BACKGROUND:
Day Programme: TRP was established in 1997 through a Tallaght Drugs Task Force initiative in response to the need for a dedicated rehabilitation project for the Tallaght area. The Day-Programme commenced in February 2000 and is now in its eleventh year of operation. A more comprehensive description of our services can be found in our ‘Day Programme’ Link above.
Aftercare: Our aftercare facility opened on 31st March 2009 and is an integral part of the rehabilitation service provided at TRP. A full description of services provided through aftercare can be found in the ‘Aftercare’ link above.
Room Rental: There is a Room Rental service now available in Kiltalown House which is open from 9.30am to 5.00pm Monday - Friday. These hours are to facilitate the many community groups and local organisations availing of the Room Rental service in Kiltalown House. It is an ideal setting for training, counselling, holistic treatments and meetings. Kiltalown House has large conference rooms which are suitable for groups of up to 35 people and small rooms suitable for counselling and holistic treatments for small groups. Rooms are wheelchair accessible. For a more detailed information please follow our ‘Room Rental’ link above.
Management: The board of directors is made up of representatives from a range of statutory, voluntary and community agencies/groups based in the Tallaght area. Who are as follows:
Mr. Seamus Massey (Jobstown School Principal) Chairperson
Fr. Val Martin (Parish Priest) Treasurer
Ms Michelle Hinds (Senior Addiction Counsellor H.S.E)
Mr Denis O`Driscoll (Chief Pharmist Addiction Service H.S.E)
Ms Mary Sheehan (Manager Flexible Training Unit)
Mr Charles O`Connor (TD)
Mr Pat Daly (Manager)
Mr Cathal King (Local Councillor for South Dublin County Council)
Mayor Maire Corr (Local Councillor) Seretary
Ms Joan P Cleere-Neville (Staff Member)
Premises: Following lengthy negotiations with South Dublin County Council (SDCC), TRP have been granted management licence for Kiltalown House since July 2005. This much larger premises offers the opportunity to expand services to our target group and to the community.
Kiltalown House is a beautiful restored house set at the foot of the Dublin mountains. It has beautiful gardens to the rear which our staff and participants find both relaxing and therapeutic. The house has been recently renovated and although it has kept its character it is now slightly more modern.
Kiltalown House and surrounding gardens
