Festina Lente

Festina Lente CHY 20061425 Festina Lente was founded 35 years ago. The Festina Lente Foundation is now at a fascinating juncture.
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A unique charity & education centre combining equestrian activities, horse riding, therapeutic programmes, and horticultural learning. 🐴🌱
" Life enhancing education for horses & humans"
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📌 Registered Charity No. Back then, it was a tiny operation but in the period since its inception, we have become an essential Learning Centre where people can thrive and grow regardless of t

heir circumstances. A unique blend of horses, horticulture, and community brings us together as we strive to create new opportunities in learning for those with intellectual and physical challenges and offer excellence in education and training for those who choose to follow a career path in any of the above sectors. Having outgrown our current facilities in Bray and with our lease due to end shortly, we have located a permanent new home only a 10-minute drive from our current location. The successful relocation to new premises will not only mean the continuation of our existing services to 450 people each week, but also the further development of education and learning programmes to an additional 200 people weekly. But we urgently need to secure funding to complete the purchase by Spring 2022 and then begin an ambitious two-year building project to develop a National Education Centre. Having experienced such a huge growth in demand for all of our programmes, this new facility will reduce our waiting lists and provide much needed care and training for those who need it. Festina Lente Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide a unique range of equestrian and horticultural learning, training and employment opportunities that focuses on social inclusion, choice and personal development. Statement of Purpose
Festina Lente provides a range of innovative equestrian, horticultural and community based learning opportunities designed to enhance employment opportunities for those in our programmes. All of our activities conform either to the standards for Adult Day Services and prevocational training as set out by the Health Services Executive, Social Enterprises as set out by the Department of Social Protection, Vocational Training as set out by the Department of Education and Skills and Equestrian Center management as set out by and Association of Irish Riding Establishment and activities relating to all other relevant and statutory requirements.

Mint on a digestive biscuit? Sorrel in cheese dip? Don't knock it until you try it! 😋Our students led a quick summer har...
27/05/2026

Mint on a digestive biscuit? Sorrel in cheese dip? Don't knock it until you try it! 😋Our students led a quick summer harvest from the school garden beds today to upgrade their lunch setups. This hands-on experience is part of the STH school outreach programme, finding creative ways to help kids enjoy fresh, homegrown herbs.Shoutout to Scoil Cholmcille Senior National School for the fantastic growing beds!

🌾 SchoolGardening

25/05/2026

Sometimes we just need to take a moment 🤍 to chill....

We’re Hiring: People & Culture Business Partner ⚠️🤝Festinalente.ie is seeking applications for the position of People & ...
21/05/2026

We’re Hiring: People & Culture Business Partner ⚠️🤝

Festinalente.ie is seeking applications for the position of People & Culture Business Partner, reporting directly to the CEO.

This is a full-time, permanent position working Monday to Friday.The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting and developing our people strategy, culture, and organisational growth.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

Closing date for applications: Friday, 5th June 2026

19/05/2026
18/05/2026

Part 3 : Leading your horse with Clodagh & Keri, and Henry!

13/05/2026

Air Layering with Sam from Festina Lente Gardens... Please save this for later...

13/05/2026

Keri has been in Festina Lente for the past 3 years and is going to be heading on to BIFE to further her studies in Animal Care. The Equestrian Training Programme has helped build her confidence, as an early school leaver, Keri has done a fantastic job working through all assignments and working on the yard and building the most amazing friendships!

Welldone Keri.... we are proud of you!

Address

Old Connaught Avenue
Bray
CO.WICKLOWA98F702

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