Cuan Mhuire Athy is the largest centre in the Cuan Mhuire network and the organisation’s main base for admissions. It provides residential addiction treatment with medically supervised detox, with separate centres for men and women on the site at Cardington, Co. Kildare.
Cuan Mhuire Athy at a glance
These details were checked against Cuan Mhuire’s own website for this location.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Service type | Residential (inpatient) addiction treatment |
| Who it serves | Adults 18 and over — separate male and female centres |
| Detox | Yes — medically supervised, including a 32-bed drug detox unit |
| Beds | Approximately 108 in the main centre; the Sr. Consilio Centre has 39 beds for women |
| Address | Cardington, Athy, Co. Kildare, R14 XH79 |
| Phone | +353 (0)59 863 1493 (also 059 863 1090) |
| Admissions email | admission@cuanmhuire.ie |
| Run by | Cuan Mhuire (voluntary organisation) — head office |
Why Athy is often the first call
Athy functions as Cuan Mhuire’s head office, and its admissions email serves the wider network. If you are unsure which Cuan Mhuire centre suits your situation — or whether you need detox before treatment — this is a sensible place to start the conversation.
The site runs separate centres for men and women rather than a mixed programme. The Sr. Consilio Centre provides 39 beds for women, alongside the larger main centre.
Detox and residential treatment together
Athy has a substantial medically supervised detox capacity, including a 32-bed drug detox unit. That matters because detox and rehabilitation are two different things, and doing them in one place removes a gap where people often fall away.
- Detox clears the substance from your body under medical supervision and manages withdrawal safely.
- Residential treatment is the structured programme that follows — the part that addresses why use took hold.
- Aftercare supports the return to everyday life, which is usually where recovery is won or lost.
Cuan Mhuire centres compared
We list two Cuan Mhuire locations in our directory. They serve different people.
| Feature | Athy, Co. Kildare | Farnanes, Co. Cork |
|---|---|---|
| Who it serves | Men and women, in separate centres | Women only |
| Age | 18+ | 18+ |
| Detox on site | Yes — includes a 32-bed drug detox unit | Yes — 6-bed drug detox unit |
| Scale | Approx. 108 beds, plus 39 for women in the Sr. Consilio Centre | 34 residential beds |
| Role | Head office and main admissions point | Regional centre |
| Phone | 059 863 1493 | 021 733 5994 |
Full details for the Cork centre are on our Cuan Mhuire Farnanes listing.
How to enquire about admission
- Phone 059 863 1493 or email admission@cuanmhuire.ie.
- Explain your situation, including any alcohol or benzodiazepine use, so detox needs can be assessed.
- Ask about waiting times, programme structure and aftercare.
- Ask about cost and what help exists if money is a barrier.
Not sure whether residential care is the right step? Our guide to inpatient rehab treatment compares it with outpatient options, and our drinking self-check may help you weigh things up first.
Other services nearby
Browse all rehab centres in Kildare or every rehab centre in Ireland we list. For young people aged 15–21, Aiséirí Aislinn in Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny is the closest specialist residential option.
Frequently asked questions
Does Cuan Mhuire Athy take both men and women?
Yes, but in separate centres rather than a mixed programme. The Sr. Consilio Centre on the site provides 39 beds for women.
Is detox available at Athy?
Yes. Athy provides medically supervised detox, including a 32-bed drug detox unit, so detox and residential treatment can happen at the same location.
How do I apply for a place?
Contact the centre on 059 863 1493 or email admission@cuanmhuire.ie. Athy is Cuan Mhuire’s main admissions point for the network.
Where is Cuan Mhuire Athy?
Cardington, Athy, Co. Kildare,
Eircode R14 XH79.
Phone: 059 863 1493
Sources and last checked: Address, Eircode, phone numbers, admissions email, detox capacity and centre structure verified against Cuan Mhuire’s official location page, Cuan Mhuire Athy, Kildare. Helpline details from the HSE Drugs and Alcohol Helpline. Listing last checked July 2026.
