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Enhancing the Christian
experience and ethos: Our heart is in offering a
Christian-led approach through our staff and programmes.
We will continue our focus in welcoming all guests
and groups including churches, missions and colleges to
uniquely experience opportunities for learning and
personal growth through our programme of conferences and
events.
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Wellbeing and employment
development for women: Women are core to the objectives
of the YWCA. New programmes at Coolnagreina will aim to
enrich the lives of women in need and we will also seek
to develop employment opportunities for those needing
refuge.
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Creating innovative,
customised programmes: A range of innovative services
including team-building programmes and service-learning
approaches will be available. We will regularly provide
administered programmes through resident leaders and
external experts. These programmes will focus on being
insightful and practical and can be general or bespoke
in design.
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Expanding local community
connections: The local Greystones community is
undergoing extensive change due to its proximity to
Dublin. New communities are developing and we want to
respond by providing extended learning and recreational
services. We will offer additional space for local
organisations such as charity events and community
activities such as art classes, music facilities
and facilities for local school groups. We will particularly focus on engaging with, and developing
programmes for, the local youth.
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Increasing international
relevance: Coolnagreina is proud of its past appeal for
international events and organisations such as the
Special Olympics and Volunteer Services International.
Networking with many other groups from across the world
have also been a key objective. Coolnagreina strives to
continue this and to become a key learning centre for
the growing international population of the area.
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Increasing Irish relevance:
The welcoming atmosphere and programmes will also engage
the local user of Coolnagreina. Our refreshing location
and the beauty of our natural environs particularly
appeal to the outdoors, exploring guest who simply wants
a place to stay while having a challenging but
restorative experience.
In view of the memorable experiences of previous guests, and
the reassurance and trust conveyed by the YWCA’s commitment
and ethos, the 'improved' Coolnagreina will achieve even
greater connection and enjoyment for those who experience it
in the future.

"We wanted to come here
because of the stories, experiences
and enjoyment of others"
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