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Golf Classic 2026 and Major Milestone for New Respite Home

MooreHaven Respite– News Update 28th May 2026

MooreHaven is delighted to announce that its annual Golf Classic will take place on Thursday and Friday, 4th and 5th June 2026 at Tipperary Golf Club. We invite everyone to join us for two days of golf and camaraderie at the beginning of June.

All proceeds will go directly to fund the fit out of the respite home which will cost in excess of €100k. To-date, €33K has been raised due to the generosity of the Local Community; Individual and Company sponsorship & Donations and the generosity of friends and supporters of MooreHaven.

How can you support us?

MOOREHAVEN GOLF CLASSIC 2026 – Tipperary Golf Club

  • Event Sponsorship + Team of 4 – Cost €340 (incl. meal)
  • Team of 4 – Cost €240 (incl. meal)
  • Individual/Family/Business Tee-Box Sponsorship – Cost €50
  • Individuals/Company Sponsorship – Amount at your discretion

(Scan QR Code to Sponsor or Enter)

TO BOOK A TEE TIME

Please call Tipperary Golf Club Pro-Shop:

Darragh McComb
062-51119

During 2024, MooreHaven purchased “The Beeches” property in Kingswell, Tipperary Town E34 E415, with generous funding from the JP McManus Foundation. Renovation works commenced shortly thereafter, overseen by Marlhill Construction & Team together with the MooreHaven Project Team.

By the end of May 2026 the renovation of The Beeches will be completed and the Construction Team will be leaving the site.

The Respite Home is 4000sq ft in size; It has 5 guest bedrooms; Customised bathrooms; Welcoming kitchen; Sensory room; Recreational room and spacious living/TV room. It is surrounded by parkland; beautiful trees and areas where our guests can enjoy being outdoors and garden.

The MooreHaven Respite Team is currently progressing the “fit out” of the building. In brief the “fit out” includes deep cleaning of the facility; Setting up each bedroom – beds being assembled; cleaned and dressed; chairs; wardrobes; dressing tables being added; pictures hung on the walls; Creating a cosy kitchen – assembling the tables & chairs; adding the White goods; cutlery; delph; etc.; Adding the furniture; pictures; lights to the Sitting room; Kitting out the hot press with bedding; towels etc.

Lots of activities happening so that the Respite Home will be ready to welcome its first guests, the MooreHaven staff; families/carers and our service users in the coming weeks.

A huge Thank You to all concerned with Marlhill Constructions; the local trades people and suppliers for their support in making this happen and to the MooreHaven Team for their ongoing support on the long journey to securing our Respite Home for the South Tipperary and East Limerick Region.

MooreHaven’s respite provides a scheduled/planned adult respite service that best meets the needs of people with an intellectual disability, Autism and/or Physical or Sensory Disability while:

  • Offering primary carers a much-needed break while their loved ones receive outstanding support in a safe and engaging environment.
  • The respite service will provide up to 1,600 bed nights annually at full capacity, operating across a 48 week schedule.

MooreHaven remains committed to working in partnership with the Health Service Executive to ensure that respite services are delivered in a responsive and person-centred way.

May 2026 represents a significant milestone for the Tipperary and Limerick regions, as Families, Carers and Service Users of MooreHaven Service have been advocating for a respite service for more than thirty years.

“The Beeches” is now a reality. Congratulations!

About MooreHaven

Established in 1981, MooreHaven delivers vital day and residential services to over 132 people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, supported by more than 100 dedicated staff.

With service hubs in Tipperary Town, Cashel, Thurles and five residential homes in Tipperary Town, MooreHaven remains committed to its mission of serving the community.

MooreHaven upholds core values of Person-Centredness, Active Citizenship, and Community Inclusion, empowering all service users to achieve personal goals and greater independence through the Person-Centred Planning Process.

Day Services Include

  • Day activity and craft programmes feature life-skills and recreational/leisure activities.
  • Training covers a range of skills including cooking, computers, and general life-skills.
  • Supported work experience within MooreHaven includes horticulture, woodwork, and sewing.
  • Local employers provide work opportunities for an average of 25 service users at any time.
  • A small autism support service is also available.

Residential Service

Residential Service currently operates five homes all within Tipperary Town.

  • The residential service provides person-centred residential support for people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, promoting dignity, autonomy and individual choice in all aspects of daily living.
  • Creates a homely, comfortable environment where residents feel safe, valued and supported to live a life as independently as possible.
  • Focuses on enhancing quality of life through meaningful lived experiences.
  • Encourages active integration into the local community through education, recreational activities and social networks.
  • Promotes inclusion, respect and dignity, ensuring each individuals voices is heard and their preferences shape the service they receive.

Donations and Sponsorship

Note: All funds raised by or for MooreHaven are used exclusively to develop facilities for our service users and are not allocated to day-to-day running costs or expenses.

Donations and Sponsorship can be made directly to:

The Accounts Office
MooreHaven
O’Brien St
Tipperary Town
E34 H280

By payment on the day or by bank transfer:

Account Name: MOOREHAVEN CENTRE (TIPPERARY) DAC
IBAN: IE42BOFI90610141102564
BIC: BOFIIE2D

NOTE: PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR BUSINESS NAME OR PERSONAL NAME AS REFERENCE ON ANY BANK TRANSFER.

Thank you for supporting MooreHaven. It is greatly appreciated!