A welcoming community where age is celebrated, independence is supported, and every resident is valued.

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Cuan Day Care Centre entrance.

WELCOME

A Purpose-Built Home for Dignified and Independent Living

Cuan an Chláir is a purpose-built campus in Ennis, Co. Clare, offering secure, comfortable, and uplifting homes for older people. The development includes 27 houses, a vibrant Day Care Facility operated by Clarecare, and a dedicated Alzheimer’s Unit provided by the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

Our story began in 2006 with a simple yet ambitious vision: to create a place where older people could live independently within a supportive community. With the generous gift of land from the Diocese of Killaloe, that vision has become a thriving reality. Today, Cuan an Chláir stands as a testament to partnership, compassion, and the belief that age is an asset.

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FACILITIES

A Campus Designed Around Care and Community

Three complementary services, working together to support older people at every stage of life.

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Sheltered Housing

Independent living within a supportive community. Purpose-built homes designed for comfort, safety, and peace of mind.

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Day Care Centre

Daily support, social connection, and care. A welcoming centre offering activities, meals, and daytime support for older people.

Alzheimer’s Unit

Dedicated facilities providing high-quality support for people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

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  • “The Centre is my life. I’d be lost without it. It’s great to come out and everybody’s so pleasant and kind, and they can’t do enough for a person.”

    EDDIE

  • “The Centre is my life. I’d be lost without it. It’s great to come out and everybody’s so pleasant and kind, and they can’t do enough for a person.”

    EDDIE

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Applications for accommodation at Cuan an Chláir are managed through Clare County Council’s Housing Department. Residents are selected according to the Council’s eligibility criteria and assessment process.

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Main courtyard of Cuan An Chlair Centre - ground level.
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Drone shot of Cuan An Chlair buildings.
Drone shot of Cuan An Chlair Centre.
Drone shot of Cuan An Chlair buildings.

Common Questions About Cuan an Chláir

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“The Centre is my life. I’d be lost without it. It’s great to come out and everybody’s so pleasant and kind, and they can’t do enough for a person.”

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  • Wide shot of elderly man and woman from the back holding hands with Cuan An Chlair Centre buildings in background.
  • View of old man surrounded by chickens in a chicken coop.
  • Close-up of man's hand holding up a key.
  • View inside a grow tunnel showing man planting seedlings.
  • View of entrance to one of the units in the Cuan An Chlair Centre.
  • Exterior view of small, self-contained unit in the Cuan An Chlair complex.
  • Cuan Daycare Centre - view from entrance.

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Cuan an Chláir is a purpose-built campus in Ennis, Co. Clare, offering secure, comfortable, and uplifting homes for older people. The development includes 27 sheltered houses, a vibrant Day Care Facility operated by Clarecare, and a dedicated Alzheimer’s Unit provided by the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

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