🌞 FREE Summer Development Programme for Young Adults (18–25)! 🌞

Looking for something positive, fun, and rewarding this summer? 🎉

Join our FREE Summer Development Programme designed for young adults aged 18–25. This supportive programme offers a chance to:

✨ Try new experiences
🎨 Take part in creative activities
💚 Build wellbeing and resilience
📚 Develop new skills and confidence
🚌 Enjoy trips and outings
🤝 Meet new people and make connections
🌟 Explore new opportunities for your future

Whether you’re looking to boost your confidence, learn something new, or simply have a great summer, this programme is for you!

📅 Information Day: Monday, 22nd June 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00am
📍 Venue: Killaloe/Ballina Community & Family Resource Centre, The Green, Killaloe, Co. Clare

📧 reception@kbfrc.ie
📞 061 374 741

Spaces are limited, so come along to find out more and see what’s on offer!

#SummerProgramme #YoungAdults #CommunitySupport #Wellbeing #PersonalDevelopment #ConfidenceBuilding #Killaloe #Ballina #Clare #StrongerTogether #FreeProgramme #YouthOpportunities 🌟

Growing Together: A New Vision for the Killaloe Ballina Community Garden 🌱

There’s something special about a community coming together to create something meaningful and that spirit is at the heart of the new Community Garden design in Killaloe Ballina.

This exciting initiative invites local residents, families, and volunteers to take part in shaping a shared green space that will benefit everyone. Whether you are an experienced gardener or simply curious about getting involved, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn, connect, and contribute.

🌿 An Invitation to Get Involved

A dedicated information session has been organised to give everyone a chance to learn more about the garden’s new design and how to take part:

• Location: Community Garden
• Date: 19th May
• Time: 2:00 PM

This session will provide insight into the garden’s layout, features, and long-term vision. It is also a great chance to share ideas and have your voice included in the project.

🌳 More Than Just a Garden

The design of the new garden represents more than plants and pathways—it reflects the roots of the community itself. Like the tree featured in the poster, with its strong trunk and spreading roots, the garden symbolises growth, connection, and sustainability.

Community gardens offer so many benefits:

• A place to grow fresh, local produce
• Opportunities to learn new skills
• A welcoming space to meet neighbours and build friendships
• A positive impact on wellbeing and the environment

🌼 Building a Greener Future Together

The Killaloe Ballina Community Garden aims to be a space where everyone feels welcome. From planting and maintenance to social events and workshops, there are countless ways to get involved.

By working together, the community can create a thriving garden that will be enjoyed for years to come.

🌱 Join the Journey

If you are interested in seeing how this exciting project develops, be sure to attend the event on 19th May at 2 pm. Your ideas, enthusiasm, and energy can help bring this vision to life.

Let’s grow something great—together.

The Living Well self-management programme is a free of charge, 2.5 hours per week continuing for 6 weeks thus a 15 hour programme with up to 15 participants with chronic health conditions or carers of people with chronic health conditions. The programmes take place on the same day/time each week. In Midwest, the majority of our programmes are done inperson at various locations throughout the region.

 The programme is ran in a very friendly and non-intrusive way and addresses topics such as fatigue, sleep, pain, stress, physical activity, healthy eating, difficult emotions, low mood, depression and general wellbeing.  The programme is ran by 2 facilitators, one of who must have a chronic condition themselves. Each participant is given a 400 page reference book ”Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions” which is a bestselling medical book but written in non-medical language.

 Living Well is an evidence based, structured Self-management Programme originally developed in Stanford University, California in the 1990’s. The programme has been delivered in Ireland since 2005 and is used worldwide.  It has been shown to improve quality of life and mental health and adopts a population health approach. 

There is an informative podcast on HSE YouTube:  https://youtu.be/Jd9TXot-PzA

We are delighted to announce the return of the Rainbows Programme at the @Killaloe/Ballina Community & Family Resource Centre , beginning on 7th May.

This 9-week group support programme offers a safe, welcoming space for children aged 10–12 years who may be experiencing bereavement or parental separation. Through gentle conversation, shared experiences, and age-appropriate activities, children are supported to understand and express their feelings alongside others who may be going through something similar.

Rainbows is not counselling, but a carefully designed listening and support programme that helps young people build resilience , connection, and confidence during difficult times.

At the heart of this programme is a simple belief: stronger families start with small steps.

#RainbowsProgramme #KillaloeBallina #SupportingChildren #StrongerFamilies #CommunitySupport

If you feel this programme could support a child in your life, we encourage you to get in touch or scan the QR code for more information.

Tune in to The Mike Flynn Show on Ballina Killaloe Local Radio! 🎙️

Join Mike for a great mix of music, lively local chat, and stories that celebrate our community. Whether you’re at home, at work, or on the go, it’s the perfect way to stay connected and entertained.

📻 Catch the show live:

• Monday & Tuesday: 12:00–2:00pm
• Thursday & Saturday: 8:00–11:00pm

Don’t miss out—listen live and be part of the conversation:
👉 https://ballinakillaloelocalradio.com/

Supporting local voices, sharing local stories 💛

A new Grow Mental Health peer support group is now open in Limerick, offering a safe, welcoming space for anyone experiencing mental health challenges.

Join Grow every Tuesday at 10am at the Grow Office, 33 Henry Street.

Bake For Brain Injury Bake Sale & Raffle !

📍 Location: Watermans Lodge (V94T2K1)
📅 Date: Friday, 20th March
🕚 Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Youth Party! 🎉

Join us for a fun afternoon celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with music, food and activities!

📅 March 17th
⏰ 1:30pm – 4:30pm
📍 Youth Café, Family Resource Centre

This event is for young people aged 12–17 and will be run by Clare Youth Service. Come along, bring your friends and enjoy a great afternoon of games, music and good craic!

🍕 Food
🎶 Music
🎯 Activities

📞 For more information contact Pauline or Meadhbh on 085 872 6293 / 083 855 9352.

All Clare Youth Service programmes and events are drug and alcohol free.