The sheltered housing facility and Community Centre project was chosen by Sherry FitzGerald O' Reilly as a major beneficiary in its 'Care For The Community' programme three years ago.

This year's donation will be used towards the chapel roof fund. The replacement of the roof of the nuns' chapel on the site means that the building will be used as a venue for artistic events such as art exhibitions, music recitals, old time dancing and multi cultural events. "Sherry FitzGerald's contribution is most welcome and very timely," said Margharita Solon, Chairperson of Nas Na Riogh Housing Association. "The Community Centre is already being availed of by a wide variety of groups so our next step is to see to the chapel restored to its former glory and in use in the community."

The development of the 53 self-contained apartments for Older Persons at Mc Auley Place is in the tendering process at present. Nas Na Riogh Housing Association has received ongoing support from local residents, voluntary groups, the business community and statutory agencies in its work. "We are extremely grateful to an organisation like Sherry FitzGerald O'Reilly for their great generosity to us over the last three years," she added.