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by Gillian Kelly on Feb 20th, 2015 - 1679 Views

What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness teaches us to direct our attention to living in the present moment. This “being with” ourselves prevents us from letting our heads run into the future or dwelling on things from the past. It teaches us to have patience and compassion for ourselves and for others.... 

by Fountain Resource Group on Feb 3rd, 2015 - 1700 Views

An Introduction to Counseling   Counselling / Psychotherapy. Are you thinking of attending a counsellor, but not sure what to expect.  Are you not sure, if counselling can help.  The following is a short explanation of what to expect. What is Counselling? Counselling is a process where a trained... 

by FRG.ie Admin on May 19th, 2014 - 2162 Views

By joining a C.E. Scheme you will be entitled to free FETEC training in childcare, youth work or basic social science modules.  In addition, the C.E. candidate will get 19.5 hours a week on the job experience, an additional €20 on their dole payment and reference after their term.  At this moment... 

by Alan Finn on May 8th, 2014 - 1935 Views

Recently I read an article on home safety. I strongly felt it was important to raise awareness so I have put a guide together which will help you prevent the most common household accidents. So, how safe is your house? The Kitchen Area Not surprisingly half of all domestic accidents happen in the kitchen.... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Dec 16th, 2013 - 2334 Views

Prefaced by Eoghan Brunkard, information via FETAC There are four main types of legal format an enterprise start up may take. These are a Sole Trader, a Partnership, a Limited Liability Company, and a Cooperative. There are a number of factors, which influence a person decision as to the format their... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Nov 29th, 2013 - 6970 Views

The Back to Work: Enterprise Allowance (BTWEA) is a special welfare payment that allows the recipient to earn any amount on a self employed venture while drawing their dole over a set period of time. You can qualify for BTWEA Scheme if you are… 1. Setting up as self-employed in a business that... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Nov 19th, 2013 - 59842 Views

Dublin South-Central TDs There are five TDs elected to serve the Dublin South-Central constituency in Dáil Éireann, our local constituency. In total there were 166 TDs elected to serve the entire country, from the 8th of February 2020, and this is the 32nd Dáil. Patrick Costello Green Party Postal... 

by Damien Hughes on Oct 21st, 2013 - 3790 Views

The Thomas Street Business Association (TSBA) have published a useful guide to help traders on Thomas Street to get the most out of their shopfronts! Tips range from scale & proportions to materials, fonts and colours. IMAGE: View of shopfronts on Thomas Street, Dublin 8 – image credit:... 

by Damien Hughes on Oct 21st, 2013 - 2344 Views

The Thomas Street Business Association (TSBA) have come up with a handy guide to help you navigate through the various issues involving planning and development on Thomas Street. Stephen Coyne and the TSBA have put together the presentation below, which also includes details of protected structures,... 

by Damien Hughes on Jul 11th, 2013 - 13007 Views

We currently employ over a couple of dozen people through the Community Employment (CE) Scheme, which is administered by the Department of Social Protection (DSP). This has lead to a steady stream of phone calls, and calls to our office, from people who are trying to find out about the requirements.... 

by Fountain Resource Group on Feb 18th, 2013 - 6707 Views

This article outlines ways in which you can take up education opportunities and retain your Social Welfare Payment. Key Providers: Vocational Education Committees (VECs) are statutory education bodies that administer secondary and adult education by providing a wide range of services. VECs also administer... 

by Fountain Resource Group on Jul 11th, 2012 - 4163 Views

Help Lines & Centers in Ireland 1 Life suicide help line 1800-247-100 / txt 51444 Teen Line Ireland 1800-833-634 / www.teenline.ie Aware 1890-303302 / 01-6617211 Console 1800-201-890 / www.console.ie Turn 2 Me on line support forum www.turn2me.ie Turning the tide on suicide www.3ts.ie Pieata... 

by Fountain Resource Group on Jul 11th, 2012 - 7027 Views

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Whitefriar Street Sunday Masses Saturday Vigil: 6.00pm, Sunday: 8.OO, 10.30 and 11.30am, (Choir), 12.30 p.m., 4.00 p.m. (Choir) and 7.00pm. Masses on Holydays 8.00, 10.00 and 11.00 am, 12 noon, 1.10, 3.00 and 6.00pm. Weekday Masses 8.OO, 10.00 and 11.30am, 1.10 and 3.00pm.... 

by Fountain Resource Group on Jul 10th, 2012 - 4369 Views

El Camino De Santiago Passports are available at Fountain Resource Group Main Office. The Fountain Resource Group’s main office is located on the St James’s Church grounds. St James’s Church is the first stop of the Camino Pilgrimage to Santiago Compostela in Spain. The Irish Society of St James... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Mar 8th, 2011 - 2124 Views

Over the past 10 years the Social Welfare system in Ireland has become more compound and complicated. As a result many people are not aware of the full rank of support and payments available through the Department of Social Protection and the Health Service Executive (HSE). In times of recession and...