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Greenacres, Dundrum, Dublin 14 Tel: (01) 298 7618
Journeyman Programme, Co. Tipperary Tel: (051) 641 892
Kyle, Callan, Co. Kilkenny Tel: (056) 772 5458
Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny Tel: (056) 775 4132
Web: www.camphill.ie
Provides various situations where individuals with intellectual disabilities,
volunteer carers (co-workers) and others can share a full and meaningful
life. These situations range from rural village communities, where those in
the community both live and work together on the land, to communities
integrated in urban settings, to those providing inclusive work or training
situations. The communities cater for individuals with an intellectual
disability ranging in age from childhood to old age. Further information
about the different communities can be obtained from the website.
CanTeen Ireland
Carmichael Centre, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7
Tel: (01) 872 2012, 9.00am – 5.00pm
Email: canteen@oceanfree.net Web: www.canteen.ie
Nationwide support group for young people who have or have had cancer,
and for their brothers, sisters and friends. CanTeen Ireland was set up in
1990 by a group of dedicated health professionals and is associated with the
Irish Cancer Society. It organises weekends away and leisure activities. The
steering committee has a majority of teenage members and the CanTeen
newsletter is produced by members.
CARDI – The Centre for Ageing Research in Ireland
Forestview, Purdy’s Lane, Belfast, BT8 7ZX, Northern Ireland
Tel: +44 (0) 289 069 0066 Fax: +44 (0) 289 064 6604,
9.00am – 5.00pm Mon to Fri
Email: info@cardi.ie Web: www.cardi.ie
Non-profit organisation established to provide a mechanism for greater
collaboration among age researchers, for wider dissemination of ageing
research information and to advance a research agenda relevant to the needs
of older people in Ireland. Operates at a strategic level and in an advisory
capacity. Focuses on promoting research co-operation across a range of
sectors and disciplines and concentrates on influencing the strategic direction
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