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Cairde Le Cheile

Cairde Le Cheile is exactly what it is, "Friends Together". But it is Friends Together with a purpose. A group of people, organisations and statutory bodies came together with the aim of supplying sporting, social and cultural facilities for people with disability, be it physical or intellectual.

Representatives of People with Disability Ireland, Donegal Sports Partnership, Special Olympics, Donegal County Council, Letterkenny Town Council, Health Service Executive North West, and last but not least, Letterkenny Hospital's Sports and Social Club came together and formed a company, Cairde Le Cheile Ltd.

The company has acquired the old St Conals Chapel which is a landmark building situated in Letterkenny Town Park, but which is in a poor state of repair. The building was on lease from the Health Board to Letterkenny Town Council. Both the Council and the Health Board have transferred their interest to Cairde le Cheile.

The company have drawn up plans and have planning permission to turn the chapel into a purpose built, state of the art centre for people with special needs. This is a unique project, not just in this area, but in the whole of Ireland, as there are no comparable projects anywhere in the country. Once again Donegal people are leading the way.

The centre will have a sports hall, gymnasium, hydrotherapy pool, social area, changing rooms and toilet facilities. There will also be a coffee shop which will be open to the public and patrons of the park. The centre will also provide employment for people with disabilities.

The project, when completed, will have cost in the region of €2.5/3 million. We would ask you to support any fundraising events in aid of this worthy project.

Friends Together Supporting People with Disability. Physical & Intellectual.