The Drop in Service here at Doras Buí will remain closed until further notice due to Covid-19 restrictions.
We will update you with a reopen date as soon as it is confirmed.
The Center can only offer emergency appointments during this time.
If you need Information and Support please contact us via email or by telephone.
Email: info@dorasbui.ie
Phone: 01 8484811
I Am Edel Video Clips
There was a great turn out for the Drama for Beginners Participants and their performance of scenes from “I Am Edel.” Enjoy!
Play: “I Am Edel”

Come along All Welcome!
International Women’s Day March 8th 2019

Come along on March 8th to our Art Exhibition to celebrate International Women’s Day and hear some inspirational stories from our very own artists
Triple P Parenting Workshops

Come along to our free parenting workshops, 6pm – 8pm.
Please register your interest
Course Registration Day 2019
Thursday 10th January 2019
From: 9:00am – 11:00am
Courses:
Contact Us on 01-848 4811 or Email: info@dorasbui.ie
Be Present in The Moment
Tuesday 22nd January (5 Weeks)
From 10:00am-12:00pm
Cost: €5.00
Skills Based Taster Course
Wednesday 23rd January (8 Weeks)
From 10:00am-12:00pm
Cost: €5.00
Art (International Women’s Day Project)
Wednesday Evening 23rd January (8 Weeks)
From 7:00pm-9:oopm
Cost: €5.00
Steps
Thursday 24th January (8 Weeks)
From 10:00am-12:00pm
Cost: €5.00
Doras Buí Positives & Negatives 2018
It has been an extraordinary year for woman in Ireland. It is 100 years since the first woman was elected into the Dáil and on that anniversary the constitution was changed so that woman and girls have access to necessary healthcare in Ireland.
There has been a huge increase in homelessness which hits the most vulnerable in society the hardest. Housing and childcare have always been the most challenging issues for lone parents, with landlords increasing rents and childcare costs, (although there have been positive changes), costs are still increasing. The barriers to education and employment have been snowballing continuously in 2018.
The Doras Buí building is in Coolock, but we have a large geographic catchment area, in which we provide outreach services. Doras Buí has supported lone parent families through these challenges this year as most of our clients are women it was an emotional roller coaster ride. We have very competitive rates for childcare and excellent, qualified childcare staff. We run programmes to help participants with their mental health, parenting skills, and upskilling participants with a view to improving their employment and education opportunities.
Due to harmful media stereotypes lone parent families are often viewed in a negative way. There was a positive change this year with the launch of the research carried out on Unmarried Father’s in Ireland. One of the findings of this research was that shared parenting is a more positive experience for children and families. Doras Buí has a plan in place to engage more unmarried Father’s in 2019 by linking in with local and national agencies.
16 Days of Action Workshop
Women’s Aid “Listening, Believing, Supporting”
16 Days of Action Workshop
Friday 30th November @10am-12pm.
Come join us for refreshments and celebrate women.
Ms. Jennifer Roche from Ruhama will be here to give a talk.
No Charge for Workshop.
All Welcome
Family Fun Open Day
Family Fun Day went well and fun had by all. It was the official launch of the Jungle Gym that was purchased with the proceeds raised from the Sugarloaf Climb.