The first development by the Foundation was officially opened in September 1984, although we admitted our first Residents there in 1982. The opening ceremony was performed by His Excellency, Dr. Patrick Hillery, President of Ireland. Lady Ryder came to Ballyroan on this momentous occasion. She was accompanied by Mr. R. I. Johnson from the Council of the Sue Ryder International Foundation. It was with great pride that they together with the Chairman of the Foundation in Ireland watched President Hillery cutting the ribbon on the first Sue Ryder housing complex in Ireland. The Sue Ryder complex in Ballyroan today is a settled community development where many happy residents have made and are enjoying their homes. Here, as in all other Sue Ryder Homes, there is a four course meal provided each day, ensuring a well balanced and healthy diet and creating a social occasion. In Ballyroan, as elsewhere, there is security available 24 hours a day. There are currently 25 houses in this development. In 2001 the Foundation purchased the home of a former Board member Dr Bart Horan. Dr Horan was a well respected figure in the community and had been a member of the Sue Ryder Foundation Board for many years. His home was adjacent to the Ballyroan complex and provided an opportunity for the Foundation to deliver additional accommodation to the elderly in the area.

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Deirdre Kennedy is the Scheme Manager and would be delighted to show you around this beautiful facility. Call on (057) 8731071 or E-mail sueryderfoundation@eircom.net to arrange an appointment.

Testimonial: Christina Doran