Clonakilty Friends of Asylum Seekers
Supporting people living in The Clonakilty Lodge Accommodation Centre since 2002.
Welcome
Clonakilty Friends of Asylum Seekers (CFOAS) is a registered charity which is core funded by the HSE. Since 2002 we have been providing friendship and a broad range of supports to families seeking International Protection who are living in Clonakilty Lodge Direct Provision Centre. Our group has an experienced team of facilitators and volunteers who are committed to making the lives of those living in the centre as easy as possible during their time in Clonakilty.
Clonakilty Friends of Asylum Seekers is a registered charity, number 20154271.
We have developed this website to provide information on
Living in Clonakilty and Ireland
Support with the Asylum process
Social Welfare entitlements
Housing supports
Support with Employment
Our projects and initiatives
ALL TOGETHER | UCC FAILTE REFUGEE SOCIETY / THE GLUCKSMAN – March 2023
Please feel free to contact us if you need support, if you know someone who does, or if you would like to join us as a volunteer in extending the hand of friendship to those who do.
Information Section
About Us
Since 2022 CFOAS has been supporting families living in Clonakilty Lodge, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, Ireland.
Clonakilty
Clonakilty is a vibrant, friendly, and colourful seaside town located in the heart of west Cork, in the South of Ireland.
Get Help
Find out about Asylum Application, Immigration, Employment , Housing , & Social Welfare Support
Employment
Find out about all the steps you need to take to find employment, what your rights are, and who can help.
Social Welfare
Where can I get information about social welfare payments that are available to me? Who do I contact?
Housing
Where can I get information about social housing or private housing? What support is available?
Latest News
RTE Toy Show Grant 2023
Clonakilty Friends of Asylum Seekers are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a grant of €9000 over by the RTE Toy Show Appeal.
Film: Practice Session
Clonkilty Friends of Asylum Seekers are looking to recruit a Co-ordinator of Migrant Support Services (Part-Time)
We are looking to Recruit
Clonkilty Friends of Asylum Seekers are looking to recruit a Co-ordinator of Migrant Support Services (Part-Time)
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The development of this website was funded by The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, and Youth under the Community Integration Fund 2021
