About Festina Lente

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.

Festina Lente Vision Statement

Our vision is to create a welcoming environment where we can deliver customised learning and training programmes that promote employment opportunities and empowers our students to achieve their full personal and vocational potential. We believe in creating a safe space that nutures and recognises the unique talents of each individual empowering them to be the best they can be.

Statement of Purpose

All of our activities conform to either 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 or Vocational Training as set out by the Department of Education and Skills. Equestrian Centre management conforms to standards as set out by the Association of Irish Riding Establishments and our equestrian activities conform to all other relevant and statutory requirements.