Portmarnock Community School helping kids with action ireland 

Every year, a team of 50 to 60+ volunteer including students, medical professionals, construction experts, and educators travel from Ireland to Lesotho with Action Ireland trust . Operating under the support of the 

Lesotho Government, Fingal County Council, and the Dublin Fire Brigade, the trip blends structural development with community education. The core objective is supporting 5 major Hub Schools across Maseru, helping improve infrastructure and providing resource stability for the local children.   

HOW WE HELP

Current projects

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15/09/2026

Infrastructure & School ExpansionsThe Container Crèche Project (2026): At Makoanyane Primary School

Water Safety & Life SkillsDrowning Prevention Academies: Because local regions suffer high seasonal drowning rates during river swells, volunteers operate intensive swimming camps at temporary and local pools, training hundreds of children in basic water survival skills every single trip.Classroom & Creative Hubs: Volunteers routinely transform...

The #MapLesotho Initiative: One of the school's most celebrated achievements. In collaboration with Fingal County Council and local planners, Portmarnock students used OpenStreetMap and Mapillary to map geographic zones, roads, and structures. This critical data helps the Lesotho government plan long-term climate resilience, urban zoning,...



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