Kerry Dairy Ireland, a division of Kerry Group, has today (Tuesday, November 5) announced that it is transferring ownership of the historic “red brick building” in Charleville, Co. Cork to St Joseph’s Foundation.

The foundation, founded in 1968, provides a range of comprehensive services and supports for over 1,300 people with intellectual disabilities in the north Cork and south Limerick areas.

Kerry Dairy Ireland, which has been a supporter of St Joseph’s Foundation for decades, said that this agreement “marks a significant moment for both organisations”.

Kerry added that the red brick building is “a landmark in Charleville” and is part of the company’s commitment to innovation and community development.

Under the new ownership of St. Joseph’s Foundation, the building will continue to serve the community, aligning with the foundation’s mission to provide and promote the highest standards of care and support to those in need.

“We are immensely pleased to see St Joseph’s Foundation, an organisation we hold in high regard, become the new custodians of the red brick building,” Pat Murphy, chief executive of Kerry Dairy Ireland, said.

“Their dedication to enhancing the lives of individuals and families within our community is unparalleled, and we are confident that this new chapter will only amplify their remarkable work,” he added.

Michael Hegarty, chief executive of St Joseph’s Foundation thanked Kerry Dairy Ireland for its “vital support” in securing the building 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.

“This milestone in the history of the foundation allows us to advance a significant project that will enhance services for individuals with disabilities and their families,” he said.

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