Gweedore First Responders are based here in Ionad Naomh Pádraig but unfortunately due to COVID-19 restrictions this service is unavailable at present.

The LocalLink, Demand Responsive Service which runs on Thursday and Friday is co-ordinated here in Ionad Naomh Pádraig.

Members of Coiste Forbartha Dhobhair play an integral role in Togra Óige Mhuire (Ionad Óige Ghaoth Dobhair). We continue to make strenuous efforts to address the lack of a dedicated youth Drop-in Centre, for young people in our community here in Gaoth Dobhair. It is recognised that there is an urgent need to establish a permanent, safe, healthy, stimulating, welcoming and supportive Youth Centre in our community. As part of this committee, we are committed and willing to bring this project to fruition.

We were successful in our application for funding to the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media, and Údarás na Gaeltachta to employ two Youth Workers in conjunction with Muintearas Teo (Óige na Gaeltachta).
We were also successful in our application to the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media to purchase equipment to the value of €13,500 in order to provide equipment for a temporary Drop In Centre in advance of the construction of a purpose built Centre.

Plean Forbartha Comhtháite Pobail i gcomhar le Teacht Aniar – ionadaí ón pharóiste ag comhoibriú le Plean Forbartha Comhtháite a dhreachtú do Limistéar Pleanála Teanga an Iar-Thuaiscirt chun plean ceantar, sóisialta, eacnamaíochta, éiceolaíoch, chultúrtha, agus Gaeilge a fhorbairt dar Limistéar.

We have created a part - time post and received funding from the HSE to maintain and develop the community garden at Tobar Training Centre which is located on the Gweedore Business Park.

‘Tobar Training Centre’ provides services for adults with intellectual disabilities. As part of our role, our staff are involved in creating a magical garden, planting organic seeds and vegetables and the general upkeep of the garden.

SULT ‘Festival of the Elements’– Two members of Coiste Forbartha Dhobhair Teo play an integral role in Sult Music Festival Committee The festival office is located in Ionad Naomh Pádraig and the staff give freely of their time in the preparation of this annual festival.

The aim of the local Bád Eddie Committee is to preserve and develop a sculpture of Bád Eddie as a tourist attraction here in Gaoth Dobhair. The Manager of Ionad Naomh Pádraig is currently the chairperson of the Bád Eddie Committee.

In association with ‘Learn International’ up to four groups of American students visit annually and are based here in Ionad Naomh Pádraig for 8 - 10 days. They have the opportunity to study subjects ranging from rural medicine, youth services, bilingual education and community development.

** Unfortunately these student programs were cancelled due to the COVID 19, this service will resume when it is safe to do so.