Cuan Mhuire Farnanes is a women-only residential addiction treatment centre in rural County Cork, run by Cuan Mhuire — Ireland’s largest voluntary provider of residential addiction treatment. The centre has 34 residential beds and its own drug detox unit.
Cuan Mhuire Farnanes 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 | Women only, aged 18 and over |
| Beds | 34 residential beds |
| Detox | Yes — a 6-bed drug detox unit on site |
| Address | Merri Heights, Knockshanawee, Farnanes, Co. Cork |
| Phone | +353 (0)21 733 5994 |
| farnanes@cuanmhuire.ie | |
| Run by | Cuan Mhuire (voluntary organisation) |
Who this centre is for
Farnanes is one of Cuan Mhuire’s network of centres across Ireland, and it is designated as a female centre only for adults aged 18 and over. Men seeking residential treatment with the same organisation should look to another location — Cuan Mhuire in Athy, Co. Kildare operates separate male and female centres and is also the organisation’s head office for admissions.
A women-only setting matters to a lot of people. Many women entering treatment have histories of trauma, and a single-gender environment can make it easier to speak openly in group work and to focus on recovery.
Residential treatment and detox
Residential care means living at the centre for the duration of the programme rather than attending appointments from home. Having a detox unit on the same site means medically supervised withdrawal can lead straight into treatment without a transfer.
| Consider residential care if… | Outpatient care may suit better if… |
|---|---|
| Dependence is severe or long-standing | Use is caught earlier and is less entrenched |
| Home life makes staying substance-free very hard | Home is stable and supportive |
| Previous attempts at home have not held | Work, study or caring duties must continue |
| Medically supervised detox is needed | No detox is required |
Our guide to inpatient rehab treatment and what to expect covers this decision in more depth.
How to enquire about a place
- Phone 021 733 5994 or email farnanes@cuanmhuire.ie.
- Ask about current admission arrangements, waiting times and whether detox is needed first.
- Ask what the programme costs and what support is available if paying is difficult.
- Confirm what to bring and what to expect on arrival before travelling.
Other options in Cork
If residential care is not what you need right now, Arbour House in Cork city is a HSE outpatient service offering assessment, counselling and methadone treatment. You can also browse all rehab centres in Cork or across Ireland.
Frequently asked questions
Does Cuan Mhuire Farnanes take men?
No. Farnanes is designated a female-only centre for adults aged 18 and over. Cuan Mhuire’s Athy centre in Co. Kildare operates separate male and female services.
Is there a detox unit at Farnanes?
Yes. The centre has a six-bed drug detox unit on site, alongside 34 residential treatment beds.
How long is the programme?
Cuan Mhuire’s current page for Farnanes does not state a fixed length, and we have chosen not to repeat older figures we could not verify. Contact the centre on 021 733 5994 to ask.
Where is Cuan Mhuire Farnanes?
Merri Heights, Knockshanawee,
Farnanes, Co. Cork.
Phone: 021 733 5994
Sources and last checked: Address, phone, email, bed numbers, detox unit and female-only designation verified against Cuan Mhuire’s official location page, Cuan Mhuire Farnanes, Cork. Helpline details from the HSE Drugs and Alcohol Helpline. Listing last checked July 2026.
