A welcoming, inclusive hub.
Tullyallen Community Centre is committed to building a welcoming, active, and connected community. Our involvement plan focuses on bringing people together, supporting local groups, and encouraging participation across all ages.
Five things we work on every day.
Engage the Community
Through open days, local events, and regular feedback from those we serve.
Support Volunteers
With clear roles, proper training, and the recognition they deserve.
Work with Local Groups
Including schools, sports clubs, parish organisations, and community initiatives.
Improve Communication
Through social media, newsletters, and accessible information for everyone.
Expand Activities
Offering fitness, arts, educational programmes, and seasonal events for all ages.
To provide a welcoming, accessible, and vibrant space that strengthens community life in Tullyallen by supporting connection, wellbeing, learning, and local pride.
What we stand for.
Eight principles that guide how the centre runs, day-in day-out.
Community First
Everything the centre does is rooted in serving the people of Tullyallen - families, young people, older residents, and local groups.
Inclusivity & Welcome
Everyone is treated with respect and encouraged to participate, regardless of age, background, ability, or circumstance.
Local Pride
The centre celebrates the identity, heritage, and spirit of Tullyallen, supporting events and activities that strengthen belonging.
Accessibility
Facilities, programmes, and information are designed to be easy to access, affordable, and open to all.
Safety & Stewardship
The centre maintains a safe, well managed environment and uses its resources responsibly for long term community benefit.
Collaboration
The centre works closely with local clubs, schools, volunteers, and organisations to maximise impact and avoid duplication.
Growth & Learning
Activities encourage personal development — skills, creativity, fitness, confidence, and social connection.
Volunteer Spirit
Recognising that community centres thrive through local involvement, the centre values volunteer contributions and encourages active participation.
How our values show up.
The words are one thing — the doing is another. Here's how we put our values to work every week.
- Affordable room hire for local groups and classes
- Social events that bring neighbours together
- Youth and senior activities that reduce isolation
- Fitness, arts, and educational programmes
- Support for local clubs, charities, and initiatives
- A friendly, safe space for meetings, gatherings, and celebrations
More than four decades of village life.
Tullyallen Community Centre has been at the heart of village life for more than four decades — from a modest local build in the 1970s to a fully refurbished modern hub in 2025.
A place of our own
Tullyallen Community Centre has been at the heart of village life for more than four decades. Built in the late 1970s, the centre was established through the dedication of local residents who recognised the need for a shared space where the community could gather, learn, and celebrate together. From its earliest days, the centre served as a hub for social events, meetings, youth activities, and local initiatives, becoming a cornerstone of community life in Tullyallen and the wider Boyne Valley area.
A cornerstone of parish life
Throughout three decades, the centre supported a wide range of local organisations, including Glen Emmets GFC, Tullyallen National School, Active Retirement groups, Macra na Feirme, Men’s Shed, Tidy Towns, and parish organisations. Its multipurpose hall and meeting spaces provided an accessible venue for sports, cultural activities, educational programmes, and community celebrations. Generations of local families have used the centre, making it a familiar and trusted part of village life.
Time for a refresh
The building, now over forty years old, required significant refurbishment to meet modern standards and continue serving the community effectively. The committee, backed by years of local fundraising, began the search for the funding needed to bring the centre up to date.
€225,000 funding secured
Tullyallen Community Centre secured €225,000 in funding through the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Town and Village Renewal Scheme, marking a major milestone in its history. This achievement was made possible through years of local fundraising, generous contributions from residents and businesses, and the support of local representatives.
The refurbishment
The refurbishment project, includes extensive interior upgrades, retrofitting, and modernisation of facilities. These improvements ensure the centre remains safe, accessible, and equipped to support a growing range of activities for all ages. The redevelopment is part of the broader “Access The Glen – Tullyallen Community Hub” initiative, reflecting the community’s commitment to enhancing local amenities and strengthening social connection.
A new chapter begins
The newly refurbished Tullyallen Community Centre will be officially reopened in September 2025, marking the beginning of a new chapter in its long-standing service to the village. As it enters this next phase, the centre continues to honour its original purpose: providing a welcoming, inclusive, and vibrant space where the people of Tullyallen can come together, participate, and thrive.
Interested in becoming a volunteer?
The centre runs on the goodwill of locals. Whether you can spare an hour for a summer festival or want to join the committee, there's a way to chip in.
Drop us a line and someone from the committee will be in touch to have a chat about what suits you.
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