Kerry Dairy Ireland Transfers Historic Building to St Joseph’s Foundation in Charleville
Source: DairyNews.today
Kerry Dairy Ireland, a division of Kerry Group, announced on Tuesday, November 5, that it is transferring ownership of the iconic “red brick building” in Charleville, County Cork, to St Joseph’s Foundation.
The transfer marks a milestone for both organizations, with the building set to continue serving the community under the foundation’s stewardship.
Founded in 1968, St Joseph’s Foundation provides a wide range of services and support for over 1,300 people with intellectual disabilities in north Cork and south Limerick. Kerry Dairy Ireland has supported the foundation for decades and stated that this agreement highlights the company’s commitment to community development.
“We are immensely pleased to see St Joseph’s Foundation, an organization we hold in high regard, become the new custodians of the red brick building,” said Pat Murphy, CEO of Kerry Dairy Ireland. “Their dedication to enhancing lives within our community is unparalleled, and we are confident that this new chapter will only amplify their remarkable work.”
Michael Hegarty, CEO of St Joseph’s Foundation, expressed gratitude to Kerry Dairy Ireland for its “vital support” in securing the building, which he described as a landmark in Charleville. “This partnership, grounded in our mutual commitment to rural Ireland, ensures that our joint efforts will benefit Charleville and the wider region for decades to come,” Hegarty said. He added that the building’s transfer allows the foundation to advance a significant project to enhance services for individuals with disabilities and their families.
The historic red brick building will continue to play a role in the community, aligned with St Joseph’s Foundation’s mission to provide the highest standards of care and support for those in need.
Founded in 1968, St Joseph’s Foundation provides a wide range of services and support for over 1,300 people with intellectual disabilities in north Cork and south Limerick. Kerry Dairy Ireland has supported the foundation for decades and stated that this agreement highlights the company’s commitment to community development.
“We are immensely pleased to see St Joseph’s Foundation, an organization we hold in high regard, become the new custodians of the red brick building,” said Pat Murphy, CEO of Kerry Dairy Ireland. “Their dedication to enhancing lives within our community is unparalleled, and we are confident that this new chapter will only amplify their remarkable work.”
Michael Hegarty, CEO of St Joseph’s Foundation, expressed gratitude to Kerry Dairy Ireland for its “vital support” in securing the building, which he described as a landmark in Charleville. “This partnership, grounded in our mutual commitment to rural Ireland, ensures that our joint efforts will benefit Charleville and the wider region for decades to come,” Hegarty said. He added that the building’s transfer allows the foundation to advance a significant project to enhance services for individuals with disabilities and their families.
The historic red brick building will continue to play a role in the community, aligned with St Joseph’s Foundation’s mission to provide the highest standards of care and support for those in need.
