The Forum consists of a number of local groups in the Ringsend/ Irishtown area. A number of organisations came together in 2006 with a commitment to assist voluntary groups and provide help in whatever way possible.

The Forum aims to:
* Support community services and groups in Ringsend & Irishtown to come together for the purpose of co-operation and collaboration.

* Provide a space for member groups to share information about their work.

* Provide opportunities for member groups to explore and analyse issues of mutual interest.

* Provide opportunities to undertake collective work initiatives in the interest of the most disadvantaged members of the communities of Ringsend and Irishtown.

* Provide peer support to the staff of community services and groups in Ringsend and Irishtown.

The Forum acts as a catalyst so that groups can share information and support. One of the aims is to facilitate co-operation between community, voluntary and statutory groups in the area.

Currently the following groups are members:
Ringsend/ Irishtown Football Assocition
Spellman Centre (RDRD)
Clanna Gael Fontenoy
Community Training Centre
Sandymount Community Services
Poolbeg Training
Ringsend Action Project
Ringsend Community Playgroup/ Creche
Stella Maris Rowing Club
St Patrick’s Rowing Club
Dodder Sea Scouts
Ringsend/ Irishtown Karate Group
People Against Clawback (PAC)
Power of 1 (Lone Parents Group)
South East Lesbian Gay Rights
South Inner City Drugs Task Force Community Rep

The Forum is working in partnership with South East Anti Poverty Forum (DICP), South Inner City Drugs Task Force and Dublin Docklands Authority.

If you believe your group is isolated and would like to join the Forum in order to network and improve your opportunities please contact Derek Bowden (086 8012845) or Teresa Rooney (087 7675655).