what we do
LORAG (Lower Ormeau Residents' Action Group)
We’re here for everyone in our community...
from the youngest children to our oldest neighbours. We offer a helping hand with everything from healthy living and personal growth to family life and job training. We bring people together through a wide range of activities and programmes.
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future developments
Big news for the Lockhouse and for our community
What's happening at the Lockhouse?
- A new community wellbeing centre designed to host a range of activities for local residents
- A café extension to the existing Lockhouse building
- A garden shed space, with groundworks already underway
A space built by us, for us.
The Lockhouse sits in good company - neighbouring Shaftesbury Recreation Centre, Ormeau Lower Youth Hub, and St. Malachy's Nursery School.
- About LORAG
Read moreInner South Belfast Healthy Living programme
LORAG’s Children’s Project provides a safe, welcoming and inspiring space for children aged 5-11.
Read moreChildren’s Project
LORAG’s Children’s Project provides a safe, welcoming and inspiring space for children aged 5-11.
Read moreCommunity Cohesion
LORAG’s cohesion project, funded by the Executive Office and others, promotes integrated community cohesion across sectors like education and health. Key activities include strategic networking, publications, festivals, and varied recreational trips.
Read moreYouth Project
LORAG’s youth project supports Lower Ormeau young people (12-25) at Shaftesbury Community Recreation Centre. It provides a safe support center for building confidence and achieving personal and social development via structured programs.
Read morePathways – First Start Programme
The Pathways – First Start Programme runs play-based 2-Year and Nursery programs for children’s development and confidence. It also hosts a Parent and Toddler group and 4-week courses for adults.
Read moreOlder and Active Over 55 programme
The “Older and Active Over 55 programme” meets every Thursday from 10am to 12:30pm to boost the health, wellbeing, and social inclusion of older people. It offers fun activities like exercise, bingo, and arts, along with a nutritious lunch.
Read moreLower Ormeau Youth Hub
The recently refurbished Lower Ormeau Youth Hub on River Terrace is open five days a week, offering young people drop-in sessions, GCSE support, group work, and various activities like sports, cooking, and arts & crafts.
Read moreGairdín Abhann / River Garden
A constituted group supported by LORAG that comprises Garden, Woodwork, and Men’s groups, facilitates practical activities like building and polytunnel management, and serves as a lively space for various events and educational trips for its engaged members.
Read moreFestival programme
LORAG runs an extensive festival programme throughout the year, with the one-day Féile na hAbhann (River Festival) in August serving as a highlight, bringing the River Lagan to life with free events for residents and attracting over 11,000 people in 2026.
Read moreFamily Support
LORAG’s Children’s Project provides a safe, welcoming and inspiring space for children aged 5-11.