Active Connections CLG

20/10/2026

Behind every confident step is a community that believes in them. 🌊✨

When young people join us out on the water, they aren't just learning to paddleboard—they’re building resilience, overcoming challenges, and discovering what they’re truly capable of.

Real transformation doesn't happen overnight; it takes steady, ongoing support. That’s where monthly donors make all the difference.

By becoming a monthly supporter today, you provide the reliable funding needed to deliver life-changing outdoor programmes across Ireland month after month.

💡 €10/month helps cover essential gear and safety equipment.
💡 €25/month supports ongoing 1-to-1 mentorship and activity sessions.

Join our community of supporters and help more young people stand tall.👉

Set up your recurring gift here: https://www.idonate.ie/cause/Activeconnections

19/10/2026

The Copper Coast Multi-Use Outdoor Centre at Ballyscanlan Lough was recently opened.

This new facility represents a shared commitment to providing an inclusive, accessible, and dynamic outdoor space for our entire community. Together with the Copper Coast Community Outreach Group, our mission is to offer engaging outdoor education, youth development programs, scout activities, and accessible community.

Copper Coast Geopark Active Connections CLG

📸Matt Brooker

16/10/2026

15/10/2026

There’s no such thing as bad weather—or bad training—for this amazing crew!

A bit of rain and wind couldn’t stop our team from pushing through today’s training session. Huge credit to our staff for bringing the energy, no matter what the conditions throw at us.

14/10/2026

Still looking back on what a wonderful day we had celebrating the official opening of the Copper Coast Multi-Use Outdoor Centre!

A huge thank you once again to everyone who came along to support us, and special thanks to Dunhill Multi Education Centre for keeping us well looked after with fantastic food and drinks on the day.

It takes a full community effort to bring a project like this together, and we are so grateful for all the support.

Copper Coast Scout Group

13/10/2026

What an incredible day yesterday welcoming the greater community to the Official Opening of the Copper Coast Multi Use Outdoor Centre at our Ballyscanlan site!

The site is already a busy hub for so many activities, and it was brilliant to see representatives from all our active groups in one place:

Copper Coast Scout Group

Metalman Paddlesports Club Waterford

Fenor Road Bowling Club

Déise Medieval

Canoeing Ireland

Collective Communication Radio Group

Coladh Samh Wellness

We were privileged to be joined by Mayor Liam Brazil, TD Mary Butler, TD John Cummins, and many high-profile guests who came out to show their support.

This launch is just the beginning! We were so glad to share our future plans for the site and highlight our ongoing work to raise funding and enhance the space for everyone. Thank you to all who joined us!

Photos By Matt Brooker Photography

07/10/2026

Not a bad spot for a lunch break!

Watching one of our participants soak in the landscape today. Our outdoor programmes aren't just about adventure—they’re also about creating moments of quiet reflection.

06/10/2026

More than just cooking hotdogs!

Cooking over an open flame looks like simple outdoor fun, but in Adventure Therapy, even the simplest shared tasks hold deep meaning.

At Active Connections, all of our programmes are built on three core pillars:

1. The Experience: Gathering around a fire presents physical and mental challenges—gathering wood, managing a flame, and working as a team to prepare a meal.

2. Personal Ownership: Taking responsibility for preparing your own food, contributing to the group, and learning valuable self-reliance skills.

3. Reflections: Sit around the fire, share a meal, and connect. The campfire creates a safe, relaxed space to pause, reflect on progress, and discuss how the lessons learned outdoors translate to everyday life.

Through outdoor adventure therapy, we use nature as a backdrop to build resilience, foster connection, and empower young people. Sometimes, the biggest breakthroughs start over something as simple as hotdogs around the fire.

02/10/2026

Paddling into the weekend like…
Wishing everyone a fantastic weekend filled with fresh air, great connections, and adventure!