Donate
Put money straight into programme hours, utility costs, transport help, and materials for weekly resident sessions.
Local action in Birr, County Offaly, led by neighbours who want practical support, safe space, and a stronger shared voice.
What We Stand For
A community centre that organizes, protects, and opens doors.
Eglish And Rath Community Centre Limited brings people together around support that is immediate, practical, and rooted in local trust.
- Keep the centre active as a safe, shared base for meetings, programmes, and emergency support.
- Back residents with clear information, strong advocacy, and local campaigns that produce results.
- Build long-term participation so more neighbours can lead, volunteer, and shape what happens next.
Current Campaign
Keep the centre open seven days a week for youth, elders, and family support.
We are raising an emergency operating fund to extend evening access, keep programme rooms staffed, and protect free drop-in support during the busiest months.
€18,600
Raised so far
€30,000
Target before 31 May
412
Local backers
62% funded
11 days left in this push
Three Ways To Help Now
Choose the fastest way to move this work forward today.
Sign
Add your name to the local support statement calling for reliable funding and stronger access to community services in Birr.
Volunteer
Join rota cover, outreach calls, event setup, family welcome shifts, or practical admin support during campaign weeks.
We believe a community centre should be more than a building. It should be the room where neighbours get heard, where pressure turns into action, and where nobody is left to figure things out alone.
Eglish And Rath Community Centre LimitedChapter Map
Our organizing footprint across Birr and the surrounding area.
Hover or tap a region to see where volunteers are currently coordinating outreach, events, and support.
Testimonials
Six local voices on what the centre changes.
Victories Timeline
Recent wins, in order, built by persistent local pressure.
February 2026
Extended winter warm-space hours secured
Volunteer coverage and local fundraising kept evening access open during peak demand for older residents and families.
December 2025
Digital help desk relaunched
Residents can again get one-to-one help with forms, online appointments, and essential service access at the centre.
September 2025
Community transport support expanded
A new volunteer rota reduced missed appointments and improved attendance at weekly programmes.
June 2025
Youth room refurbishment completed
Local donors and tradespeople helped create a safer, more flexible space for after-school use and weekend activities.
FAQ
Got questions?
Here are the quickest answers about access, volunteering, donations, and who the centre is for.
The centre is open to residents of Birr, Eglish, Rath, and nearby areas. Some activities require booking, but drop-in advice and community events are open to all.
Donations are directed to programme delivery, operating costs, volunteer support, emergency supplies, and keeping rooms open for free community use.
Yes. We use short shifts for setup, tea rota, phone outreach, event welcomes, and practical admin tasks, so small time commitments still help.
Yes. The centre shares printed guides, referral information, digital help, and signposting for youth activities, family support, and older resident services.
Yes. We work with schools, resident groups, facilitators, and local organisers who need a trusted venue or practical base for community activity.
Governance and director enquiries can be sent to Saoirse Connolly at saoirse.c@eglishandrathcommunitycentrelimited.org .
Toolkit Banner
Download everything you need.
Grab the core resources residents and volunteers use most often when supporting events, outreach, and referrals.
- Volunteer welcome pack
- Event setup checklist
- Family support contacts
- Community room booking guide
- Donation and sponsorship one-pager
Team
Meet the organizers.
