Sue Ryder Foundation in Ireland

The Sue Ryder Foundation in Ireland was founded in late 1970s, dedicated to helping older people live safely, securely and independently-with a choice of services to suit all needs.

Who do we help?

The Sue Ryder Homes in Ireland provide sheltered housing for the elderly and those who have found themselves in difficult circumstances in society.

How do we help?

The Foundation provides housing and support to the elderly and disabled in seven locations throughout the country: Ballyroan, Dalkey, Holy Cross, Kilminchy, Laois, Owning, Carlow and Nenagh. Each house reflects the individual character of its residents, over and above the standard furnishings such as cookers and fridges. Each day, residents receive a four course lunch; meeting both nutritional and social needs.

The Sue Ryder Foundation in Ireland also has a network of over 20 charity shops, with its own dedicated volunteers, generous colleagues making a very worthwhile contribution to the work of the charity. The Sue Ryder Shops serve not just an excellent way to fundraise, but are welcome retail outlets for many families on restricted incomes.

Why support us?

The challenges that age and disability brings are more manageable in the independent but supported environment the Sue Ryder Foundation in Ireland provides.

The Sue Ryder Foundation in Ireland is supporting the work of sister charities in Malawi and Albania, with financial support from Irish Aid and donations from the public.

Our Future Plans

The Foundation is in the process of developing a number of new schemes throughout the country. All the schemes will provide accommodation and services for the elderly using the Sue Ryder Model of care support.

The Streame, Nenagh: the Foundation has opened a 50 unit scheme, a combination of one and two bed apartments. The scheme will also offer a commercial kitchen, communal dining room, treatment rooms and an oratory. The scheme blends into its background, close to all the local amenities, shops, bus routes, church and town centre with a new medical centre being planned adjacent to the site.

"The challenge we have set ourselves is the enhancement of life for people. Our community-based non-profit housing developments are designed especially to promote independent living in security, peace and comfort without the pressures but maintaining dignity which add years to life. I ask you to 'Share the Care' and thus add life to the years."

Charles McDonald, founder of the Sue Ryder Foundation in Ireland

Sue Ryder Foundation in Ireland
Sue Ryder House
Ballyroan, Co.Laois
Ireland
Phone: +353(057)8731071
Fax: +353(057)8731009
sueryderfoundation@eircom.net