For Making Memories
Community
6
min read
04 Mar 2026
A community initiative in Whitehall, Co Dublin is helping people living with dementia and Alzheimer’s, along with their families and carers, connect with others in a supportive and welcoming environment.
The Making Memories Café, held at Whitehall Colmcille GAA Club, is a community-led initiative developed in partnership with Dublin City Council, the HSE, the Irish Alzheimer Society, Larkhill & District Credit Union, and the local GAA club.
Open to service users on the last Tuesday of each month, the café provides a relaxed social space where people can come together for conversation, music, refreshments and shared experiences. The initiative is supported by local volunteers, many of whom have personal experience of dementia through family members or loved ones.
Funding and operational support from Larkhill & District Credit Union has helped make the café possible, ensuring the monthly gathering can continue to offer a welcoming and comfortable environment for those attending.
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Through the combined efforts of volunteers, healthcare professionals, and community partners, the Making Memories Café continues to offer a meaningful space where people living with dementia and Alzheimer’s, along with their families and carers can connect, relax and enjoy time together each month.
Across Ireland, dementia cafés have become an important source of support for people living with dementia and their families. These community gatherings provide a relaxed space where people can connect, share experiences and access information in a welcoming environment. Many of these initiatives are supported by local organisations and volunteers, with credit unions across the country playing a key role in helping fund and sustain these valuable community supports.