Don Bosco Care

26/03/2026

Barista Training at Don Bosco Care. Email [email protected] for more information on upcoming courses.

24/03/2026

If you are attending the Social Care Conference in Limerick this week, stop by to say hello, learn more about what we do, and connect with our team — we’d love to meet you! Social Care Ireland - Professional Representative Body🎉

23/02/2026

18/06/2025

🚨 It only takes 60 seconds to vote - and it could mean €20,000 for Don Bosco Care! 🚨

We’re excited to be in the running for the AIB Community Fund, and we need your help! The top 6 charities in each region will receive €20,000, and your vote could make all the difference.

✅ Here’s how to vote (it’s quick!):

1. Go to: https://aib.ie/personal-forms/community-fund

2. Enter our Charity Name: Don Bosco Care

3. Enter our Charity Registration Number: 20021047

4. Location: Greater Dublin

5. Write one sentence about why we should receive funding (you can use this):
“Don Bosco Care provides life-changing support for vulnerable young people.”

💙 Please vote today and share this post with friends, family, and your community. Every vote counts!

Thank you for supporting our work!

For more information, visit: https://aib.ie/community-fund

14/04/2025

Funeral Arrangements for our beloved Kevin Mc Carron below. RIP Kevin 🙏

14/04/2025

Dear All,

It is with great sadness that 'we' share the news that a dear colleague and friend to many in Don Bosco Care has passed away.

Kevin McCarron was a valued member of the Don Bosco Care team for over 25 years who touched the lives of so many with his dedication, love and compassion. He will be dearly missed by all who have worked with him and the many young people which he cared for in a truly heart warming manner.

We will be keeping everyone informed of his funeral arrangements with further information in the coming days and hope to arrange a bus for any staff and young people who wish to attend his funeral.

Deepest condolences to all his family, friends, staff members and young people whom were lucky enough to know Kevin. Thank You so much Kevin for everything you have done in your fruitful life for our young people and Don Bosco Care. May you now Rest in Peace.

28/02/2025

Dear all



I was saddened this week to hear the news that Edward (Ed) Pernot had passed. Although I did not know Ed as many others in DBC did, anything I have been told would indicate that he epitomised the caring culture that is our trademark.

I asked for some details on Ed’s time at DBC and the following was given to me.

“Ed started in Drumcondra in may 1993. He joined a large team and a full and extremely energetic house. Don Bosco, despite being in its early development, had understood that activities such as eating together, laughing, respect and celebration were the key tenets of caring for our most vulnerable citizens. That meant swimming and indoor football, long drives, camping trips, holidays in Clare, midnight swims and video nights in. When we weren't doing that , we were in Tolka Park roaring on the Shels.

Nobody ever asked Ed did he like any of the above. He just got stuck in and gave it his all. He was a great role model for younger staff in showing the importance of working with the young people on equal terms. Without exception, Ed battled in team meetings and reviews quietly but effectively for seeing the green shoots of progress in even our most challenging lads. He remained a gentle and supportive friend to all the young people that shared their lives with us throughout the years. Whilst he was never found wanting in cleaning up or other mundane tasks of the job, he was a world ' hide and seek 'champion when it came to cooking. Despite all our many years together, none of us ever knew what Dutch cuisine was like or if indeed they had one!!!

There are scores of young men, many of whom are themselves, fathers and may now indeed grandfathers who have been nurtured by Ed and been shown how a gentle, kind and committed man is one of the most powerful allies for young people in their journey. Rest in peace Ed and thanks to the Netherlands for a wonderful gift.”

To all of Ed’s family and to his many friends in DBC I want to extend my heartfelt sorrow, and that of my fellow board directors, at his passing but I am sure his spirit lives on in all the people he helped over the years.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam / Moge hij rusten in vrede

Larry



Larry Gordon

Chair

Member of Board of Directors

27/02/2025

RIP to our good friend and colleague Ed Pernot. We are deeply saddened by the news. Ed was a tremendous member of our staff team for over 20 years before his retirement and will be deeply missed by all the young people and staff from Don Bosco Care. Deepest of condolences to his wife Mary and two boys.

The death has occurred of Edward (Ed) Pernot of Celbridge, Kildare Ireland, on 24/02/2025. You can view the full death notice and add your condolences here.