Memory book captures 50 years of history at Lisgarel

Four women standing in front of display boards. Photos and newspaper clippings are on the boards. Balloons are in the background.

Do you have any memories of Lisgarel Residential Home in Larne?

As it celebrates 50 years since it first opened back in March 1975, staff are putting together a special memory book to mark the occasion.

Explaining more, Manager Louanne Bakker said: “Over the years there has been many celebrations and happy times in Lisgarel and we’ve been planning for this anniversary for some time. This has included meeting with retired staff and gathering verbal and visual memories from them.

“As part of this, we were delighted to welcome Margaret Dempsey back to Lisgarel, one of the original members of staff here back in 1975. She recalled many happy times and how she enjoyed 25 wonderful years working with residents, staff and families.

“It was a real pleasure to have visitors calling in with us including former colleagues, clergy members and others from within the local community who all have contributed in a unique way to the legacy of Lisgarel.

“So many people have played a vital part in our success through the years and we wanted to acknowledge this as part of our celebrations.

“If anyone else would like to share their stories or cherished moments with us we would love to hear from them so that they can help us make history come alive for future generations.”

To get involved contact the team at Lisgarel by ringing 028 2827 4833.

Two women stand beside a cake on a table. 50th anniversary decorations are in the background.
Lisgarel Residential Home Manager Louanne Bakker pictured with Margaret Dempsey who worked at Lisgarel for 25 years from 1975, and later went on to hold the position of manager.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A group of people sitting around a table. Balloons and decorations are in the background.
Pictured at Lisgarel’s 50th anniversary celebrations are Stephen McFetridge (volunteer) Colette O’Neill (Area Manager) Paula Mullan, Denise Gurney and Louanne Bakker (Manager).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Four women standing in front of display boards. Photos and newspaper clippings are on the boards. Balloons are in the background.
Lisgarel Residential Home staff members Michelle Shannon, Irene McCann, Louanne Bakker and Margaret Montgomery with a display of old photographs and newspaper articles set up as part of the home’s 50th anniversary.

10th April 2025

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