Gaoth Dobhair FRC

27/08/2026

Tar isteach agus bí ag comhrá le haghaidh tacaíochtaí fostaíochta.

27/08/2026

💙 Supporting Family

Caring for someone can be rewarding, but it can also bring practical, emotional and financial pressures.
Whether you are caring for an older person, a child with additional needs, a partner, relative or friend, there are supports available.

Family Carers Ireland
Provides information, advice, support groups, carer wellbeing supports and information for young carers.
https://www.familycarers.ie/

Carer’s Allowance and Carer’s Benefit
Financial supports may be available to people providing full-time care, depending on individual circumstances.
https://www.gov.ie/carersallowance/

Family Resource Centres
Many FRCs provide family support, information, groups, activities and connections to other local services. Supports vary from centre to centre.
https://www.familyresource.ie/

Carer’s Support Grant
An annual payment of €2,000 for each person being cared for. People receiving Carer’s Allowance, Carer’s Benefit or Domiciliary Care Allowance generally receive it automatically, while some other full-time carers may also qualify.
https://www.gov.ie/CSG

Supports for parents and carers of children with disabilities
The HSE provides information on financial, and healthcare supports, respite, support groups and Children’s Disability Network Teams.
https://www2.hse.ie/babies-children/disabilities/parents-carers/

HSE Supports for Carers
The HSE provides information on respite, home support, disability services, support groups and other health and community services for carers and the people they care for.
https://www2.hse.ie/

💚 Caring for someone does not mean you have to manage everything alone.
Please share these supports with a family carer who may find them useful.

26/08/2026

26/08/2026

THE Empty Chair Project - Tionscadal an Chathaoir Fholamh - is set to launch at Gaoth Dobhair Family Resource Centre

25/08/2026

Parents Notify is for parents and guardians who are looking for a new Special Class or Special School placement for their child for September 2027.

25/08/2026

Gaoth Dobhair FRC enjoying some family days out at cois locha
Dun Lúiche

24/08/2026

🎒 Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance 2026
With the cost of living continuing to put pressure on household budgets, the expense of getting children ready for school can be difficult for many families.

The Back-to-School Clothing and Footwear Allowance is a once-off, means-tested payment to help eligible families with the cost of school clothing and footwear.

2026 payment rates:
🔹 €160 for each eligible child aged 2 to 11
🔹 €285 for each eligible child aged 12 to 22*

Many eligible families receive the payment automatically. However, if you did not receive an automatic award notification and think you may qualify, you can still apply.

📅 Applications close 30 September 2026.

🔎 Check your eligibility and find out how to apply:
https://www.gov.ie/bscfa

💻 The quickest way to apply is online through MyWelfare:
https://www.mywelfare.ie/

*Those aged 18 to 22 must be returning to full-time second level education in autumn 2026.

Please share this information with anyone who may find it helpful.

24/08/2026

Limited spaces available for Sensory Play booking essential