The Garda Benevolent Trust Fund continue to operate the Holiday Home Scheme as part of their initiative of improving the overall service it provides for its’ members.

The aim is to cater for serving and retired members who are members of the Trust Fund and have a child with special needs, by providing the entire family with a one week holiday fully funded by the Garda Benevolent Trust Fund.  

The Trust Fund own two properties in Donegal Town and two properties in Aylesbridge, near Courtown, Co. Wexford.  All four houses are available under the Holiday Home Scheme to families who have a child with special needs who is under 23yrs of age. Each house has 3-4 bedrooms, is fully furnished including washing machine, dryer, and fully equipped kitchen. Properties at both locations are wheelchair accessible and are available to families all year round.  Preference will be give to new applicants and to families who have availed of the Scheme on three occasions or less in the past.   

The Scheme has been in existence well over fifteen years now and continues to be a tremendous success with our members.  Members are invited to contact the office for further information by emailing info@gardabenevolent.ie.  Application Forms are now available.

Donegal Holiday Homes

Wexford Holiday Homes