History
Damer Court is located on Wellington Street Upper in Dublin 7, D07 KX4E since 1975.
Damer Court was originally founded in 1719 by Joseph Damer, a benefactor and was located at 27 Parnell Street. Damer Court also incorporates Fortick's Charity House, which was established in 1755 on Little Denmark Street by Tristram Fortick, also a philanthropist. The combined charitable entity "Damer and Fortick Charity" now continues to operate Damer Court under Protestant ethos, through its operating company: "Damer & Fortick Residential Services Limited". |
Mission Statement
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Corporate Governance
The Board of the Damer & Fortick Charity and the Directors of Damer & Fortick Residential Services are mainly Church of Ireland members.
The Chair of Damer & Fortick Charity is the Dean of Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin under the registered charity number CHY2483 Damer & Fortick Residential Services Limited has a Board Chairperson under registered charity number CHY18787 |
Staff
There is a house manager on duty Monday to Friday (9am to 5.30pm).
Location
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Damer Court is conveniently located in Dublin 7 within easy walking distance of the surrounding areas of Phibsborough, Cabra, Drumcondra, and city centre. Also, it is within easy reach of all local amenities.
Situated approximately 500 metres from TUD (Technology University Dublin) Grangegorman Campus, the Mater Hospital, DCU (Dublin City University), Trinity College, Phoenix Park, Croke Park and the National Botanic Gardens. The Luas Green Line (Broadstone) tram stop is located nearby. There are also a number of Dublin Bus routes serving the City Centre, Bus Eireann's Busaras and Irish Rail services from Connolly & Heuston stations. |
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