Update on Teach na nDaoine

The statement below and the accompanying photographs have been provided by the Teach na nDaoine Committee.

The renovation and expansion of the Teach na nDaoine Senior Citizens Centre in Nicholastown are nearly complete. The former dispensary has been fully refurbished, and a spacious new extension has been added to the side and rear. This modern facility now boasts a welcoming lounge, a dining room, a meeting room, a versatile activity area, a kitchen, and two cloakrooms, each finished to a high standard. The rooms have been thoughtfully furnished, creating a warm and inviting environment designed to serve the community’s senior residents. The final touch will be to complete the tarmacking of the building’s exterior.

To date, €164,407 has been spent on the project. Of this amount, 71% was funded by grants (including the Town & Village Grant, Lottery, Community Festival Grant, HSE Community and Voluntary Support Grant, CEP 2018, and the Community Support Fund), 20% came from fundraising efforts, and 9% from donations. Running costs accounted for €12,394, planning costs were €5,486, and the remaining funds went on renovation, extension, and furnishings. The current bank balance is €3,509.

The current committee has taken the project as far as possible. However, with increasing governance requirements around elder care facilities, the committee recognises that it lacks the necessary expertise to manage these additional responsibilities. As a result, the HSE Older Persons section now oversees the building.

The committee would like to extend its heartfelt thanks to everyone for their generous help and support over the years. They remain committed to offering any assistance needed to the HSE in establishing this much-needed Senior Citizens Centre.

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