We create a safe, social space for young people with special needs to build friendships and have fun.
Dublin South Arch Club is a parent-run, volunteer-driven community that offers weekly social activities and a place to belong. We support children, teenagers, and adults across six groups.
Our focus
Arch Clubs provide a secure social environment for people with special needs, their siblings, and friends to learn, form friendships, and above all, have fun.
- Social outlet for people with special needs
- Develop social skills and self-esteem
- Support parents and families
A short history
Dublin South Arch Club was founded in 2003 by a small group of parents who needed a social outlet for their young children with special needs. Today the club supports over 160 adults and children across six sections, all coordinated by parents and volunteers.
How the club operates
Locations
Most groups meet at Foxrock Parish Pastoral Centre. Our Adult Group uses Rockford Manor on Stradbrook Road. Activities and trips also take place across the wider community.
Volunteer-led
The club is completely voluntary, coordinated by parents in each section who represent their groups on the main committee.
Affiliation
We are proud to be affiliated with the National Federation of Arch Clubs in Ireland.
Visit Arch ClubsOur stakeholders
The families of the members are the stakeholders of the club. Donations and grants come through parent contacts and local community support, including Dún Laoghaire / Rathdown County Council and Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB.
Membership payments
Existing members can pay subscriptions and outing costs online using our secure payment portal. If you need help with payments, the committee can support you.
First-time users will be prompted to register. Returning users can log in with the same email and password they used before.
Payments are processed securely using SSL and a PCI-compliant payment processor. Easy Payments Plus is GDPR compliant, and members agree to the club's Terms and Conditions at payment stage.