History : An idea of having a Vinayaka Temple as a worship place was brought forward during a social get together in 2003. It was decided to assess the interest of Hindu community on building a Vinayaka temple in Ireland. The seed was sown on the Vijayadhasami day in 2003.
The pooja was conducted to the gods (Vinayaka, Saraswathi and Lakshmi) on the Vijayadhasami day traditionally constituting Sankalpam, Kalasa pooja, Archana, Aarathi and Prasadham. A qualified priest was flown in from the UK and there was excellent response from the community.
The Pooja was attended by about 225 people and the response from the devotees was highly positive. Many devotees were very keen and showed particular interest and support in establishing a Vinayaka temple in Ireland.
Subsequent to this pooja, an executive committee was formed and office bearers were elected for the post of President, Vice-President, Secretary, Joint secretary and Treasurer in order to achieve the goal of establishing a Vinayaka Temple in Ireland. Regular monthly poojas are being conducted from then on without any break.
The main pooja is performed and then it is followed by Ashtothram, Aarathi, Archanas & Prasadham. There are special poojas conducted on occassions when the monthly temple falls close to a major religious function.
Temple Hours     : 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Temple Address : Ireland Vinayaka Temple,
                                  Ballyroan Community Centre,
                                  Marian Road, Rathfarnham,
                                  Dublin 14.
Telephone          : 00353-86-8881905
Fax                       : 00353-1-6715564
Website               : http://www.ivt.ie