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.
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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Your donations help us extend our services’ reach, allowing more people to avail of what we do.
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Allotments Available in our Victorian Walled Garden
Discover tranquility in our peaceful walled gardens! Rent one of our vacant allotments and escape [...]
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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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VACANCY – Assistant Accountant (Full-Time)
Assistant Accountant – Full-Time FESTINA LENTE MISSION STATEMENT Festina Lente provides a unique range of [...]
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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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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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About Festina Lente Fundraise
Media coverage about the Festina Lente Fundraise event: The Irish Independent 1 The 42 The [...]
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Press Release – April 6th 2022
Wednesday, 6 April 2022 Rachael Blackmore, Cian O’Connor and Nina Carberry ‘Champion’ Festina Lente’s Campaign [...]
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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.