Joey Dunlop Foundation set for expansion

Saturday, 7 December 2013 00:00

The Joey Dunlop Foundation has announced plans to expand to cope with growing numbers of guests during the busy summer months.

The facility offers specialist accommodation for people with disabilities - proving a major success during the TT fortnight for biking fans who otherwise would find it difficult in conventional hotels.

Plans are now in place for two additional apartments at Braddan Bridge House.

All funds needed will be raised through charitable schemes. Next year will see another Joey Dunlop memorial lap of the TT, taking place toward the end of August.

Kevin Quirk from the foundation told us more:

More from Isle of Man News

Iconic Gansey hotel up for sale

A well-known hotel in the south of the Island is on the market for a cool £3 million.
Mountain Road work delayed after asphalt malfunction

The Department of Infrastructure says work to improve the Mountain Road before TT begins has been delayed until next week.
Manx Airlines to return to Ronaldsway?

If you're been craving to board a Manx Airlines plane, your wish may soon come true!
ManxSPCA advice for abandoned ducklings

With the warmer weather finally here, so are the ducklings!
Closing down sale for Peel shop

A well-known shop in Peel is having a closing-down sale as its prepares to shut for the last time.
Second commissioner leaves Castletown's board

A second commissioner has resigned from a local authority in the south of the Island.
No negotiations with UK about immigration, says chief minister

Chief Minister Alf Cannan says there's been no negotiation with the UK about taking immigrants, housing them in hotels or tracking them on the Island.
20mph scheme finished by next year, says minister

Every built-up area in the Isle of Man will be 20mph by next summer under plans from the Department of Infrastructure.