Volunteers recently accompanied the people they visit to two shows in Pavilion theatre. Phil Coulter and Emer Quinn wowed the audience with their performances and Making Connections group was lucky enough to meet both artists afterwards One older lady said it was ‘a surreal experience, I could have stayed there forever’. Most of these older… Read More
We are excited to welcome Karen O’Connor who joined the staff recently. Karen is from Wexford and holds a B.Soc Science from Maynooth University and a Master of Arts in Sociology UCC. She has experience working with a variety of Community based agencies which will be a great asset to the core work of our… Read More
We had our second outing of ‘dlr Cultural Connections’ last night when we accompanied a group of volunteers and older people to see a play called ‘My Aunt Bee’ at Pavilion Theatre in Dun Laoghaire. An Irish comedy of sorts, the play was thoroughly enjoyed by those in attendance. However, what stood out most for… Read More
We were delighted today to launch the our new ‘dlr Cultural Connections’ programme. This exciting new initiative will provide opportunities for older people in our community with an interest in the Arts to attend various different events they wouldn’t ordinarily have the chance to attend! This evening we all attended the new film Lion at… Read More
Ever think of the impact of the long dark Winter days on the older generation in your family? Did you know, research shows loneliness and isolation is worse for our health than smoking fifteen cigarettes a day and twice as deadly as obesity? In our own community, many older people are facing endless days alone… Read More
Making Connections Designer Rail Sale Sat 12 November 2016 Wigwam 54 Middle Abbey Street 12.00 – 2.00 Presale Exclusive with Prosecco & Afternoon Tea (€50) 2.00 – 4.00 Regular Admission (€20) A one-time only chance to bag yourself some real fashion treats, Dublin-based charity Making Connections is hosting the fashion event of the season. Take… Read More
Making Connections helped kick off the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Festival of Inclusions 2016 with the “Connecting Generations” event hosted by Airfield estate Dundrum on Saturday 8th October. The CEO of Airfield, Gráinne Kelliher, warmly welcomed everyone and praised the work of Making Connections; “I am so impressed by the obvious friendships that have blossomed through… Read More
Here at Making Connections giving is in our DNA. However, since we are a charity we must count on giving as a way to grow and progress. We want to make special mention of a behind-the-scenes donor who has made a huge impact to our growth. Bernard Flynn is a business trailblazer in every way.… Read More
Connecting the generations when the clocks go back When the clocks go back an hour, it’s an extra hour in bed right? But what if we could gain so much more? Non-profit organisation, Making Connections has launched Give an Hour Gain an Hour to challenge people to use their extra hour to share some good… Read More
Making Connections volunteers invited by a supporter of the charity to the RHA Annual Exhibition Left to right: Chris Shauna Suzanne Mary Rocio Emma Sue and Joe
At Making Connections, volunteers are the real heart of the organisation. This month, a group of existing volunteers joined us for an evening to share their befriending experiences and to share their ideas about the growth of the organisation. We also hosted an induction meeting to welcome a new group of new volunteers to the… Read More
Making Connections were invited to be part of the UCD Mind Body Soul Festival. UCD Students Union are partnering with Making Connections this year to implement ‘Give an Hour Gain an Hour’ an exciting new campaign pilot project. We were amazed by the interest and positive feedback from all the UCD students.
Congratulations to the Making Connections Team who were jumping for joy after completing the DLR 10k to support the volunteer befriending programme that we do in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. We even got a mention by Dublin’s Q102 at the start line!
Congratulations to the Making Connections team who braved the rain to complete the Mini Marathon 2015. We really appreciate the training and fundraising efforts, and for joining us to celebrate our 6th birthday. Many thanks to all of our supporters who have helped us to get so far. We look forward to enjoying many more… Read More
We are delighted to see Making Connections Volunteer, Camilla Mahon profiled by the Irish Times as part of National Volunteering Week 2015. Here are some highlights from her interview; Camilla, who has just finished a degree in psychology decided to become a volunteer after seeing how her grandfather’s death affected her grandmother… “I’ve seen how… Read More
Making Connections Supporter Ròisìn Horan with volunteer Camilla Mahon held a charity pub quiz and raffle in Mother Reilly’s Rathmines last Tuesday raising €625 well exceeding their goal for the evening. We would like to thank the girls and all the help from the staff, generous donations from local businesses and everyone who was involved.… Read More
Congratulations to David Compier, a Making Connections befriending volunteer – who was awarded Volunteer of the Year 2014 by the company he works for in Liffey Valley Business Campus, Dublin. Left to right: James Twohig, Director Ireland Operations; David Compier, Accountant Valero; Mary O’Donohue, Executive Director Making Connections; Eric Fisher, President Europe Valero
We are happy to welcome Lauren Ryan, a 3rd yr Psychology student from DCU who has joined the team to complete a 14 week Internship with us. The work placement is an integral part of her course. Lauren has a keen interest in working in the voluntary sector after completing of her degree. She has… Read More
In partnership with Making Connections, a team of 8 students and a Project Manager volunteered a week of their time to support a family in need. They scrubbed, cleaned, disinfected, de cluttered, fumigated and painted the house where living conditions were a health hazard. The family – who were finding it difficult to cope –… Read More
Making Connections was contacted by Dublin South FM, community radio station to take part in a documentary series called ‘Making a Difference’ about people and organisations making a significant impact in the community. Mary O’Donohue Executive Director spoke about the loneliness older people feel when connections are cut and Esther Seoighe, a volunteer with the… Read More