Northside Family Resource Centre

Northside Family Resource Centre is a Limerick City based NGO. Our work is directed and supported by the local community to affect change at all levels.

Northside Family Resource Centre is located in the heart of Ballynanty and caters for the Northside of Limerick City. With the downturn in the economy and an aging population we no longer just serve Moyross, Ballynanty, Kileely and Thomondgate but due to demand we now cover Shelbourne and Ennis Road, Farranshone, Caherdavin, Woodview, Red Gate and anywhere else demand exists and a service does not

. The type of services provided by the Family Resource Centre are summarised as follows:
2. Childcare Centre catering for children aged between 3 months to 5 years. Sunshine Crèche has a fully qualified team of staff providing high quality care and education to any child in need of provision. In addition we offer the free pre-school year in our Montessori room or, if parents prefer, we have a pre-school room that implements a play based curriculum. The national standards and curriculum of Síolta and Aistear have been successfully implemented and each age group is exposed to the practices and principles of the Incredible Years programme (http://www.incredibleyears.com). Any parent and/or child who identifies as having additional needs is offered a referral to the Family Support Team so access to additional supports is always to hand.
3. Afterschool Provision caters for 2 groups of children. Firstly, we have a volunteer mentoring programme for primary school children who have been identified as being at risk. Children are matched with a trained volunteer who mentors them through much of primary school. They spend an hour receiving one-to-one support from that mentor, are giving a home cooked dinner and participate in an activity anything from art to sports. The homework club is an affordable activity where children, from any part of Limerick’s Northside, receive homework support in a group session from a volunteer primary school teacher, a home cooked dinner and an activity all for a subsidised rate (Currently €5 a day).
4. Youth Work Services cater for children aged 10 years to 21 years. This service varies providing universal supports such as the Go4IT Programme (a third level access programme); dance; music; art as well as personal development Groups such as the Thursday and Friday Girls who are provided with a safe space to talk about family, friends, sex, drugs etc. Additional supports are giving to young people identified as being at risk where they are supported to access formal education and to eventually participate in universal provision.
5. Family Support Services include parenting programmes like the Incredible Years and Strengthening Families Programmes as well as one-to-one support for families who are experiencing difficulties. Issues can range from financial difficulties, bereavement to more higher level supports in the instance of child protection. Parents are met in a safe non-judgemental space and a family support plan is shaped around their strengths and needs. An important facet of family support includes community education and clubs and groups where parents are supported to become socially active whether it is Pilates, yoga, knitting, women’s group, baby massage etc. We take an holistic approach to family support where all facets of a family’s life is taken into account. These services are open to any family living on Limerick’s Northside.
6. We provide an affordable Counselling service by fully qualified counsellors. The service is available to anyone from the Northside of Limerick City from the ages 14 years and over.
7. Services for Older People are for people aged 65 years and over or 55 years with a disability and these services are exceptionally well developed. We won 2012 Pride of Place Award for our services to Older People and they are outlined as follows:
1. Meals on Wheels
2. Friendly Call Service (a phone call made at the same time each week to check-in with Older People who may have little contact with others)
3. Security Grants (panic buttons and personal alarms)
4. Affordable Transport Service (runs to collect pension, weekly shop, GP, visit friends and relatives in hospital, hospital appointments etc). It is €1 per journey.
5. Light housekeeping service
6. Home maintenance service and care and repair to perform maintenance tasks like handrails, light plumbing, painting, gardening etc.
7. Advocacy and advice including accompanying older people to appointments, liaising with statutory organisations etc.
8. Clubs and Groups to support social contact (including the ‘Men’s Shed’, Women’s Group, Ballynanty Group and Thomondgate Group)

25/08/2026

📍 Ballynanty Community Project
🟣 CE Housekeeping
📌 JobsIreland Ref: -2465718

We are currently recruiting a CE Housekeeping to help maintain a clean, welcoming, and safe environment within our community facilities.

✨ Main Duties:
✔ Cleaning and general housekeeping of the centre
✔ Maintaining cleanliness of communal areas and facilities
✔ Ensuring rooms and shared spaces are kept tidy and presentable
✔ Supporting the team with the day-to-day running of the centre
✔ Helping to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and visitors

💜 We are looking for someone who is:
Reliable, organised, friendly, and willing to learn. A positive attitude and ability to work as part of a community team are important.

🌱 No previous experience required – training and support will be provided.

🔗Apply: Search for JobsIreland Ref: 2465718 on JobsIreland
or contact Martyna at [email protected]

✅ CE Eligibility
🔸 21+ & on a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year+, OR
🔸 18+ if part of certain groups (e.g., Traveller/Roma community or specific DSP payments)
➡️ All eligibility must be verified by the Department of Social Protection.

👉 More info: www.northsidefrc.ie/vacancies

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25/08/2026

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24/08/2026

☀️💚 Wellness Packs for Our Older People’s Clubs 💚☀️
While our regular club meetings are taking a summer break, Northside FRC wanted to make sure our older people are still feeling connected, supported and cared for.
We were delighted to deliver some lovely wellness packs to our older people’s clubs, filled with little treats to enjoy during the summer months. 🌸🧩☕️
A small gesture to remind our wonderful older community that we’re thinking of them and looking forward to seeing everyone back at the clubs soon! 💚

19/08/2026

Are you struggling to connect with your child?
💭 At times, all parents feel lost or unsure about what their child might need from them.
🧩 Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you.
🔄 The Circle of Security Parenting™ programme
📚 Based on decades of research
🤝 Supports and strengthens secure parent‑child relationships
Starts: Wednesday September 23rd, 9.45am - 12pm
Book: northsidefrc.ie/contact or Phone: 061326623
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18/08/2026

Leaving cert results are nearly here. Support is available for students and parents.

Each year, the Irish Second-Level Students’ Union (ISSU), Institute of Guidance Counsellors (IGC), National Parents Council (NPC) and Department of Education and Youth work together to provide the National Parents and Students Leaving Certificate Helpline.

The Helpline opens on Leaving Certificate Results Day – Friday 21 August and is staffed by professional and experienced guidance counsellors.

Students and parents can get practical information and support on:

📋 Leaving Certificate results
🎓 CAO choices
📄 Viewing examination scripts
📝 Appeals
🛠️ Apprenticeships
📚 Further Education and Training (FET)
🏫 Tertiary programmes
➡️ Other pathways and next steps

In addition the text service 📱is also continuing for 2026, alongside the traditional phone service. It gives students and parents another way to get support, particularly for anyone who feels more comfortable starting the conversation by text.

Whether you’re waiting for your own results or supporting a young person through Results Week, you don’t need to have every answer in advance. If something is unclear, the Helpline is there to help you understand the options and work out what comes next.

📞 CALL: 1800 265 165
💬 TEXT: +353 86 180 0685

🕐 Helpline opening hours:

📅 Fri 21 Aug: 10am–6pm
📅 Sat 22 Aug: 10am–2pm
📅 Mon 24 Aug: 10am–5pm
📅 Tues 25 Aug: 10am–5pm
📅 Wed 26 Aug: 10am–6pm
📅 Thurs 27 Aug: 10am–5pm
📅 Fri 28 Aug: 10am–5pm
📅 Sat 29 Aug: 10am–2pm

18/08/2026

📅 Thinking about how your future decisions will be managed if you're ever unable to make them yourself?

The Decision Support Service (DSS) is hosting an information evening and one-to-one appointments at the Castletroy Hotel on 8-9 September 2026 to help people understand and complete an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) and Advance Healthcare Directive (AHD).

✅ Tuesday 8 September: Public Information Evening
✅ Wednesday 9 September: EPA Helpdesk one-to-one sessions with DSS staff, where you can work through the EPA process step by step.

To book your place, contact the DSS on 01 211 9750 (ask for the EPA Helpdesk), email [email protected], or visit www.decisionsupportservice.ie/news-events.

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Limerick

Website

http://www.northsidefrc.ie/

Address

Clonconnane Road
Limerick
V94APX8

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 9pm
Tuesday	8am - 9pm
Wednesday	8am - 9pm
Thursday	8am - 9pm
Friday	8am - 6pm

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