Statement on the planned refurbishment of Mercy International Centre

In anticipation of the 200th anniversary of the opening of the first House of Mercy by Catherine McAuley on 24th September 1827, Mercy International Association will be undertaking significant planned refurbishment at Mercy International Centre, 64a Lower Baggot Street, Dublin.

Like any other building of this age, regular maintenance and refurbishment are required in order to maintain Mercy International Centre to a high standard, especially considering its heritage and importance to the wider Mercy World.

For the most part, ongoing maintenance activity has been conducted while the house and all its programming have remained open and active. However, in the life-span of a building, there are times when there will be a need for more extensive improvements and upgrades that require extensive construction activities.

We have taken the decision to temporarily close Mercy International Centre following our Summer 2025 Programme, so as to minimise the impact of the construction noise, vibration and dust, on the staff, visitors and on the precious artefacts and heritage that we hold.

A timeline for this work has yet to be finalised. Between now and then the only change that will be made is the closure of all overnight accommodation at Mercy International Centre so as to allow space for the necessary preparatory work.

Mercy International Association will continue to be a vibrant presence in the Mercy World during the time that our centre is closed for refurbishment. We look forward to re-opening the doors of 64a Lower Baggot Street and to welcoming people back as our programme leading into our 200th Anniversary, in September 2027, gains momentum.

ENDS