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A little about us and what we do...

Rothar was created in May 2008. We came up with the idea in the beginning of 2008, surprised at the amount of bicycles abandoned and damaged in Dublin streets. As cyclists (and passionate about bicycles) it was difficult to see that bicycles were considered disposable. We also experienced the lack of cheap and quality second hand bicycles available in Dublin, and the costs of repairs that go along with owning a bicycle, making cycling difficult for people with limited financial resources.

Secondly, through participation in community development projects, in both a volunteering and a paid
capacity for many years, we observed how those we were working with (young people in disadvantaged areas, refugees, people with literacy issues) were isolated but once they were given opportunities displayed tremendous potential.

We decided then to combine our environmental awareness with our desire for real social inclusion via a medium - the bicycle - that appears to us like being a very promising transportation solution to our
congested city. Rothar aims to break isolation by providing a cheap mode of transport, by providing the possibility to gain skills to repair bicycles and access to workstations and tools, and by developing an ecofriendly mentality that would go against the “throwawayism” that still prevails in Ireland.

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Rothar is a team of two full time staff and about 15 volunteers

Anne, the founder and director, will answer any questions concerning cycling promotion, bicycle recycling, earn a bike workshops and cycle training. You can contact her on info@rothar.ie. Gareth, the workshop manager, will answer any questions concerning the shop, repairs, bike parts etc. You can contact him on (01) 8602615. Alternatively you can come to the shop and talk to us!

Our Mission Statement

Scarce resources, environmental destruction and social inequalities are key challenges in today's society Rothar reuses and recycles scrap bicycles, reducing waste, providing a sustainable mode of transport and community-based education to promote social inclusion. Our organisation advocates for self-empowerment of disadvantaged communities by promoting vocational training and eco-friendly mobility.

Rothar has been awarded by the social entrepreneurs Ireland...

Social Entrepreneurs Ireland aims to ignite social change by identifying, investing in, and supporting Irish social entrepreneurs - individuals who are prepared to take risks by applying their energy, drive, ambition and innovation to tackle some of Ireland's most entrenched social problems.  Since 2004 the Social Entrepreneurs Ireland Awards programme has selected and supported 113 leading social entrepreneurs, providing financial support, training, education and network opportunities.

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