Republic of Ireland
(R.O.I)
programmes

People 1st set up in the Republic Of Ireland (R.O.I) in 2015 and we have 3 main offices in Co. Donegal: Letterkenny, Dungloe and Buncrana, with additional outreach offices in Killbegs, Dunfanaghy, Donegal Town, Ballyshannon and Ballybofey.

We deliver three employability programmes:

Intreo Partner National Employment Service – delivered on behalf of the DEASP as a supply chain partner of Seetec Ireland. We provide job seekers with the employment assistance and advice services needed to establish financial independence, whether that be fulltime employment or training.
The FÁILTE Project is a FREE initiative designed to support migrant asylum seekers without work permits through Social Inclusion, Integration, English Language learning, Educational Assistance, and Pre-employability Workshops. Our program fosters the values of equality, diversity, inclusivity, and empathy, empowering participants to connect with and contribute to their local communities
The MEAS project (completed Oct’25) is a FREE programme to help Migrants living in Donegal with Employability, Social Inclusion, Improve English Language and into Employment or Educational Training. We promote the social values of equality, diversity, inclusiveness and empathy, enabling our clients to become part of their local communities. This project is in the process of funding so is on pause currently!

Eamonn and Penny from People 1st with Sofia Alves, at Future of EU Cohesion Policy on Thursday 26th September 2024 in Dublin Castle. Sofia Alves is the Director responsible for Administrative Capacity Building and Programmes Implementation in the Directorate General for Regional and Urban Policy in the European Commission.

On Tuesday 20th May, representatives from our FÁILTE Programme team attended the bi-monthly AMIF support group meeting hosted by Sligo LEADER Partnership. These meetings bring together organisations involved in AMIF-funded projects across the region to share best practice, updates, and ideas for supporting migrant integration.

People 1st is proud to deliver the FÁILTE Programme, which is funded by the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) and the Government of Ireland. This EU initiative supports member states in managing migration and promoting the integration of new arrivals through targeted programmes, education, and community engagement.

Pictured left to right:

Catherine McGreal (South West Mayo Development Co.), Kathleen Trainor, Olha Deiko (People 1st), Mabel Chah (Sligo LEADER Partnership), Eamonn Moore (People 1st), Majida Alaskri, Penny Brennan (People 1st) and Peter Duffy (South West Mayo Development Co.)

National Employment Service (NES)

We deliver the Intreo Partner National Employment Service in communities across Donegal.

We provide job seekers with the employment assistance and advice services needed to establish financial independence, whether that be full-time employment or training.

The Intreo Partner National Employment Service (NES) is a service provided under contract to the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection.

If you are a jobseeker, receiving a jobseeker’s payment from Intreo, you may be referred to this service to access ‘in-employment’ support services, access to training and to develop job seeking skills.

What does Intreo do for you:

provides you with an income support while you are jobseeking
helps you achieve financial independence by helping you to get a job or start a business
provides you with any relevant income supports when you gain employment or self-employment

Whatever your career goals, the National Employment Service will provide you with the opportunity to realise your full potential. You will work one-to-one with a dedicated Employment Advisor. This personalised support will be tailored to meet your needs.

Your NES journey

Your Employment Advisor – supporting you in achieving your goals
Your Personal Progression Plan – updated throughout your time on the service
Help with your CV – we will work with you to improve your CV and your job search skills
Your Employment Advisor – supporting you in achieving your goals
Online Resources – your Employment Advisor will help you gain access
Your Employer Services team – will advise you of roles that may be of interest to you
Your Back to Work plan – we can support you with some back to work costs such as workwear, uniforms or initial travel costs
Continued support – we will keep in touch with you while you are in work.

Our Employment Advisors will help you overcome challenges and open doors to opportunities. We’ll help you on your journey into work.

There are certain conditions you must fulfil when receiving your Jobseekers payment:

you must be available and genuinely seeking full time work
you must avail of services and supports that the DSP provide for you in your search for full-time work
One of these supports is the Intreo Partner- National Employment Service and your participation is mandatory.

Your obligations

You must attend your scheduled appointments and engage with the Intreo Partner National Employment Service
Failure to do so could result in a loss of your entitlement to a Jobseeker’s payment by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection.
You must inform your local Intreo of any change of circumstances in your household composition, your income, your employment status, your availability for work or your fitness to work. Such changes could result in an increase or decrease in your jobseeker’s support.

Part Time Work and Part Time Students:

If you are a part-time worker you should advise your Employment Advisor of your work pattern in order to schedule your appointments to take account of work commitments

If you are currently participating with one of the Part Time Education Schemes e.g. Part Time Springboard, you should advise your Employment Advisor of any course commitments when arranging appointments. You must continue to engage with the service.
While you are on the NES, if you take up a TUS or CE position you are still required to participate in the programme and attend appointments as well as continuing to look for full-time employment.

Self-Employed Workers

If you are currently self-employed but working on a part-time basis, you should advise your Employment Advisor of your work pattern in order to schedule your appointments to take account of work commitments
If you are currently self-employed and working on a full time basis and therefore, unable to engage, you should inform your local Intreo office and schedule a review of your Jobseeker’s payment.

FÁILTE PROGRAMME

The FÁILTE Project stands for Friendship, Assistance, Integration, Language, Training, Employability. It is a FREE initiative designed to support migrant asylum seekers without work permits through Social Inclusion, Integration, English Language learning, Educational Assistance, and Pre-employability Workshops. Our program fosters the values of equality, diversity, inclusivity, and empathy, empowering participants to connect with and contribute to their local communities. Find out more about how this programme is funded here: https://eufunds.ie/

Please click here to view a copy of the latest FÁILTE flyer in english: https://people-1st.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/133696-Flyer-A5-fc-1-side-Failte-1.jpg and other languages please click here: https://people-1st.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/133696-Flyer-A5-fc-1-side-Failte2.jpg

Project Manager: Penny Brennan

Advisor: Olha Deiko

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The FÁILTE Programme provides migrant participants with the following services FREE as part of the support:

Dedicated Migrant Mentor
ESOL English Classes
Conversational English
Cultural Awareness Workshops
Introduction to Community Groups
Support in Training and Education
Voluntary Opportunities

For more Information contact Penny in our Letterkenny office.

Penny: 086 145 2250
Olha: 086 145 2249

The FÁILTE programme is co-funded by the Irish Government and the European Union as part of the AMIF Programme 2021-2027

الصداقة والمساعدة والاندماج واللغة الانجليزية والتدريب والتوظيفي

مشروع FAILTE هو برنامج مجاني لمساعدة المهاجرين الذين يعيشون في دونيجال على التوظيف والإدماج الاجتماعي وتحسين اللغة الإنجليزية والحصول على عمل أو تدريب تعليمي.

نحن نعزز القيم الاجتماعية للمساواة والتنوع والشمولية والتعاطف والتفاهم، مما يمكن عملائنا من أن يصبحوا جزءًا من مجتمعاتهم المحلية.

يوفر FAILTE مجانًا

· مستشار التوظيف المخصص

· ساعد في أن تكون جاهزًا للتوظيف.

· دروس اللغة الإنجليزية ESOL

· المحادثة الإنجليزية

· ورش عمل توعوية ثقافية

· تقديم لمجموعات المجتمع

· الحصول على فرص التدريب والتعليم وفرص التطوع

لمزيد من المعلومات اتصل بمستشار FAILTE المحلي الخاص بك

لتركيني

بونكرانا

يتم تمويل هذا المشروع بشكل مشترك من قبل الحكومة الأيرلندية والاتحاد الأوروبي كجزء من برنامج التوظيف والإدماج والمهارات والتدريب 2021-2027

MIGRANT EMPLOYMENT ADVICE & SUPPORT (MEAS) This project is in the process of funding so is on pause currently!

The MEAS project (Migrant Employment Advice & Support) (completed in Oct’25) is a FREE programme to help Migrants living in Donegal with Employability, Social Inclusion, English Language skills and support them to progress into Employment or Educational Training. It promotes the social values of equality, diversity, inclusiveness and empathy, enabling our clients to become part of their local communities. Please feel free to view our latest MEAS flyer by clicking here and find out more about how this programme is funded: https://eufunds.ie/

Project Manager- Penny Brennan

The People 1st MEAS team is headed up by experienced and dedicated Project Manager Penny Brennan. With her drive for empowerment and positive change, Penny has made her mark in various impactful roles over the years. For four years, she served as an Employment Advisor on the WISE (Women’s Integration Skills & Employment) program, where her mission was crystal clear: support women back into the workplace. Penny not only enhanced their employability but also helped them secure full-time employment. She’s a true confidence builder, focusing on personal development and nurturing the social skills needed for a successful return to work. In the last year, Penny took on the vital role of a Family Liaison Officer on the Community Family Support Programme, providing valuable support to families throughout Northern Ireland. Now on the MEAS programme, she assists migrants and non-nationals arriving in Ireland. She’s all about helping them improve their English language skills and boosting their employability, ultimately guiding them toward meaningful employment. Penny is also a fantastic connector, introducing migrants to cultural and community group.

Employment Advisor- Olha Deiko

Meet Olha, our Ukrainian colleague and a vital member of the MEAS team, dedicated to supporting migrants and asylum seekers. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics from Sumy State University, Ukraine, she majored in English and German languages. For over a decade, Olha collaborated with European and Canadian agencies as a remote translator, excelling in complex technical documentation for medical, industrial, and agricultural fields, as well as personal and legal documents.

After arriving in Ireland, Olha created a beginner’s English course for fellow Ukrainians, emphasising grammar and conversational skills. Now, as part of the People 1st team, she continues her passion for teaching through ESOL classes, while also helping migrants and asylum seekers navigate the challenges of settling into life in Donegal. Her expertise and dedication make her an invaluable asset to our team

The People 1st team with our cultural morning group as part of the MEAS programme.

Cultural Workshop with the MEAS team and many different nationalities

Cultural Morning with the MEAS participants, September 2024.

Employability Workshop for MEAS participants, Summer 2024

Employability Workshop with Eamonn Moore, for MEAS participants, Summer 2024.

Eamonn Moore, People 1st Director at the Job Expo

MEAS Programme Cultural Workshop, August 2024.

Participants from the MEAS Programme, enjoying a Cultural Workshop with Penny Brennan, 15th August 2024

Our two MEAS team members, Penny (left) and Kasia (right)

MEAS Project Manager Penny (left) promoting the programme at a local shopping centre.

Our Migrant English classes are very popular in Donegal

English class as part of our MEAS migrant programme in Donegal

MEAS provides a FREE:

Dedicated Employment Advisor
CV Preparation
Job Applications
Interview Skills
Conversational English Classes
Cultural Workshops
Introduction to Community Groups
Access to Training and Educational Opportunities

For more Information contact Penny in our Letterkenny office or your local MEAS Advisor

Penny: 086 145 2250
Olha: 086 145 2249

This Project is co-funded by The Irish Government and The European Union as part of The Employment, Inclusion, Skills, and Training programme 2021-2027

Projekt MEAS to BEZPŁATNY program pomagający migrantom mieszkającym w Donegal w znalezieniu zatrudnienia, w Integracji społecznej, doskonaleniu języka angielskiego, szkoleniu oraz pomocy w znalezieniu pracy.

Promujemy takie wartości społeczne, jak: równość, różnorodność i empatia, umożliwiając naszym klientom stanie się częścią ich lokalnych społeczności.

Dedykowanych Doradców Zatrudnienia
Przygotowanie CV
Pomoc w wypełnianiu formularzy aplikacyjnych
Szkolenia w przeprowadzaniu rozmów kwalifikacyjnych
Zajęcia z konwersacji w języku angielskim
Warsztaty z wiedzy o kulturze irlandzkiej
Wprowadzenie na temat dostepnych localnie grup społecznych
Dostęp do szkoleń i możliwości edukacyjnych

Aby uzyskać więcej informacji, skontaktuj się z lokalnym doradcą MEAS:

Penny: 086 145 2250

Olha: 086 145 2249

Ten projekt jest współfinansowany przez rząd Irlandii i Unię Europejską w ramach programu Zatrudnienie, integracja, umiejętności i szkolenia 2021-2027

Проєкт MEAS — це БЕЗОПЛАТНА програма, мета якої допомагати з працевлаштуванням або навчанням, а також соціальною інтеграцією і вдосконаленням англійської мови мігрантам, що проживають у графстві Донегол.

Ми підтримуємо такі соціальні цінності, як рівність, різноманіття, та емпатія та допомагаємо нашим клієнтам стати частиною своєї місцевої спільноти.

Проєкт MEAS пропонує БЕЗОПЛАТНО:

Послуги консультанта з працевлаштування
Допомогу у складанні резюме
Допомогу у поданні заявки на вакансію
Консультації з проходження співбесіди
Уроки розмовної англійської мови
Воркшопи з культурної інтеграції
Знайомство з українською спільнотою
Доступ до навчанн

Щоб отримати більш детальну інформацію, зверніться до свого консультанта MEAS:

Penny: 086 145 2250

Olha: 086 145 2249

Цей проект спільно фінансується Урядом Ірландії та Європейським Союзом у рамках програми працевлаштування, інклюзії, навичок і навчання на 2021-2027 роки

Our ROI Team

The ROI programmes are headed up by People 1st Director Eamonn Moore and his team of Programme Managers and Employment Advisors, who are based across Donegal. We are focused on helping you on your journey back to employment, and are happy to answer any questions you may have; feel free to contact the team using the information below.

People 1st Director
Eamonn Moore

[email protected]086 812 6446 (ROI Mobile) W
0749112121 (ROI Landline)

Fáilte Project Manager
Penny Brennan

[email protected]086 145 2250

NES Manager
Peter Hutton

[email protected]086 812 6357
074 911 2 122

Business Development Manager
Glenn McGarrigle

[email protected]086 812 6382

Employment Advisor
Fáilte Programme
Olha Deiko

[email protected]086 145 2249

[email protected]

Hear from our programme participants

“If you just need CV building, advice or help to put a foot in a door – look no further! WISE helped me build my confidence in my resume by directing me through my interview preparation process.”

“I appreciate assistance over the past 6 months for job applications and interviews. I also appreciate the support & assistance I received with my CV’s, application letters and application forms
(in English and Irish).”

“During my meetings, my employment advisor has helped me access Zoom, helped me boost my confidence in interview skills and helped guide me on my CV.”

“With your assistance over the past months, not only did I secure 6 interviews, with 3 being successful but my belief in my own abilities and possible future avenues of employment have increased immeasurably.
I am most grateful for that.”

“This course has boosted my confidence and empowered me to move forward and to anyone who finds themselves in unemployment, I would highly recommend that they use this as a stepping stone either to employment or further education. At this moment in time, I look forward to the future with a brighter outlook.”

” I was sceptical that the team could help me at first as I was always very proactive in my job search. But I was pleasantly surprised. Upon meeting my supervisor having a one to one helped to refine my job search and helped with updating my CV and having more resources available to me was extremely helpful.”

“Thank you for putting me in touch with such a great employer and directing me through my interview preparation process. It was essential for me to have a professional feedback on my interview performance & it helped me focus my answers on relevant points which made me well prepared ”

“I would recommend this service to a friend because it helps guide you in the right direction when job searching, it is a safe space to ask questions and above all the support is great. Job searching is a lonely and daunting task which can take a toll on your mental health so having my Employment Advisor there to support me has really helped my self-esteem and outlook ”