A brief histroy including some key dates:
1966 – Monaghan Branch of Parents and Friends founded by Margaret Douglas, Joseph Dirwin,
Kileen Mulligan, Patricia McKenna, Leo Kinsella, Dan Rogan and Sean Murphy. The main aim was to improve the lives of those with an intellectual disability and their families.
1993 – Opening of first care home at Donagh House Tierneil.
1994 – Became a limited company now known as Monaghan Parents and Friends of Persons with an Intellectual Disability Ltd.
2003 – Opening of Millbrook House Milltown
2008 – Official opening of Brookevale House Milltown by President Mary McAleese
2009 – Chairperson Dan Rogan won the ICHS Board Member Award
2012 – Death of long term Chairperson Dan Rogan
2016 – Launch of Website and Facebook page
2021 – Purchase of No3 Woodlands Monaghan
The mission of Monaghan Parents and Friends is to promote the right of people with an intellectual disability and their families.
Monaghan Parents and Friends of Persons with an intellectual disability Ltd are members of Irish Council of Social Housing IRL, Inclusions IRT and Monaghan Disability Group.
Present Committee: 2021
Chairperson : Joe Dirwin Vice Chairperson: Paul Mc Glade
Secretary : Dympna Moran Treasurer : Cait Mc Kenna
John Molloy Sean Baxter Peter Corrigan Donal Kenny Nuala Cloonan Orla Mc Kenna Rosaleen Molloy Brian Kernaghan Patricia Mc Kenna Michael Mc Elroy
Directors:
Joe Dirwin
Cait Mc Kenna
Paul Mc Glade
Patricia Mc Kenna
Brian Kernaghan
Roselean Molloy Michael Mc Elroy
Contact Details : If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact our secretary via email dympna_m@hotmail.com