TEACH DARA COMMUNITY & FAMILY CENTRE
About Teach Dara
Teach Dara – The house was originally built in 1884 by Mr. William Lee, as a home for the De La Salle Brothers. The Brothers donated it to St. Brigid’s Parish when they left Kildare in 2004. It was given by the Parish for the development of a Community and Family Centre on a 45-year lease.
Our Mission
To benefit the community of Kildare Town and surrounding areas by the establishment, promotion and operation of a community and family resource centre which will provide facilities, services and programmes that support diverse family and community needs.
Teach Dara Facilities
- Resident Development Groups
- Programmes for Parents & Families
- Counselling Services
- Shed Activities
- Grandparent Groups
- Bridge / Chess Clubs
- Book Clubs
- Men’s Groups
- Community Garden Activities
- Community Drama
- Health and Lifestyle Activities
- Women’s Groups
- Disability Support
- Language Classes
- Older People’s Groups
- Seminars
- Workshops
- Discussions / Debates
Services Charges
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Meeting Rooms
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Associate Members
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Non-members
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| Rooms 1 & 2 (Max 20) | Per hour | €10 | €15 |
| Half day | €25 | €40 | |
| Full day | €50 | €70 | |
| Room 4 (Max 45) | Per hour | €13 | €20 |
| Half day | €30 | €50 | |
| Full day | €55 | €85 | |
| Room 3 | Per hour | €8 | €10 |
| Discount may apply for bulk bookings | |||
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Refreshments
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| Tea/coffee + refill + biscuits | Per person | €1.00 | €1.50 |
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Equipment
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| Overhead projector, flip chart stand and internet provided free of charge | |||
| Markers | Available for a charge | ||
| Flip charts | Available for a charge | ||
| Photocopying | Available for a charge | ||
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Membership Fees
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| Organisation with Volunteers only | Per Year | €50 | |
| Organisation with Employees | Per Year | €100 | |
Booking Form
N.B. A current Certificate of Insurance setting out activities covered, indemnifying Teach Dara must be available with each application. If you engage any employees there must be a similar Employees Liability Policy.
We accept NO RESPONSIBILITY for any losses or damages sustained to equipment, goods or cash. Any change in the terms of the insurance policy must be made known to Teach Dara Management Committee immediately.
Current Activities
Activities currently happening in Teach Dara:
- Launch of Kildare Town 5 year Strategic Plan
- AIT – Area Implementation
- Team meetings
- Community Forum meetings
- Parent and Toddler Group
- Counselling Services
- Grandparents Group
- KWETB Training
- KARE Training
- Kildare County Council sub-group (planning)
- TÚS – Interviews
- Programme Planning
- Management Team Meetings
- Management training
We are delighted to offer Saturday & Sunday room bookings. Get in touch don’t miss out !! 045 522128 or text Sarah @ 087 9474783
Our Supporters
This project has been grant aided by Cill Dara Ar Aghaidh Teoranta which is funded by the Irish Government under the Rural Development programme 2007 – 2013 and by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development: Europe investing in rural areas
Contact Teach Dara
Address
Teach Dara Community & Family Centre
Academy Street
Kildare Town
County Kildare,
R51 D803
Tel: 045 522 128
Or text 087 947 4783
Email: infoteachdara@gmail.com
