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Saving money in winter and understanding energy grants: check our free events to close the year

Join us for one (or both!) of our remaining events in December at the Ringsend and Irishtown Community Centre and be ready to manage your energy use and bills during winter!

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The year may be winding down, but we’ve still got great events to go!

We’re excited to share that we’re hosting two events at the Raytown Energy Dock, located at the Ringsend and Irishtown Community Centre, to talk about how to save money during winter and to better understand the home energy grants available – and which one could be the best for you.

Both events are free to attend and will feature guest speakers as well as our award-winning Home Energy Saving Kit. You’ll be able to explore the tools and even borrow a kit to test in your home.

We recommend registering in advance to receive updates and event reminders. You can sign up via Eventbrite below or at the RICC reception. Walk-ins are also welcome!

Managing your money this winter

  • Thursday, 11th December from 12pm – 1pm
  • With Lorraine Waters from the Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) Communities
  • Register now at EventBrite

Look at basic budgeting, planning and paying for bills, understanding borrowing and interest rates, making sense of buy now–pay later options, feeding a family on a budget and smart shopping tips.

Home energy upgrades and grants – expert advice to get you started

  • Thursday, 18th December from 5:30pm – 7:30pm
  • With Ger Doherty, local Sustainable Energy Communities mentor
  • Register now at EventBrite

Join us to discuss all the energy upgrade options for your home, the grants that are available and where to start in this process.

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Borrow a Home Energy Saving Kit to improve your understanding of your use of energy

Visit us at the Raytown Energy Dock

The Raytown Energy Dock is open since October to help the local Ringsend community to learn, take action and work together to create a more energy-efficient, sustainable and resilient neighbourhood. Community members an also book an appointment for our energy clinic.

Visit us: First floor, Ringsend and Irishtown Community Centre, every Thursday from 9:30am–12:30pm until 17th December 2025.
Contact: 085 156 0007 / raytownenergydock@codema.ie

The Raytown Energy Dock is supported by the REGEN project, co-funded through the EU’s Horizon Europe programme.