Raphoe Notes
Raphoe Family Resource Centre provide Computer and internet access, photocopying, CV preparation and weekly employment lists via email. If you need any help on these areas, please call in to us or give us a call. If you are interested in any of our following courses or programmes or would like to join in on any of our groups, please call in to see us or contact us on 0749145796 / 0873641503.
Christmas Jumper Party
Ho Ho Ho! It’s nearly time for our Annual Christmas Community Night!
Preparations are well underway here at the Family Resource Centre Raphoe for a magical evening on:
Tuesday 2nd December
7pm – 9pm
This year we’re adding an extra sprinkle of fun with a Christmas Jumper Party!
There’ll be fun for all the family, plenty of festive cheer, and a warm welcome for everyone in our community. All are welcome — come join the celebration!
Christmas Appeal
Our Christmas Appeal is now up and running!
Each year we provide food hampers and gifts for local families — and we’d love your support.
Donations can be dropped into Raphoe Family Resource Centre
Monday–Friday, until 8th December
Every little bit helps make Christmas brighter for someone in our community. Thank you for your generosity!
Community Garda Drop In
The next Community Garda Drop In will take place on Tuesday 9th December from 6pm to 7pm in Raphoe Family Resource Centre. If you need forms/passports signed/stamped or information and guidance, feel free to call in. No appointment necessary.
Looking for Work? – DLDC Employment Support Workshop
DLDC will provide employment support to include:
Weekly job lists
Job searching
Assistance with applications
CV preparation/cover letters
Interview preparation/Mock interviews
Next workshop will take place at Raphoe Family Resource Centre on Tuesday 2nd December 2025 from 10am– 12pm. Call in if you need help finding employment!
Raphoe Community PLAYGROUND QUIZ
There will be a quiz in Friel’s Hotel on Thursday December 4th at 8pm. In aid of Raphoe Community PLAYGROUND, & it is their annual Christmas Jumper Quiz, a yearly tradition kicking off the Christmas season.
The usual selection of questions, prizes and fun. Everyone Welcome.
Volunteer Mentors – Foróige Donegal
Foróige Donegal are recruiting volunteer mentors to support young people. Build confidence, offer guidance and be a trusted voice when it matters most. Full training provided and flexible options available” For further information contact Tamara Callaghan on 0860484459 or mailto: tamara.callaghan@foroige.ie
Let’s Walk – Walking Group
Do you like to get out and about in the fresh air? Do you enjoy a walk with company? Bring your buggy! Why not join our walking group? The walking group meet at the Family Resource Centre on a Thursday morning at 10.30AM. Join us in the Resource Centre after for a wee cuppa! Everyone Welcome!
Raphoe Men’s Shed Raphoe Men’s Shed group meet every Thursday at 12 Noon in “The Shed”. We look forward to seeing all our members and welcoming any new members! If you have a few hours to spare why not come along and join in! New members are always welcome for a cuppa and a chat in the shed! For more info contact Marie on 0749145796/0873641503.
Family Support As a parent or guardian, parenting is one of the most rewarding things you will ever do, however the Family Resource Centre recognises at times life throws up challenges and these can be overwhelming. Some examples of the support we can offer; making routines, establishing boundaries and dealing with challenging behaviours.
The Family Resource Centre can help through listening ear, parenting programmes, one to one support, and a drop-in clinic to offer support on issues that are affecting home life.
We also provide sign posting or referrals to other services. For any further information please call Laura our Family Support Community Development Worker on 0873350658.
Seniors Alert Scheme
Raphoe Family Resource Centre is registered under the Dept of Rural, Community Development and the Gaeltacht Senior Alert Scheme to provide personal alarms to those over 65 years living alone for significant periods of time during the day, or is a carer to someone else in their household. The purpose of the scheme is to enable older persons of limited means to continue to live securely in their own homes with confidence, independence and peace of mind providing them with a free personal monitored alarm which can be worn as a pendant or around their wrist like a watch. If you feel you or someone you know would benefit from this scheme, please contact us on (074) 9145796 or 0873641503 for more information or to make an application.
S.T.A.R.T Project Would you like to talk to someone about your concerns around drugs/alcohol? Free, confidential – non-judgemental service providing up to date information and practical supports, including CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness practices, Brief Solution Focus Therapy and the Smart Recovery Principles.
Drop-in available:
Finn Valley Family Resource Centre every Monday & Wednesday morning from 9AM – 1PM
St. Johnston & Carrigans Family Resource Centre Monday afternoons from 2PM – 5PM
Raphoe Family Resource Centre every Tuesday & Thursday from 9AM – 5PM
Donegal Town Family Resource Centre & Letterkenny CDP offices (By appointment Only) for our Finn Valley clients
Home Visits and online appointments also available by arrangement
Letterkenny C.D.P is a Community Development Project providing a Community Response to Alcohol/Drug misuse throughout Co. Donegal. We provide non-judgemental support guidance and education to drug/alcohol users, their families and the community. Contact our Outreach worker for the Finn Valley area, Karen Gallen on 087 388 5080 or email karengallenstart@gmail.com
Donegal Volunteer Centre
Looking to volunteer locally, we have a wide range of volunteer roles available! For more information contact Eamonn on 0871039730/Office 07491 26740
OTHER COMMUNITY NEWS
Raphoe Kurling Club
Kurling Club meets every Monday 6.30PM – 7.45PPM in Raphoe Presbyterian Church Hall. All new members welcome. For more info contact Margaret on 0857067208
Wellness Café
Connect in a safe place with friendly people who put the We in Wellness, Drop into Lifford Courthouse on Wednesdays between11.00AM and 12.30PM. For more information telephone 0749141430 Facebook: @donegalwellnesscafes
Raphoe Tidy Towns in association with St. Columba’s Conference of SVP Raphoe.
Annual Christmas family gift & Toy Appeal
The Appeal is now open & will run up to December 16th 2025. Donations of gifts, toys, canned food, cash, gift vouchers, confectionery, or any suitable items gratefully accepted. Donations may be left into the Volt House Reception or the Tidy Towns Office before 16th December 2025. If you wish to leave your name & address you will receive an acknowledgement for your kindness. A huge thank you to everyone for your support and generosity every year.
Further information from Martin on 0879473527.
Santa Letter Box
The Santa Letter Box will be in the Volt House hallway from Friday 21st November. Now is the time to write your special letters to Santa Claus with your special requests and wishes for Christmas. Remember as always to be very, very good. Ho..Ho..Ho.
Volt House
Raphoe will be hosting another fun filled Christmas weekend for all the family this year again.
Friday November 28th Christmas lights switch on, music from 6pm, light switch on 7pm
Saturday 29th November Christmas Market from 11am, Community Christmas Celebration parade at 1pm, live music from 2pm.
Sunday 30th November, Christmas Market will be open from 11am, live music from 2pm with the Diamond Bar Thursday night Music session group.
For more information contact the Volt House 0749173966
Monday September 22nd sees the return of Christy Murray & his tin whistle classes.
7pm For Beginners & Improvers
7.40pm Intermediate & Advance.
Classes are held upstairs in the Suile Centre (Behind the Volt House) and are €3.
All regular classes & groups have now returned to The Volt House/Suile Centre after their summer break and new members are always very welcome.
Pilates Monday & Thursday 7pm – 8pm
Yoga Tuesdays 7p – 8pm
Rinka (Kids fun exercise through dance) Wednesdays 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Raphoe Seniors Friday Club 10.30pm – 12.30pm
Other groups that meet on a regular basis in the Volt House and Community Room, are the Diamond Writers, Volt house ladies Group and The Book club. For more information contact reception on 074 9173966.