About Us
History:
September 2020, realising that there was a need for a dedicated women’s space in Kerry, a group of local women came together and decided to set up a Centre for the women of Kerry.
We found a brand new home at Market Place, Maine Street, Tralee before finding a more fit-for-purpose location at Community Development Project (CPD) Building, Rock Business Centre, Upper Rock Street, Tralee in 2022, following a great response from Rock Street. We moved to the Shanakill Family Resource Centre due to increased demand for our services. Since 2025 we have found a new home in Ráth Óraig, Rathass, Tralee where our offices, training/meeting rooms and counselling services are currently located.Completely voluntary led, supported by a committee of women with diverse experience and skills.Our team connects and supports women face to face, over the phone or by email. Our doors are open , so do call in.
Who we are
Welcome to Kerry Women's Centre a safe, supportive and inclusive space for women from all walks of life. We are a volunteer led, non profit organisation that are committed to engaging, educating, and empowering women in Kerry through connection, learning and advocacy.
Our Mission
Is to provide information, support counselling and training for women, in an environment that values respect diversity and equality. We envison a place where all women feel like participants not just service users
Our Impact
As a completely volunteer run organisation, we rely on local women to help run the centre, lead workshops, and connect with the community.
Our Goals
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Empowerment through education
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Safety and Support Services
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Community and Networking
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Advocacy and Representation
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Sustainable Growth and Volunteering
Our services
The organisation has grown from the ground up and developed from a need identified by women's groups. The women's centre has always had a strong group of volunteers directing, managing and steering the work with commitment, passion and equality at heart. We grow from the ground up.
Signposting: guidance to link women with specialised local services like Adapt Kerry or the Kerry Rape Crisis Centre and other community services.
Counselling Services
A service provided, payment is by making a donation to the Kerry Woman's Centre, offering an affordable service for those who need to talk.
Education & Training
KETB e.g writing, art &crafts, wellbeing
Personal Development
Motivation, communication, Women's health and more. Workshops that include communication, and self-esteem, and wellbeing.
Social and Creative Groups: Drama groups, book club, and networking
Our Groups
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Art & Crafts
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Yoga
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Sound healing
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Creative Writing
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Drama group
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Walking group
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Book Club