PICTURES: Many attend 25th anniversary event to remember Sr Joan Madden in Tipperary

There was a beautiful Community Mass for Pearse Park Residents, with special remembrance of Sr. Joan Madden, (25th anniversary), at Knockanrawley Resource Centre in Tipperary Town, on Friday January 9.

Thanks to all involved in the organisation of this event and special thanks to the KRC Manager Emer, and to Aoife Kelly, who represented the family, for co-ordinating this very special occasion.

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Sr. Joan would most certainly have been very proud. Sr. Joan Madden, of the Sisters of Mercy, was the founder of Knockanrawley Resource Centre. Established in 1991, KRC stands as a lasting legacy of her vision, leadership, and deep commitment to the people of Tipperary Town.

Knockanrawley Resource Centre (KRC) is a long-standing community hub offering holistic support, including childcare, family therapy (since 1991), and programmes for disadvantaged youth (like the Ability Programme) and adults (ETB courses), focusing on empowerment and community development. Recent activities included new ETB courses in early 2026. 

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KRC provides a wide range of services from parent support to training and employment pathways, operating on principles of social justice and inclusion.

The Centre aims to empower individuals and families in the greater Tipperary area, through community development, promoting equality, human rights, and social justice.

The Centre is a beacon for other communities throughout the country and is a vital, evolving centre which continuously adapts to the needs of the community.

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