Secretariat, Cluain Aoibhinn
Fairgreen Lane, Callan
Co. Kilkenny Ireland
+353 (0)56 7725283

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Identity

We are people with and without intellectual disabilities, sharing life in communities belonging to an international federation.
Mutual relationships and trust in God are at the heart of our journey together
We celebrate the unique value of every person and recognize our need of one another.

Mission

To make known the gifts of people with intellectual disabilities revealed through mutually transforming relationships.
To engage in our diverse cultures, working together to build a more humane society.
To foster an environment in communities that is inspired by the core values of our founding story and that responds to the changing needs of our members.

Contact Information

L'Arche Ireland Secretariat
"Cluain Aoibhinn"
Fairgreen Lane, Callan
Co. Kilkenny Ireland
+353 (0)56 7725283

L'Arche Belfast
563 Ormeau Road
Belfast BT73JA
Northern Ireland
Tel: +44 (0)28 90221337
Fax: +44 (0)28 90872992

www.larchebelfast.org.uk

L'Arche Cork
"Le Cheille"
Togher, Cork 4
Tel: +353 (0)21 4318880
Fax: +353 (0)21 4318883

L'Arche Dublin
8 Warrenhouse Road
Baldoyle, Dublin 13
Tel: +353 (0)1 8394356
Fax: +353 (0)1 8395897
info@larchedublin.org

L'Arche Kilkenny
"Cluain Aoibhinn"
Faiargreen Lane
Callan, County Kilkenny
Tel/fax: +353 (0)56 7725628

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L'Arche Dublin

L'Arche Dublin began in 1993 in a rented cottage in Portmarnock, a small village on the northeast of Dublin Bay. On St. Brigid's Day, 1st February, 1994, the first core members were welcomed. A permanent home for the community became possible when the Christian Brothers donated some land in Baldoyle. Money was raised and in 1996 a new home—Seolta, Irish for "sails"—was built. It is home to five core members [people with intellectual disabilities] and the assistants who share thier home with them. In 1999 a second home—Leoithne, Irish for "Gentle Breeze"—was purchased. It is home to three core members and the assistants who share thier home with them.

Home Life

L’Arche Dublin strives to provide a home that is warm and welcoming for all who live there. Our lives are full! We do the usual things like shopping, cleaning and of course, having parties!.
Celebration is very important to us. We enjoy celebrating birthdays and anniversaries. In fact, we often find lots of other reasons to celebrate and have a party.
Our community has a short prayer break in our community prayer room each morning and we have daily prayer in both of our houses after supper. We also have a community liturgy the second Tuesday of every month to which not only L'Arche community members but the wider community is invited, as well.

Danny Raking

If you would like to know more about the L'Arche Dublin community, visit our website at www.larchedublin.org. Stephen

Welcome to the Dublin Workshop (Creative Space)

L'Arche Dublin operates a small crafts workshop called "The Creative Space" that serves as a supplement to our core members' regular daily workshop programs attended outside of the L'Arche community. The Creative Space offers core members the opportunity to explore their creative side. This may be by participating in traditional arts and crafts projects such as making greeting cards, jewellery, drawing and painting. Workshop Activity

Along with the traditional projects, the Creative Space also engages core members through in other activities designed to engage the member such as nature walks, creating music videos or music compilation CD's and cooking. Core members also visit local craft shops, choosing products and conducting transactions, when supplies are purchased.
All of these activities engage the member in the wider world along with providing a greater sense of self value.

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