What we do

Our Mission

Festina Lente provides a unique range of equestrian, horticultural, training, employment services and recreational events. Our mission is to empower people to achieve their personal best in the natural world of horses, horticulture and community. All of our activities place a strong emphasis on social inclusion, choice and personal development.

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You Can Support Us!

Our charity welcomes the support that you can offer. You can donate your time as a volunteer, a product or service that the organisation uses, or make a financial donation to support the running of our services.

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Join our Volunteer Programme to help us continue empowering our students to be their best.

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Donate

Your donations help us extend our services’ reach, allowing more people to avail of what we do.

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Recent News

Garden News and Events Job Vacancies News

VACANCY: Garden Maintenance Person / Groundskeeper – (Part-time) CSP Supported

Festina Lente Mission Statement Festina Lente provides a unique range of equestrian and horticultural activities, [...]

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Equestrian Learning Centre News & Events Garden News and Events Job Vacancies News

VACANCY: Community Connector – Saol Anois Day Services (Full-Time)

OPEN JOB VACANCY: Community Connector – Day Services Full-time, Permanent Contract of Employment FESTINA LENTE [...]

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Equestrian Learning Centre News & Events Job Vacancies News

VACANCY: Equine Facilitated Education Programme / Supported Helper Programme Co-Ordinator (Part-time)

Job Title: EFEP / SHP Co-Ordinator Festina Lente Mission Statement The mission of Festina Lente [...]

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Equestrian Learning Centre News & Events Job Vacancies News

VACANCY: Equestrian Yard Assistant – (Part-Time) CSP/Pobal Supported Position

Job Title: Part-time Equestrian Yard Assistant (CSP/Pobal Supported Position) Location: Old Connaught Avenue, Bray, Co [...]

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Job Vacancies

VACANCY: Therapeutic Riding and Non-Riding Coach (Part-Time)

FESTINA LENTE MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Festina Lente is to provide a range of [...]

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Job Vacancies

VACANCY: Vocational Training & Adult Day Service Manager (Saol Anois)

Festina Lente Mission Statement Festina Lente provides a unique range of equestrian and horticultural activities, [...]

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Equestrian Learning Centre News & Events

Rachael Doak Case Study

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Festina Lente gallop ahead to create a new training centre -Wicklow Times North Edition

Ireland’s equine stars Rachael Blackmore, Cian O’Connor and Nina Carberry championed support at Dartmouth Square [...]

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Equine Welfare & Equitation Science at Festina Lente

At the heart of the work of the Festina Lente, Equestrian Centre is the relationship between humans and horses and how they benefit people in so many ways. Festina Lente’s approach to working with horses, such that their welfare is paramount, is an ongoing and evolving journey. Equine Welfare, excellent mental, emotional and physical health and well-being of our equine is vital to everyone at Festina Lente.

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