Rossecourt, Balgaddy

Stewarts Foundation is proud to present a new model of social interaction, in an integrated community development in Balgaddy in West Dublin. This landmark Resource Building, of over 6,000 square metres, is a testament to Stewarts’ commitment to become the agency of choice for people with intellectual disability into the twenty–first century. Featuring Primary Schools, Adult Education and Vocational Training facilities, as well as Residential and Retail accommodation, this new development has been built as part of an overall residential development containing 254 privately owned residential units. Nursing Home and Palliative Care services are also planned.

Working in partnership with FÁS and with the Health Service Executive, Stewarts is promoting this new and dynamic approach to integration by creating a new community to meet the social, educational and cultural needs of all. This village offers service users the freedom to live in the community while operating within the support system of the Foundation.

The new three storey building, which combines Vocational Training with Adult Education and HSE Primary Care Services, is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of our service users. Stewarts, working with Professor Bryan Lawson, Dean of Architecture at Sheffield University, presented design concepts which were developed by Anthony Reddy Associates Architects to create an open, accessible building, filled with light and capable of delivering services to all. Durkan Family Homes completed the building within schedule and within budget in September 2008.

Rossecourt also provides for two new culinary experiences, the Rossecourt Restaurant and the Panini Bar. Future plans include the provision of a range of adult learning opportunities for the community.