“A refuge and a safe harbour for people struggling with addiction” is how Cuan Mhuire has been described by SDLP MLA Justin McNulty on its 40th anniversary.
Speaking at the celebration of 40 years of support, Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “Founded on 29th June 1984 by Sister Consilio, Cuan Mhuire has helped 25,000 people to regain control of their addiction and build better lives for themselves.
“Cuan Mhuire has treated every person that has come through their doors with respect and dignity. Thousands of people from across Ireland have been made to feel special and hopeful, despite a sense that their lives were broken.
“It was powerfully poignant to see Hale Williams officially cut the ribbon on a new residential block, on the day that Hale himself is celebrating being 40 years sober, after being the first person admitted to Cuan Mhuire in Newry, back in 1984.
“We are extraordinarily fortunate to have a facility as exceptional as Cuan Mhuire located in Newry. They have restored hope for countless families across our island and given them a chance at a fresh start.
“Cuan Mhuire has stood a sure shield and a shining light for people and families the length and breadth of our island. As a community, we are forever indebted to Cuan Mhuire, and it is a debt that we can never fully repay.
“My hope is that people continue to support this life saving organisation for generations to come.”
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