CURRENT NEWS

HRH Visit to Glenmaroon with Wooden Spoon

RESPECT, the fundraising arm of the Daughters of Charity Service for People with an Intellectual Disability were honoured to have HRH The Princess Royal in her role as the Royal Patron of the Charity Wooden Spoon visit their new Bungalow Project at Holy Angels, Glenmaroon, Chapelizod.

HRH The Princess Royal was welcomed by the Chairman of RESPECT, Mr. Dermot Desmond to unveil a plaque to mark the occasion of the Wooden Spoon’s contribution to the new Bungalow Project.

This newly built and specially designed project consisting of Nine Bungalows, Day Care Centre and Restaurant for Fifty-Four People with Moderate-Severe Physical and Intellectual Disabilities is one of the most modern projects of its kind here in Ireland. This long awaited facility is welcomed by all and marks the transition of moving from old and unsuitable institutional type buildings.

Fred Hucker, a trustee of Wooden Spoon and one of its Founders commented: ‘It’s particularly appropriate that in our 25th anniversary year, that a project we have helped to fund is opened in the very city in which the seeds of Wooden Spoon were first planted. Dublin was the scene of England’s final defeat in the then Five Nations 1983 rugby series, making the team the recipients of the Wooden Spoon. A number of us were given a real wooden spoon in Dublin by friends and decided to form the Wooden Spoon charity to raise money for socially, physically and mentally disadvantaged children. In those 25 years we have raised over £13 million for a huge range of projects all over the British Isles. On this occasion we are thrilled that our Royal Patron has come to Dublin to open this project at the start of our anniversary year.’

Sister Martha Hegarty, Director of RESPECT said, ‘ We are very privileged to have HRH Tthe Princess Royal visit our new campus and this is a real sense of encouragement to all of us who strive daily to raise funds for People less fortunate than ourselves, as we now embark on another Capital project for our Special People. I would like to thank the Wooden Spoon for being instrumental in honouring us with a visit from their Royal Patron, , HRH (The Princess Royal) offer and a sincere Thank You to the Wooden Spoon for their contribution, and to to congratulate them on their 25 years of good work for for supporting many great causes’.

RESPECT Summer Lunch In The Four Seasons

Stephen Mallaghan and his hard working Committee are once again organising the RESPECT Summer Lunch in the Four Seasons on Saturday 25th June 2011. This Year will be the tenth consecutive year to host this great event for RESPECT. Much praise and admiration must go to Stephen and the Committee for their commitment, interest and wonderful friends who support this event each year. We look forward to June and what will surely be once again a great days fun and enjoyment in the nice relaxed atmosphere of the Four Seasons. A Big THANK YOU to all our Friends and Benefactors who support Stephen, his Committee and the work of RESPECT. More Information to follow....

Party Night for RESPECT

A Celebrity Bash is been organised by Paul Sheeran and Paul Byrne for Friday 20th May at Lillies Bordello.
This event will be attended by numerous celebrities all in aid of RESPECT and the RESPECT Triathlon Team. If interested contact the RESPECT Office 01-8245420 for further details

Triathlon

RESPECT is currently recruiting Triathletes for the 2011 Triathlone event which takes place on Saturday 2nd July 2011 in Athlone.This is a great event Full credit must go to the Organisers of the Event, who always ensure a great weekend's activities. If you are interested in taking part Contact the RESPECT Office for a Booking Form on 01-8245420 or For more information on the Triathlon Visit www.triathlone.com

RESPECT Summer Ball in London

RESPECT are proud to announce their first overseas event will take place on Thursday 16th June at Battersea Power Station in London. More to follow...

Cycle for RESPECT

Two Sponsored Cycles take place from Dublin to Navan (Sun 29th May) and Dublin to Galway (Sat 9th July). If interested in taking part Contact Liam on 086-8222614

Glenmaroon Bungalows

Since the Bungalows opened, the residents have settled in and are very happy in their new surroundings and have adjusted very well to their new homely type setting.