The Cuala Sport and Social Integration Project (SSIP) was founded in Cuala almost 25 years ago by Damian Byrne. Damian (or Dayo as he’s known around the club), had a long playing career at Cuala as well as achieving success on the Dublin hurling team as the number one goal keeper for many years. The initial focus of the SSIP was to get local children involved in sport and gaelic games. Over the years, the project has adapted to support different cohorts where the need arises, with the current focus being on the integration and support of people who are seeking shelter in our community.

Recent events have included the hosting of an afternoon at Hyde Road in June in collaboration with Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council to celebrate World Refugee Day, as well as GoKarting and Sailing which was enjoyed by a mixed group of Ukranians, IPAs and local Cuala children.

For more on the project email cualassip@gmail.com