Written Testimonials

“I live in Dun Laoghaire and manage a retail outlet in the centre of Dublin.  I am 31 years of age and from age 18 year old I found myself on a major destructive path of drink, bad relationships, depression and addictions.  After a family tragedy 2 years ago I was very depressed.  I surfed the internet looking for answers one evening and came across the Alpha website – www.alphacourse.ie – where I discovered that there was going to be an Alpha in a café in central Dublin.

I took a chance and went, to my surprise there were NORMAL people like me there struggling with similar things but we were all there because we were searching for meaning and purpose. It was the best thing I ever did, didn’t feel judged or pressured. There was laughter, tears, and interesting discussions, all in a relaxed environment.   It was life changing.  I was a closet Christian and I found that doing the Alpha course was a catalyst for bringing my faith alive.  It was really authentic.  For the first time I came to understand some of the historical facts behind Christianity. It was non judgemental.  Wonderful friendships were built up on this Alpha course; two of the girls in my Small group are now two of my best friends today…”