Helping Irish Hosts

Polio Survivors Ireland

polio.ie

Polio Survivors Ireland is a charity supporting people who have had polio. It provides services, peer support, and information about post-polio syndrome. The organisation also offers resources for health professionals and runs a polio register.

casa.ie

CASA (Caring & Sharing Association) is a charity that helps people with disabilities develop social networks and friendships. It has been operating for over 40 years, offering social activities, events, and volunteer opportunities. The organisation also runs programmes in Lourdes and Kenya.

Galway National Park City

galwaynationalparkcity.com

Galway National Park City is an initiative working to have Galway city recognised as a National Park City, aiming for a greener, bluer, healthier, and more sustainable environment. The organisation connects residents to nature through community projects, gardens, schools, workplaces, and research. It also provides resources such as a green directory and volunteer opportunities.

Alzheimer Europe

alzheimer-europe.org

Alzheimer Europe is a non-profit organisation working on dementia-related issues, including research, policy, and support for people with dementia and their carers. The organisation runs anti-stigma initiatives, publishes reports and resources, and organises conferences, including the 2026 conference in Dublin. It has a European Working Group of People with Dementia and a European Dementia Carers Working Group. Alzheimer Europe also engages in advocacy with the EU and national governments.

NEW PILGRIM PATH

newpilgrimpath.ie

New Pilgrim Path is a website offering daily spiritual resources, including daily prayer, Sunday homilies, and reflections. It features sections such as Website of the Week, Poem of the Week, Music of the Week, and Inspiring Lives, which highlights a different inspiring life each week. The site also provides online Sunday services and resources for protecting the environment.

youth-work-midlands

youthworkmidlands.org

Youth Work Ireland Midlands works with young people and their communities in Westmeath, Offaly, and Roscommon. The organisation develops, coordinates, and promotes a comprehensive response to youth needs, offering services such as youth clubs, youth diversion projects, UBU projects, youth cafés, youth information, and Comhairle na nÓg. It is based in Athlone, Co Westmeath.