Lifeline for families blighted by addiction — but no funding to keep doors open

After the death and dismemberment of Keane Mulready-Woods, promises were made to local communities. But the money to back them up never appeared
Lifeline for families blighted by addiction — but no funding to keep doors open

Jackie McKenna, from the Family Addiction Support Network in Dundalk. Picture: Moya Nolan

Sat, 28 Aug, 2021 - 06:00
Cormac O’Keeffe, Security Correspondent

After 20 years supporting families traumatised by addiction, sisters Jackie and Gwen McKenna fear they will have no choice but to close up shop soon.

The problem, they say, is funding.

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