10.10.2024 Today is World Mental Health Awareness Day! It’s important to prioritise mental health every day, but today, let’s shine an extra light on the importance of caring for ourselves and those around us. Whether you’re feeling low, anxious, or overwhelmed, help is available—you’re not alone. Support services Ireland: Samaritans Ireland: Call 116 123
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Happy International Older Persons Day! Today, we celebrate the wisdom, resilience, and contributions of older adults in our communities. At Circle Voluntary Housing Association, we are committed to supporting the older members of our communities. With this in mind, we eagerly await the upcoming launch of Housing with Supports, Richmond Place, a transformative housing initiative
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Make Way Day is a national initiative aimed at raising awareness about the obstacles people with disabilities face in their everyday lives. Organized by the Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI), this day focuses on promoting accessibility and reminding everyone of the small but significant steps we can take to make our communities more inclusive. It’s
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As we observe world suicide prevention day, we are reminded of our need to support each other. This week serves to raise awareness about mental health and encourage open conversations about the challenges many of us face. We understand that life can sometimes feel overwhelming, and it’s important to know that support is available. If you or
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What Are Migraines? Migraines are intense headaches often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light or sound. They can last anywhere from a few hours to several days. Common Causes of Migraines at work While the triggers for migraines can vary from person to person, some common causes include: Stress: Increased levels of stress
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The European drug report 2024 has shown that Ireland has topped the EU table for drug related deaths. Ireland has more than four times the average number of fatalities accounting to 97 deaths per million people, compared to the EU average of 22.5. The theme for this year’s international overdose awareness campaign is, ‘Together We
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“Thinking Again” by UCD is an opportunity for women to return to education within a UCD scholarship. For full information on the scholarship you can visit the UCD website here. We have included some information here for you to preview. To be considered for the UCD Think Again Scholarship and applying for a full-time course you must be: CRITERIA FOR
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After many years of dedicated service, Chris Ellison, our long-standing Chair of the Circle Voluntary Housing Association Board, has concluded their tenure. Chris has been a guiding force in our organisation, championing our we hear values, our purpose and our vision and assisting in guiding Circle to deliver much needed homes to individuals and families
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Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has announced John Hannigan FCIH FCCA CDIR as the new chair designate of its governing board. John takes over from Geraldine Howley, who has held the position for the past two terms and has served on the board for a total of six years. John Hannigan will take over as
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the recent passing of Former Chief Executive Officer of Circle Voluntary Housing Association Justin O’Brien. Our thoughts and prayers are with Justin’s family, friends, and former colleagues during this difficult time. Justin leaves behind a profound legacy, marked by his unwavering dedication and tireless efforts to advance
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We are thrilled that the Mother Tongues Festival is taking place once again. This is a festival for all, that celebrates linguistic diversity through the arts in Ireland. This Festival has plenty of opportunities to engage with theatre, dance, music, storytelling and craft. All workshops and Family Day, include 13 different languages, including Polish, Japanese, Swahili,
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Dublin, 30th November 2023 – Circle VHA is proud to announce its entrance into the Cost Rental sector, commencing with the tenancy of 29 homes at Lanestown View, Donabate, situated in North County Dublin. This partnership focuses on providing long-term, secure rental options, contributing significantly to the provision of high-quality homes in the region. In
Although housing is consistently among the most important issues to voters in Ireland, there is little research on the impact that housing has in an Irish context. The evidence gap is especially large for social housing. In particular, there is a lack of sector-wide data that is comparable across tenures, organisations and geographies. Approved Housing
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A piece written by one of our Dublin tenants from our Editorial Panel. What is it and where to go? Have your problems ever got too much for you? Or has your anxiety stopped you from doing important things in your life? Maybe you have an issue you haven’t spoken to anyone about and feel
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How do I keep my drains clear? This is an issue many home owners face, therefore we created a quick guide to assist you and your drains! Read the below maintenance tips and what not to pour into your sink! Weekly clean – Pour boiling water down the sink hole, wait half an hour then pour
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The Department of Social Protection commenced issuing cost of living bonus payments to eligible customers this week. This was €200 cost of living bonus payment, in addition to customer’s normal weekly social welfare payment. The full €200 cost of living payment was paid, but the Department is aware that in a small number of cases, direct debits
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Circle Voluntary Housing Association has been working for the last two years to build and deliver a more inclusive and user friendly website. A website that allows the end users to find out more about our service offering and how to engage more with our departments internally. We are proud to announce that in April
Circle VHA is first Approved Housing Body to obtain WCAG Compliance Status by NCBI Read this article
Even though March is Anti-Racism month, Circle VHA is strongly committed to combating racism and celebrating diversity in Ireland all year round! As part of our commitment and to underpin our goal to demonstrate leadership in the area of Anti-Racism, Circle VHA have joined INAR, the Irish Network Against Racism. We firmly support the #IrelandForAll
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Circle VHA are delighted to announce the commencement of their direct build construction project, Railway Court, Railway Street, Dublin 1. Delivered in collaboration with Dublin City Council, Department of Housing under the Governments initiative of Housing for All. The development in the heart of Dublin City, comprises of 47 units broken into 3,2- and 1-bedroom