Edel House was reopened yesterday by Taoiseach Micheál Martin, following a €7.54 million redevelopment.
The Good Shepherd Cork's emergency shelter for women and children opened its doors in 1972, and provides accommodation for up to 13 families and 20 single women who are homeless.
Located at Grattan Street, Edel House recently underwent an extensive refurbishment and expansion project. The new facility provides residents with a bespoke environment, including ensuite single rooms and one and two bedroom family units. The new facility also provides for therapeutic, educational and other appropriate spaces.
Funding of €7.54 million was provided for the project by the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage, through Cork City Council. The first phase of the redevelopment project involved the construction of the new adjoining building, which was completed in April 2021.
Phase two of the project included the refurbishment of the existing building which was completed in May of this year.
The Taoiseach, Micheál Martin T.D., said:
“I am delighted to officially open the redeveloped Edel House today. It represents a €7.5m investment by the government in modern facilities for a vital service. Good Shepherd Cork has been providing services over the past 50 years to vulnerable women, children and families in Cork. Edel House, along with GSC’s other services, play an important role in Cork City. I want to applaud the collaboration over the past few years between Good Shepherd and the statutory agencies, the City Council, and other bodies in the sector to seek to broaden and deepen the services that are provided to the most vulnerable in the City. I am delighted to be here today at this significant milestone for the service, to recognise the important and difficult work that is done by everyone in this building, including the staff and those in emergency accommodation here.”
