The West Clare Family Resource Centre is committed to promoting social inclusion, equality and empowerment of families and communities through building participation, teamwork and learning.

The West Clare Family Resource Centre is a community led organisation whose goal is to make West Clare a place where everyone is equally valued, included, safe and respected.
We do this through supporting families and communities to access social and educational opportunities, information and advice in a friendly, safe and confidential environment.

SOME OF OUR ACTIVITIES

2nd Thursdays – Tea Dances

Our Monthly Tea Dances are a highlight of the social calendar in West Clare!  Whether you like to dance or enjoy listening to good music in great company, stick it in your diary and come along on the 2nd Thursday of each month for a great afternoon in Kilrush...

3rd Thursdays – Movie Club

The third Thursday of each month is movie time! Come along to watch recent movies or some all-time classics -  we are always open to suggestions, so let us know what movies you want to see!

4th Thursdays – Information Talks

On the 4th Thursday of each month, we organise information talks about issues that matter to people aged over 55's.  From Ageing Positively to the Fair Deal Scheme, through Entitlements for Senior Citizens or Healthy Eating, these talks cover various topics and we...

4th Thursdays – Concerts

Music is food for the soul!  When our information talks are not on, we get to enjoy beautiful concerts by local musicians. Check our monthly timetable or the calendar to find out the upcoming dates for these concerts.

Music Generation for Teenagers

Music Generation for Teenagers

Teenagers from all areas of West Clare come together to create music and appreciate the process and skills involved. Through song writing, music technology and recording the creative sessions allowyoung people to explore alternative ways of communicating and...

Cards 45

Cards 45

Cards 45. We have a lively group of people who meet every week and have a few games of cards. No money changes hands!! The only thing we share is the laughter.

Go For Life Exercise Games

Go For Life Exercise Games

Go for Life sessions are held at the WCFRC in Kilrush every. The key components of fitness for older people are: joint mobility (range of movement), aerobic fitness (of heart and lungs), balance and coordination (ability to maintain equilibrium), and muscle strength....

Sit Fit

Sit Fit

Sit Fit Classes are held at the WCFRC and in Kilkee Community College weekly. Activities are designed around the key components of fitness for older people: aerobic fitness, range of movement, balance and coordination, and strength. Even from a chair it is possible to...

Beginners & Follow-on Computer Classes

Beginners & Follow-on Computer Classes

Basic Computer Class every Tuesday from 10 to 11.30 at the West Clare Family Resource Centre. Also Kilmihil Community School/The Meadow on Tuesday 9:30 to 11 (November 6th to December 4th). If you have purchased or been given a laptop computer, ipad or kindle and you...

Crochet & Knitting

Crochet & Knitting

Knitting and Crochet group meets every Monday from 11.30am to 1pm in the West Clare Family Resource Centre, which provides the opportunity to make news friends who share an interest. It also gives you some "me" time. The members help each other, share patterns, give...

FRC SUPPORTS

Food Bank

We know that some people and families struggle to manage on a limited income and we, in partnership with the Simon community, provide basic food supplies once a month to those who need them.  To register for this service please contact us and we will be happy to...

One to one support for individuals

We aim to support people through providing a non-judgemental environment where they can focus on issues affecting them at that particular time in their lives. We provide information as well as signpost and/or refer to other relevant agencies that might assist...

Counselling and Therapy Service

Counselling and Therapy Service

We provide low-cost counselling and play therapy through our Counselling and Therapy Service.  We work with fully accredited therapists and offer a professional, confidential, ethical and client-centred service for adults and children in our community. All you have to...

Seniors Alert Scheme

Seniors Alert Scheme

West Clare Family Resource Centre facilitates The Seniors Alert Scheme is available for people over 65. We will complete the grant form with you to help you apply for a grant. The Seniors Alert Scheme is funded by Pobal. The Senior Alert Scheme...

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