Our Mission
We are dedicated to creating a sanctuary where mental health challenges are met with empathy and connection. Our mission is to provide a supportive social space in Dalkey where every individual can find a sense of belonging, fostering meaningful relationships that empower and uplift our community.
Social Night
Friday evenings from 6pm – 9pm in Dalkey Village in Dublin. We believe in the power of shared experiences. From quiet meetups to active group sessions, we create a space where meaningful connections are nurtured.
Meet & Greet
A tranquil space for individuals to enjoy nature and share stories in a supportive environment.
"Killers" Pool
Guided sessions where we listen to each other's life experiences and find common ground.
Table Tennis
Light-hearted activities designed to build confidence and foster genuine human connection.
Our story
The Dalkey Troy Social Club was founded in 1999 by Gordon and Eileen Young, who ran the club for 11 years with Paddy Ruderford and Gerry Duffy. It was called the Troy Centre after Ms. Kathleen Troy, who was very active in community affairs in Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown, and who was dedicated to helping people with mental illness in the community.
Eileen and Gordon ran and managed the club for 11 years under the Dublin Clubhouse Alliance (Empowering People). Due to a lack of funding, they had to step down from managing the club.
In order the keep the club up and running, they transferred management of the club to the Dun Laoghaire Mental Health Association in 2010.
The running of the club was then assumed by the service users themselves, who also sit on the Board of Mental Health Troy Association. The club is managed and run by the following service users:
Mr. Declan Kavanagh, Mr. Anthony Doyle, and Mr. Alan Dodd. They are assisted by three carers in the running of the club.
An attendance record is maintained, and these show that approximately 400 people have attended the Dalkey Social Club since it was founded.
Community Testimonies
Declan Kavanagh
We foster deep, authentic relationships that provide a sense of belonging and mutual support.
Anthony Doyle
We foster deep, authentic relationships that provide a sense of belonging and mutual support.
More Testimonies
We foster deep, authentic relationships that provide a sense of belonging and mutual support.
Ready to connect?
email: troymha@gmail.com
phone: +353 87 322 4503
address: 8 George's Place Blackrock Co Dublin A94 N232