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Monday 8pm to 10pm
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Tuesday 8pm to 10pm

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Members Comments

Eamonn Quinn:
    I am the mainstay of the Group and I have been in this position for a long 10 Yrs now.
    There were no help groups around for Couples going through Separations or Relationship breakdowns of which I am still wearing the T-Shirt and the Emotional Scars.
    Everything that I do today is Thanks to a great person by the name of Jim Fox who was a total stranger that helped me where so called Friends and Family failed Me. I thanked Him and he said

    "Maybe someday you will help someone"

    Little did I know that I would go on to help Thousands over the last 10 Yrs. Our group is very strong at present due to some good people coming on board
    Namely: Eugene, Ronan, Willie, Paul, Shirley, Don, Dave, and
    also the staff at St. Aengus Community Center.
    The generosity of Vincent Smyth at Smyth's Pub for the provision of the Meeting Room, and many others that give an input weekly.
    By helping both Men and Women at the meetings it has brought about a better understanding of what needs to be done but more men and women need to become involved.
Sean
    Taking the first step is always the most difficult. When I contacted the group I was near suicidal from the trauma of marraige break up. Fortunately I took that first step and in the following weeks and months I became a strong, informed and capable person again. The group talk honestly about their situations and the support is genuine and heartfelt. I can\'t thank the group, Eamonn, Eugene, Don and all the members for the support at what was a terrible time in my life. Take the first step....
Catherine
    I obtained my Judicial Separation in Jan 05 after almost a year of dealing with a solicitor, many meetings and tons of correspondence with the final show down in the Law Library in Dec 04. The final cost to me of obtaining my separation and having the deeds of the family home put in my name was € 10,000.

    I obtained my Divorce on 3rd July '08. I was in the beginning obviously going to retain the services of my previous solicitor until a friend told me about USPI.
    To be honest, I was a bit unsure because I thought this was a group for men only, but I took the bull by the horns and discovered I couldn't be more wrong.
    I met Eamonn; he was there every step of the way with guidance and support. I can't tell you how many times I rang him at night and at weekends and no matter what time it was, he listened to my concerns and put my mind at rest.

    Getting my Divorce in a matter of months since I first approached Eamonn was totally unexpected because I was used to Solicitors time delaying (excuses to up their costs).
    Getting my Divorce without paying out thousands to the legal profession has been a total eye opener.

    I cannot say enough about this group which helped me so much and will continue to help both Men and Women in difficult marital, separation, access situations etc. I hope my comments will encourage other women to approach USPI for help because any separation/divorce is traumatic and we need all the support we can get & your group certainly provides that without the worry of massive expense which most people cannot afford. Good Luck and thanks for everything.

Eugene:
    I became a member of the Unmarried and Separated Parents of Ireland after my separation in 2004. At that time I felt really deflated and useless. The support I received from this group gave me the determination to carry on and gain my rights of Guardianship, Custody and Access to my children as an un-married and separated father.
Erica:
    I first started coming to the group in 2007, I needed help, I needed someone to listen to me, I needed some advice.
    I had been using a Legal Aid solicitor and felt that he didn't care what happened with my case. I felt like no-one wanted to help me protect my child.
    That was until I started going to the group... I was so scared, I thought this was going to be another 'men’s' group and I was going to be slated when I went in. But it was nothing like that. I was welcomed, listened to and given some great advice. I was so angry and felt that my life revolved around courts, gardai and arguments. This all changed after a couple of months of going to the group. The way I would describe it is like sitting around with your family and having a good chat about every little thing that is on your mind. Plus you get great advice. Everyone is in the same situation and we all help one another. I would recommend anyone in a similar situation to come to the group. I would also like to sincerely thank Eamonn, Eugene and Everyone in the Monday night group.
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Monday 8pm to 10pm
Smyth's of Fairwiew,
(opposite Fairview Park)
Dublin. 3.

Weekly Meetings
Tuesday 8pm to 10pm
St. Aengus Community Center,
Tymon North,
Tallaght,
Dublin. 24.
Tel: 087-6456639
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