Raymond BurkeApr 41 minRaising a GeodomeLast month, with the support of the HSE Lottery funding and a private supporter we built our first geodome. This dome was built in...
Raymond BurkeAug 3, 20214 minDenys is running, cycling and swimming 151.5km in 12 hours for Charity. We checked in with Denys to see how his adventure race went, And this is what he said about his experience. Thankfully Saturday is done...
Raymond BurkeJul 28, 20211 min"I'm In Too" - We've signed the Sports Inclusion Disability Charter Cara Sports inclusion Ireland, carried out nation wide research, speaking to people with disabilities and the parents of children with...
Raymond BurkeMay 31, 20212 minOur First online Raffle Back in June, we ran our very first online raffle, thanks to the support of all you amazing people, we raise a total of 945.00 euro. For...
Raymond BurkeMay 16, 20212 minWe have partnered with Change DonationIf you have been keeping up to date with what has been going on with us recently, you'll notice that we have been seeking more support...
Raymond BurkeMay 11, 20211 minWhat Wonderful people - Cath and Co We are delighted to learn that Cath-Co-handmade-crafts choose us as their next charity partner! Cath and Co is a Carlow based group who...
Raymond BurkeApr 15, 20211 minRepresenting Ireland as part of the International Adventure Therapy Committee This week we are congratulating our area supervisor Ciaran Walters on becoming one of Ireland’s two representatives for the International...
Raymond BurkeMar 13, 20211 min Trinity MBA Social Enterprise ProjectOver the past two we have worked with team 3 of the Trinity MBA programme to explore how we can build our impact with the partnership of...
Raymond BurkeMar 2, 20211 minBecome a 'Connector' for Active Connections We at Active Connections are so proud of the work we do and love sharing with you the positive changes young people make while attending...
Raymond BurkeFeb 26, 20211 minDeveloping self-reflectionIn life you are responsible for your own progress. Being able to problem solve, analyse and reflect helps you to achieve your goals. So,...
Raymond BurkeFeb 12, 20211 minWhat the young people have to sayOver the years we worked and are still working with some incredible young people. Its amazing to see how quickly and far these girls and...
Raymond BurkeFeb 3, 20211 min2020 What a yearI'm delighted to share that in 2020 my super team managed to carry out ELEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED face to face contact hours with young...
Caroline PoffJan 29, 20211 minA night away to unwind, de-stress and refocus the mind. The Active Connections breakaway programme offers an alternative option. It gives young people a place and, more importantly, the time...
Raymond BurkeJan 25, 20211 minSupport and Investment helps us impact more lives through our amazing activity based interventions!In December 2020 we were delighted to be picked as one of the charities supported through the proceeds of RTE's Comic Relief and the...
Raymond BurkeJan 11, 20211 min2020, Carers FeedbackEach Year as part of our 'End of Year' impact report. We talk to the carers of the Young people we have supported and get there feedback...
Caroline PoffJan 8, 20211 minWhat is the 'new Trails' programme? The Active Connections New Trails programme is an activity-based intervention service which supports the participants and their families....
Raymond BurkeDec 21, 20202 minCommunity Foundation & Bank Of Ireland Together Fund helping Transform more lives through AdventureActive Connections was delighted to receive €4000 from ‘The Community Foundation for Ireland’ and the ‘Bank of Ireland’ Together Fund. We...
Caroline PoffDec 3, 20201 minWe want to say; Thank You all very much!Monday marked the end of our 5 week, Level 5 Challenge We asked people to participate in Active Connections’ level 5 challenge, to...
Caroline PoffNov 18, 20202 minThe Embers Summer Camp 2020 Covid-19 edition.Firstly, thank you to the participants, their families, Active Connections staff and the support of the HSE. Because of your support...
Raymond BurkeNov 11, 20202 minWe want you to get up, get active and support Ireland's leading adventure therapy charity We want you to support the Level 5 Challenge. The level 5 challenge was created to encourage people to get outside and stay active during...