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Cherry Orchard FRC (The Bungalow) is situated in West Dublin on the outskirts of Dublin City and is bordered by Ballyfermot, Palmerstown and Park West.

Registered Office : 28 Elmdale Drive ,D10K763,
Company Number: 288283 ,
Registered Charity Number: (RCN): 20040772

The Bungalow is a place where everyone is accepted for who they are rather than what they are-where everyone is made to feel very special Cherry Orchard is a local authority housing estate with 1700 households. In 1990 the first houses were built on a green field site in Cherry Orchard and people were moved from the inner city and housed in Cherry Orchard. People used to the support of close inner city communities found themselves isolated in the new estates, they were housed but had no supporting facilities or amenities. The Bungalow grew out of the need for people to get to know one another and to build friendships and their community. With the support of The Daughters of Charity who had moved into the area and Dublin City Council who provided the small bungalow local mothers came together and began some cookery courses, childminding was available for mothers who wanted to attend classes. From these small beginnings the Bungalow flourished and in 1998 entered the Family Resource Centre programme and became a limited company with a voluntary board of management employing a small team of core staff offering a range of first step education classes. The Bungalow has been at the heart of the Cherry Orchard community and is always ready to respond quickly to local needs. The building has increased in size over the years with the latest extension being completed in 2009. The Bungalow serves the people of Cherry Orchard and surrounding areas and offers a range of first step education courses. Courses offered include:

Computers Personal Development (Women) Personal Development (Men)

Art Budget Cookery Sewing

Photography Gardening Line Dancing

Quilting Knitting and Crochet Yoga

Angel Therapy Holistic Health Coping with Loss and Grief

Parenting Meditation Flower Arranging

Mindfulness Stress Management Glass Painting

Operation Transformation Boot Camp Community Choir

Enneagram Swimming and Water Aerobics Zumba

We also offer holistic treatments in Acupuncture, Reflexology, Massage and a Counselling service. We provide an outreach service to families who have suffered loss and bereavement offering support and where there is financial hardship we supply soup sandwiches and groceries when needed. We also run a series of family day trips for parents and their children during summer and our Family Trip to a pantomime at Christmas is a highlight for children and parents alike.

10/03/2026

Last Friday we celebrated International Women's Day by hosting Ballyfermot Youth Service and their amazing Erasmus group.

After showing them our building and sharing the work we do, the group also took part in a creative workshop, crating an artwork called "Wall of Dolls". Each doll or symbol represented strength, empowerment, growth, courage, resilience and solidarity, with every woman contributing something meaningful to her.

A big thanks to Ballyfermot Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force for funding and supporting this fantastic event.

09/03/2026

We were very saddened to hear of the passing of our dear friend, Ann Griffiths
Ann came to the Bungalow for many years. She was always a kind and friendly presence, and she was thought very highly of by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.

She had a great love for ballroom dancing, which brought her so much joy over the years. Many will remember her warm smile, gentle nature, and the happiness she shared with those around her.

She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and loved ones at this very sad time.

May she rest in peace.

Funeral arrangements:

https://rip.ie/death-notice/ann-griffiths-dublin-ballyfermot-623980

03/03/2026

Couple more spots left for sound bath for tomorrow and 18/03
Call us to book it!

26/02/2026

We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of a much-loved member of our Bungalow community, Esther Byrne

For 25 years, Esther gave so generously of her time, talent, and kindness. Many of us were lucky enough to sit with her on Friday mornings, learning crochet and knitting under her gentle guidance. Her beautiful handmade pieces were only matched by the warmth and patience she showed to everyone she taught.
Esther was more than a talented craftswoman — she was a friend, a mentor, and a constant presence in the Bungalow. She cared deeply about our community .

She will be greatly missed by all who knew her, and her legacy will live on in the skills she passed on and the friendships she nurtured.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family and loved ones at this difficult time.

Details of her funeral arrangements can be found at the link below for anyone who wishes to pay their respects .
Rest in peace, Esther 💛

https://rip.ie/death-notice/esther-byrne-dublin-ballyfermot-622892

17/02/2026

Last minute cancelation!Two more spots for sound bath for tomorrow have opened up!
Contact us to book

12/02/2026

DCC Housing Support Clinic is every Thursday, 2pm–3:30pm at The Bungalow, Cherry Orchard.
Pop in for advice on rent, repairs, transfers, and your tenancy rights.

Need help with housing? 🏡
DCC Housing Support Clinic starts Thursday, February 5th and runs every Thursday, 2pm–3:30pm at The Bungalow, Cherry Orchard.
Pop in for advice on rent, repairs, transfers, and your tenancy rights.

10/02/2026

So much love in The Bungalow today 💕 Valentine’s Day craft session made extra special thanks to our Connie and the amazing young people from Ballyfermot Youth Service ❤️💗

05/02/2026

Only a few spaces left for the Sound Bath on 18/02
New dates open 04/03 & 18/03
Get in touch to book your place!

04/02/2026

🌿 Minding Your Wellbeing 🌿
A 6-week programme supporting positive mental health for older adults.

📍 The Bungalow | 🕚 Mondays 11–12.30
⚠️ Limited spaces – filling fast!
Get in touch to book your place 💚

Need help with housing? 🏡DCC Housing Support Clinic starts Thursday, February 5th and runs every Thursday, 2pm–3:30pm at...

22/01/2026

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Dublin

Website

https://thebungalow.ie/

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