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Roscommon respite centre to close despite campaign

The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) is shutting the Cuisle centre in Donamon in Co Roscommon because of funding issues.

Roscommon respite centre to close despite campaign

Fri, 29 Nov, 2019 - 11:24

Digital Desk staff

A respite centre for people with disabilities will close today with the loss of 48 jobs.

The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) is shutting the Cuisle centre in Donamon in Co Roscommon because of funding issues.

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