Building starts on new accessible accommodation

Saturday, 8 October 2016 00:00

Building work has started on three apartments which will cater for disabled holidaymakers.

The Joey Dunlop Foundation wants to bring its total number of units to five in a bid to make the Island more inclusive:

The existing accommodation at Braddan Bridge House is nearly always fully booked - it's hoped the new apartments will be finished in March.

The money for them has been raised by the foundation's charitable activity - trustee Kevin Quirk says they will provide excellent facilities:

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