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Kerrys Eye* Thursday, 4 June 2015 Page: 14
fluid residents celebrate in Kenmare RESIDENTS OF THE Cluid sheltered housing scheme, Taobh Linn, in Kenmare celebrated European Neighbours’ Day last Friday. by BredaJoy The residents were treated to an afternoon tea as part of the special day which celebrates community spirit. “Today is about celebrating Taobh Linn residents tram l-r: Jackie O’Suliivan, Teresa Murphy, Flora community, reminding Murphy, Mary Nolan and Margaret Wright enjoying European Neighbours' us how wonderful it Day last Friday. is when people of all ages get together to enjoy their neighbourhood,” scheme importantly, their family to low income families, manager Elizabeth White single people, older people, is vital.” said. “Today is a brilliant example people with a disability and Traveller families. Cluid’s “With almost 600 sheltered of just how important properties in Kenmare are housing units across strong communities really the country, Cluid is acutely are,” she said. “The tenants occupied by people who had previously been on aware of the importance are all great people the Kerry County Council of enabling tenants in and although we provide housing waiting list. sheltered accommodation the bricks and mortar, it to live independently for really is them who create It was a special day for as long as possible,” the a home.” new tenant Margaret manager said. Cluid is one of the largest Wright (pictured) as she “Ensuring they have access Approved Housing Bodies met her new neighbours to services and, more for the first time. in Ireland providing homes
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