, Dublin 10 Tel: 01 623 1313 Email: [email protected] Website: www.dochildandfamily.ie Who is the service for? Children 5+, adolescents, parents & carers living in Ballyfermot, Clondalkin, Lucan, Chapelizod, Cherry Orchard, , Sagggart and Newcastle. Funded by the HSE under child protection and welfare. What do you do? Provide therapeutic family support to children and families in response to identified child welfare and protection needs. Delivered through individual, joint, family and or group work. Waiting List: Yes. Any referral where there is identified child protection risk is prioritised for immediate referral. All other referrals have approximately three month waiting list. Cost: The service is free. Opening Hours: Monday & Wednesday: 9.00am – 5.00pm Tuesday & Thursday: 9.00am – 6.00pm Friday: 9 – 4pm Additional Information: Work with other agencies to ensure a coordinated response to the identified needs of the family. Do parenting skills, co-operative parenting and strengthening families groups.

Cherry Orchard Community Directory 21 Families Family Support BARNARDOS FAMILY SUPPORT PROJECT Staff Name: Finola McLoughlin – Project Leader Patricia Maguire – Acting Project Leader from mid Jan 2016 Address: 21 Cherry Orchard Ave, Cherry Orchard, Dublin 10 Tel: 626 1985 / 626 1986 Email: [email protected] Website: www.barnardos.ie Who is the service for? Barnardos Family Support Project offers information, help and support to children (aged 7-12years, although we are flexible about age) and their families in the Cherry Orchard and Ballyfermot area. What do you do? Some of the ways we help mothers, fathers, carers and children include: • Identifying families’ strengths and supporting parents to build on these strengths. • Supporting parents to develop their understanding of how important events in their family’s life can impact on children e.g. bereavement, separation or new relationships. • Supporting parents to develop home routines e.g. school routines to aid school attendance, homework or meal time routines and budgeting. • Supporting parents to understand and respond to their child’s behaviour • Helping parents to establish consistent boundaries or rules for their children. • Providing opportunities for parents and children to talk and play together • Helping children to develop their friendship skills and improve confidence and self esteem through individual or group work. • Support families to develop their coping skills and to enhance their ability to deal with conflict / arguments. • Helping families to access other services to meet their needs. Waiting List: There may or may not be a waiting list at the time of referral. When one case closes we open another. Cost: No Opening Hours: The service opens from 9.00am – 5.00pm Mon-Fri, however we are flexible and will open earlier or close later in order to meet families needs e.g. if a parent needs support with morning time routines we will start at 8.00am or if a parent works and can’t make an appointment till after 5.00pm we stay open later. Additional Information: We accept self-referrals; you can ring us or simply knock on the door if your family needs some support. We also accept referrals from other agencies in the area.

22 Cherry Orchard Community Directory Families Families Family Support BALLYFERMOT SOCIAL INTERVENTION INITIATIVE Staff Name: Dolores O’Neill Address: 83 Cherry Orchard Crescent, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 Tel: 01 6267041 Email: [email protected] Who is the service for? The service is for the parents, siblings of those engaged in anti-social and or offending behaviour as well as the offender. The service is not age related, although there is an emphasis on young men in the 18-25 age group. The service is for families in Dublin 10. What do you do? Provide family support, crisis intervention and advocacy for parents, siblings and the offender who is engaged in anti-social and or offending behaviour. Opening Hours: Monday – Thursday 9am - 5pm, Friday 10.30am – 1.30pm

BALLYFERMOT ADVANCE PROJECT Staff Name: Barbara Brennan - Manager Address: Le Fanu House, 3b Le Fanu Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 Tel: 01 6238001 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ballyfermotadvance.ie & www.ballyfermotldtf.ie Who is the service for? 1) Ballyfermot Advance Community Drug Team: over 18’s service for those living in Dublin 10 or homeless experiencing difficulties around their drug/alcohol use and mental health. 2) Ballyfermot Advance Project Initiatives: community of Ballyfermot What do you do? 1) Ballyfermot Advance Community Drug Team providing a low threshold service for people experiencing difficulties with drug and/or alcohol use: drop-in; outreach; keyworking; careplanning holistic treatments; referrals; advocacy; advice and information 2) Ballyfermot Advance Project Initiatives include: • Community Addiction Studies course (CASC) • Suicide Prevention training for people living and working in Dublin 10: safeTALK, ASIST and STORM® training delivered • Childcare Support Fund • Residential Options Fund • Information Campaigns and initiatives around Substance misuse and mental health • Support for community representation on Ballyfermot Local Drugs Task Force • Community Grants Waiting List: Drop-in service or by appointment Opening Hours: Drop-in 9-5pm Mon, Wed, Thurs closed for lunch 1-2pm Drop-in Tues 2-5pm Drop-in Fri 9-4pm closed 1-2pm Late nights by appointment only

Cherry Orchard Community Directory 23 Families Family Support FUSIONCPL LTD Staff Name: Kathy Watts - Manager Address: Cherry Orchard Avenue, Cherry Orchard, Dublin 10 Tel: 01-6231499 Email: [email protected] Who is the service for? For adults (over 18s) who are in recovery from addiction and are interested in moving forward with their life, which can be done through education & training. Preparation for employment through Community Employment. Other supports available through the project is key working, counselling, holistic therapies and group training on site. If you should have family member incarcerated in prison, FusionCPL can provide them with support through our community prison link (CPL) service. Our catchment area is available to adults from the Dublin 10, Chapelizod & area. What do you do? Key working which assists the individual to identify their progression options, group work, counselling and holistic therapies. The CPL worker will visit those incarcerated in prison regularly, assist them with identifying a care plan to support them during /after their release. Waiting List: Currently there are no waiting list No, this is a free service Opening Hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm (Closes for lunch 1.00pm – 2.00pm) Emergency number: 086 8100770 Additional Information: People can self refer by phoning the office, or referrals can be made through any agencies that are working /linking in with our client group

24 Cherry Orchard Community Directory Families Families Family Support BALLYFERMOT STAR Realt Nua Realt Na Clann Realt Beag Realt Eolas Realt Solas Staff Name: Sunniva Finlay Address: 7 Drumfinn Park, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. 36C Lavery Avenue, Park West, Dublin 12 11 Drumfinn Park, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 Tel: 01-6238002 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ballyfermotstar.ie Who is the service for? We provide services for substance misusers this includes: - • People who use • weed • Cocaine • Alcohol • Opiates • Crack Cocaine • Tablets We provide family support services for people who have a loved one using a substance We provide an early learning centre for preschool children All our services are provided for people who reside in Dublin 10 What do you do? We provide keyworking and care planning for people who have problems with their substance misuse. We have a rehabilitation/ training and education programme to enable people to move on in their lives and rejoin mainstream society by entering into further training/ education, going to college or getting a job. We provide keyworking and care planning for family members who are trying to cope with a loved one’s substance misuse. To support them to cope and enhance their family life by learning new skills. We provide an early learning centre for 28 children. We have just started an afterschool programme. Waiting List: We have waiting lists for the early learning centre of up to 1 year. Cost: No Opening Hours: 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday Reduce the Use programme 6.30pm - 8 pm Women’s Group 7pm – 9pm Additional Information: We in Ballyfermot STAR appreciate that it is a very difficult step to ask for help. That the problem has got too big for you or your family. This first step could be one of the biggest steps you will make. We very much respect this journey and we will support you along the way.

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COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT Staff Name: Declan Baird Address: Orchard Community Centre, Cherry Orchard Grove, Cherry Orchard, Dublin 10 Tel: 01 6239588 Email: [email protected] Who is the service for? All ages of the Cherry Orchard community What do you do? Community Employment man power at the Orchard Centre Waiting List: Subject to availability Opening Hours: Mon – Thurs: 9.30am - 10pm Friday: 9.30am – 8pm Additional Information: Community Employment Participants need to be garda vetted for a position with the project.

DTEN COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT PROJECT GROUP Staff Name: David Fleming Address: 162 Cherry Orchard Avenue, Elmdale, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 Tel: 6206943 Email: [email protected] Who is the service for? To target the long term unemployed to get back into the workforce What do you do? Community Employment project Additional Information: We run the Lifestart Cherry Orchard Child Development Programme for parents/guardians with children from birth to five years of age.

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BALLYFERMOT PARTNERSHIP LOCAL EMPLOYMENT SERVICE Staff Name: Maeve Harkin Address: 1) 4 Drumfinn Park, Ballyfermot 2) 201A Decies Road, Ballyfermot Tel: 01 6235612 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ballyfermotpartnership.ie Who is the service for? The Principle Goal of Ballyfermot Partnership Local Employment Service/Job Initiative is to provide a range of services to the local community, focusing on the provision of practical support, advice, guidance and information relating to employment, training and return to work and welfare rights options. The service is open to residents of Ballyfermot and Chapelizod who have a Social Welfare payment. What do you do? We offer many services to our clients • One to one guidance • CV service • Job Club • Training Programmes • Job Plan • Access to Computers, telephones, job searching. Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5 pm. Additional Information: We offer other services like Career Guidance, Mock Interviews for Jobs, Supported Guidance for job searching and completing on line applications. Group Information sessions on DSP payments, course information etc.

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BALLYFERMOT SOCIAL WELFARE LOCAL OFFICE Address: Social Welfare Local Office, Rossmore Avenue, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 Tel: 6160300 Website: www.welfare.ie Who is the service for? Residents of Dublin 10 and Dublin 20 What do you do? Primarily we deal with claims for customers who are unemployed (Jobseeker’s payments) or customers who may be bringing up a child without the support of a partner (One Parent Family Payment). The Department of Social Protection offer a range of benefits and supports and further information is available in the local office, Rossmore Ave and also on the Department’s website at www.welfare.ie.

Waiting List: Generally no, however you need to make an appointment to make a claim for a Jobseeker’s payment. Cost: No Opening Hours: 9.30am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday 10.30am to 4.00pm Friday Closed Saturday/Sunday

Additional Information: You can carry out a number of transactions on-line without coming into Ballyfermot Local Office e.g. apply for a jobseeker’s payment, close your jobseeker’s claim etc. Please refer to www.welfare.ie for all options.

MONEY ADVICE AND BUDGETING SERVICE Staff Name: Marie Clarke - Manager Address: Ballyfermot Community Civic Centre, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 Tel: National Helpline: 0761072000 – Mon – Fri 9am – 8pm Local no: 0761072110 Website: www.mabs.ie Who is the service for? Residents of Dublin 10 & 20 What do you do? The Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS), is made up of a network of local services around the country that address the problems of moneylending and over indebtedness. Advice We provide an independent, free and confidential Money Advice and Budgeting Service, mainly to low income families who are in debt or risk getting into debt. We help them to cope with their immediate debt problems and become financially independent in the long-term. Support We facilitate low-income families to develop the knowledge and skills they need to avoid getting into debt and to deal effectively with debt situations which arise. We are here to: • provide assistance in working out a budget suited to the individual or family; • negotiate with creditors as necessary; • give advice and support to individuals or families who have financial difficulties; • help with setting up special accounts with the Credit Union; and • provide ongoing support to people who have overcome their financial difficulties Are there waiting lists to access the service? Yes Cost: The service is free.

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BALLYFERMOT & PALMERSTOWN PRIMARY CARE & MENTAL HEALTH CENTRE Address: Ballyfermot Road, Dublin 10 Tel: 07669 56000 Fax: 07669 56180 Website: www.hse.ie Who is the service for? Residents of Ballyfermot, Cherry Orchard and Palmerstown What do you do? The following services are available at the centre; • GP Service • Dental Service (children) • Public Health Nursing • Occupational Therapy • Speech and Language Therapy • Physiotherapy • Counselling in Primary Care • Addiction Services • Smoking Cessation Officer • Dietetics • Social Work • Mental Health Department (Tel:- 07669 56100) Opening Hours: Monday – Friday (9am – 5pm)

OASIS COUNSELLING SERVICE Staff Name: Vicky McEvoy Address: 1 Drumfinn Park Tel: 01 6268519 Email: [email protected] Website: www.oasiscounselling.net Who is the service for? All ages from 4 - 94 What do you do? Counselling Bereavement, stress, depression, abuse, couples, etc Waiting List: 2 weeks Cost: Low cost voluntary contribution Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday 9am – 9pm Additional Information: Appointment only

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RAINBOW CLUBHOUSE Staff Name: Alice Dodrill Address: Cherry Orchard Campus, Ballyfermot Road, Cherry Orchard, Dublin 10 Tel: 01 6266596/01 6266625 Email: [email protected] Website: www.rainbowclubhouse.ie Who is the service for? Adults with a primary mental health diagnosis. 17 to no age limit. Areas covered include Ballyfermot, Cherry Orchard, Palmerstown, Chapelizod, Lucan and Clondalkin. What do you do? We are a clubhouse in the community, who supports individuals with a mental health difficulty. Staff and members work together towards the common goal of recovery. Through participation in the clubhouse, members are given the opportunity to join the world of friendship, family, employment and education opportunities in a supportive environment. Waiting Lists: Not at present Costs: No Opening Hours: 8.30 – 4.00 Monday – Thursday 8.30 – 3.00 Friday Social programmes 3 times a month minimum. These happen after hour’s midweek and weekends. Additional Information: Membership of rainbow clubhouse is voluntary and lifelong.

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE

Ballyfermot & Palmerstown Primary Care & Mental Health Centre Tel: 6450400 / 6450401; Fax: 6450580.

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BALLYFERMOT LIBRARY Staff Name: Una Gomez - Senior Librarian Address: Ballyfermot Road, Dublin 10 Tel: 6269324 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.dubincitypubliclibraries.ie Who is the service for? Open to all age groups, all area. It is wheel chair accessible and has a loop system. What do you do? Core service: lending service and source of information. We lend mainly books, DVDs, books on CD, Large Print books, non current magazines. A browsing service for reference material, daily newspapers, noticeboards, display of brochures & flyers We also have a computers internet access, Microsoft Office software, scanning and printing both colour and black & white. We also provide a wi-fi and photocopying facilities. We have a generous amount of study space We can host class visits and were possible visit schools etc to talk briefly about library Waiting List: None except if you reserve a book from another library as we are part of a network of 20 libraries of Dublin City Council Cost: Yes: reserving books, photocopying, computer printing, fines on late return of books Opening Hours: Monday – Thursday 10am – 8pm all year round. Friday & Saturday 10.00am – 5pm all year round

BALLYFERMOT CITIZENS INFORMATION SERVICE Staff Name: Stella O’Brien (Manager) Address: Ballyfermot Community Civic Centre, Ballyfermot Road, Dublin 10 Tel: 076 107 5000 Email: [email protected] Website: www.citizensinformation.ie Who is the service for? All those wishing to obtain information advice and advocacy regarding their rights and entitlements to social services. All those over 18 years of age. What do you do? Provide a free confidential, independent advice and advocacy services regarding social services. Free legal advice. Help filling out forms etc., Waiting List: No (no appointment necessary except relating to advocacy) Cost: No Opening Hours: Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri - 9.30am - 4.30pm Wednesday by appointment only Free Legal Advice Clinic – Tuesday evening 7pm – 8pm (no appointment necessary) Solicitor in attendance Additional Information: Ballyfermot Citizens Information Service is independent of all statutory providers.

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BALLYFERMOT AREA OFFICE - DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL Address: Ballyfermot Community Civic Centre, Ballyfermot Road, Dublin 10. Tel: 01 2224660 Email: [email protected] Website: www.dublincity.ie Who is the service for? Area based for the residents of Ballyfermot / Cherry Orchard and Chapelizod What do you do? 1) Dublin City Council is responsible for the provision of a wide range of services in the City (water, drainage, roads, housing etc). The Ballyfermot Office provides a local contact point for customers wishing to access City Council services. 2) General information on all Dublin City Council services but particularly Housing Rents, Allocations and Transfers, Estate Management, Community Development and Housing Welfare Services is available from the Office. Cost: No - exception ( *see below) Opening Hours: Ballyfermot Civic Community Centre: 9.30am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday Housing Welfare Clinic - Wednesdays 10am to 12pm *Housing Maintenance Emergency after Hours service: This operates only after 5.30pm during Monday to Friday and at Weekends - Tel no is (01) 6796186 There is a call out charge of €100 if the job is deemed not to be an emergency

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GARDA STATION Address: Ballyfermot Garda Station; Rossmore Avenue, Ballyfermot Tel: 01 6667200.

GP’S Ballyfermot & Palmerstown Primary Care Centre Dr. Colm O’Shea Tel: 07669-56012 Dr. Zita O’Reilly Tel: 07669-56081 Dr. Hugh Daly Tel: 07669-56011

LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES

TD’s Catherine Byrne (Fine Gael) Tel: 4735080/6184526 Email: [email protected] Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Sinn Fein) Tel: 6259320 Email: [email protected] Joan Collins (Independent) Tel: 086 388 8151/6183215 Email: [email protected] Brid Smith ( Alliance) Tel: 087 9090166 Email: [email protected] Local Councillors

Councillor Vincent Jackson (Independent) Tel: 6264341 / 086 812 6330 Email: [email protected] Councillor Greg Kelly (Sinn Fein) Tel: 0872313752 Email: [email protected] Councillor Daithi Doolin (Sinn Fein) Tel: 0863888152 Email: [email protected] Councillor Daithi De Roiste (Fianna Fail) Tel: 0857246061 Email: [email protected] Councillor Paul Hand (Independent) Tel: 0873390561 Email: [email protected] Councillor Hazel Norton(People Before Profit) Tel: 085 191 5429 Email: [email protected]

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BUS ROUTES 79 79A

HOSPITALS

Cherry Orchard Hospital Tel: 01 6206000

Coombe Womens Hospital Tel: 01 408 5200 Email: [email protected] Website: www.coombe.ie

Our Ladys Children Hospital Crumlin Tel: 01 4096100 Email: [email protected] Website: www.olchc.ie

St James HospitaL Tel: 01 4103000 Website: www.stjames.ie

Tallaght Hospital Tel: 01 414 2000 Website: www.amnch.ie

SUPPORT GROUPS

Phrenz groups are a nationwide mutual self-help network which aims to empower people with schizophrenia and related illnesses. Activities include weekly meetings, outings, talks and linking in with other activities of Shine. Relatives’ support groups are self help groups for relatives and friends of people with schizophrenia and related illnesses. A relative’s support group meets in Ballyfermot. Contact: Sabrina Lane on 086 014 2112 or email [email protected]

Carers Support Group HSE Cherry Orchard Groups supported by HSE social workers in Last Wednesday of every month between 6.30pm-8.30pm in the Oak Unit Contact: Dervla Convey on 0766955426.

Cancer Support Group Meets the 1st Wednesday of every month in Cherry Orchard Hospital Contact: Martina McGovern on 01 6206273

REVIVE: A Support group for those affected by clerical abuse Contact: Angela on 086 2486612

Counselling services Contact: The Bungalow Family Resource Centre (pg 14)

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COMMUNITY SAFETY

If you have community safety concerns, Ballyfermot/Chapelizod Community Policing Forum meets four times a year in the Ballyfermot Community Civic Centre and is open to residents of Dublin 10 and Chapelizod to raise issues with local guards and Dublin City Council. To find out the date of the next meeting please contact Dublin City Council on 01 2224660

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4 Drumfinn Park, Dublin 10 Tel: 01 6235612 Fax: 01 6230922 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ballyfermotpartnership.ie

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