Finglas Cabra Drug & Alcohol Task Force

16/03/2026

HSE Drug Trend Warning Ahead of St. Patrick’s Day
Today on RTÉ Radio 1 Morning Ireland, Nicki Killeen, HSE Emerging Drug Trends Manager, spoke about major changes in the drug market and the extra risks linked to powders and high‑strength drugs as we head into the St. Patrick’s Day festivities. https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22592054/
Nicki highlighted that:
New and more potent drugs are circulating across Ireland.
Powders being sold as “cocaine” may actually contain multiple substances, including ketamine or synthetic stimulants like 3‑MMC, increasing the risk of overdose or unpredictable effects.
Some powders found recently contained up to five different drugs in a single sample.
Young people are increasingly adding powders to drinks, which can lead to taking far more M**A or stimulants than intended.
Her key message is clear:
“Every bag is different, and the risks right now are high.”
The HSE is urging people to be aware of what’s happening in the market and to understand the dangers of high‑strength pills, powders, and crystals.
If you choose to use:
Start low, go slow
Avoid mixing substances
Know the signs of a drug emergency
Call for help immediately — Medics are your mates
Stay informed, look out for your friends, and keep yourself safe this St. Patrick’s weekend.
Follow Drugs.ie for alerts, harm‑reduction advice, and up‑to‑date drug trend information.

12/03/2026

05/03/2026

The 8th of March is International Women's Day! 💜 ♀️

This year, the Finglas Cabra Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force are putting women's health at the center 🌿 Click to see more information about women's health in Ireland ♀

05/03/2026

Come celebrate International Women's Day with the Finglas Cabra Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force and An Siol Community Development Project (CDP)! There will be food and refreshments, a chance to win raffle prizes, haircare and much more!

WHEN 🗓️ : 6th March 2026
WHERE 📍 : Deaf Village, Ratoath Road, Cabra, Dublin 7, D07 V4KP
WHAT TIME ⏰ : 10am - 1pm

For queries please contact:
Jackie from Finglas Cabra Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force @ 083 480 6070 or
Roísín from An Síol @ 085 883 3493.

02/03/2026

The next round of Motivational Interviewers in Balseskin Centre! Trained by our own Sarah and Vanessa from one of our neighbouring task forces. Well done to everyone involved! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

19/02/2026

For too long, voices have been unheard.

Now, we speak. 🎤

Join Uisce and the Recovery Academy for Our Story Matters — a creative showcase featuring spoken word, drama, music & discussion.

🗓 Friday 6th March
⏰ 11am–1pm
📍 110 Amiens Street
📧 info@myuisce.org

Come to listen. Come to learn. Come to stand with lived experience.

Because Our Story Matters. 💚

19/02/2026

Are you concerned about nitrous oxide use?

Parents and guardians can have an important role in educating young people.

Our factsheet can help you discuss nitrous oxide with your child.

Link in bio.

04/02/2026

5th class students telling us what’s positive for our self esteem and what’s negative for our self esteem! Self esteem and having good self esteem is a protective factor for problem substance use. Let’s listen to what the young people are telling us and we can support them in their journeys more effectively

26/01/2026

It is with profound sadness that we learned of the tragic death of a young 16-year-old girl who sustained catastrophic injuries following a collision involving a scrambler bike in the Scribblestown area of Finglas. The incident occurred on the Ratoath Road, as the young girl was using a pedestrian crossing. Despite the immediate response from Gardaí and emergency services, she sadly died in hospital on Sunday evening.

The Local Drugs Task Force and Safety Forum extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and the wider community. This devastating event highlights the urgent need for continued action to address the dangers posed by scrambler bikes and to improve road safety for all residents.

We remain committed to working with local authorities, community organisations, and law enforcement to prevent such tragedies in the future. We encourage anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward and assist the Gardai with their ongoing investigation.

Our thoughts are with all those affected at this difficult time.

Evelyn Cawley

Chair

Finglas Cabra Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force

13/01/2026

Over the next few weeks we will be working with BroomBridge Educate Together National school to help young people build skills around relationships, influence and self esteem ⭐️⭐️

As part of our plan to provide greater support to schools and youth services, we will be organising a number of workshops and trainings so teachers and youth facing staff can have these conversations with young people in a structured and evidence based way.

Contact Sarah on preventioneducation1@finglascabraldtf.ie for more details ✅🖍️

25/11/2025

Today we are wearing purple to help raise awareness on the violence women and girls face every day. Find out more here https://www.un.org/en/observances/ending-violence-against-women-day💜💜💜💜