Each year, we host a completely FREE Christmas Event — created especially for children and adults with disabilities and their families to enjoy together.
We are so grateful to SITA, who in 2024 kindly donated and volunteered their time to help us get this wonderful event off the ground — thank you!
This year will be just as special, with:
Visit with Santa — every guest receives a personal gift
Free hot chocolate & refreshments in the Vestry Café
Festive music, dancing & fun for everyone!
This day is all about making sure every person feels celebrated, included, and cherished — no cost, no stress, no one left out.
How YOU can help
To keep this day 100% free for all who attend, we’re reaching out to our wonderful community for support. If you can, please consider donating — any amount makes a real difference!
Cash / Cheque: drop into our office or give to any team member
Call us: 074 91 20123
Everyone is always welcome — your place is guaranteed!
Can’t donate? That’s perfectly okay!
You can still help by:
Sharing this message with friends & family
Letting us know if you know a local business who might support us
Thank you so much for being part of our community. We can’t wait to celebrate with you all!
Warmly,
— Team Cairde Le Cheile
Charity Reg: 20058982
A massive thank you to Patrick Quinlivan!
Patrick was a man on a mission — so hard to pin down for a photo, but we are absolutely delighted to share the wonderful news: Patrick raised an incredible €2,584 for Cairde le Cheile by bravely completing 15 dips back in February 2026!
This amazing contribution went directly toward the refurbishment of our bright, welcoming new space right here at Cairde le Cheile — alongside funding from the Dormant Accounts Fund.
That space is now thriving! It’s now home to After School and play sessions, and it’s loved and used every single day.
The space is available to hire at certain times — if you’d like to know more, please contact our office on 074 91 20123.
From all of us here — thank you, Patrick! Your kindness and determination have made such a real difference to our whole community.
Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Jerry Buttimer TD, on a visit to Cairde le Cheile in The Vestry on St. Conal’s Campus, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.
The Minister was given a full tour of our building, where he had the opportunity to meet with members of our Board and speak directly with our service users. It was a wonderful chance to showcase our work, hear about the experiences of the people we support, and discuss the needs of our community.
We greatly appreciated the Minister taking the time to visit, meet our team and members, and see first-hand what we do here in Donegal. Thank you to Minister Buttimer and his team for a very positive and productive visit!
Moments of Joy and Growth
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Heartwarming Moments from Our Community
Discover how we support children with special needs through inclusive programs and dedicated care, empowering their growth every step of the way.
See how our initiatives have enriched lives, breaking barriers and fostering a supportive environment for children with special needs and their families.
Celebrating Moments of Joy and Progress
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Donate Today, Change Lives
Help us make a difference—your donation to Cairde Le Cheile supports people with disabilities in living fuller, happier lives.
Visit with Santa — every guest receives a personal gift
Free hot chocolate & refreshments in the Vestry Café
Festive music, dancing & fun for everyone!
Online: 
Bank: Cairde Le Cheile CLG
Cash / Cheque: drop into our office or give to any team member
Call us: 074 91 20123
Sharing this message with friends & family
