This International Women’s Day, we’re proud to honour the theme #GiveToGain, a reminder that when we invest in one another, we strengthen our communities and create opportunities for everyone to thrive. At Circle VHA, we celebrate the women across our tenant communities and our staff teams whose contributions enrich our work every day. Their leadership, […]

Circle was proud to attend and present at the Supporting Communities Tenant Conference, joining housing partners, tenants, and community leaders from across the sector. The conference was a fantastic opportunity to share learning, celebrate progress, and showcase tenant involvement at the heart of housing practice. Across five sessions, Circle presented alongside partners from across Ireland

At Circle, we believe that a home should be more than just a place to live, it should be a foundation for wellbeing, connection, and community. As we mark World Mental Health Day which takes place on the 10th October, we’re joining the global conversation to highlight that mental health is a universal human right.

This July, we join communities around the world in recognising Disability Pride Month, a time to honour the history, achievements, and identities of people with disabilities. Although it’s not yet formally recognised across Ireland, the spirit of Disability Pride is alive and growing. It’s a time to reflect, to learn, and to celebrate the diversity

Dear Tenants, Met Éireann have posted Red weather warnings for wind throughout Ireland on Friday 24th January. Wind gusts of over 130km/h are expected. The potential impacts include: To report a repair to your home, please call 01-4072110. Please note that our contractors are unable to attend to works during Red weather warnings. For the

Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities!!Today, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Circle Voluntary Housing Association reaffirm our commitment to supporting our tenants with disabilities in every way we can.  We work hand-in-hand with local authorities and partner with a range of organisations to ensure that our tenants can live comfortably and

The Quality in Our Diversity Project (QID) is a dynamic process whereby an Approved Housing Body can achieve a Quality Mark for its work in building sustainable intercultural communities. Circle VHA has partnered with two other AHBs to develop this quality mark system/framework and it now forms part of our Tenant Engagement work.  During the

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

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

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

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

“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

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,

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