History of

South Hill Enterprises

South Hill Enterprises is a subsidiary of ‘The Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary’, an organisation which is dedicated to providing care for people with disabilities. South Hill Enterprises was founded in 1993 as a two year Horizon-Funded Venture. Its primary objective was to provide employment and training opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities.The enterprise was established in St. Mary’s, South Hill, Delvin, but moved to an I.D.A. unit in Athboy, Co. Meath in May 1994. It is from here that our business operates today. We currently employ thirteen people with intellectual disability, supported by three full-time supervisors, and two part-time supervisors.

Our Mission Statement

"To provide a safe, enriching work environment for people with intellectual disabilities through the provision of a variety of quality handmade produce".

One of our main product lines is chocolate. The Belgian chocolate connection comes via the Horizon Fund’s emphasis on promoting collaboration between E.U. member states and also the Sisters’ own origins in Flanders, Belgium. The chocolate-making technique employed at the enterprise has been developed under the personal directions of Mr. Martin Van Der Berg from De Werkgaard, Ghent in Belgium.


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