Montbretia House provides short residential breaks for adults aged 18 to 64 — a week by the sea in West Kerry, with the support each guest needs, day and night. Never more than six guests stay at a time.

Who we support

Every stay is planned around the person, but most guests come to us in one of three ways.

How a stay comes together

From the first phone call to the week itself, this is the path.

  1. 1

    Get in touch

    Refer yourself, or ask a family member or any member of a multi-disciplinary team to refer you. Where it applies, the referral goes to the HSE Respite Support Forum.

  2. 2

    Come and be assessed

    The Person in Charge meets you at the house. We talk through your health, medication, the support you get at home and the equipment you use, and we show you around.

  3. 3

    Choose your dates

    Once any reports are back, we offer you several weeks and you pick what suits. Guests usually arrive on a Monday and head home the following Sunday.

  4. 4

    Plan your week

    On arrival you set your own timetable — when you get up, what you eat, how much help you want, and what you would like to do.

Read the Resident’s Guide

Is respite here right for you?

  • Adults aged 18 to 64, women and men.
  • People with a primary disability, or dementia diagnosed before 65.
  • Those living in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland, with a medical assessment of needs.
  • Applications must be made before your 64th birthday.

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