The Good Shepherd Centre a charity meeting the needs of the homeless in Kilkenny and south east
Phone: 0567722566
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Life Skills Programme

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The Life Skills Programme was established in 2006 and is open to service users and adults (men and women) ,in the wider community , at risk of social isolation. A variety of modules are offered, such as;
  • Budgeting
  • Cooking
  • Coping Skills
  • Computer Literacy
  • Photography

This programme also acts as a referral agent to other local services, i.e Adult Guidance Service, MABS and Counselling services.

The aim is to equip adults with the skills needed to maintain their accommodation, while focusing on building self esteem and enriching their lives as a whole.


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Art work by our resident
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Picture painted by service user (a gift for the Centre) 
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Photograph taken by service user on photography course

The Veg Shed

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The Veg Shed project is a community garden which grows produce which can be enjoyed in the Centre or in the participants' own accommodation. It provides a social outlet for
residents of the Centre and adults (men and women), in the wider community, at risk of social isolation.

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Produce from the garden
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The renovated green house
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