Ionad Uibh Eachach
Ionad Uibh Eachach
Ionad Uibh Eachach is an Irish language community & family centre which provides high quality, inclusive & accessible early years, childcare, education & family support services combined with a comprehensive cultural & language programme for the local area.
Ionad Uíbh Eachach supports community & economic development in the local area and seeks to build a community around the Irish language which is open to all.
Services
Irish Language Early Years Services
- A unique Irish Language daycare/creche service for 50 0-4 yr olds
- Preschool Playgroup and wrap around childcare
- Tús Maith/Sure Start 2 yr programme ‘as Gaeilge’
- Wrap around childcare and support for nursery age children
Afterschool Services
- School closure and holiday service including summer scheme
- Purpose built afterschool unit for over 80 registered 4-12 yr olds
- Community Outreach club for local children
Family Support Services
- Dedicated crisis support programme including respite childcare with BHSCT
- Parental support and befriending with Ardmonagh Family Centre
- SHINE Autism Support Group for Parents and Children
Beechmount Surestart
Beechmount Sure Start is a project launched in April 2009. Services include:
- Family support/signposting/health promotion/respite childcare
- Mother and toddler/stay and play/parenting classes
- Infant massage/infant support
- 2 year programme ‘as Gaeilge’
Parents Resource Centre
In partnership with Foras na Gaeilge/Belfast Met/Queens Open Learning Centre
- New computer suite – internet access- IT courses
- Enrolment of over 160 at adult education courses
- 20 Irish language classes– beginners to‘A’ Level
- Cultural/ multi-cultural events/ethnic minority outreach projects
Outreach and Community Development/Open to all
- Multicultural events, activities and education
- Pre-employment and money management support
- Engagement with Neighbourhood Renewal/Residents Groups
Opening hours
8.00 am - 9.00 pm
