L’Arche Big Day Out!

Well, the three communities and our friends from L’Arche Belfast got together for an Alldayer in the Clanard Court Hotel in Athy. A beautiful setting with stunning gardens. We packed into the room. Estimates were in the thousands, but about 100 of us is perhaps closer to the truth. Best dancer award went to Paul […]

AIB Volunteers Transform Kilkenny L’Arche Garden: A Day of Community Impact

Recently, the Kilkenny L’Arche community garden saw a welcome boost in activity as we hosted a group of volunteers from AIB. Their visit was part of our ongoing efforts to bring together different parts of the community to support our core members and maintain the garden that means so much to us all. The AIB […]

Sharing Special Moments: Theo’s Volunteering Experience at L’Arche Cork

As part of our National Volunteer Week celebrations, we are thrilled to share a special video diary from Theo, a dedicated volunteer who spent a remarkable year caring for our beloved core members at the L’Arche Cork community. Theo’s journey is a testament to the power of compassion, friendship, and the unique experiences that define […]

A Serene Escape: L’Arche Kilkenny’s Recent Visit to Altamont Gardens

Just this week, the L’Arche Kilkenny community embarked on a serene journey to Altamont Gardens, a picturesque garden nestled in the heart of County Carlow. This outing wasn’t just a trip; it was a chance for our core members to bask in the tranquillity of nature and revel in the simple pleasures of companionship and […]

Junk Couture in Kilkenny

PHOTO Vicky Comerford PHOTO Vicky Comerford PHOTO Vicky Comerford PHOTO Vicky Comerford PHOTO Vicky Comerford PHOTO Vicky Comerford PHOTO Vicky Comerford PHOTO Vicky Comerford PHOTO Vicky Comerford PHOTO Vicky Comerford Kilmaganny Village Hall was transformed into a catwalk on March 21st for ‘Junk Couture’, the L’Arche Kilkenny Fashion Show. The theme was confectionary and everyone […]

Living Lent in L’Arche!

“Self-rejection is the greatest enemy of the spiritual life because it contradicts the sacred voice that calls us the Beloved.” Henri Nouwen. Lent is traditionally a time where we ‘give up something’ we enjoy. Most of us remember giving up sweets and chocolates as children- Over the last few years it has become more popular […]

A parting message from Mairead

I will finish as CEO of L’Arche Ireland in January 2024. It has been a great privilege to be the leader of L’Arche since November 2014. I would like to thank the board and all those who worked with me and supported me over this time. We have a great team in L’Arche in the […]

Diversity award for L’Arche

Great news today for L’Arche as we received a Bronze award in Diversity.  To achieve this award three staff members participated in Diversity and equality training over a number of months. A huge thank you to Marie from our Kilkenny Community and to Anne and Nurcan from our Cork Community, without their commitment it would […]