Information and resources for those providing assistance to Ukrainian refugees in DLR
This information may be useful to those providing assistance or working with Ukrainian refugees in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown. This is not a definitive list of what is available, we will update it regularly.
If you are aware of any services that are being provided in DLR please let us know and we will include them.
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| Ukraine Support Centre | Dublin (map): Dublin 8 Intreo Centre, Guild Building, The centre provides information on social welfare, immigration and housing and can provide temporary permission letters if required. Representatives from organisations that give information and advice, including the Citizens Information Service, are available. Information is available in Ukrainian. | Information and opening hours | |
| Helpline in Ukrainian & Russian | Irish Refugee Council | Irish Refugee Council Opening times: Monday to Friday 10:00am to 1.00pm Telephone number: +353 (1) 913 1528 What does the helpline do: The helpline is confidential, independent and gives information. Please note we may not be able to assist in more technical and complex queries and we may pass these to colleagues. Please also note that they will not give legal advice by phone. | Irish Refugee Council Ukraine Resources |
| Emergency & Driving | An Garda Siochana | Information in Ukrainian, Russian & English on how to contact the Gardai in an emergency also on Driving in Ireland and Insurance | AGS Info Sheet - Ukrainian & Russian v2.0 AGS Info Sheet - English v2.0 |
| Health Care | HSE | Health Care Services for Ukrainian Nationals in Ireland | Link to HSE information |
| Health Care Services information booklets | Irish Health Care System in Ukrainian Irish Health Care System in Russian |
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| Medial Card There is a special medical card application form for people from Ukraine. | Application in English Application in Ukrainian Application in Russian |
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| GP visit cards If you do not qualify for a medical card on income grounds, you may qualify for a GP visit card. | More information here | ||
| South Dublin Branch Multiple Sclerosis Ireland | Provide people with Multiple Sclerosis, Zoom Chair Yoga; Zoom Chat Groups | Contact [email protected] see their Facebook page South Dublin Branch MS Ireland. | |
| Anne Sullivan Foundation in Stillorgan, Co Dublin. | Provide support and training for individuals who have multi sensory loss/deafblindness, their families and professionals working in this area. I just wanted to reach out to agencies and organisations who may come into contact with Ukrainian individuals who are deafblind and their families, to please get in touch if they need support from us. We would be happy to assist as much as we can, particular in the area of deafblind communication. | Website | |
| ISOGG Ireland | Genetic Genealogy is a powerful tool in identifying family members seperated by war. ISOGG Ireland is offering free Genetic Genealogy and Population Genetics to interested Ukranians. | More Information Here | |
| Education | Tusla | Tusla Education Support Service will assist in finding places in schools for children | Tusla Your Child in Primary School Ukrainian Your Child in Primary School Russian |
| Failte Isteach | Adult Education Language | Adult Education information | |
| DDLETB | DDLETB Adult Education Service offers support for Ukrainian Refugees - See Language Section for more details. As part of the response to the crisis in Ukraine, the Adult Education Guidance Service is the point of contact for refugees. | DDLETB information for Ukrianians Adult Education Guidance and Information Service Dundrum – Dun Laoghaire |
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| Sallynoggin College of Further Education | Sallynoggin College of Further Education Wellbeing/Open Days for Ukrainians here in Sallynoggin College. Provisional dates & times are Wednesday 13th April and Wednesday 11th May, from 10am to 2pm. We are planning an Easter theme to some of the activities where possible for the 13th. The activities will all revolve around well-being, stress relief, and, also information. Arts & Crafts session Sports, Fitness, Exercise sessions Mindfulness sessions Yoga, Pilates sessions Sewing, Craft Music Tea & Coffee An Information Hub Dates are provisional so please check directly with the college. Ph: 01 2852997 email: [email protected] | https://www.scfe.ie/ | |
| How to get a Ukrainian Education when Temporarily Abroad. | The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Science, has prepared a brochure on the organization of education for children who are temporarily staying with their families abroad and wish to continue their Ukrainian education. | More Information Here | |
| Accommodation | Citizens Information | If already in Ireland and have nowhere to stay, you can email the International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) at [email protected] or visit a Ukraine Support Centre. | Information |
| Social Welfare Department of Social Protection | Income support | You can apply to the Department of Social Protection for financial support. You will get a temporary social welfare payment called Supplementary Welfare Allowance. It is a weekly payment for you and any dependents you may have. You will continue to get Supplementary Welfare Allowance until you apply for a more suitable social welfare payment for your needs. You can find out more about the range of social welfare payments available. | Information on Social Welfare |
| Social Welfare supports for those arriving from Ukraine under the EU Temporary Protection Directive | Information on Social Welfare Supports in Ukrainian Information on Social Welfare Supports Russian |
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| Accommodation Recognition Payment | The Accommodation Recognition Payment is a monthly payment of €400 available to you if you are providing accommodation to a person or people who arrived in Ireland under the EU Temporary Protection Directive since March 2022. | Accommodation Recognition Payment | |
| Websites | Pryvit | Pryvit.ie Companies across Ireland are making welcome offers to people who have fled Ukraine. Local businesses offering support. This website provides a list of discounted goods and services and contact the company directly to find out more. Disclaimer "Pryvit.ie is an effort led by a group of volunteers who want to help Ukrainians displaced from their homes because of this horrific war. We are not a business and we do not seek any financial or other gains from this website. As such, we cannot be held responsible for damages that arise from engagements resulting from this initiative. It is the company's responsibility to ensure individuals meet eligibility criteria to avail of an offer." | Pryvit |
| iamukrainian.ie This site is run by volunteers they provide support to all people fleeing war in Ukraine, including non-citizens. This website contains helpful information and is regularly maintained. There is also a section on finding work. | iamukrainian.ie | ||
| An Post Services | An Post | 1. Social welfare payments and child welfare payments. If you are entitled to social welfare income supports and/or Child Benefit, this will be paid at your designated post office. Please bring these 2 documents to your local post office and you will receive your payment. 2. Need to receive mail but you don’t have a physical postal address. If you don’t have a full postal address at this moment, Address Point is a secure virtual personal address service which An Post can provide to people who are moving from one temporary address to another. This service gives you a unique postal address and enables you to pick up your mail from your designated post office. Details of how this service operates can be obtained from the Irish Red Cross and other organisations supporting people recently arrived from Ukraine. 3. Get a free SIM Card and three months’ credit for your mobile phone. You can get a free SIM card which will have three month’s usage free. This is available at your local post office. Please bring your permission letter from the Department of Justice confirming that you have been granted temporary protection under the EU Directive or your passport with the immigration stamp you received on arrival into Ireland. 4. If you need to receive or send money from Ukraine with no fees. | An Post Supports |
| Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Local Services | Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council | Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council Frequently Asked Questions for Displaced Ukraine Nationals | FAQ |
| Family Resource Centres in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Rosemount Family Resource Centre, Dundrum (01) 216 6131 Balally Family Resource Centre The Scout Den Wedgewood Dublin 16 01 2952167 Hillview Community Resource Centre Ltd 33/34 Hillview Grove Ballinteer Dublin 16 Phone 01 2965025 Ballyogan Family Resource Centre 41 Ballyogan Ave Carrickmines Dublin 18 Phone 01 2953219 | Rosemount Farmily Resource Centre Balalley Family Resource Centre Hillview Community Resouce Cnetre Ballyogan Family Resource Centre |
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| DLR Community DLR Community Services Directory provides Information on Community Centres and Events in DunLaoghaire Rathdown | Website | ||
| Southside Partnership Provides information on Community Supports, Wellbeing, Employment and Training | Southside Partnership website Women 4 Women Programme |
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| The Dún Laghoire -Rathdown Integration Forum, established in 2010 is a non-profit association that strives towards the national integration of migrant communities in our county. Its members consist of people from across the globe, especially ethnic minority groups and the immigrant population. | DLR Integration Forum | ||
| DLR Libraries | Joining the Library is free. Libraries provide a host of services from events to free streaming of music, the facility to book a PC and a printing service. | Website Event Calendar |
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| Any Ukrainian children who are attending school are eligible to collect a My Little Library bags. The bags are aimed at children who are due to start school in September but they have been made available also to Ukrainian children. The link below outlines all of the Library services available in support of displaced Ukrainians. Ukrainian - English version of the Visiting the Library social card Library Storycard 2 sided - Ukrainian English | |||
| Language | Failte Isteach | Fáilte Isteach is a community project involving predominantly older volunteers welcoming migrants through conversational English classes. 'English in the Library' Classes for Uknairians are run on Mondays in the Lexicon Dun Laoghaire | Failte Isteach |
| Flossie and the Beach Cleaners | Clean & Chat with Flossie and the Beachcleaners ‘Clean and Chat’ - the idea is that once a week we go for a walk at the beach, clean anything we see but most importantly (with the help of Google translate as well😉) chat in English, it must be so hard to just land in a country with a totally different language, so we think a walk on the beach with kids and learning a bit of conversation English whilst taking in the Irish #vitaminsea hopefully might help a bit. Щотижня збирайтеся, щоб вивчити розмову англійською та прибрати пляж. Запрошуються всі віки. відпочинок та розвага для дітей | Email: [email protected] Website |
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| Mount Merrion Parish Community Centre | Mount Merrion Parish Community Centre Every Wednesday 10.00am to 12 noon - class is facilitated by two Failte Isteach English teachers. | [email protected] or Contact Margaret Barber, Centre Manager, on 01 2884485 |
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| Balally Family Resource Centre | Balally Family Resource Centre. Online Fáilte Isteach Conversational English programme on Thursday mornings from 10 am to 11 am. Because the demand is increasing rapidly currently recruiting Volunteer Tutors to deliver a new face to face Fáilte Isteach programme commencing on May 4th in Queen of Angels Primary School from 9am to 11am. | Tel/Fax: 01 295 2167 Mobile: 086 785 8787 Email: [email protected] [email protected] |
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| DDLETB | DDLETB Adult Education Service (South East) is developing a targeted response to meet the educational/language needs of Ukrainian adults arriving in its catchment area. The service will provide translated information sessions to Ukrainian learners who may wish to access English language tuition. The service has allocated resourcing to enable an increased provision of free English language classes to respond to local need as it emerges. For further information or to access our service, please contact a member of their team below. Elizabeth O'Doherty, Adult Guidance Co-ordinator DDLETB South East, Sydenham Road, Dundrum, D14 YY56 Tel: 01-2989283 Email: [email protected] Eoin Mc Cabe, Adult Guidance Counsellor, Adult Education Service – Dun Laoghaire Loughlinstown Training Centre, Wyattville Road, Loughlinstown, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin (Tel: 01 204 3603) Email: [email protected] | ||
| English in the Library (Part of Failte Isteach) | Monday Afternoons 15:00 to 16:30 in the library And we are operating online classes for all nationalities, at present there is a waiting list (04/2022) | Contact [email protected] | |
| Southside Partnership DLR Women's Programme | Beginners English Language & Conversation every Monday from 10am to 11:30am at PhoneWatch building, Sandyford | Contact Ruslana: [email protected] | |
| Balally Family Resource Centre | Online and face to face Fáilte Isteach Conversational English classes recommencing first week in September 2022. Classes scheduled for Wednesday mornings from 9.30 to 11.00 am Thursday mornings online from 10.00 to 11.30 am. | email [email protected] or [email protected] or phone 01 295 2167 or 087 392 2127 | |
| Clubs & Sports Clubs in DLR | Dublin Raiders Basketball Club | Dublin Raiders Basketball Club All players 11years to Adult are welcome to train with the teams at no cost. >mail: [email protected] [email protected] Free | Facebook Website |
| Cabinteely GAA | Cabinteely GAA Barrie from the club has told us they will dedicated introductory training sessions in hurling and gaelic football for newly arrived children and adults during the day. Call the club on 089 413 1648. Free | Website | |
| Ballinteer St John's GAA | Ballinteer St John's GAA If you would like to lear to play our games and have fun and meet new friends they are welcoming all ages and abilities. Membership fees will be waived to help you get started. Free | Contact registrations@bsjgaa@com. Website |
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| Monkstown Boxing Club | Monkstown Boxing Club are delighted to offer free kids boxing and adults boxercise classes to any of our friends from the Ukrainian community. Adults Boxercise: Tues & Thurs 7pm to 8pm Juniors age 9 to 15 Thurs 6pm to 6:50pm Friday 5pm to 5:50pm Kids age 5 to 8 years old Friday 4pm to 4:45pm #Community 🥊🇮🇪🇺🇦 Боксерський клуб Monkstown з радістю пропонує безкоштовні заняття з боксу для дітей та дорослих для будь-якого з наших друзів з української громади. Дорослі боксери: Вівторок і четвер з 19:00 до 20:00 Юніори від 9 до 15 років четвер з 18:00 до 18:50 П'ятниця з 17:00 до 17:50 Діти віком від 5 до 8 років П'ятниця з 16:00 до 16:45 #Спільнота 🥊🇮🇪🇺🇦 Free | Register via social media. Website | |
| Mariners Baseball Ireland | Baseball teams for ages 5 up. Free membership | Contact them by email Website |
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| Cula GAA | membership to Cuala with access to all training , coaching matches and all club facilities | Contact via website |
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| Wayside Celtic | Location, Jackson Park, Glenamuck Road, Kilternan. Participation in teams August to May. Free membership | Contract Club Secretary by email [email protected] Website | |
| Dun Laoghaire Chess Club | Chess Club, every Wednesday from 7.45 tp 10.00 pm at Eblana Club, Eblana Avenue, Dun Laoghaire - Free | Contact Tom by email at [email protected] | |
| Sporting Pride | There are over 30+ sporting organisations around Ireland that cater for members of the LGBTQ+ Community who might have arrived in Ireland from Ukraine. We have a leaflet detailing all the LGBTQ+ sport organisations in Ireland translated into Ukrainian (and Russian). | This leaflet is available at Sport Ireland leisure facilities and LGBTQ+ community hubs. More Information Here |
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| Lakelands FC | Football for all children born 2018+ | Contact Brendan Kelly at [email protected] or 0860431383 | |
| Community Rooms | Dundrum Methodist Church, Ballinteer Road, Dublin 16, D16 WK27 | We have rooms suitable for classes/social gatherings, but don't have people to run them. Willing to make it available to community groups to organise events or classes. | [email protected] Website |
| Community Activities | Ar-ti-visim | Creative Art Community - Free Admission - Ukranian War Refugees. Location Samuel Beckett Civic Community. Ballyogan Road. Wednesday Nights 7pm to 9pm - Free Admission. Wednesday Nights 7pm to 9pm - Free Admission Offered | Contact Musa at [email protected] |
| Кавовий ранок для українців/Stepaside Ukrainian Support Hub Coffee Morning | Location - Stepaside Educate Together National School, Belarmine, Stepaside Date - 25 June Time - 10.30am - 12.00 | Register Here | |
| Ballybrack Climate Action | Ballybrack Climate Action have ongoing events and activities including litter picks, stream cleans and we are hoping to secure funding for tree planting later this year-we are planning a tree planting event for the community this year. | Facebook Meetup page |
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| Seed Scholars | Forest School taster session/gardening. If we get 5+ people interested, I will run a session free of charge . Age 18+ | Contact | |
| Discussion Group, Kilternan Parish Centre | Open discussion, one hour per week, followed by tea/coffee. Held Tuesday morning, 10.00 - 11.00am, Kilternan Parish Centre | Contact [email protected] | |
| The Bike Hub Community Bicycle Workshop | We are an open workshop, welcoming people Tues-Sat 1030am-430pm, usually a bit longer and most Mondays, as well, stop on by. Bicycle maintenance training and safety checks. 2 Queens Rd, Dun Laoghaire Harbour (across from the RNLI shop) | Contact Stephen at [email protected] Website | |
| Leopardstown Ukrainian Support (LUS) | Limited volunteer 1-2-1 support for Ukrainians living in the Clayton Hotel and environs. WhatsApp group for Hosts. Advocacy via DLR/SSP forum. Providing refurbished bikes, locks and helmets to Ukrainian people in partnership with Orwell Wheelers and Joe Daly Bikes. Phonewatch is allowing us to use office space and canteen facilities rent free in Leopardstown where English classes are run for Ukrainian people by SouthSide Partnership and the ETB. Could be used for activities if needed. Organise some outings for example hikes, trips to a farm and fishing trips. Support people with filling in medical card forms, social welfare forms etc. Organise dentist appointments and doctors appointments. | WhatsApp Liam on 086 8272127 | |
| Rosemount FRC | Walk on Wednesday 10am Laptop Loan scheme Counselling Sessions | More Information Here | |
| Making Connections | 1. Culture Night, Friday 23rd September 2022 2. Outing to park or pier | Contact [email protected] / +353 1 295 1053 | |
| Children | Mount Merrion Parish Community Centre | Singing and Dancing Lesson free. Mount Merrion Parish Community Centre | Contact the Centre on 10 2884485 for further information. |
| Balally Family Resource Centre | Wobblers & Toddlers Fridays 10-12 This is a drop in group and we have two Ukranian Mums attending already, and are very happy to welcome new people to attend. The group is made up of Mums, Dads, Grandparents, Child Minders etc. | Facebook info Register Mobile: 086 785 8787 Email: [email protected] [email protected] |
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| Loughlinstown Girl Gudies | Loughlinstown Girl Guides Wednesday evenings from 6.30 -8.00 weekly meetings for girls aged 5 to 15. We play games, do crafts and learn new skills. Free | Facebook Contact [email protected] |
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| Dun Laoghaire Girl Guides (CGI) | We provide challenging, accessible Guiding opportunities within a safe environment to enable girls and women to develop their full potential, instilling leadership skills for the future. "Our Programme Based around ‘CHOICES’, our programmes help prepare girls for the challenges they will face, through engaging, fun, age-appropriate activities. Each of the sections includes the following themes: - Creativity - Health - Outdoors - International/Innovation - Communication/Culture - Environment - Special/Skills." | Call: 0872484047 or 0879772562 Meeting place: Dominican Primary School Convent Road Dun Laoghaire every Saturday Morning from 11 to1pm. Website |
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| Museum of Childhood Ireland | Irish Stories and Legends in Ukrainian | Link to Stories | |
| Family Activities | Airfield Estate | A day on a farm. "We are inviting refugees who have arrived in Ireland from Ukraine to visit Airfield Estate free of charge on upcoming days of note in Ukraine. If you know of anyone who has arrived as a refugee from Ukraine and would enjoy a day out at a working farm and gardens, please let them know of the following dates when they can visit for free. Orthodox Easter - 24 Apr 2022 Labour Day - 2 May 2022 Victory Day over Nazism in World War II - 8 May 2022 Pentecost (Eastern) - 12 Jun 2022 Constitution Day - 26 Jun 2022 Independence Day of Ukraine - 24 Aug 2022 Ukraine Defender Day - 14 Oct 2022" | Show ID on arrival Website |
| Dun Laoghaire Tidy Towns | Dun Laoghaire Tidy Towns "Saturday morning - meeting point St. Michaels Square 10h30 (1 hour followed by coffee and chat) Tuesday afternoon - meeting point St. Michaels Square 13h45 (1 hour) Persons of all ages and abilities are welcome. We have a safety and child protection policy. We provide all necessary pickers, bags, glove, high vis vests. We work in small groups and give a great welcome to any new volunteers." | Website | |
| Women | Women4Women | Multicultural Women's Breakfast held at Balally Family Resource Centre on 5th of May 2022 from 10am to 1pm "Furry Hill Community Centre. Sandyford Road, Dublin 16. D16 Y6X9 | Contact Rafika [email protected] |
| Religous | Dundrum Methodist Church, Ballinteer Road, Dublin 16, D16 WK27 | Sunday worship 10 & 11.30am, Drop in, meet local people | [email protected] Website |
| Business Supports | DLR County Chamber | 12 months of free membership to any individual who is setting up a business or needs support to set up a business in the County. | More Information Here |