NO GUINNESS EVER –
Sept. 9, 2024 – Sean Kealty, has worked with a variety of groups, including prisoners over the years, guiding them on their own recovery journeys. He is a firm believer that if he can overcome his challenges, anyone can. “Stepping through the doors of the rehab 40 years ago was the single most important decision of my life. At the time, I was lost, struggling with an addiction to alcohol, which affected my wife and kids.
“But The Rutland gave me more than just a path to recovery – it gave me back my life and, most importantly, my family. Through their support, I found not only sobriety but also a sense of purpose. Also honoured at the ceremony was Chris Joyce from Galway, who recently celebrated five years in recovery from a gambling and alcohol addiction. Chris has become an inspiring figure both at the Rutland Centre and in the wider recovery community, recently organising a successful abseil fundraiser at Croke Park.
He said: “I’m a compulsive gambler and alcoholic. I remember when I entered the Rutland five years ago, I had the choice to go in over Christmas or on my birthday, which was coming up, and I chose Christmas – it was the best decision I ever made.”
