Resources
Helpful guides, links, and information to support you and your family.
Financial Support
Educational Resources
Health & Wellbeing
Immigration & Legal
Headford Community groups and organisations
Financial Support
Social Welfare Payments
Information on Child Benefit, Working Family Payment, One-Parent Family Payment, and other social welfare supports available to families.
Department of Social Protection
Apply for benefits online, find your local Intreo Centre, and access support for employment, disability, and family payments.
Housing Assistance Payment (HAP)
Information about the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP), a social housing support where rent is paid directly to landlords and you pay a contribution to your local authority.
Citizens Information
Free, independent information about rights and services in Ireland. Includes guidance on welfare, family support, and how to claim benefits.
Back to Work Family Dividend
Financial support for families moving from social welfare into employment, helping with the transition to work.
Educational Resources
MyChild.ie - Parenting Support
Trusted HSE information about pregnancy, baby health, toddler development, and childhood milestones.
Healthy Eating Guidelines
Practical guidance on nutrition for children, including advice on healthy eating habits, meal planning, and food safety.
Child Safety Resources
HSE guides on keeping children safe in the home, water safety, sun safety, and how to respond to accidents and emergencies.
Physical Activity Framework
Information about Ireland's National Physical Activity Framework and guidance on keeping your family active.
Early Childhood Ireland Resources
Articles and resources for families and early years educators on child development, play-based learning, and wellbeing.
Health & Wellbeing
Healthy Ireland
National health framework with resources on mental health, physical activity, healthy eating, and stress management.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
HSE resources on managing stress, mental health support, anxiety, depression, and where to get help.
Child & Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS)
Information about CAMHS services, mental health support for young people, and how to access specialist support.
Pieta House - Crisis Support
National support service for suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and mental health crisis. Available 24/7.
Jigsaw - Youth Mental Health
Youth-led mental health services and resources designed specifically for young people aged 12-25.
Eating Disorders Support (Bodywhys)
National support and information for people and families affected by eating disorders.
Immigration & Legal
International Protection Office (IPO)
Official government body that processes asylum applications. Find information about applying for protection and your rights.
Irish Refugee Council
Advocate for refugees and asylum seekers. Provides legal advice, information, and support services.
Nasc - Migrants' Support
Organization providing support, information, and advocacy for migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees.
Legal Aid Board
Free legal advice and representation for asylum seekers and refugees who cannot afford solicitors.
Headford Community groups and organisations
Sean Chairde A.C.
Contact: Bridget Hynes Phone: 087 6271962 Place: St. Fursa's Hall Time: Friday 11am - 1.30pm
Headford Womens Group
Contact: Olivia Dooley Phone: 086 8755117 Place: St. Fursa's Hall Time: Tuesday 10.30 - 12pm
Headford Men's Shed
Contact: Fergus Hassett Phone: 087 2593140 Place: By the mart Time: Wed 10am-1pm, Fri 3pm-5pm
ICA
Contact: Teresa Eagleton Phone: 087 6659941 Place: Claran Hall Time: First Mon of month 8pm
Headford Carer's Group
Contact: Mary Meenaghan Phone: 0872996225 Place: St. Fursa's Hall Time: Second Thursday of the month
Bridge
Contact: Teresa Eagleton Phone: 087 6659941 Place: Anglers Rest Time: Tue 7.15pm 11pm
Gaeilgeoirí Áth Cinn
Contact: Niamh Ní Rúiséil Phone: 085 2060790 Place: Solas FRC / Campbell's Tavern Time: Déardaoin 10am-12pm / 8pm
St Fursa's Historical Society
Contact: John Mc Hugh Phone: 085 8662126 Place: Anglers Rest Time: Friday once a month 8pm
Donaghpatrick Kilcoona Heritage Society
Contact: Tom Cradock Phone: 086 8219855 Place: Caherlistrane GAA Hall
Headford Community Garden
Contact: Kathleen Mc Mahon Phone: 086 3151852 Place: By the mart Time: Sundays 12pm
Kilcoona Parent/Toddler Group
Contact: Claire Phone: 087 1226423 Place: Kilcoona Social Centre Time: Friday 10am - 12pm
Cloughanover Parent/Toddler Group
Contact: Amanda O Connell Phone: 089 9841752 Place: Cloughanover Hall Time: Wednesday 10am - 12pm
Headford Ukeulele Group
Contact: Olivia Dooley Phone: 086 8755117 Place: Campbell's Tavern Time: Tuesday 7pm - 8.30pm
Campbell's Community Choir
Contact: Nicola Joyce Phone: 087 9734039 Place: Campbell's Tavern Time: Monday
Church Choir
Contact: Margaret Flanagan Phone: 087 2806593 Place: St Mary's NS Time: Mon 8pm
Corrib Male Singers
Contact: Mike Connell Phone: 087 9624842 Place: Angler's rest Time: Tue 8pm
Knitting Group
Contact: Anne Kenny Phone: 086 8545471 Place: Anglers Rest Time: Thursday 12.30pm - 2.30
Quilting Group
Contact: Anne Kenny Phone: 086 8545471 Place: Anglers Rest Time: Wednesday 10.30 - 1pm
Headford Yarnbombers
Contact: Facebook group for info Place: Campbell's Tavern/Anglers Rest Time: Wednesday 7.30-9.30
H.C.T (Headford Community Theatre)
Contact: Lesley Lynch (PRO) Phone: 089 2526465 Place: St Fursa's Hall Time: Thursday 8pm
Headford Badminton Group
Contact: Ezra / Helen Phone: 087 3355828 / 086 2441006 Place: PCH Gym Time: Mondays
Headford Tuam Special Olympics
Contact: Ann Woulfe Phone: 087 2041679 Place: Cloughanover Hall Time: Wednesday 6-7
