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This documentary, directed by Jessica Leen from Bold Lip productions, captures the National Ukrainian Choir’s journey to the rerecording and performance of Phil Coulter’s song ‘Steal Away’ in 2023.

FREE 10-week courses with FREE Nicotine Replacement Therapy for anyone aged over 18 living in Fingal

Online Via Zoom, Monday 10th February 2025, 7.00pm to 8.30pm

This video was produced by trainees as part of their portfolios on the Digital Media Course in Blanchardstown Community Training Centre.

Empower were delighted to be involved in the launch of Our Balbriggan Great Places and Spaces Wellbeing Map at Balbriggan Summerfest which was attended by Joe O'Brien TD for Dublin Fingal and Deputy Mayor Cllr. Grainne Maguire.

Empower were delighted to attend the 2024 Social Inclusion Forum today which was opened by Joe O'Brien TD for Dublin Fingal. It was good to hear about the progress being made in social inclusion across Ireland. Empower staff took part in the disability workshop to hear about the great work being done to support people with disabilities into a more accessible and inclusive society.

Empower were delighted to take part in Woodlands for Health at Newbridge House & Demesne yesterday along with Healthy Fingal. Our Balbriggan Walk & Talk group attended along with the Sustainability group and members of the Balbriggan community for a lovely walk through the grounds and refreshments.

Empower were delighted to welcome Joe O'Brien TD for Dublin Fingal to Balbriggan to launch the Pkace-Based Leadership Development Progrdmme.

Empower were delighted to take part in the Hello How Are You Day as part of Thrive Balbriggan along with Mental Health Ireland, Fingal County Council, Youthreach, Healthy Fingal, Balbriggan Superintendant Paul Franey, Deputy Mayor Grainne Maguire, Balbriggan Integration Forum, Empower Walk & Talk group, Our Balbriggan and the incredible volunteers from the Balbriggan Community. A big thank you to St Mologas Primary School Choir who provided the music.

Empower were delighted to support the event this morning for 'Go Purple Day' in Balbriggan Garda Station. The initiative is to raise awareness of domestic abuse. It also highlights the local domestic abuse support services in Balbriggan.

Congratulations to everyone who graduated this morning from the FAI Transition Year Course. This was a very special year because it was the first one where girls took part. Well done everyone and we look forward to seeing you all playing in the future. The Course is supported by Empower and Fingal County Council.

Steal Away - performed by Phil Coulter

supported by Ukrainian Choir

The aim of the Community Food Initiative is to influence the eating habits of families with children aged 8 years to 12 years living in low-income communities.

We Can Quit is available to anyone living in Fingal, it runs for 12 weeks and includes free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) for each participant.

To mark and highlight the central role that Local Employment Services and Jobs Clubs have played in our communities over the past 25 years, Empower staff together with the Irish Local Development Network met with the Lord Mayor of Dublin Cllr Alison Gilliland

Empower runs a number of classes and organises regular groups to help parents on their parenting journey and if families need some extra help.

We are an anti-racist organisation which stands against all forms of racism and discrimination. We want to support and promote an inclusive society in Fingal where all people, regardless of who they are, feel valued.

Empowers, One Step Closer Community Service programme have moved all classroom based training to online training and offer the following self-paced industry specific courses

Connect & Include is a campaign to eradicate digital poverty in Fingal County. The campaign is run by Empower, the local development company for Fingal.