First of all, for those who are hosting Ukrainian guests who have already arrived, we would like to be able to pass any information about get-togethers, a social club we’re hoping to organise, and other local information– if you are interested, please fill in this form so you’re on the list and can be contacted with any new information!
Public Zoom Meeting
To get an overview of what is happening locally we will hold an online meeting next Wednesday evening (Wed 6 April, 8 pm) to allow people to share information on local initiatives, and to hear from people hosting accommodation or providing other services to assist Ukrainian guests. We would also like to hear from any Ukrainians already living in Skerries.
Please contact us at skerriesukraine at gmail.com and we will forward a link to the Zoom meeting.
Some relevant links
County Fingal
- Skerries Helping our new Ukrainian friends Facebook Group
- North Dublin Donations for Ukrainians Facebook Group
- Fáilte Isteach Skerries – English Language Classes
National
- Find out how to pledge your vacant property or a room (or other support) here with the Irish Red Cross
(Note: We understand it is likely to be after Easter before rooms will be processed as at the moment, vacant properties are being prioritised.) - From pledging rooms to giving cash – how you can help Ukrainian refugees in Ireland – extremely useful information gathered by TheJournal.ie, 26 March 2022
- See what the government is doing on this government search page.
- Mums to Mums Ireland mainly arranges for items needed for babies and children
- Help Ukrainians in Ireland/ Допомога українцям в Ірландії Facebook Group
- Irish supporters of Ukraine Facebook Group
Helpful information for Ukrainians
- Citizen’s Information: Coming to Ireland from Ukraine
- Ukrainians in Ireland: Information Note – NASC Migrant & Refugee Rights
- Irish Refugee Council: Ukraine Information Note (in Ukrainian and Russian) plus some Q&As
Skerries Community Association is happy to provide this space to the Skerries Ukraine working group, a group of local volunteers who are helping to coordinate efforts to welcome and assist our Ukrainian guests. You can contact this group by email on skerriesukraine [at] gmail.com
The Skerries Ukraine Working Group currently consists of Gráinne Enright (also the manager of the Facebook group Skerries Helping Our New Ukrainian Friends), Máire Jones, Sabine McKenna and Michael McKenna (SCA Liaison).
Last updated on 30 March 2022 by Sabine McKenna. The SCA only passes on the above information.